Skate 48
Charity Hockey
Challenge

An annual hockey event to raise money for
children's charities within the Waterloo Region.

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The Rotary Club of Kitchener Grand River is focused on
supporting children, youth and future leaders.

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For the Kids

Since its inception in 1990, over $3.6 million has been raised
by SKATE 48 in support of children’s charities.

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****** SKATE 48 Postponed ******

Due to the pandemic, SKATE 48 will not be going ahead as planned on Feb 19th. The planning committee is hoping to re-schedule the event to this fall and has tentatively scheduled it for October 15th. There will be communications with team captains this summer to confirm a new plan. Stay tuned!!!

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In-Person SKATE48 Hockey is Back!!!

In this, our 31st anniversary, we are pleased to announce that SKATE48 will again operate as a live in-person event, with actual hockey games being played.  We need you to sign up and carry on with the hard work of raising funds to meet our community needs.

Covid protocols will be in place and given the uncertainties it presents, there could be a limitation on how many teams will be allowed to participate. Don’t miss your chance to participate and register now!

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SKATE 48 has a long standing tradition of fun hockey, a boisterous post-game meal, prizes, spirited conversation and bragging rights for the remainder of the year. Above all, over $3.6 million has been raised for children’s charities since its inception in 1990.

We need you to rally your team, your friends, and your family to come to the support of this important community fundraiser.  Many charities are hurting because of Covid-19, so we can’t let them down.

Our success depends on you!

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The Rotary Club of Kitchener Grand River Charitable Foundation is focused on supporting children, youth and future leaders both locally and internationally by way of living, promoting and supporting Rotary core values, beliefs and programs.

Since its inception in 1990, over $3.6 million has been raised by SKATE 48 in support of children’s charities. Registered players and teams are automatically set up to raise funds. Make a donation by sponsoring an individual player, sponsoring a team or donating directly to the SKATE 48 event.

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RAISED SO FAR

SKATE 48 SPONSORS

Sponsor an event that gets you visibility as a community minded business that gets behind local children’s charities.

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NEWS FEED

With 28 years as a participant, Bob South, a long-time Skate 48 supporter has decided the time has come to hang-up his skates for good. Skate 48 is forever grateful to Bob, because as captain, the Esso Bs have raised tens of thousands of dollars. Bob will be back again this year, but his role at Skate 48 will now be as coach, on the bench of The Essos Bs. Make sure to acknowledge his commitment to Skate 48. You will also want to check out the tribute Bob received from his teammates, as can be seen in this Bob received from his teammates, as can be seen in this CTV news clip.

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