The host committee were practicing out front of Blackburn Radio Thursday for the upcoming 3 on 3 Street Hockey Challenge.  The 1st Annual event will take place on Saturday April 21 at Hiawatha Horsepark and Entertainment Centre in Sarnia.

 

The host committee, which includes students from Lambton College's Sport & Recreation Administration Program, the City of Sarnia, Tourism Sarnia Lambton, YMCA, County of Lambton and CHOK are excited about organizing this event and have started the countdown until the official "ball" drop!

The event will be a one-day street hockey tournament featuring 40 teams and a variety of activities for friends and family.  Entertainment will be provided by local musicians the Lunchbox Standard and a celebrity street hockey match will be played during lunch.  Participants will also have the opportunity to try sports demonstrations with the YMCA Leadership and Challenge Centre, Sarnia Saints Rugby-Football Club, Community Health and other local organizations.  Ther will even be a designated tent village available to teams who want to set up a small tent for the day.

The tournament has 6 division; Novice, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, Midget and Adult/Corporate.  Registration is $100 per Team of 5; additional players are $15 per person up to 7 on a team.  Cost includes a minimum of 3 games plust team pictures and lunch.  Prizes will be awarded to all division champions and the top finishers of the bantam, midget and adult divisions will win the opportunity to represent Sarnia in the Hockey Night in Canada Play On 4 on 4 tournament coming to London in May.

Event information and registration forms can be found on Sarniasports.com, click here for information.

Registrations can be dropped off or mailed to City Hall, 255 N. Christina Street, Parks and Recreation Department.  Registrations will also be accepted at Micor Source for Sports located at 49 Finch Drive, Sarnia on Saturday March 31 from 10 am to 2 pm. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available to local businesses and organizations.  Click here for more information.