A reminder that the Stretch Drive Fund will hold its 12th annual Golf Tournament at Fox Meadow Golf Club in Stratford, P.E.I. on Wednesday, Aug. 17. (Shotgun start at 8 a.m.)  

The Fund, a project of the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission (APHRC) officials, was established to help address the needs of individuals and families involved in the harness racing industry in the Atlantic Provinces who have fallen on hard times for various reasons. It also contributes to a scholarship, which is awarded each year to deserving students whose families are involved in harness racing in the Atlantic Provinces. To date, the Fund, which is overseen by the Senior Judges Committee and the APHRC, has distributed more than $120,000 to those in need.     

The tournament is limited to 24 teams. Organizers are currently only taking registrations of teams who are hole sponsors at a cost of $500 per team ($100 per individual golfer and $100 hole sponsorship).  All registration is to be done through the APHRC office by calling 902-836-5500 or by contacting Cindy Doucette at [email protected].

The last tournament was held in 2019 with more than $18,000 raised. Organizers are seeking support via the co-sponsorship of a hole for $100 in addition to a donation of four prizes (t-shirts, hats, mugs, etc.), which will be presented to each member of a four-person team. Each sponsor will have a sign in the tee box area of the hole they co-sponsor and will be mentioned in any media releases including an insert in the race program at each of the eight Atlantic racetracks. One hundred per cent of the proceeds go into the Fund.

New and previous year sponsors should contact the APHRC office to confirm this year’s sponsorship and arrange payment at [email protected].

Cheques should be made payable to APHRC/Stretch Drive Fund and may be mailed to the following address:

Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission
PO Box 128
5 Gerald McCarville Drive
Kensington, PE
C0B 1MO

(With files from APHRC)