Knights Hockey Food Fundraising Raises Over $24K

The Knights Hockey Club has raised over $24,000 since 2020 to support their outstanding players!

About Knight Knockey Club

Knights Hockey Club is a Calgary-based hockey association. The club prides itself on equal opportunity, fostering the development of young players ranging from U7 to U18.

The Knights strongly emphasize instilling the values of fair play, respect, sportsmanship, mental and physical wellness, and teamwork in their players.

In 2019, Knights Hockey Club came to life by merging the Lake Bonavista Breakers and the Midnapore Mavericks associations, expanding its reach to 12 Calgary communities.

As thrilling as it is, hockey often comes with financial challenges due to how expensive playing can be. Recognizing this, Knights Hockey Club has implemented several initiatives to alleviate this financial burden on families.

Overcoming Financial Challenges in Hockey with Food Fundraising

We had the privilege of speaking with Erin, the club’s administrator, during their TeamFund fundraising initiative.

Since 2020, Knights Hockey has harnessed the power of TeamFund’s food fundraisers to generate over $24,000 for player assistance.

Their secret to success lies in combining fundraising packages; typically they opt for the Fill Your Freezer and Coco Brooks Pizza & Cookies fundraisers.

Wolverines Hockey Club, delivery in Calgary, June 2023. Holding cheque of all time raised over $36,000.

By offering an array of food choices, the club maximizes their potential profits. Families stock up on delicious goodies for their fridges and freezers while simultaneously contributing to cover their child’s registration fees. It’s a win-win for everyone involved!

In Summer of 2022, the Knights raised almost $6,000 for player assistance with 75% going directly into player accounts and 25% to the club’s dedicated uKnighted Fund, a financial assistance program for families who need it most.

TeamFund Makes Fundraising Easy with Online Tools

Not too long ago, hockey registration meant standing in line with a cheque in hand. Traditional fundraising meant handing out paper forms, chasing payments, and keeping inventory.

Erin always looks for ways to improve efficiency and ensure everything is tracked accurately. It requires a very organized mindset, but the rise of online solutions is a game-changer.

Online fundraising means fewer hours are spent inside spreadsheets. That time can be replaced with enjoying the games, engaging with the community, and spreading the word about community hockey programs.

“Dominique and her team have been so incredibly helpful. It really is a no-brainer!”

Erin, Knights Hockey Administrator

Stop Chasing Payments and Focus on Connecting with Your Community

Erin’s involvement in hockey began when her son was a young player.

During that time, she started helping with administrative tasks and now plays an integral role in the Knights Hockey Club and the Wolverines Hockey Club (formerly known as the Blackfoot Hockey Club).

Although her son has outgrown minor hockey, Erin’s commitment to the community and support for the sport continues to thrive.

In her first TeamFund fundraiser with the Wolverines (Formerly “Blackfoot Hockey”), they raised an astounding $11,000 during the pandemic when families were struggling.

>> Read the Wolverines Hockey Success Story Here!

Since then, Erin annually spearheads TeamFund fundraisers for both Calgary hockey clubs.

Since hockey is segmented by regions within the city, both fundraisers tap into different communities, ensuring maximum participation and success.

TeamFund handles the nitty-gritty logistics, payments, and tracking, freeing up Erin’s time to connect with the community, motivate players, and rally volunteers for delivery day.

With many hands working together, the pick-up process is easy and orders are sorted and distributed in less than an hour to excited families!

Knights Hockey Club does an amazing job of creating an environment where every young player can thrive, regardless of financial obstacles.

and YOUR hockey club can do it too!

FEATURED GROUPS are success stories that take it to the next level and have been working with TeamFund for at least 3 years or 5 campaigns.

Parents and supporters trust the platform (and love the food!), and organizers love how easy it is.

These groups leverage Teamfund's online tools to generate a consistent flow of revenue to support their members and use us as one of their tried and true go-to fundraisers.

Food Fundraising is Easy with TeamFund

Our sign-up process is as easy as 1-2-3!

01 Download a Fundraising Package: Our free fundraising package is meant to be shared with your committee and includes important information, goal calculators, and more!

02 Find Fundraisers in Your Area: Choose a tasty fundraiser for your group, availability varies by area (Delivery to AB, SK, BC, YT, NWT, Winnipeg).

03 Sign Up Your Fundraising Group: Ready to get going? All you need to do is sign up for a fundraiser and start planning.

Get your own online store to make sharing your fundraiser and collecting payments easy!

You gather the supporters, we’ll take care of the reporting and logistics.

Did you know? Even though we are an online fundraising platform, we are human! Throughout your fundraiser, we are here to answer any questions you have.