Corporate - In the Community

IN THE COMMUNITY

At Canlan Ice Sports Corp., we strive to offer programs and ice availability to all user groups. We feel that it is our obligation to our communities to offer a diverse portfolio of programs which are affordable and professional. Each one of our Canlan Ice Sports facilities is dedicated to providing the best venues and support for charitable tournaments and programs. Many of our Canlan staff members operate, organize, contribute and/or participate in various charitable tournaments annually. Many of our facilities have chosen one or more community partners to assist with their fundraising campaigns. A Canlan partner with many local children’s organizations such as Big Brother’s and Big Sister’s as well as Breast Cancer Research. Canlan has successfully operated Tournaments to fundraise for Breast Cancer Research and/or support services annually contributing an estimated $27,000 in 2008:

Canlan Ice Sports Etobicoke
The Ruth Inglehart Memorial Tournament
Net Proceeds Benefiting the Burlington Breast Cancer Support Services

Canlan Ice Sports Winnipeg
The Pink Ribbon Tournament
Net Proceeds Benefiting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Canlan Ice Sports Burnaby
The Pink Ribbon Tournament
Net Proceeds Benefiting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Other fundraising, past and present partnerships, involvement and community initiatives:

Fill The Net Food Drive in partnership with the United Way
The Alex Corrance Memorial Golf Tournament
Co-op Placement Programs
Community Living Toronto
Recycling program (bottle return)
PUCKS program
VPD Hockey Equipment Drive for Kids
Clothing donations to Union Gospel Mission
Used Equipment Drive for Mexican League
Monetary collections for GV Food Bank.
Ride for Hope
Food Bank skates
Children’s Make a Wish foundation
BC Children’s Hospital
North Shore Sports Awards – Male Athlete Category every year (Bursary)
Canadian Tire Jump Start
Local School Fundraising
Skate-A-Thons
Kids Sport
Hockey Marathons
Kinsmen Hockey League
St. James Hockey Academy Bursary

At Canlan Ice Sports Corp. we also offer opportunities for community groups and church groups to fundraise themselves. School groups have also used our facilities to host several safe “Dry Grads” and participate in affordable educational and physical programs.

Most of our locations also sponsor minor hockey teams with silent auction items such as hockey camps and programs.

If you would like to know more about Canlan in your community make sure to contact your local facility directly.

For possible partnership opportunities please contact Sarah Leckie at