(Windsor) The 2009 Spitfire Community Tour of Champions, presented by Tim Hortons is off to a great start, having visited 33 locations since it was introduced on June 16.  Headed by Spitfire players Harry Young and Eric Wellwood, the Tour of Champions visited 22 schools and 11 local organizations and businesses.  During their visits to schools, Harry and Eric spoke to students about the team’s journey to capturing the MasterCard Memorial Cup and also stressed the value of hard work and determination in the achievement of one’s goals in life.  In their visits to local organizations and businesses, they took pictures with various fans and also signed autographs as requested.

The Windsor Spitfires will continue to visit local organizations this summer.  For a list of events open to the public, please visit the Public Events tab within the Tour of Champions site.

The Windsor Spitfires would also like to thank all participating Windsor and Essex County Chrysler Dealers and Pioneer Petroleums for their continued support of the tour.

Schools visited from June 16 to July 3
Immaculate Conception
Frank Begley Public
Queen Victoria Public
St. Angela’s
Century Secondary
St. John the Baptist (Belle River)
Belle River Public
Lakeshore Discovery
John McGivney Centre
A.V Graham
Ste. Antoine
Ste. Marguerite D’Youville
Marlborough Public
St. James
St. John (Windsor)
St. Francis
OLPH
Eastwood Public
St. John Vianney
St. Pius X
St. Christopher’s
J.A McWilliam

Local Organizations and Businesses Visited form June 16 to July 3
Tim Hortons on University Ave.
Pinnacle Chrysler
Windsor Police
Tecumseh Town Hall
Tecumseh OPP Station
Make a Wish Foundation Golf Tournament in Kingsville
Riverside Tavern
Eastside Mario’s
Lauzon Landing
Pete’s Place
Knights of Columbus on Lauzon Rd.