2012 Great Canadian Ultimate Game - Toronto
In 2012, Ultimate players from coast-to-coast will compete in what will hopefully be the largest Ultimate game ever held in Canada: The Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game.
The Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game is an opportunity for Ultimate players to share the spirit of Ultimate and highlight the accessibility and inclusive nature of the sport with members of the public and two great charities. Players competing in the tournament will be working to raise funds for charity, with players on the Red team representing Ultimate Peace, while players on the White team rerpresent the Boys & Girls Club of Canada. The team with the highest score at the end of the day will receive 60% of the donations for their charity, while the other team will receive 40% of the donations for their charity.
Please register online to indicate your attendance. A minimum of at least a $10 donation will be required on-site to participate in the game; Payment must be made in cash prior to participating and change may not be available. Charitable receipts will be available for donations of $20 or more.
How does the game work?
The game will start in Yellowknife at 7pm (PST) on June 15th. Every hour it will move to a new community, where the score will be carries forward and the game will continue. It will travel accross the country hitting every major city along the way. The final point will be played in Victoria just before midnight (PST) on June 16th.
On the 16th, from 1pm to 2pm (EST) at Sir Winston Churchill Park, the game and score will be passed on to Toronto from Kingston as it makes its way across the country. After an hour, the game and the score will move on to Parry Sound and then to other clubs in Ontario and beyond.
Red Team: Ultimate Peace
Ultimate Peace builds bridges of friendship and understanding for youth from different social and cultural backgrounds in conflict zones around the world. They focus on competitive play, relationship building and cultural exchange.
White Team: Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada
BGCC's mission is to provide a safe and supportive place where children and youth can expeience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence skills for life.
How to Donate?
You can donate through Ultimate Canada's website https://www.canadianultimate.com/index.php/en/about-uc/1/52
You can donate through your local Ultimate community
You can donate at the game in your city
You can buy a special AHGCUG disc (all profits will be added to the donation)
- Event Type
- Individuals for Events
- Open Cap
- 20
- Women Cap
- 16
- Multiples
- Not allowed
- Registration Opens
- May 23, 2012 4:30PM
- Registration Closes
- Jun 15, 2012 11:59PM
- Reservations
- No
- Cost
- FREE
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