What is the TDBeAT Association?
The TDBeAT association or Tyson Downs Association was created in memory of Tyson Downs. Tyson was a seemingly healthy athlete whose life was taken during the best years of his life. At just 18 years old in the early hours of July 23rd, 2023, Tyson lost his life due to a sudden cardiac event. A friend, brother and son who lived his life to the fullest each day. His infectious smile and willingness to be the best captured the hearts of everyone he met. Tyson played minor hockey and lacrosse in Owen Sound, and played at the junior level with the Kitchener Waterloo Siskins of the GOJHL and with the Owen Sound Jr. B North Star lacrosse team.
The Tyson Downs Association provides a free CPR and AED awareness training program to adolescent and youth sports programs throughout Grey and Bruce Counties. Through the funds raised with this charity game, TDBeAT is committed to placing outdoor accessible AEDs in high traffic public areas throughout Grey Bruce.
TDBeAT/Attack Jerseys sponsored by Krueger Custom Steel & Machining LTD.
On Saturday January 31st the Owen Sound Attack will don specialty game jersey designed in collaborationg with TDBeAT. These jerseys will be auctioned off on the Attack’s DASH auction site with 100% of proceeds going to TDBeAT thanks to the support of Krueger Custom Steel & Machining LTD.
Chuck-A-Puck presented by T.D. Smith Transport
Thanks to T.D. Smith Transport in Mount Forest, fans attending the game on January 31st can win a suite night for 6 people for the Attack’s game against the Oshawa Generals on February 25th. Fans can purchase chuck-a-pucks on the concourse, 3 for $5 with all proceeds going to TDBeat, and have a chance to win this awesome prize during the 2nd intermission.
Bucket Pass presented by Walker Aggregates
Walker Aggregates is a proud supporter of TDBeat and the sponsor of the game night bucket pass. At the first tv timeout of the first period, volunteers from the Jr. B Northstars, Northstars, and the Northstars executive will go into the stands to pass the bucket for donations of spare change to the TDBeAT Association.
Other In-Game Activities:
- Fans attending the game will have the opportunity to take home a reusable TDBeAT bag, plus other swag.
- Thanks to Cardio Choc, an AED device will we raffled off in game.
- Merchandise for the TDBeAT Association will be available for purchase on the South concourse throughout the game.
- Fans can meet the people behind TDBeAT and learn more about how they can support their efforts, learn AED and CPR skills, and learn how they can get involved with their youth sport sessions.
