Registration rates are on the rise! More kids are on the ice and registration numbers are up both North and South of the border. USA Hockey recently achieved a huge milestone set only a few short years ago; 104,000 kids registered in the 4-8 year old category. On a similar note, Hockey Canada can boast an increase of more than 25,000 kids in the same age group over the last 2 seasons. Remarkable achievements in a very short period of time!

By increasing the number of youngsters that play the game, everyone wins - especially the kids. We hear this from parents that encourage and support their children's participation in our OneGoal Try Hockey events. The fun and excitement experienced on the ice combined with the positive aspects of the game make playing hockey a winning combination. In today's environment, much is discussed in the media about pro and elite hockey that is not always positive for the sport. Given this, it is important that OneGoal continue to focus on a simple message to kids and their parents; hockey is fun, hockey is healthy and hockey teaches you a lot about life. We think the sport of hockey is an important vitamin that needs to be a part of every kids diet - Vitamin H!

OneGoal's formula for success focuses on the 3 pillars of our foundation's efforts: "Facilitate"- getting kids on the ice, “Educate”- kids and parents on how to find and join hockey and "Stimulate"- promote the positive aspects of the game. .

To lend support to OneGoal or to learn more about our efforts, please contact us at OneGoal.com

It's been an outstanding beginning to 2011 with over 8,400 sets of OneGoal Equipment Starter Sets and ordered by rinks and associations across North America this past fall. Distribution of these orders will begin in July. Once distributed, OneGoal will have put over 30,000 sets of gear in play!

For more information on these great programs and for up to date information on upcoming order dates please visit: www.onegoal.com

OneGoal U.S Outreach Committee Update

The US Outreach Committee had a tremendous 2010 by focusing on promoting the OneGoal Equipment Program and delivering successful Try Hockey events. These major efforts helped deliver some very exciting news and a record year for USA Hockey as they announced that membership in their eight year old and under age category surpassed 100,000 players for the 2010-11 season. This is the first time in the history of USA Hockey that they have reached this milestone!

The OneGoal U.S Outreach Committee and USA Hockey organized eight market blitzes across the U.S. in 2010 bringing a total of 3,273 new kids to the game throughout the 127 host sites.

The Try Hockey formula has proven to be extremely effective and will remain at the core of the U.S. Outreach efforts for 2011.

The first event planned for 2011 will be "Hockey Day in Georgia" with the support of the Atlanta Thrashers and the Southern Amateur Hockey Association. The event is taking place on Saturday, April 9th. Other locations will be announced shortly.

For more information on Hockey Day in Georgia please visit: www.HockeyDayInGeorgia.com

For information on USA Hockey and to “find hockey” near you click here.

OneGoal Canadian Outreach Committee Update

The Canadian Outreach Committee also had a busy 2010. On top of attending various industry functions to help promote our mission of growing the game like the Molson Canadian World Hockey Summit and Source for Sports Show, the committee provided support to programs in London, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec through the “Stride and Glide” and Montreal Canadiens "Bleu, Blanc, Rouge" initiatives. Furthermore, OneGoal was honored to be invited to participate in this year's Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, in Whitehorse, Yukon. The OneGoal Whitehorse Try Hockey Event was a tremendous success for all involved. With the support of local volunteers, the Toronto Maple Leafs, OneGoal's Equipment program and the Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association, 50 kids, all brand new to hockey, had the chance to get on the ice and learn to play alongside former NHL stars- for free!

In collaboration with CBC, OneGoal's message was spread through TV and radio interviews with a featured segment on OneGoal and our Executive Director, Bill Hattem. OneGoal commercials played throughout the day on CBC.

Whitehorse Minor Hockey is planning to continue these vents in the years to come, given the tremendous success they experienced this year.

OneGoal Female Outreach Committee Update

Under Manon Rhéaume's leadership and passion for growing the
the game, the Female Outreach Committee hosted two extremely successful Try Hockey events in O'Leary, PEI and Grande Prairie, AB.

The O'Leary event had 30 girls come out to Try Hockey For Free. The event served to kick start an ongoing after school program to encourage others to join! "We've organized an After School Girls Hockey Program for Kindergarten to Grade 6 with 20 girls, all brand new to hockey, preregistered. This is a direct result of the OneGoal contribution to our community and is very exciting."
- Jo Ann Wallace O'Leary, PEI.

After a very successful event last year, we are pleased to announce that OneGoal will be hosting the 4th annual VIA Rail OneGoal Classic at a new venue- The Greystone Golf Club, just 30 minutes from the airport on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011. (10:00 am shotgun start)

All proceeds raised from this fun filled day will go directly towards OneGoal's initiatives such as the "Try Hockey" programs, the OneGoal Equipment Program and more.

Individual players, pairs and foursomes are welcome.

You can also help by donating an item for our auction or sign up for one of our many sponsorship opportunities.

Sign up today to join past and present NHL stars for a day of golf for a great cause!

For all information on OneGoal and its Equipment Program please contact:

Christine Lucas
email: clucas@onegoal.com

OneGoal
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Brossard, Quebec
J4W 1S6
Canada

T. (514) 342-0366
F. 1-866-585-GOAL (4625)