Game Day: November 7, 2024
Time: 12:15 – 15:00
Location: Wurtele Arena, Esquimalt, B.C.
In 2019, the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre (EMFRC), in partnership with Babcock, introduced the Victoria Class Cup, an annual hockey fundraising event designed to bring members of the defence community and their families together to support the EMFRC. Babcock looks forward to being back on the ice with the EMFRC this November for the 4th annual Victoria-Class Cup!
About the EMFRC
In 1991, the Department of National Defence (DND) officially recognized the military families’ important contributions to the Canadian Forces. DND established the Military Family Support Program and authorized the creation of 32 Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs) – including the EMFRC – at each Canadian Forces installation. CFB Esquimalt, located in Victoria, B.C., serves the Royal Canadian Navy and is the 3rd largest base in Canada. It is home to the Pacific Fleet, one of two Naval Formations. Like all MFRCs, the EMFRC has one responsibility: to address the needs of the military family.
The EMFRC plays a critical role at CFB Esquimalt. It provides an array of services to military members and their families, including counselling, support for military children, recreation and fitness facilities, community events, summer camps, a plethora of resources for housing, finances, and deployments, and so much more.
To learn more about the EMFRC or donate, visit the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre.
Victoria Class Cup History
In 2019, the Babcock Blues faced off against the Senior Tritons for the first Victoria Class Cup fundraiser. With a final score of 8 to 2, the Senior Tritons proudly claimed the inaugural title of Victoria Class Cup Champions. Not only did the event bring the community together, but it also raised $5,500 for the EMFRC!
After a two-year pause due to COVID-19, the Babcock Blues were back and determined to take on the MARPAC Selects for the second battle of the Victoria Class Cup in 2022! With forty seconds left in the game, the Babcock Blues advanced the lead to 4-3 and ultimately won the second Victoria Class Cup. Babcock was delighted to donate $5,000 to the MFRC and 150 tickets to their Military Family Appreciation Night hockey game in partnership with the Victoria Royals Western Hockey League team.
In 2023, the Babcock Blues took on the MARPAC Selects for a second year. Ultimately, the MARPAC Selects won against the Babcock Blues.
This Year’s Game
This year’s game will feature:
- A free barbeque
- Lots of door prizes
- Fun intermission activities
- A chance to win WestJet tickets for two or a weekend at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke
- Many guest appearances
- A good’ol hockey game
There will be a tricycle race across the ice during the game’s intermission. To enter, email contest@emfrc.com and provide your name and phone number. Registration for the contest closes on November 4.
Prizes include:
- 1st prize: $150 Ultimate Dining gift card
- 2nd prize: $100 Spa Alita gift card
- 3rd prize: $30 Starbucks gift card
Door prizes:
- $25 Tim Hortons gift card
- $25 Dollarama gift card
- $50 Dollarama gift card
- $25 Ultimate Dining gift card
- $25 Axe and Grind gift card
- Butchart Gardens 2 general admission tickets
Babcock’s Commitment
At Babcock, we are committed to building strong and meaningful partnerships with community organizations in the areas in which we live and work, such as with the EMFRC, which provides important services and programs for CAF members and their families.
We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Go Babcock Blues!
