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 Hockey Challenge

We Are Back on the Ice – 24th February 2024!!!

We appreciate the interest and commitment players and teams have shown in SKATE 48 during the pandemic and after returning to an in-person event in 2023, SKATE48 will again be hosting an in-person event for 2024.

In this, our 34th anniversary, we are looking forward to a full roster of teams, with a renewed focus on fundraising.  We are looking to return to pre-pandemic fundraising levels and ask that teams and players remain committed to supporting the many children’s causes that have benefited from the funds raised at SKATE 48.  Your team’s fundraising goal should be $1,500 at a minimum, but anything greater would help make this year’s edition of SKATE48 a resounding success.

If you have any questions about SKATE 48, please submit them through our contact form, by clicking on the button below.

Thank you for your commitment to SKATE 48.

SKATE 48 Organizing Committee, Rotary Club of Kitchener Grand River

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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.  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.  You can see what programs we’ve funded by visiting the “For the Kids” page of this website.

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.

SKATE 48 success is both because of the successful fundraising by players, but we must also acknowledge the Corporate Sponsors whose contributions make this event possible.  Please make sure to scroll down further to see who they are.  When the opportunity presents itself, please support those businesses.

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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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