Sponsors and Supporters
The Alton Millpond Hockey Classic depends on the generosity and support of many volunteers, businesses and companies.
Founding sponsors include the Alton Mill Arts Centre, Town of Caledon, Caledon Lions Club and Caledon Optimist Club.
Premier Sponsor: TBA
Other sponsors for 2014 include:
Hot Stove Lounge Pub Night Sponsor: Olympia Sand & Gravel
Friends of the Alton Millpond:
Glen Echo Nurseries, Caledon East
Team sponsors:
Many local businesses and organizations have supported the event through the provision of in-kind services and donations including:
Millcroft Inn and Spa for providing overnight accommodation for celebrity referee Ray Scapinello in 2012 and 2013
Universal Rentals - Orangeville, for donating rink maintenance equipment and a prize table donation
Owens Tree and Shrub Care for donation of lumber for the boards and a prize table donation
Wellington Brewery for excellent beer at a great price
The Wine Coaches for providing excellent wine at a great price and a prize table donation
Insta-Plus Printing – Orangeville, for providing printing services at a great price
McLean-Sherwood Party Rentals for providing dinner rental items at a great price
Credit Valley Conservation for providing day-of staff to help at the Info Table
Wicked Shortbread for providing its excellent cookies at a great price
In addition to the above sponsors, a whole host of other local businesses and individuals donated prizes for the prize table and Silent Auction for which we are most grateful, including:
Osprey Valley Golf Course - Alton
Caledon Golf and Country Club - Inglewood
Glen Eagle Golf Course - Bolton
Caledon Hills Cycling - Inglewood
The Shed Coffee and Wine Bar - Erin
Canadian Tire - Orangeville
Rona Building Supplies - Mundell Lumber - Erin
Home Building Centre - Orangeville
Jiffy Lube - Guelph
Town of Caledon
Region of Peel
The Hockey Shop/Source for Sports - Guelph
Randy McLeod - wood worker, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Paul Morin - artist, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Ann Randeraad - potter, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Dan Waterfield
Jeremy Grant
We also had a number of volunteers help out. We offer a special thank you to Joanne Crease for photographing the entire event from the crack of dawn to the end of the night. Without Joanne's dedication we would not have a full documentation of this event.
Thanks as well to the following volunteers:
Linda McLean
Tom Self
Doreen Beffort
Maureen Miller
Alton Womens' hockey team Group Therapy
Meg Floyd
Caledon Optimist Club
Caledon Lions Club
Simon Leclair
Leann Presley - Caledon Minor Hockey Association
2014 Sponsorship Opportunities
For 2014, we will be stepping up the quest for sponsors to enable the event to raise more funds for the millpond project.
GOLD SPONSOR - $2,500
SILVER SPONSOR - $1,500
BRONZE SPONSOR- $1,000
DINNER SPONSOR - $2,000
The dinner nicely completes the day’s activities at the Alton Millpond Hockey
Tournament. Participants and guests enjoy a casual evening including great food, entertainment and an auction.
FRIENDS OF THE ALTON MILLPOND - $500 + cash (or in-kind)
GUEST SPEAKER SPONSOR - $250
The guest speaker for 2013 was Dave Dryden, former NHL goalie and Chair of Sleeping Children Around the World. For 2014, we will be seeking a similarly prominent and noteworthy speaker.
TEAM SPONSORS - $200
There are 10 teams you can choose from to sponsor:
Founding sponsors include the Alton Mill Arts Centre, Town of Caledon, Caledon Lions Club and Caledon Optimist Club.
Premier Sponsor: TBA
Other sponsors for 2014 include:
Hot Stove Lounge Pub Night Sponsor: Olympia Sand & Gravel
Friends of the Alton Millpond:
Glen Echo Nurseries, Caledon East
Team sponsors:
Many local businesses and organizations have supported the event through the provision of in-kind services and donations including:
Millcroft Inn and Spa for providing overnight accommodation for celebrity referee Ray Scapinello in 2012 and 2013
Universal Rentals - Orangeville, for donating rink maintenance equipment and a prize table donation
Owens Tree and Shrub Care for donation of lumber for the boards and a prize table donation
Wellington Brewery for excellent beer at a great price
The Wine Coaches for providing excellent wine at a great price and a prize table donation
Insta-Plus Printing – Orangeville, for providing printing services at a great price
McLean-Sherwood Party Rentals for providing dinner rental items at a great price
Credit Valley Conservation for providing day-of staff to help at the Info Table
Wicked Shortbread for providing its excellent cookies at a great price
In addition to the above sponsors, a whole host of other local businesses and individuals donated prizes for the prize table and Silent Auction for which we are most grateful, including:
Osprey Valley Golf Course - Alton
Caledon Golf and Country Club - Inglewood
Glen Eagle Golf Course - Bolton
Caledon Hills Cycling - Inglewood
The Shed Coffee and Wine Bar - Erin
Canadian Tire - Orangeville
Rona Building Supplies - Mundell Lumber - Erin
Home Building Centre - Orangeville
Jiffy Lube - Guelph
Town of Caledon
Region of Peel
The Hockey Shop/Source for Sports - Guelph
Randy McLeod - wood worker, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Paul Morin - artist, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Ann Randeraad - potter, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Dan Waterfield
Jeremy Grant
We also had a number of volunteers help out. We offer a special thank you to Joanne Crease for photographing the entire event from the crack of dawn to the end of the night. Without Joanne's dedication we would not have a full documentation of this event.
Thanks as well to the following volunteers:
Linda McLean
Tom Self
Doreen Beffort
Maureen Miller
Alton Womens' hockey team Group Therapy
Meg Floyd
Caledon Optimist Club
Caledon Lions Club
Simon Leclair
Leann Presley - Caledon Minor Hockey Association
2014 Sponsorship Opportunities
For 2014, we will be stepping up the quest for sponsors to enable the event to raise more funds for the millpond project.
GOLD SPONSOR - $2,500
- Sponsor name/logo featured prominently in select promotional materials and website • Sponsor name featured in social network marketing (Facebook)
- Sponsor name/logo will always appear with the tournament name in all promotional materials including the website
- Sponsor name/logo will be featured prominently on tournament sponsor board/thank you sign
- Hyperlink to sponsor’s website on the event’s website
- Sponsor can post banners with the corporate name/logo at event site (Alton Mill Arts Centre)
- Acknowledgement of sponsorship will appear on all related press releases
- Acknowledgement of sponsorship will appear on all post-event communications
- Sponsor name/logo will appear on the post event online photo gallery
SILVER SPONSOR - $1,500
- Sponsor name/logo featured prominently in select promotional materials and website
- Sponsor name/logo included in social network marketing (Facebook)
- Sponsor name/logo will be featured prominently on tournament sponsor board/signs
- Acknowledgement of sponsorship will appear on all related press releases
- Acknowledgement of sponsorship will appear on all post-event communications with participants
BRONZE SPONSOR- $1,000
- Special recognition in the tournament’s promotional materials
- Sponsor name/logo will appear in promotional materials and website
- Sponsor name/logo will be listed on the tournament sponsor board/signs
DINNER SPONSOR - $2,000
The dinner nicely completes the day’s activities at the Alton Millpond Hockey
Tournament. Participants and guests enjoy a casual evening including great food, entertainment and an auction.
- As a Dinner Sponsor, you will enjoy preferred seating for two with the guest speaker and special recognition during the evening after a great family day on the Millpond.
- Sponsor name/logo featured prominently in select promotional materials and website; hyperlink option will be provided on website
- Sponsor name/logo included in social network marketing (Facebook)
- Sponsor name will be listed on tournament sponsor board/thank you signs
FRIENDS OF THE ALTON MILLPOND - $500 + cash (or in-kind)
- Sponsor name/logo listed in tournament materials
- Sponsor name/logo listed on website
GUEST SPEAKER SPONSOR - $250
The guest speaker for 2013 was Dave Dryden, former NHL goalie and Chair of Sleeping Children Around the World. For 2014, we will be seeking a similarly prominent and noteworthy speaker.
- Sponsor name listed in tournament materials
- Sponsor name listed on website
- Sponsor will receive a charitable tax receipt from Sleeping Children Around the World
TEAM SPONSORS - $200
There are 10 teams you can choose from to sponsor:
- Alton Beavers
- Caledon Quarrymen
- Inglewood Railroaders
- Belfountain Blues
- Womens team no. 1 (Group Therapy - Alton)
- Womens team no. 2 (Westside Ladies - Inglewood)
- Caledon Minor Hockey Association Novice team no. 1
- Caledon Minor Hockey Association Novice team no. 2
- Caledon Minor Hockey Association Novice team no. 3
- Caledon Minor Hockey Association Novice team no. 4
2013 Sponsors:
