Contestants in the Goodyear Hands of Fans Challenge will be required to stand with at least one full hand, not just fingertips, on the contest vehicle at all times. Each hour, contestants will be permitted a short break.
The Goodyear Hands of Fans Challenge begins on Thursday, October 25th, and will include participants from University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Alberta, McGill University, Concordia University and St. Mary's University, among others. Journalists and members of the public are invited to visit the sites of the challenge as follows:
- VANCOUVER — Olympic Athletic Club. Local start time: 8:00 a.m.
- EDMONTON — West Edmonton Mall. Local start time: 9:00 a.m.
- TORONTO — Fairview Mall. Local start time: 11:00 a.m.
- MONTREAL — Pepsi Forum. Local start time: 11:00 a.m.
- HALIFAX — Park Lane Mall. Local start time: 12 noon.
The Goodyear Hands of Fans Challenge supports another major undertaking involving a Zamboni® ice resurfacer called the Goodyear Drive for Gold. The Goodyear Drive for Gold (www.goodyeardriveforgold.com), which kicked off from St. John's, NF on September 30, 2001, is a unique, cross-Canada relay that is taking a one-of-a-kind Zamboni® ice resurfacer on a 6,000 kilometre, 69-city road trip across Canada. The tour's goal is to support Team Canada's quest for world hockey supremacy in Salt Lake City, and raise over $850,000 for the Canadian Hockey Association and grassroots hockey development. After reaching Victoria, BC, the tour will wrap up at CHA's headquarters in Calgary, AB on January 23, 2002.