Kruger Big Assist

FAQs

Visit the Nomination Page where you can submit a written story that demonstrates how the hockey association you want to nominate demonstrates each of the following 4 judging criteria:

REACH those in the community in need of financial assistance 
INSPIRE youth to fall in love with the sport 
SUPPORT youth in developing life skills they can use outside the arena 
ENCOURAGE diversity and inclusion in the community through hockey initiatives

Submissions should follow the template provided and be a minimum of 100 words (excluding spaces).

Submissions will be evaluated and assigned points based on how the nominated hockey association demonstrates each of the following criteria:

REACH those in the community in need of financial assistance 
INSPIRE youth to fall in love with the sport 
SUPPORT youth in developing life skills they can use outside the arena 
ENCOURAGE diversity and inclusion in the community through hockey initiatives

Any individual who is the age of majority in their province/territory can submit a nomination. (This includes individuals who are members of hockey associations.)

An individual can only nominate a hockey association once. However, the same hockey association can have multiple approved nominations/submissions from different, unique individuals.

In order to be eligible for nomination, hockey associations must:

  • have an existing financial assistance program for hockey families.
  • provide sporting opportunities to at least 50 youth hockey players.
  • have certified coaching staff.
  • have a player safety program and/or policies.
  • have an abuse and harassment training and/or policies.

Nominations must be submitted by February 10, 2025.

The five hockey associations who are selected as winners will receive $25,000 to help families who need financial assistance with hockey registration fees and/or equipment.

The five winning hockey associations will be eligible for an additional $75,000 Grand Prize. The Grand Prize winner will be decided by a secondary application explaining the association’s vision for how they will use the additional funding to give more kids access hockey.

The five winning hockey associations will be announced in late March 2025.

If you are having difficulty uploading your submission or any other issues with the Nomination Form, please contact us.

To modify information on a nomination you have already submitted, contact us.