Food Drive & Charity Initiatives, Guelph Winter Classic (Guelph Girls Hockey Association)

Food Drive & Charity Initiatives

Let’s spread holiday cheer this weekend — on and off the ice!

We’re proud to support local families through the Guelph Food Bank and the Women's Shelter community donation efforts.

Every act of kindness counts — and your team could win extra raffle ballots!

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Raffle Prizes

Every player receives one raffle ballot in the manager’s bag. Ballot boxes will be located at every rink.

Prizes include:

• University of Guelph swag

• Guelph Storm merchandise

• PWHL Barbie

• Gift cards

• Drop the Hammer Hot Sauce

• Tumblers

• Wonder Oven

• And more!

Draw Date: Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 PM

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Earn Extra Ballots for Your Team!

Spread some holiday cheer & earn bonus ballots!

• Capture your team’s activities & post using #WinterClassic2025
• All donations for challenges can be dropped off at ANY rink’s registration desk.
• Send pictures/videos to: 519-362-6342

 

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Team Challenges

• Food Drive: Bring 20 food items per team for the Guelph Food Bank
• Toy Drive: Bring toys to support local families in need

Donation bins will be available at all arenas throughout the weekend.

 

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Division Challenges

 

U11

• Team cheer for the refs (bonus if they laugh!)

• Funny Hat Period – wear silly hats into the rink

U13

• Family-friendly TikTok warm-up video

• Door Décor Challenge — creative positive messages

U15

• Trivia Hunt — answer 5 tournament trivia questions

• Sticker Hunt — find 3 hidden event stickers

U18

• Toiletry donations (deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)

• Sportsmanship Sweepstakes — nominate another team for great spirit

Sr

• Warm essentials (socks, hats, gloves)

• Volunteer Shout-Out — thank 3 tournament volunteers

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Let’s Make This Year’s Winter Classic Unforgettable!

The real win isn’t just on the scoreboard — it’s in how we bring our hockey community together.