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.
We look forward to continuing to bring together members of our community in the 2024-25 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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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.
To participate in the Kitchener Rangers School Tour, kindly complete the application form.
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:
For over 23 years, our Fan Fest and Barbecue have supported Make-A-Wish Canada (formerly Children’s Wish Foundation) by raising over $203,000.
This years event was held on September 4th, 2023. Thank you, Rangers Nation, for your continued support in creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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.
Each season choir members from within the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Region Catholic School Board are invited to perform the National Anthem at our Rangers’ home games.
Choir members are provided complimentary tickets and the opportunity to perform before a large audience.
The 2023-24 Anthem Program is presented by Civilian Screen Printing. To apply please contact [email protected] with your preferred date.
The Kitchener Rangers have shown their continued support for the Cambridge Ice Hounds Special Hockey Club by attending their annual friendship tournaments.
The Ice Hounds and Ice Pirates are two local hockey teams comprised of more than 100 children and adults who have developmental or physical challenges that prevent them from participating in traditional hockey programs.
The goal of both teams is to provide individuals with an opportunity to experience the great Canadian game in a setting where there are no age groups, no tryouts, and everyone has a role.
Players don’t need to know how to skate, hold a stick or handle a puck though many of them do this very well. All that is required is a heart and desire to do what many others take for granted; being part of a team, learning about teamwork and most of all having fun playing Canada’s game.
The teams travel all over southwestern Ontario to face other teams in many major cities. Friendships are made during these games and the experiences will last a lifetime.
For more information on the Cambridge Ice Hounds, please visit: Twitter and Facebook
For more information on the Kitchener Ice Pirates, please visit kitchenerminorhockey.com/Categories/1638/
Check back for details regarding the 2024-25 Charity Car Drive.
In 1996-97, the first Don Cameron Potato Night took place at The Aud.
Over the past 26 Don Cameron Potato Nights, Rangers fans have raised more than the equivalent of half a million pounds of potatoes for families in need.
The 27th annual Kitchener Rangers Don Cameron Potato Night Presented by Zehrs took place on Friday, January 27th at 7:30pm as we welcomed the Barrie Colts. Potatoes and cash donations were collected upon entrance to the game in support of the House of Friendship. Check back regarding details for the 2024 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.
This year’s edition was worn on November 11th, 2022 when the Mississauga Steelheads visited The Aud at 7:30pm. The game featured a special ceremony and puck drop.
The 2022-23 jersey was inspired by the Canadian Rangers. 2022 is the 75th anniversary of The Canadian Rangers, a sub-component of the Canadian Army Reserves who live and work in remote, isolated, and coastal communities across much of Canada. Initially established in 1947 following the Second World War, the Rangers were formed to protect again emerging threats in the north from the Soviet Union. Their responsibilities today include surveillance, sovereignty patrols, search and rescue, disaster relief, and training of other Armed Forces personnel with survival skills.
There are approximately 5,000 Canadian Rangers in more than 200 Patrols across Canada. In Ontario, the 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group leads almost 600 Rangers in 29 First Nations communities across Northern Ontario. They recently completed the busiest year in their history, at one time having more than 170 Canadian Rangers on active duty. The Rangers assisted ORNGE, the province’s air ambulance service, in providing COVID-19 vaccines to 34 First Nations in Northern Ontario. They also played a leading role in community evacuations due to tainted water, power failures, and forest fires, and so far this year they have saved the lives of 27 missing persons during 18 Ground Search and Rescue operations. saved lives in numerous search and rescue operations for missing persons.
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.