WHAT: On February 11th, six elementary schools will converge on the Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre (SARC) to compete in the second annual Aurora Cup. Teams will be represented by St. Joseph, St. Jerome, Holy Spirit, Light of Christ and Our Lady of Grace. The Aurora Cup is an inclusive, fun, competitive opportunity for grade 6, 7 and 8 boys and girls of all abilities to play hockey together for their Aurora school.
The spirit of hockey is not organized or contested by the school boards and the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF), a registered charity, will provide an opportunity for youth to play for their school with their friends.
Last year the tournament attracted over 500 student spectators from the competing schools. This year, the organizers are expecting a bigger crowd.
WHO: Members of the local media, Town of Aurora Mayor & Council, Sport Aurora members, ASHOF Board of Governors, and general community at-large.
WHEN: Monday, February 11, 2019 (7:30 am – 3:00 pm) and Tuesday, February 12, 2019 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm). Mayor Mrakas to drop the puck at 8:00am, Tues. Feb 12 and he will present the Aurora Cup trophy to the winning team at 4:00pm.
WHERE: Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre (SARC), 1400 Wellington Street East, Aurora, ON.
