2022 Because You Care Cup

Join us on September 17th and 18th, 2022 for the 7th Annual Because You Care Cup - Cape Breton's largest road hockey tournament!

This fun-filled event is a unique and exciting way to bring friends, families and colleagues together for a little friendly road hockey competition... all in support of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Over the past five years, this event has raised more than $393,000!

We look forward to seeing you in Membertou on September 17th and 18th, right next to Heritage Park in Membertou!

 

Schedule 

 
 
 
 
 
 
New this year - we are happy to announce that the Cape Breton Eagles will be on site on Saturday, September 17 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm for autographs and photos. Come join us for a meet and greet and get all the tips from the hockey pros themselves! Feel free to bring any swag you want signed.

Pledges

Encourage your team to raise as many pledges as possible! Pledges received will be forwarded to Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation (CBRHF).

Please turn your team’s pledges in to the Because You Care Cup Committee at Captain's Meeting  [date and location to be announced]. Tax receipts will be issued for pledges of $20 or more. All donations made online will be automatically and immediately tax receipted via email.

Pledges can be collected online with your online team page located on this site or you can use or paper pledge form located here. 

 

Captains’ Meeting / Pre-Registration

While there is no formal Captians' Meeting this year, we ask that a representative from your team come pick up your registration package on either Thursday, September 15 any time from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm or Friday, September 16, 2022, anytime between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Health Park (45 Weatherbee Road). 

The office is located on the second floor (suite 209). This package will include your t-shirts, a waiver form, your registration bracelet, the game rules, and the schedule. You can also bring your team registration fee* and any other additional pledges at this time – we accept visa, Mastercard, debit, cheque, and cash. Please note that teams who do not pay their registration fee, will not be eligible to play.

*As a reminder, if you have fundraised your total registration fee, no additional fees are required to be payed. Team registration costs are below:

Youth Team - $300 

Adult Team - $500 

Corporate Team - $750

 

Volunteering

We need a lot of community support to make this event happen including the help of amazing volunteers. Specifically, we are currently looking for first-aid support and game monitors (refs). If you are interested in volunteering for this event and would like to find out more information, please email ashley.mackeigan@nshealth.ca. 

 

Parking

When parking for Because You Care Cup, please do not park in the gas station lot. Parking is limited, and is available at all signed parking lots around Membertou Hertitage Park, Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, and Membertou Wellness Centre. 

 

 

Food/Refreshments

Refreshments will be provided for players, and we will be having a canteen [cash only] from 11:00 am – 4:00 (Saturday) and 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Sunday) for anyone who is interested in grabbing snacks throughout the day. All proceeds from the canteen will be matched, up to $3,000, by Scotia Bank! 

 

 

Supplies Needed for Tournament

  • sunscreen
  • two different colour shirts - Light/Dark
  • Sticks and Shoes (required for all players)
  • Any make or model of stick can be used. Plastic, graphite, wood, aluminum, etc. are all acceptable. There is no such thing as an illegal curve in street hockey. However, sticks that are chipped or broken or deemed "dangerous" in any way may not be used. All sticks will be inspected / observed by the referee before and during each game.
  • Players ages 13 or younger MUST wear eye protection during all games. Eye protection is defined as either a helmet with a full cage / visor OR fully protective goggles that entirely cover the eye against the face.
  • Eye protection is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for all other players, but is not mandatory.
  • Helmets, jocks, gloves, shin guards and mouth guards are also STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for all players, but are not mandatory.
  • Teams to provide own goalie gear.

 

Things to Keep In Mind On Tournament Weekend

  • Please check-in on Saturday at the Membertou Heritage Park Building when your team arrives.
  • Be prepared for weather changes as this is a rain or shine event!
  • Arrive early for warm-up.
  • Please remember that the referees on site are volunteers!
  • Glass bottles are not permitted on site.  
  • Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on site.  
  • Smoking is not permitted on the site. 
  • A wonderful time is guaranteed! 

 

Pre-Tournament Checklist

  • Have all team members register to your team
  • Pay / fundraise for registration fee 
  • Write a team introductory blurb 
  • Encourage team spirit, and come ready for fun and friendly Competation!

 

Please see link provided for Game Breakdown, Procedures, and Rules