Lions, IceDogs, Jackfish team up for Niagara region charity

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NIAGARA RIVER LIONS
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The Niagara River Lions of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and the Welland Jackfish of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL), announced today the return of the Ultimate Niagara Fan Pack for the 2023 holiday season. This collaborative ticket package includes two mid-level tickets for each of the region’s favourite sports teams for the cost of $115. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Golf Fore All. Sports enthusiasts can purchase the fan pack starting today until Dec. 22, 2023.

The Ultimate Niagara Fan Pack was introduced in 2021 after vice president of operations for the River Lions, Michelle Biskup, approached the IceDogs and Jackfish with the idea. With growth over the last two years, it was an easy decision for the team’s to collaborate once again.

“We are excited to bring back the Ultimate Niagara Fan Pack this holiday season,” said Biskup. “Collaborating on this ticket pack is a great way to build a sense of community and give residents across Niagara the opportunity to experience and support their local sports teams.”

The IceDogs shared their excitement in joining the local sports community all while supporting Golf Fore All, an initiative created to help those with disabilities learn and enjoy the sport of golf. “The IceDogs are very excited to once again team up with the River Lions and Jackfish organizations to help showcase their talented athletes, and of course to unite the passionate fans of Niagara’s great sports teams!” commented Elijah DiDomenico, group sales manager for the IceDogs.

Hockey and basketball fans who are used to calling the Meridian Centre home, will get to experience another top notch sports facility at the upgraded Welland Stadium, home of the 2023 Dominico Cup Champions, the Welland Jackfish.

Ryan Harrison, president and director of fun for the Jackfish stated, “The Fish are excited to welcome River Lions and IceDogs fans to The Pond yet again with this amazing package. The Jackfish can’t wait to introduce River Lions and IceDogs fans to a Jackfish show!”

In creating this ticket package, it was important to all three organizations to include a give back component and support a local charity. In keeping with the sports theme, selecting Golf Fore All as the recipient was a natural fit. 

Founded in 2023 by Special Olympics of Ontario Golfer, Mikey Rocco DiRaddo, Golf Fore All is a Niagara-based program for beginners who have a disability or who don’t have the chance to play the game of golf due to a physical or adapted disability.

Fans can purchase this one-of-a-kind ticket package by visiting the website until Dec. 22, 2023.

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