What Inspired Skate4Kids?
As Canadian National Team athlete’s, we rely heavily on the support of the communities around us to be able to dedicate our lives to chasing down our goals. It’s both an honour and a privilege to be able to wear the maple leaf on our chests. When that puck drops, or that starting gun fires, we’re not only representing ourselves, but this entire country.
Your endless support has helped us bring home countless Olympic, World Cup, & World Championship medals over the years, so this is our chance to give back.
Why the Alberta Children’s Hospital?
Over 102, 000 kids from not only Alberta, but neighbouring provinces as well, rely on care from the Children’s Hospital on a yearly basis. Nestled into Calgary’s North West, it’s focused on improving and creating new therapeutic options, giving even the sickest of children the best chance for a happy and healthy life
The importance of the role that this medical centre assumes in our community is hard to ignore. There are very few people you'll chat with who haven’t, in some way shape or form, relied on care from the Alberta Children’s at some point in time. We felt like giving back to such a critical piece of our healthcare system was a no-brainer.
What is Skate4Kids?
Join us for a fun filled day of skating and activities alongside some of Canada’s Top Athletes across multiple sports!
We’ll have some pretty cool emergency service vehicles as well as few exotic cars on site to kick off the excitement before walking into the building!
Upon entry, you’ll be able to lace up some skates and join some of your favourite athletes for few laps on The Fastest Ice In The World!
For those who are unable or chose not to skate, there will be numerous fun activities on the running track as well as food, snacks, and much more!
Date & Time
Sunday, August 13th 2023
10:00 - 13:00
Location
Calgary Olympic Oval
288 Collegiate Blvd. NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
Admission
Entry into the Olympic Oval to participate in the 2023 Skate4Kids event will be by donation only. ACH foundation staff will be on site to facilitate this. We want the skate to be accessible to all, so there is no minimum donation requirement in place although your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
Fundraising
Aside from admission, we will have QR codes around the Olympic Oval for you to be able to make a financial contribution towards our $50 000 goal which will help support the expansion of the ACH Paediatric mental Health Unit.
There will also be a number of unique silent auction items available for you to bid on, with ACH foundation staff on site to collect funds at the end of the day. This helps reassure you that your money is going straight to supporting a great cause.
Food & Drink
We have partnered with a number of local vendors to have snacks, lunch, and non alcoholic beverages available inside the Olympic Oval for the duration of the event.
Accessibility
The Olympic Oval is fully accessible to all. An elevator is available to bring you down to ice level, where a facility monitor can assist you in finding the right piece of equipment to help get you on the ice! Absolutely NO ONE will be left out from any day of activity!
Parking
Parking will be available in Lot 10 on the University of Calgary campus, right next to the Olympic Oval. “Event Parking” signs will be in place for your convenience.