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The 2018 Grandravine Charity Classic – July 20, 2018

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The 14th edition of the Grandravine Charity Classic took place at Glen Eagle Golf Club on July 20, 2018. No one could have asked for a better day weather wise and no one could have asked for a better day for golfing for the record number 174 golfers who came out to support the Grandravine Special Hockey program. Leading this field of golfers was Mike Corvinelli, the spirit and driving force behind this tournament, along with daughter Alessandra Corvinelli. A huge thank you goes out to Coro Electric for their continued support of this event.

The porchetta stations, from Leone Fine Foods, continues to be a perennial favourite. With Mary Leah and Susan Tari dishing it out at the first hole station and Tony and Stephen Tari serving it up at the half-way house, no one went away hungry. And for those with a sweet tooth Luci Liotta and Teresa Bhandal were serving up Bombas and coffee, courtesy of Coro Electric.

There was a new twist in the The Hole in One contest this year With sponsorship from Speedy Electric the prize was raised to $10,000 and was open to everyone. Unfortunately no one managed to sink one but there were a few close ones. Maybe next year.

After a day on the course it was time to chow done with a fabulous steak dinner from Glen Eagle Golf Club and time to award the prizes. After missing last year’s event, Frank Parisien along with Mark Jeffries, Al Sookran and Dave Singh were back to take the top spot with the best score of -13. It may be time to break them up. At the other end of the spectrum was the most honest score with Mike Corvinelli, Tony Moscione, Carlos Asenjo and Nikolin Radovani. (Their score is not published to protect the guilty).

 

Best Score – Frank Parisien along with Mark Jeffries, Al Sookran and Dave Singh

Most Honest Score – Mike Corvinelli, Tony Moscione, Carlos Asenjo and Nikolin Radovani

The other winners were:

 

Men’s Longest Drive – Dr. Marc Sherkin

Ladies Longest Drive – Lora DeMeneghi

Men’s Closest to the Pin – Mann Usif

Ladies Closest to the Pin – Josie Toma

And of course an event like would not be possible without the hard work of all the volunteers.

Cindi Buick, Joe Rizzuto, Lisa Rizzuto, Luci Liotta, Mark Rizzuto, Mary Leah, RoseAnn Merrick, Silvia Rizzuto, Teresa Bhandal, Steven Tari, Susan Tari, Tony Tari, Sal Vescio

The 2017 Grandravine Charity Classic – July 21, 2017

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Joe Rizzuto tees off.What do you get when you mix canoli, porchetta, beer and muscle cars on a bright sunny day? What else – a golf tournament. These were all part of the Grandravine Charity Classic held on July 21 at Glen Eagle Golf Club. The weather was perfect, the scores not so much, as 160 golfers took the tee-off enjoying a great day of golf and along the way raising some money for Grandravine Special Hockey. Now in its thirteenth year, this golf tournament would not have been possible without the principle sponsor and driving  force, Coro Electric. Mike Corvinelli and his daughter Alessandra put in many long hours to help make this event the success that it is.

The perennial favourite, the porchetta station, from Leone Fine Foods was back and better than ever. Mary Leah and Susan Tari made sure none of the golfers could use hunger as an excuse, with Tony and Stephen Tari serving up even more at the half-way house .

For desert, Mario’s Bake Shop provided us with Sicily’s second most famous export, the canoli, sponsored by Coro Electric and served up by Tessie Persechini and Josie Toma. And a big thank you to Jessica Salvatore for capturing the great images you see here. There are even more pictures on the Photo Gallery. If you want to download pictures of your foursome just go to the group photo page.

 

New this year was the vintage muscle car display from the Toronto Muscle Car Club. Thanks to Brian Medeiros for getting these cars here.

1966 MUSTANG COUPE – KEVIN REIS, 1968 OLDSMOBILE 442
CONVERTIBLE – BRIAN MEDEIROS, 1969 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30
CONVERTIBLE – JERRY DA SILVA, 1963 CHEVROLET IMPALA 409 SS – FRANK MONACO

 

 

And despite all the porchetta and canoli, everyone still managed to save some room for a wonderful dinner meal from Glen Eagle. Another highlight during dinner was Joe Rizzuto, president of Grandravine Special Hockey, not making a single Leafs joke during his speech – or did I just tune it out!

 

 

Then it was time to hand out the prizes.

Best Score – Rino Apa, Tony Apa, Vince Apa, Brian Shnieder

Most Honest Score – Alessandra Corvinelli, Jessica Di Biase, Adelina De Luca, Rob Leonardis

 

Hole in One Runner Up – Andrea Tuzi

Men’s Closest To The Pin – Greg Ingleson

Ladies Closest To The Pin – Adelina De Luca

Mens Longest Drive – Pat Beningo

 

Some of the volunteers. Lisa Rizzuto, Susan Tari, RoseAnn Merrick, Silvia Rizzuto, Jessica Salvatore, Teresa Bhandal, Luci Liotta, Mary Leah

Of course a day like this is not possible without the hard work of a dedicated group of volunteers.

Cindi Buick, Jessica Salvatore, Joe Rizzuto, Lee Kelly, Lisa Rizzuto, Luci Liotta, Mark Rizzuto, Mary Leah, RoseAnn Merrick, Silvia Rizzuto, Teresa Bhandal, Steven Tari, Susan Tari, Tony Tari, Tessie Persechini, Josie Toma

SHI Tournament Opening Ceremonies

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We are very pleased to announce that the opening ceremonies for the 2019 SHI Tournament will take place at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, formerly Maple Leaf Gardens. Originally built in 1931, this historic hockey mecca served as the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs until they moved to their new accommodations in 1999. After renovations, including a downsized hockey venue and basketball venue, and a name change to the Mattamy Athletic Centre it became the new home of the Ryerson University Rams. We are proud to have the SHI Tournament become part of the history of this storied building.

The opening ceremonies will take place on March 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM. While many details are still in the planning stages here is what we can tell you. The opening ceremonies will feature the Parade of Athletes. Immediately following the opening ceremonies there will be a Meet and Greet in this same venue. This will include the participation of the Hockey Hall of Fame along with a few other surprises still in the works. More details will be released as they become available. Be sure not to miss this kick-off event.

SHI Tournament Hotels

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Many of you have asked about hotels and we now have made arrangements with eight hotels. We have negotiated prices with these hotels and are holding blocks of rooms for the tournament. They are in close proximity to the arenas and some are even within walking distance of subway stops for easy access to downtown Toronto. While registration will not open till September 1st, 2018 you can begin booking rooms now if you wish. We are still negotiating with other hotels and more will be added. You can also book with any other hotel of your choice. For full details go to http://grandravinetornadoes.org/tournament-hotels/