After a winter that saw the Taber Community Centre close due to damage from an explosion, the Town of Taber is bringing hockey back in a bold and unforgettable way this spring.

On March 27th and 28th, Taber will host a two-day Play On! street hockey tournament, transforming local streets and public spaces into full-sized street hockey rinks. Open to all ages and skill levels, the event invites everyone to take part. No skates. No ice. Just hockey, community, and fun!

Earlier this season, the remainder of local hockey was cancelled, affecting 15 minor hockey teams and more than 250 young players, along with the many events and organizations that call the Community Centre home. Rather than sit out another season, Taber is reclaiming it.

Town Council approved hosting the tournament to bring the community together, celebrate Canada’s favourite game, and raise funds toward rebuilding the Community Centre.

Everyone is welcome to attend, from Taber residents to visitors from across Southern Alberta and beyond. Bring the whole family! Come watch the games and enjoy the food, music, and activities happening throughout the tournament. Full event details are available at www.taber.ca/hockey

Other ways to participate:

• Donate as a fan to support the Community Centre rebuild: https://www.playon.ca/
• Volunteer to help make the event a success by emailing ecdev@taber.ca
• Wear your favourite jersey & cheer from the sidelines to be part of the energy!

All registration fees and donations support the Community Centre rebuild.

Build your own team and bring your friends, family, or coworkers together for classic street hockey fun. All ages. All skill levels. No skates required.

Registration and FAQs are available at www.playon.ca

Up to 10 guest celebrities will take part as players or coaches. The top 10 fundraising teams will earn a draft pick, with the highest fundraising team choosing first from a list of 10 soon-to-be-announced celebrity participants.

Teams are encouraged to fundraise online and rally their friends and family. Celebrity names will be announced soon.

Canada's first Play On! event hit the streets of Halifax in 2003. Since then, they’ve hosted 181 events, welcoming over 400,000 players and more than 2 million spectators, volunteers, and officials along the way. Oh- and they proudly hold the Guinness World Record for the largest street hockey event.

For a town that lost its hockey season, this weekend is about bringing it back. Louder. Bigger. Together- for Taber.

Full event details, schedules, registration, and ways to donate or volunteer can be found at www.taber.ca/hockey