The Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club, in collaboration with Rangers Reach, have created the Kitchener Rangers Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) Program.
The Rangers will continue to be leaders within the Canadian Hockey League by taking action in support of the BIPOC community and have committed to the following initiatives:
- Anti-Racism Education Program: Starting from the 2020/21 season, the entire organization, including staff, players, billets, parents, executive, and Rangers Reach board, will participate in an anti-racism education program led by Rico Phillips, the Director of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion for the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
- BIPOC Scholarships: Beginning in the 2021/22 season, in collaboration with Rangers Reach, no less than three BIPOC community members from the Region of Waterloo will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship annually to use at a post-secondary institution of their choice.
- Minor Hockey Support: Also starting in the 2021/22 season, in collaboration with Rangers Reach, no less than three BIPOC community members from the Region of Waterloo who have demonstrated financial need will receive up to $1,000 annually to cover minor hockey base registration fees and equipment needs.
For applications and additional details about the Scholarship program, please click here to learn more.
We are committed to educating ourselves internally and to reaching out, listening, and strengthening our ties to our communities. We have connected with various organizations, including partnerships for educational programs for our staff and players.
