Knobby’s Kids kicking off 17th season with donation from St. Clair College
St. Clair College Alumni Association Supports Knobby’s Kids Hockey and Skating Program with $6,000 Donation
Hockey is Canada’s favourite pastime, and another season of giving that experience to youth for free is on the horizon.
Knobby’s Kids is kicking off its seventeenth season of the Hockey and Skating program on Dec. 7, 2024, running every Saturday (weather dependent) until March at Windsor’s Lanspeary Lions Outdoor Rink, located at 1250 Langlois Ave.
The St. Clair College Alumni Association is once again giving $6,000 to offset insurance costs and rink rental fees. Generous donations from the community ensures the experience continues to be free for participating youth, complete with necessary gear and equipment.
Organizers are looking for more help from the community by way of second-hand donations, such as skates, padding and sticks to lend out to visiting players looking to learn some skills.
“You can be an expert skater or fall one hundred times – it doesn’t matter. The point of Knobby’s Kids is to break down financial barriers and give kids a chance to be kids, playing a game that should be a rite of passage. That’s a cause the St. Clair College Alumni Association is more than happy to get behind because it aligns with the College’s values of transforming lives and strengthening communities.”
-Belinda Bulhoes, President, St. Clair College Alumni Association
Knobby’s Kids, established in 2006 by Robert “Knobby” Knudsen, Jerry Slavic, and Frank Spry, addresses the need for a free hockey and skating program for children who face financial barriers to participating in organized hockey leagues or learning how to skate. Despite the unfortunate passing of the program’s founders, their legacy lives on through the dedication of Marty Kerester and community volunteers who are now managing and running the program.
The Knobby’s Kids program operates from late fall through March, providing a valuable opportunity for children to learn and play in a supportive and inclusive environment.
To register for the program or to contribute by donating used or new skates or hockey equipment, please contact play@knobbyskids.com.