The Kitchener Rangers are committed to fostering a strong sense of community engagement and giving back to the city of Kitchener and its surrounding areas. Through innovative programs and partnerships, we aim to positively impact the lives of individuals of all ages and backgrounds while promoting the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership.
For over 25 years, our Fan Fest and Barbecue have supported Make-A-Wish Canada (formerly Children’s Wish Foundation) by raising over $250,000.
Thank you, Rangers Nation, for your continued support in creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The Kitchener Rangers School Tour comprises two engaging programs: the Read with the Rangers initiative and the Rangers Captain Clinic. These initiatives aim to infuse the excitement of Kitchener Rangers hockey into educational settings.
Read with the Rangers
Our Read with the Rangers program underscores the significance of literacy in an enjoyable manner. Students will have the unique opportunity to read alongside their favourite Rangers players. This program is tailored for students in grades JK-2.
During the session, two Rangers players will visit your classroom, read a selected book of your choice, and engage with your students in discussions covering vital themes such as respect, goal setting, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Following the reading segment, students will have the chance to ask the players questions.
Rangers Captain’s Clinic
The Rangers Captain’s Clinic emphasizes the importance of health and physical activity while honing fundamental hockey skills under the guidance of top Canadian junior hockey players. Geared towards students in grades 2-6, this program offers participants the opportunity to practice hockey-specific skills and apply them in a friendly game alongside their favorite Rangers players.
During this clinic, two Rangers players will lead your gym class through a tailored hockey training session, elucidating the significance of each drill and how these skills translate to the game. At the conclusion of the session, students will have the opportunity to ask the players questions.
Equipment Requirements for Captain’s Clinic
Schools interested in hosting the Captain’s Clinic are kindly requested to provide the following equipment:
• Floor hockey sticks and protective eyewear (sufficient for both the entire class and the Rangers)
• Four (4) hockey nets
• Two (2) balls
*Note: The Captains Clinic is not limited to hockey; it can include other sports and physical activities as well. We welcome a diverse range of sports and activities to ensure all participants have the opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain valuable experience. Feel free to explore various options and make the clinic relevant to your interests and needs!
Please note that due to high demand, the Kitchener Rangers School Tour is limited to one visit per school per academic year. Acceptance will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The application process for the 2025/26 season has now CLOSED. Thank you to those who submitted an application and that you to those who expressed interest. Please return back to this page next August to submit an application.
We look forward to continuing to bring together members of our community in the 2025-26 season. The Kitchener Rangers Community Corner offers community, not-for-profit and charitable groups the opportunity to market their brand at our game free of charge.
COMMUNITY CORNER INCLUDES:
- Your event/group/organization logo is to be shown on our centre ice video board.
- One 6-foot table with two chairs in our designated Community Corner where you may present your messaging as fans enter the venue.
- Space for two to four (2-4) volunteers to help share your group’s message.
POLICY
We run on a first-come, first-served basis. The event organizer must complete the online application below in full. In order to qualify for this request, you must be a charitable organization, community group, or non-profit organization. The Kitchener Rangers are only able to accommodate each group/organization once during the OHL season.
PROCESSING
You will be contacted within 2-4 business days of submitting your application unless otherwise noted. Approved applicants will be emailed with confirmation of their game date and will be required to confirm back to the Rangers within two business days or run the risk of the date being provided to an alternate group or organization.
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Many children ranging in age from infants to 16 years old within our region along with their families deal with childhood cancer on a daily basis.
The Kitchener Rangers have teamed up with former Rangers forward and National Hockey League player, David Clarkson, to run a program called Clarky’s Kids.
Kitchener Rangers Clarky’s Kids provides children from Grand River Hospital’s POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario) Satellite Centre and sick kids at Grand River Hospital the opportunity to experience the excitement of a Kitchener Rangers game and visit with players and coaches in and out of the hospital. As well, this program continues to raise funds that aid in the support of local families and siblings dealing with a child that is ill.
From 2002 to 2005, Clarkson spent countless hours supporting local community programs. His goodwill and commitment to both the team and the region have inspired numerous people of all ages. He was honoured with the Ted Scharf Award in 2002-03 and 2003-04 for being the Kitchener Rangers Humanitarian of the Year. “It’s great to be able to come back and support a community that supported me when I played here.” – David Clarkson
The clinic located at Grand River Hospital is one of six POGO satellite oncology clinics in the Province of Ontario set up to deliver cancer care closer to home.
To find out more about POGO visit their website at http://www.pogo.ca/
To find out more about Grand River Hospital visit their website at http://www.grandriverhospital.on.ca/
The Kitchener Rangers accept donations to Clarky’s Kids this season in the following ways:
The Kitchener Rangers are proud of their partnership with the Waterloo Regional Police Services, otherwise known as Blue C.R.E.W. Cops and Rangers Educating Waterloo Region is a program that’s unique to both hockey and policing. This program will forward a strong partnership between both organizations that build on each other’s respective assets.
Every player on the Rangers roster has been matched up with a member of the Waterloo Regional Police Service. Teams will work collectively as youth educators and role models, guiding one another through the rewards and challenges of community stewardship, with the hope of building a long-lasting camaraderie.
The Rangers and the Waterloo Regional Police both share common goals directed toward building a safe and healthy Waterloo Region.
The goal of the Blue C.R.E.W. is to help educate our community, particularly elementary school children, on such topics as leadership, respect, pride and teamwork.
What better way to present these skills to our community than through “Cops and Rangers”- two organizations that are built on these very foundations.
As this program grows you will notice the Blue C.R.E.W. at multiple community events such as school and hospital visits, safety events and more.
Check back for details regarding the 2025-26 Charity Car Drive.
In 1996-97, the first Don Cameron Potato Night took place at The Aud.
Over the years, Rangers fans have raised more than the equivalent of half a million pounds of potatoes for families in need.
Check back regarding details for the 2025-26 Potato Night.
Founded in 1939, House of Friendship serves Waterloo Region with a vision to build a community where all can belong and thrive. Annually, HOF provides support to more than 42,000 people who need access to food, shelter, addiction treatment, and vital community resources. For more information, visit www.houseoffriendship.org.
Over the years, the Rangers pay tribute to those who have been a part of the Canadian Forces by wearing commemorative jerseys.
Fans placed bids to purchase the special jerseys through a silent auction before and during the game.
All proceeds from the auction benefitted the 78th Fraser Highlanders Fort Conestoga Garrison, Support Our Troops, and the Kitchener-Waterloo Poppy Fund through Rangers Reach.
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Since its inception, the commemorative jersey auction has raised over $350,000 for its beneficiaries.
CLICK HERE to view a history of the Kitchener Rangers Commemorative Remembrance Day Jersey’s.