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Lux Bucks a win-win idea

trevor.kenney — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:14:20 +0000

Sheri Quinton of the Registrar's Office is the first winner of the Lux Bucks 50/50 draw, pocketing $312.50

Pronghorns Athletics has come up with an initiative that not only serves to boost student-athlete scholarship opportunities but your pocketbook as well.

Lux Bucks debuted this month and for $5, any and all supporters of Horns Athletics have the opportunity to take part in a 50/50 draw that creates a win-win situation.

"These things have been going on at various businesses in town for a number of years," says Sandy Slavin, executive director, Sport and Recreation Services. "Ilsa Wong, our women's soccer coach, brought the idea forward and it took us a while to get the approvals set up, both here and with Alberta gaming, but now we're ready to go."

The concept is simple. Each month, persons are able to purchase $5 Lux Bucks tickets, either through a cash sale or by payroll deduction if they are a ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ employee. At the end of the month a draw is made with half the pot going to the winner and the other half to Horns Athletics.

"Our athletes cross all faculties, and it's a way for everyone on campus to get involved with, be a part of and support all the athletes in their various activities," says Slavin.

So how big do they expect the prizes to reach?

"What we're hearing is that one of the more established local draws is sometimes paying the winners greater than $2,000 a month," says Slavin. "We would love to be able to get the winning pot up to that level eventually but we'll wait and see how it goes. We've had very good response so far from the administrative staff and we'll keep pushing it out there."

The 10th of each month is the deadline for purchasing tickets via payroll deduction. Tickets can be purchased at any time through the Horns Athletics office (PE209) or you can go online (www.uleth.ca/horns) to set up payroll deduction and be entered in the draw every month.

This story first appeared in the Legend. For a look at the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Lux Bucks a win-win idea

trevor.kenney — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:24:33 +0000

Pronghorns Athletics has come up with an initiative that not only serves to boost student-athlete scholarship opportunities but your pocketbook as well.

Lux Bucks debuted this month and for $5, any and all supporters of Horns Athletics have the opportunity to take part in a 50/50 draw that creates a win-win situation.

"Our athletes cross all faculties, and it's a way for everyone on campus to get involved with, be a part of and support all the athletes in their various activities," says Slavin.

So how big do they expect the prizes to reach?

The first draw will be held May 10, with all those who purchased tickets by Apr. 8 eligible to win. Tickets can be purchased at any time through the Horns Athletics office (PE209) or you can go online (www.uleth.ca/horns) to set up payroll deduction and be entered in the draw every month.

For a look at the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Horns host Dinos in men's hockey

trevor.kenney — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:56:20 +0000

While it is only early January, the Pronghorns men's hockey team faces a crucial home-and-home series this weekend as it looks to move up the standings and challenge for a Canada West playoff position.

The Pronghorns (5-10-3) are still on the outside looking in on the playoff picture. The Horns currently trail the Saskatchewan Huskies by six points for the final spot and this weekend's opponent, the Calgary Dinos, by eight points for third place.

While the Horns only earned a weekend split versus the second place Manitoba Bisons last weekend, they played arguably their most complete game of the season in a 1-0 loss Friday night, outshooting the Bisons 44-20. The next night they skated to a 6-4 victory and gained ground on the idle Huskies for fourth place.

The Dinos opened the second semester versus the CIS second ranked Alberta Golden Bears, losing both games but earning a single point after falling in overtime on Saturday night.

The Horns and Dinos have played each other tough this season. The series in the first semester was split, with each game going to a shootout and the home team coming out on top.

Friday night's 7 p.m. matchup at Nicholas Sheran Arena is the lone home action for Pronghorn Athletics this weekend. The teams then head back to Calgary Saturday for the conclusion of the weekend series.

Meanwhile, the men's and women's basketball teams head to Brandon to try and improve their playoff chances. The women's squad (6-5) is tied with two other schools for the final Canada West playoff spot and faces a 1-11 Brandon club. The Pronghorns men's team (5-6) is coming off a tough overtime loss to nationally ranked ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary. They'll face a 5-7 Bobcats team as they look to maintain a hold on third place in the Canada West standings.

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