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TSN Anchors Play Bodycheck Pro Tournament Table Hockey & Love It
On Saturday August 22nd 2009, TSN hosted a live broadcast from Kaslo, British Columbia the Kraft Celebration Tour in recognition of TSN‘s 25th Anniversary. The Broadcast put a spotlight on local communities and the accomplishments of there sports and athletes. Part of the event was a Bodycheck Pro Table Hockey experience with Sportcentre anchor team Darren Dutchyshen and Jennifer Hedger. The face off and photo op happened Friday August 21st 2009. Darren & Jennifer used superlatives like "Fantastic", "Amazing", "Old school", "So smooth", and "The best table hockey game I‘ve ever played". Bodycheck Pro Tournament Table Hockey is the world‘s most innovative table hockey game since the original was invented in 1932 by Canadian Donald Monro. Bodycheck is superbly hand–crafted and 100% Canadian made in Kaslo B.C. by All In Sports Entertainment Inc. (AISE). This Kaslo Company has had the vision to provide light industrial manufacturing to a community that has been hit hard by the slowdown in the forest sector. The people of the west Kootenays are passionate about their sports, and the local manufacturing of Bodycheck is well supported and complimentary to the area. Bodycheck continues to provide an exhilarating and entertaining play experience for all levels of table hockey competition. And It‘s Fun!!
Bodycheck Showcased at Dussault Inc. Party
On July 19th 2009 in Vancouver British Columbia the new game sensation Bodycheck was showcased at the Dussault Ink wrap party for an upcoming reality TV series. Their featured a behind the scenes exclusive look at the inner workings of Dussault Ink. A great time was had by all, especially the large group that competed on Bodycheck. Lots of hooting and hollering was heard around the game including a game between NHL star Kyle Turis and Dussault president Jason Dussault.
Kaslo's All In Sports To Pitch Bodycheck Table Hockey on CBC Dragon's Den
May 11th, 2009
Kaslo BC based All In Sports Entertainment, makers of "Bodycheck Table Hockey" the worlds greatest table gaming experience, are heading to Toronto on May 20th 2009 to tape an episode of CBC's popular fiery TV show "Dragons Den" for possible future showing.
With recent ratings of over 805,000 viewers per show according to BBM, All In Sports President Dan Sammartino and his partner Darren Watt will be presenting their Bodycheck Table Hockey game to five of Canada's most discerning investors, on one of the country's most watched TV programs.
Dan Sammartino self proclaimed "worlds greatest Bodycheck table hockey player" co-founded All In Sports in 2005. After many years of refining what has become to be known as the "Greatest Table Hockey Game in the World". Added Sammartino "I have been a life long table hockey fanatic, this game has been a labor of love and a lot of blood sweat and tears for the last 25 years but I am very satisfied with the result".
"When I met Dan in 2005, he had already created several prototypes of the game but they were all in the beta stages" remarked Watt. "We put together a great team in Kaslo and have assembled an amazing product, I know the Dragon's are going to like it" added Watt.
As for the Dragons, Sammartino admits that they can be difficult and hard on entrepreneurs who come to them with business ideas. "on occasion they can embrace start-ups and invest in them, or they can sometimes pop the balloon of the unprepared or not ready for market business with a frank reality-check often focused on company valuations," explains Sammartino "Regardless, it makes for great TV and will only help create buzz and awareness about Bodycheck."
Will these Kaslo entrepreneurs slay the Dragons? Watt and Sammartino think they can. Sammartino and Watt are available for media interviews before and after the taping.
Country Mice Donate Local Game To The City Mice
March 4th, 2009
After her son was born, in 1981, Evelyn Planidin learned he had a rare genetic liver defect,
P.K.U. Although it could be treated with a special diet, P.K.U. required continuous monitoring
during his growing years. "The B.C. Children‘s Hospital in
Vancouver became a part of our routine. Although with no
lengthy stays, countless hours were spent there with his specialist, dietician, neurologist,
physiotherapist and so forth. Between these appointments we spent time with other children,
parents, staff and volunteers - We felt like family". The surroundings at Children‘s Hospital
were cheerful and bright. Games can be a wonderful motivator for children. Physical activity
and interactions with others help aid the recovery process. It was truly heartwarming seeing
a mischievous twinkle in the eye or a smile on a young face, forgetting about their medical
troubles while playing a game. Our family thinks it is important for us to donate this
amazingly fun and durable table hockey game for the children to use and enjoy. Now, 28-year old Christopher Masse along with his mother Evelyn and step-father Kim Planidin
are giving back. On March 4th 2009 B.C. Children's Hospital received a unique, Canadian made
table hockey game. Chris is a longtime hockey player and with his wife Andrea and their son
Cayden are huge Canucks fans. The Vancouver Canucks have given permission to use the faces and
numbers of the current players as part of their "Canucks for Kids" program. With investing in a local new business, All In Sports Entertainment Inc., a Bodycheck table
hockey game is included. We decided to donate our game, but where? Our first and only thought
was the BC Children‘s Hospital. This is the first game of AiSE in the 'Youth Partnership Program', giving children an
opportunity to experience and learn the great Canadian tradition of table hockey. Darcy Rota, a long time Vancouver Canuck fan favorite and supporter of charity and Dan
Sammartino President of All in Sports Entertainment Inc. were on hand for the presentation
and showed off their skills at the game. "This high end game will bridge the gap between toys
and professional sports and the kids at the children's hospital will love it". Staff involved in making this game -, Dan Sammartino, Darren Watt, Kevin Watt, Brian Klein
and Kim Planidin The table hockey game will placed in the BC Children's Hospital - Mental Health Ward, part
of the new extension. Staff involved with organizing the presentation are Larry Gold M.D. -
President of BCCH, Tracey Tang - Public Affairs & Communications, Pat Gillis MA - Director of
Volunteer Resources, Cynara Radley - Mental Health Supervisor and Catherine Beller -
BCCH Volunteer. All In Sports Entertainment Inc.
#1120- 6629 Hwy 31
Kaslo B.C. V0G 1M0
Phone: 250 353-2405
Fax: 250 353-2445
www.aisegames.com