The 2008 Quest for Gold golf tournament is set to kick off a new campaign aimed at delivering the funding Canada’s alpine ski racers require to reach the podium, Alpine Canada Alpin announced today.

The 13th annual Quest for Gold golf tournament, which takes place on Monday at the Glencoe Golf and Country Club in Calgary, AB, raises funds that go directly to ACA’s development programs and the Alberta Alpine Ski Association.

“This year’s golf tournament is a kick off event as we plan to announce innovative partnerships over the next few weeks and months to engage more of corporate Canada in helping us raise the funds required to win,” said Alpine Canada Alpin President Gary Allan.

“To fully implement an athletic plan that fights for every last hundredth of a second, ACA needs about $1 million in additional funding annually. We are currently expanding our marketing efforts to secure the funding Canada’s athletes require to win and ‘Quest for Gold’ is an exciting and fun way to get started,” Allan added.

World Cup champion Emily Brydon (Fernie, BC) will be joined by four-time Pontiac GMC Canadian champion Shona Rubens (Canmore, AB) and a host of other Alberta-based ski racers at the event that attracts dozens of supporters each year.

The golf tournament also enjoys tremendous corporate support from partners such as Pontiac GMC, who have contributed the opportunity to win a Pontiac Torrent, and WestJet, who are presenting participants with the opportunity to win two flights anywhere in Canada or the contiguous U.S.

A limited number of spots remain available for the 2008 Quest for Gold golf tournament. To get involved in the event, contact Director, Events & Special Projects Kelly Angele at (403) 818-0838.

ACA will also be holding its Annual General Meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday.