Mobility Cup 2005
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Welcome to the Mobility Cup 2005 Website

NOTE: THIS IS THE ARCHIVED COPY OF THE 2005 EVENT.

Mobility Cup is Canada's annual International Regatta for Sailors with Disabilities.

Mobility Cup 2005 will be hosted August 22 - 27, 2005 by the Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta and the Glenmore Sailing Club on Glenmore Reservoir, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Notice of Race

Major Sponsors

The organizers thank all of our generous Sponsors. See the complete list.

Click here to learn the benefits of becoming a Mobility Cup 2005 sponsor.

Doug ChisholmKobayashi & AssociatesAvenir Capital Corporation


Alberta Lottery Fund
Community Facility Enhancement Program


Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta


Glenmore Sailing Club


City of Calgary, Recreation

Canadian National Railway


Inventure Management

Organizers

The organizers are excited to host Mobility Cup 2005
in Calgary during Alberta's centennial year.

Brian Gentles
Mobility Cup 2005 Chair
Katie Gerke
Commodore
Disabled Sailing
Association of Alberta

Steven Fletcher
Manitoba MP
Mobility Cup 2005
Honourary Chair

Announcements

2005-08-27 Closing Ceremonies

Mobility Cup 2005 wrapped up with the Closing Ceremonies at the University of Calgary Saturday evening. Competitors, volunteers, sponsors, and organizers were treated to a great meal and live band. Highlights of the evening included a message from DSA founder Sam Sullivan, the recognition of organizers and volunteers, and the awarding of trophies to the winners of both fleets. Thanks to everyone who made Mobility Cup 2005 a great success!

2005-08-26 More Great Photos

2005-08-25 Racing Begins with Sunshine and Good Winds

New items on the website:

2005-08-09 New Photos

Check out new photo albums of:

  • Mobility Cup 2003
  • Mobility Cup 2004
  • Building the new dock
  • The New Sailing Centre

The 2005 Mobility Cup Banquet and Presentations

Saturday August 27th
University of Calgary
Dinner, cash bar, entertainment. Specific times to follow.
Tickets are available at a reduced cost of $15.00 per person. You may be joining a competitor or you may wish to bring a significant other or friend. All are welcome.
Jane and Roger Thomsen, our catering and banquet committee, are planning a super event.
Please book your tickets by emailing Marj Babuik at .

2005-07-21 Planning Update from Mobility Cup 2005 Chair Brian Gentles

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Upcoming Planning Meetings

5 weeks and counting....

Fundraising Meeting - July 19, 7-9 pm
Mobility Cup Team Meeting - July 26 7-9 pm.

As the time is quickly approaching we will be having a Mobility Cup Meeting on the 26th of July for a complete update. We will be reviewing the complete master plan for the status of all aspects of the planning. Thank you and see you at the meeting.

All meetings are held in the 5th floor conference room; Southcentre Executive Tower.

CFEP Joins MC2005 Family of Sponsors

June 30, 2005. MC2005 has very gratefully received $50,000 from CFEP (Community Facility Enhancement Program) towards our site and dock facility.

See the complete list of MC2005 Sponsors.

WestJet Offers Discount Fares for MC2005

June 24, 2005. WestJet Airlines is offering a 10% discount off their best available regular fare at the time of the booking (excluding seat sales).

See the following Word documents for details:

Publicity Materials

The following materials are available to download and use to help us promote Mobiligy Cup 2005.

Notice of Race (Draft) Released

April 23, 2005. You can download the Draft Notice of Race for Mobility Cup 2005.

Canadian Nation Railway agrees to transport boats for MC2005
March 1, 2005

CN has formally committed to “move the boats” in 2005. Thank you, CN and great job by Robb and Steve.

Manitoba MP, Steven Fletcher has accepted the position of Honourary Chair for Mobility Cup 2005. See full story. Welcome aboard, Steve!

 

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