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    Community Hockey Program receives $25,000 Grant this weekend to Grow Grassroots Hockey Participation Numbers in underserved Toronto community
    • Scotiabank GTHL New To the Game Grant to be awarded to Pro Action Hockey League at Angela James Arena on Sunday
    • Photo and Interview Opportunities: Sunday, April 3, 3:00 p.m.

    TORONTO, April 1 /CNW/ - The Pro Action Hockey League (PAHL), made up of youth ages 8 - 11 years of age from the Flemingdon Park area and policemen from Toronto's 53 and 54 Divisions, will be awarded the first Scotiabank GTHL New to the Game Development Grant aimed at supporting programs that attract participants from all backgrounds, to hockey in the community.  Funds received will be used to further grow the league as well as the Don Mills Civitan's Donaldson Diamonds program - a hockey league for people with developmental disabilities.

    In its first year, the Development Grant of $25,000 will be awarded to the PAHL on Sunday, April 3, 2011, at the Angela James Arena in time for the kids' hockey tournament.

    WHO:       David Croutch, President, Don Mills Civitan Hockey League;
          Kevin O'Donnell, President, Don Mills Civitan Club;
          Ms. Angela James (first Female inductee into the HHOF);
          Ken Smith, 1st Vice-President, Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL);
          Dan Sutton, Scotiabank Branch Manager, Don Mills & Lawrence;
          Toronto Police Service, 53 and 54 Division; and
          Minor League Hockey Players from Pro Action Hockey League, ages 8-11 years.
           
    WHERE:      Angela James Arena (formerly Flemingdon Park Arena)
          165 Grenoble Dr., North York, ON, M3C 3E7
          416-395-7838
           
    WHEN:       Sunday, April 3, 2011
          3:00 p.m.  Cheque Presentation and remarks 
          3:20 p.m.  Pro Action Hockey League Championships
           
    WHY:      Launched earlier this year, once every hockey season the Scotiabank GTHL New to the Game Development Grant will distribute a maximum of $25,000 among GTHL organizations that demonstrate a program plan targeted at attracting new participants to hockey.  The Grant enables member clubs and associations to engage and interact with their community on a new level, helping grow hockey and attract new players through the approved programs.

     

     

     

    For further information:

    Livy Feldgajer, Scotiabank Media Communications, office: 416-866-6203;
    cell: 647-628-3501 or livy_feldgajer@scotiacapital.com

    Dave Lowes, Greater Toronto Hockey League, 416-636-6845 or dlowes@gthlcanada.com