A Record-Breaking Year!

This year marked a new milestone, with a record-breaking $15,000 raised, a sum generously matched by Canadian Tire, resulting in a total donation of $30,000 to support youth sports in Brant County. The success of the tournament is a testament to the dedication and passion of those involved, as well as the unwavering support of the local community.

Over the years, the tournament has attracted a roster of notable players, including longstanding Paris residents, accomplished athletes, and prominent business owners, all united by their shared love for sports and community spirit among these great individuals are:

Left to Right: Jim (Tiger) Fowler accepts his prize for closest to the pin from Paul Emerson. Jim generously donates half the money back to the “Jump Start for Kids”.

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Alan Hepple – Former Captain of Ottawa 67, Director of Scouting for Utah.

Buzz Jr. - Son of Wilfred (Buzz) Robinson Cockburn, known locally for professional hockey, baseball, golf and he even once bowled a perfect game!

Greg (Butch) Rickford - The Right Honorable Member of Provincial Parliament for Kenora – Rainy River Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, Minister of Northern Development.

Mark (Mag) McGuire - A local entrepreneur who started selling hockey equipment out of his garage in Paris and now serves as the Senior VP of PUMA International

James (Jim) Amy - A former pitcher for the Brantford Braves and Brantford Red Sox who travels from Calgary every year to participate in the tournament.

Steve Cruickshank - A Paris native and professional referee honored for officiating his 1,000th game in the Central Hockey League

Josh Jones – His father Pat was well-known in town for his management of Calbeck’s grocery store and then Paris Sobeys, Josh, is an accomplished software developer dedicated to giving back to the community.