We are excited to announce that Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts has donated 4 one night stays at any of their hotels (Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff, Deer Lodge in Lake Louise, or Emerald Lake Lodge in Field, BC, 20 minutes west of Lake Louise).  These one night stays will be part of the package that will go to the winning team!

For more on the resorts that comprise this incredible organization please visit: www.crmr.com

There are still spots open for the 3rd annual Eligeo Ball Hockey Tournament.  In addition to the Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts package we also have up for grabs a brand new Lenovo Tablet from Eligeo, Flames & Hitmen Hockey Tickets and tons of hockey memorabilia as part of our annual fundraiser in support of Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids.

We had a glitch in our event registration system today but all is fixed!  Thanks for those pointing that out, you can now go ahead and register!  We are getting close to capacity which is fantastic, come and join the action!

Register Individual

Register Team

We’re only days away and we’re looking forward to an exciting event.

If you know of anybody else who is interested in playing on an individual team or putting their own team in please let me know.

Just a few notes and reminders:

• Full rules are here: http://www.ballhockeytournament.com/tournament-info/rules/
• Registration begins at 10:00AM with games starting at 10:30AM.

What To Bring:

• Although not required we recommend participants wear helmets with face shields, mouth guards, gloves and shin pads for protection.• We have no restrictions on sticks but please be cognizant of what you bring to play with.

Goalie Gear:

• We have a couple of sets of goalie pads coming out but please note that not every team can depend on this and it is highly recommended you bring your own set.

Game Schedule:

As of right now we are sitting at 8 registered teams.  This will likely change but first round of games start at 10:30AM.

• As of right now though the following games will be played:
  Recreational Division: Individual Team 1 Versus The Ballerso
  Competitive Division: Slow & Furious Versus TBD (Captain – Kristina)• Full schedule will be posted at the event when you arrive

The winner of the Rec side will face off against the winner of the Competitive side for the finals

Shoot To Win!:

• We announced this past week that we will be giving away a NEW Lenovo Tablet running Android.  There will be a Shoot To Win station setup for participants to take their best chance in the shooting accuracy competition.

Donations:

If you haven’t made your donation yet you can do so at the event however there is no tax receipt when you pay cash.  You must use the charity donation website which we will have a computer available for people to use on the day of the event.

Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

The Shoot To Win showdown is ON! You can win a brand new Lenovo tablet sponsored by Eligeo.

Click here for more details.

We wanted to send out a big shout out our sponsors so far:

• Eau Cool
• Sandler Training
• Brad Pond
• Speers Photography
• Ductblasters
• Finningley Professional Corporation
• Safeway
• Kingsland Community Centre
• ISO Canada

It’s not too late to set up a banner sponsorship with us, simply contact Derek at derek@ballhockeytournament.com for more information or visit our sponsor page.

You can now download a distributable PDF document containing all of our Sponsorship Packages for the upcoming 3rd Annual Eligeo Ball Hockey Tournament Fundraiser in support of Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids.  This is an incredible opportunity to get involved with a great charity and also tap into some great exposure for your organization.

Click here to download our Sponsorship Packages

Well Stampede is over and I bet everyone is feeling the same mini doughnuts, wobbly pop’s, deep fried everything after affects that come from a day or 10 spent on the Stampede grounds. It’s that time of year when the thought of anything ‘fried’ makes you clutch your (slightly rounder) stomach and cry out “No more!”

The beautiful thing that comes with the end of Stampede is that it’s summer and there is a ton of fresh fruits and vegetables currently filling the produce section of your nearest grocery store to make up for the gluttony that is Stampede. This is that wonderful time of year that you can get all the best summer treats like watermelon, fresh corn and cherries. Summer time means it’s one of the easiest times of year to eat a nutritious meal.

The sad thing is that many people lack the basic knowledge surrounding nutrition for both themselves and their children. Heath Canada recommends the average adult to have between 8 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day and kids to have 6 to 8 servings a day. It sound’s like a lot but you’d be surprised how easy it can be to get the recommended amount when you make a concious effort. The thing is that we live in such a fast paced society that to actually slow down and make a nutritious meal requires a considerable amount of effort these days. It’s very easy to buy prepackaged food that can be thrown in the microwave but often these foods are loaded with sodium and sugar.

Producing a healthy lunch can be a bit of a struggle for anyone but especially for low income families just getting food on the table on the table can be a struggle.

One of Eligeo’s goals with ball hockey tournament is to alleviate local child hunger. However providing nutritious food is a hugely important part to making an impact. Studies show that children who eat a well balanced meals are more attentive and focused in school. This is one of the main focal points for Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK). By providing well balanced lunches BB4CK is helping kids allover Calgary to gain the nutrition they need and making a step in the right direction for a healthy life style.

Not to shabby for a ball hockey tournament.

It’s happened to the best of us throughout our lives.

Either you were in such a rush you forgot to make your lunch or you forget to grab it on your way out the door. Then halfway through the morning your stomach starts aching for some food and you can’t help but day dream about your lunch. That’s when you realize you forgot it. Luckily for most adults this is a minor inconvenience and just means you have to buy a lunch that day.

Now imagine being 6 years old and having no lunch for school because your parents can’t afford to make you one.

Local child hunger isn’t a new thing. In fact Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK) has been combating this problem head on for over 20 years. It’s estimated that almost 30,000 kids in Calgary go hungry while in school, that is a HUGE number especially if you compare it to say the Saddledome which only fits 20,000 people. What’s more studies show kids that don’t receive proper meals are less likely to be able to focus on school work and are not actively engaged in the classroom.

BB4CK aims to curtail child hunger by offering community based programs that supply nutritious lunches to kids who wouldn’t have one. By engaging and garnering support from communities within the Calgary area BB4CK has seen a marked drop in the lunches provided from their main kitchen and an increase in lunches being supplied through agency partners. The average lunch costs $1 and over 1500 are delivered to nearly 60 schools each school day.

So knowing all of this just think of how far your donation goes when you register for the Ball Hockey Tournament! By coming out and joining us on Saturday September 8th, 2012 you will be making a serious difference in kid’s lives all over the city by supporting this great charity.

5) You can embrace your inner child. Who didn’t spend countless afternoons playing ball hockey as a kid? Now anyone over 18 years an older can play in our tournament. Get a group of friends together, pool some money, register on our website and spend the day playing the same game you loved so much as a kid!

4) It’s for a great cause! Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids has been supplying local kids with bagged lunches for over 20 years to help combat child hunger and malnutrition among children in Calgary by providing nutritious lunches  to kids who would otherwise go hungry.

3) It’s tax deductible! When you register individually or with a team you will be taken to a website where you can print off a receipt to claim for your income tax.

2) For a $25 per person registration fee you get to come out and compete in the great Canadian sport that is hockey! We want a fundraiser that people enjoy and spending the day out in the sun, playing hockey is something every Canuck enjoys. This year we are introducing 2 leagues: recreational and competitive. So whether you just want to come play in a good ol’ hockey game (the best game you can play!) or think you should be playing to win the coveted Ball Hockey Trophy come out and enjoy the greatest Canadian past time!

1)Through the help of  local sponsorship from our community we are able to donate all the money raised to charity. All and we mean ALL of the proceeds go directly to Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids!

Registration is now open for the Third Annual Ball Hockey Tournament!

Start assembling your teams and finding out your opponents weaknesses for a chance at some amazing prizes.

An Individual Registration includes:

• Lunch
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages throughout the day
• Participation in at least 3 games plus single game elimination
• Live entertainment from Marija and Shadowstalk
• Prizes, prizes and prizes

Click here to register.