Dskate Hockey Spring Classic - May 22, 2020

Dskate is proud to announce the launch of The 2020 Dskate Hockey Spring Classic, a 4 ON 4 hockey tournament exclusively for players living with Type 1 Diabetes, their family and friends.

The puck drops on the morning of Friday, May 22, 2020, and the action lasts until early afternoon on Sunday, May 24, 2020 @ Minto Sports Complex, located on-campus at the University of Ottawa.

Set in the heart of downtown Ottawa, a stone's throw from the Rideau Canal and only a 15 minute walk to Parliament, the Dskate Hockey Spring Classic is a great way to celebrate #T1DHockey.

WHO CAN PLAY?

• - Boys or Girls who love hockey
• - Living with Type 1 Diabetes
• - Born between 2004-2012
• - Minimum 1 year hockey experience
• - CSA-certified hockey equipment
• - No geographical restrictions
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Tourney Format

• - 4 on 4 Dskate "showdown" format
• - Round Robin + Playoffs/Championship
• - Non-contact hockey games
• - Neck guard required
• - Minimum 10 players per team (1 G)
• - More ice, more games, more fun!

WHAT DO I GET?

• - 1 Souvenir Spring Classic Jersey Kit
• - Pre/Post-game snacks + nutrition tips
• - 5 Games (minimum), potential for more
• - Player gifts, surprises + friends
• - T1D education sessions + connections
• - Dskate Family Events + more...

WHERE?

• - Minto Sports Complex
• - University of Ottawa
• - Home of the Ottawa Geegee's
• - 810 King Edward Ave. (x Nicholas St.)
• - Ottawa, Ontario (K1N 6N5)
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COST - $299 CAD

• - Ice-Time (min 5 games)
• - Dskate Spring Classic Souvenir Jersey kit
• - Awards + pre/post-game snacks
• - Certified Diabetes Educator on each bench
• - Certified Officials + T1D Education 
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WHEN?

• - Friday, May 22 - Sunday, May 24, 2020
• - 22/05/20: Opening Ceremonies + Rd. Robin
• - 23/05/20: Rd. Robin (con't) + Playoffs
• - 23/05/20: Dskate U T1D Education Program
• - 24/05/20: Playoffs + Championship
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Dskate is more than just hockey. Dskate is about supporting hockey players living with Type 1 Diabetes and their families - and that means providing opportunities to connect, learn, and better ourselves.

Creating a culture where players can thrive, families have fun and everyone can learn, all while receiving support they deserve, is how Dskate has developed beyond a hockey program and into a Family.

YOUR SUPPORT IS THEIR OPPORTUNITY

Take advantage of a chance to showcase your company as a proud supporter of young athletes living with Type 1 Diabetes and their families.

Need more info? Don't hesitate to get in touch:

COACHES

Become a Dskate Coach

Interested in leading your #T1DHockey team to a championship?

If you have experience coaching hockey, you can volunteer by clicking the link above, step behind a bench and help coach our #T1DHockey players to victory!

AMBASSADORS

Become a Dskate Ambassador

With an opportunity to get while you give, Dskate Ambassadors are the unsung heroes of Dskate Programs and Events. If you are 16 or older, Dskate would love to have you on board as an Ambassador for our this exciting event.

DSKATE U

ACCOMMODATIONS

DSKATE FAMILY EVENTS

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - A T1D FAMILY GETAWAY

The Minto Sports Complex is multi-sport state-of-the-art, education, entertainment and recreational facility that services communities in Ottawa and the student body of the University of Ottawa.

Conveniently located on-campus at U of Ottawa, the Minto Sports Complex boasts 2 rinks, a sports store, a bar/restaurant, a full gym, a dance studio, multiple classrooms, outdoor football field and on-site parking complex.

10 minutes from any downtown Ottawa hotel, the Dskate Hockey Spring Classic will be located steps from the Rideau Canal, a 10 minute walk to the Rideau Shopping Complex and Byward Market, and 15 minutes to Parliament Hill, an ideal spot for a #T1DHockey family vacation.