In spite of our best efforts, we sometimes have to turn kids away from our more popular leagues – the OHL in particular – because of not having enough equipment to outfit them properly. But thanks to a generous donation from the Huddle Up Foundation, that problem is being rectified! Throughout the season, Sport Venture staff orders many odds and ends from Extreme Hockey and Sport, who are…
When I started my position as program manager of Ehrlo Sport Venture Library I never would have imagined that I would be standing in the middle of Leh, India. I saw the importance of sharing some of the knowledge and the great Indian national team player in red in penalty box India gets cold! The temperature ranges from -5 during the day to -25 at night. The houses are not insulated, so we…
On Feb. 6th, the Regina Pats will take on the Prince George Cougars at the Brandt Centre. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. This game is of special significance to Sport Venture for two reasons – they’ll be hosting an equipment drive and three OHL teams will take the ice at both intermissions. “We started the equipment drive initiative last year. Knowing that the Pats are the face of hockey in…
Amanda westernized society that has crept into many cultures. They’re straddling two worlds – and because of that, they feel like they’ve lost their sense of identity.” As a result of the increased additions and suicide rates, police in the area have partnered with two local Indian organizations, CHIA International and Help, Inc., to create the treatment camp centred around hockey.…
Community partnerships like these are the reason that we’re able to let all kids play. The OHL is proud to provide all of our players with equipment, free of charge, and we’re grateful to all our sponsors for their continued support! So far this year we have been generously sponsored by: Community Initiatives Fund - $25,000 Canadian Tire Jumpstart - $12,000 Access Children’s Fund…
Christmas came early! Its gotten a little colder and the City of Regina has started to flood some of the rinks! The Outdoor Hockey League will begin after Christmas the week of January 4-8th. Registration is open for the free 2015-2016 OHL league. The league is open to youth ages 8 to 18 and runs in nine rinks throughout the city from Dec. 14th to March 11th (depending on weather). We are…
