West Fargo Stampede Hockey is dedicated to the youth. For more than forty years, they have provided the youth of West Fargo and surrounding areas the opportunity to grow and develop as hockey players.
The sport of hockey is fast paced and high priced. Ice time rental is the club’s biggest expense, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars per year alone. And, as players develop in the program into more advanced and competitive teams, the cost to compete goes up.
Thankfully, West Fargo Hockey has been a beneficiary of charitable gaming for more than twenty years. Jason Campbell, West Fargo Hockey Charitable Gaming Director explains, “It would be difficult for our club to function if it weren’t for charitable gaming. It helps our program immensely and really pays for the entire program. It keeps registration (costs) down, it supplies jerseys for our program, and it pays for the administrative staff that keeps the organization running."
Here’s a breakdown of how charitable gaming supports West Fargo Hockey:
- Keeps registration costs down
- Supplies jerseys for the program
- Pays for administrative staff
According to Campbell, “Charitable gaming allows for first-year hockey players to play for free. It also helps provide introductory bags for first-time players, so they have a few of the items they need to compete."
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West Fargo Hockey has eight gaming sites in and around West Fargo. They have Blackjack, electronic pull tabs, paddle wheel, paper pull tabs, bingo and raffles. These games contribute to the state and local economy as well.
“This is about the kids and youth of West Fargo. Youth sports provides young kids with structure and discipline and keeping kids healthy and active in an organized setting.
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The following table summarizes the key aspects of the West Fargo Youth Hockey Program and the role of charitable gaming:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Goal | To provide opportunities for youth in West Fargo to develop as hockey players. |
| Biggest Expense | Ice time rental, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. |
| Source of Support | Charitable gaming for over 20 years. |
| Benefits of Charitable Gaming | Keeps registration costs down, supplies jerseys, pays administrative staff, allows free play for first-year players, provides introductory bags. |
| Games Offered | Blackjack, electronic pull tabs, paddle wheel, paper pull tabs, bingo, and raffles. |
| Impact | Provides structure, discipline, and promotes health and activity among youth. |
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