Ice Hockey Fundraiser Ideas

Sports such as ice hockey need to raise funds for a number of things such as new equipment, uniforms and for out of town competitions. The good thing about sports is that most teams have the whole school or community (or both) following their games so a lot of people can be involved with raising funds. These fundraising events can be held in ice hockey games, around the neighborhood and in schools. Choosing the right fund raising event can mean a lot of funds raised for your team.

  1. Pick a Puck

    • There are different variations to the fundraising activity, Pick a Puck. First of all, teams should sell numbered pucks to people who attend the hockey game to raise money. Volunteers make sure to take down the names of the buyers next to the corresponding number. One version of the game calls for all the people at once to throw the puck in the middle of the hockey rink during half time. The person who throws the puck closest to the center wins. Another version is much simpler, with someone choosing a number from a hat or a bowl and the number called wins. The prize for these activities depends on the team's budget.

    Shoot the Puck

    • This fundraising activity is perfect for both children and adults because it gives them a chance to participate in a game where they are usually the spectators. In Shoot the Puck, people pay $1 for a chance at scoring a goal against the team's best goal keeper. The more pucks they buy, the more money you raise and the more chances they have of winning a prize. Since a lot of people may want to try this fundraiser activity, you should choose to have inexpensive prizes such as a certificate that certifies they're having scored a goal or no prize at all since the thrill of trying to score is part of the idea of this game.

    Lollipop Sale

    • Selling lollipops can help raise a lot of funds since they're inexpensive items. You can buy lollipops from wholesalers and even request to have them made in your team or school colors. Lollipops can be sold at ice hockey games and let people know that by buying lollipops, they're helping to support your team. In addition, team members can also volunteer to sell the lollipops outside of games such as going door to door or selling them on school grounds.

    Team Calendar

    • Team calendars have been a part of amateur and professional sports for a long time. To organize the making of a team calendar, ask people for their favorite action shots taken at games. In addition, you can also set aside a day for a team photo shoot to cover all the moths of the year. Have the calendars made by an inexpensive printer and sell them at sporting events as well as in places where your school clothing and other accessories are sold.