April 14, 2004
2004 Championships
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, Wild Wing to Appear
(Tallahassee, FL) The National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (NCRHA) will be hosting their annual championship tournament April 14-18th at the Anaheim Hockey Club in Anaheim, CA. The National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (NCRHA) consists of over 2,500 players nationwide, encompassing over 30 states and stands as the governing body of collegiate roller hockey. At the completion of every regular season, 52 teams earn an invitation to the national championship offering thrilling competition among the most elite teams in the nation. The event is considered to be the highlight of the season with every team battling to secure their name in history as the year?s reigning champion.
The event?s opening ceremony will commence, at 8:00 pm, with a presentation of a city proclamation declaring April 14, 2004 as NCRHA Day. The proclamation will be presented on behalf of City Mayor Curt Pringle by Anaheim City Mayor Pro Tem, Richard Chavez. The event?s organizing committee chairman, Brennan Edwards of the Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League, will then join the Mayor Pro Tem and Mighty Ducks mascot, WildWing, in welcoming those in attendance and proceed to the official puck drop, formally beginning tournament play. The event expects to attract an audience of thousands throughout its week long festivities with interactive sport stations and a complete promotional itinerary.
The 2004 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Tournament draws the nation?s largest and most coveted Universities, Colleges and Junior Colleges for healthy competition in a national showcase of roller hockey?s finest talent. The event?s duration will allow for a total of 126 games with average hours of operation from 8:00AM to 1:00AM. Admission is free throughout the event?s duration and the local community is encouraged to support the 8 local California schools competing for the national title.
For further information regarding the event or NCRHA operations, please visit www.ncrha.org. For directions or venue specifics, interviews with executive staff or footage of the event, please reach the media contact for details.
The event?s opening ceremony will commence, at 8:00 pm, with a presentation of a city proclamation declaring April 14, 2004 as NCRHA Day. The proclamation will be presented on behalf of City Mayor Curt Pringle by Anaheim City Mayor Pro Tem, Richard Chavez. The event?s organizing committee chairman, Brennan Edwards of the Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League, will then join the Mayor Pro Tem and Mighty Ducks mascot, WildWing, in welcoming those in attendance and proceed to the official puck drop, formally beginning tournament play. The event expects to attract an audience of thousands throughout its week long festivities with interactive sport stations and a complete promotional itinerary.
The 2004 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Tournament draws the nation?s largest and most coveted Universities, Colleges and Junior Colleges for healthy competition in a national showcase of roller hockey?s finest talent. The event?s duration will allow for a total of 126 games with average hours of operation from 8:00AM to 1:00AM. Admission is free throughout the event?s duration and the local community is encouraged to support the 8 local California schools competing for the national title.
For further information regarding the event or NCRHA operations, please visit www.ncrha.org. For directions or venue specifics, interviews with executive staff or footage of the event, please reach the media contact for details.