Grey Cup Sponsorship Scores Big
November 17, 2003

The weather gods were smiling on football fans and Grey Cup 2003 event organizers Saturday, with sunny skies and temperatures hovering around the freezing mark all day. The great weather added to the epidemic of spirit that hit Regina earlier in the week, and helped attract many thousands of fans to festival events throughout the weekend.

The highlight for many younger fans was the Family Fun Day event sponsored by CUETS and its employees. In an indoor carnival-type environment, 1300 fans young and old flocked to numerous inflatable activity stations, including a giant slide, boxing ring, soccer kick, hockey shootout, basketball throw, laser maze and jousting corner. The bungee run generated the most smiles and laughs throughout the day, with many of the most enthusiastic participants proving the theory that whatever you do in life comes right back at you, only faster!

For older participants, a chance to get their picture taken free with the Grey Cup was the main draw. "We took about 300 group photos with the Cup in less than two hours, and made sure everyone left with a photo, posters and other give-aways," reported CUETS event organizer Leila Dueck. "The visitors were very complimentary throughout the day and many of them thanked CUETS' 20-or-so volunteers for hosting a great follow-up activity to the highly successful parade that took place earlier in the day.

The parade itself also bore CUETS' stamp of community spirit, as numerous employees participated in the Credit Unions of Saskatchewan float and marching contingent. As the major sponsors of the parade, the credit union float was proudly at the front of the line and setting the pace for a great day all around.