Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament

Date and Time

May 9, 2025

Location

Richcraft Sensplex, 813 Shefford Rd

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About the Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament

The Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament (formerly the Jim O’Grady Memorial Hockey Tournament) is a one-day hockey tournament that helps raise crucial funds for the Y Programs.

We had a great day on the Richcraft Sensplex ice on May 9, 2024. Congratulations to Gowling WLG who defended their title. We are delighted to announce that we raised $35,200 on the day. Thank you so much to everyone who participated and contributed to this successful event.

Gowling WLG staff in their hockey gear on the ice rink

Emond Harnden hockey team photo in red jerseys

Soloway Wright hockey team photo in light blue jerseys

BLG hockey team photo in blue and yellow jerseys

Three people, including Y CEO Trevor McAlmont, holding a large cheque that reads "YMCA of the National Capital Region. 35,200. Lawyers for Kids. Thank you!"

Group photo of winning team holding a large trophy at the post-tournament celebration

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The tournament was originally established to honour Jim O’Grady, who passed away in 2009. Jim was recognized as a “lawyer’s lawyer” by the legal community. He was passionate about hockey, his community, and was a longstanding member of the YMCA of the National Capital Region. As anyone who has participated in this great event could tell you, the spirit of the tournament is one of fun, community, and inclusivity.

While all are welcome to participate, the vast majority of players are lawyers, their relatives, and their staff. Most teams are sponsored by law firms, which range in size from small to national firms. Additionally, the tournament receives great support and visibility from the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA), which has a membership of over 1,200 local lawyers in Ottawa. The CCLA has an expansive reach, and promotes the tournament to lawyers not only in Ottawa, but all over eastern Ontario.

We hope you will join us by putting in a team for the 2024 Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament, or by purchasing a sponsorship level!

All net proceeds raised from the Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament in support of the YMCA will help the Y provide children in our community with access to vital programs and services. With 23% of Ottawa’s children living in poverty, the Y is increasingly called upon as a leader to provide support like before and after school care in high-risk, lower-income communities — communities largely comprised of single-parent families, low-income families, and those who are new to Canada.

With your generous support, we can continue to provide subsidies to families who need it most, in order to ensure all children in our community have access to the help they need.