March 19 to 26, 2023
World's largest International
Adult Rec Hockey Tournament!
The CARHA Hockey World Cup is organized every four years in a select Canadian city, and is an event that attracts participants from all across Canada, the United States, Asia and Europe. From March 19 to 26, Richmond will host approximately 100 teams from 9 countries for this week-long event.
The event has a strong community element and we invite you to get involved. Come out and enjoy the tournament, watch great hockey, and cheer on our athletes! Free admission all week to attend the games and special events.
Get your local organization or minor hockey team involved: There are numerous ways for the community to get involved in this world-class event. To explore opportunities and learn more, contact Kellan Tochkin at KTochkin@carhahockey.ca.
Special
Events
March of Athletes
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
Starts at 5 PM | Route to the Richmond Olympic Oval
Welcome participants from all over the world to Richmond! Cheer on our athletes as they march through the streets towards the Richmond Olympic Oval wearing their country colours.
The route begins at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel and Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel and concludes at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
7 PM to 9 PM | Minoru Arena
Join us to pack Minoru Arena for this popular evening featuring two local British Columbia teams in the Molson Canadian Division Championship Game between Richmond’s Team Britvegas and Burnaby’s Team Devs.
The Feature Game will be staged in a professional manner including an official puck drop, cheque presentation, playing of the anthems, intermissions, and player of the game announcement, trophy presentations, and more!
Free admission.
FEATURE GAME
RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL
Location of games throughout the week
RICHMOND ICE CENTRE
Location of games throughout the week
MINORU ARENA
Feature Game
get involved!
If you’d like to get a local group or minor hockey team involved in supporting the tournament, contact Kellan Tochkin to explore opportunities and learn more! There are numerous ways for the community to take part in this world-class event.
proudly supporting
our tournament charities of choice
These two local organizations do tremendous work supporting programming and opportunities.
KidSport Richmond
Provides financial grants to help cover the cost of registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under, from financially challenged families in Richmond, can play at least one season of sport in a calendar year.
Canucks Autism Network
Founded in 2008 by Vancouver Canucks Co-owners, Paolo and Clara Aquilini, whose son has autism. CAN is dedicated to providing programs to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, while promoting acceptance and inclusion through community engagement and training initiatives across BC and beyond.
proudly supporting
tournament charities of choice
Canucks Autism Network
Kidsport Richmond
Volunteers play an important role in the success of the Molson Canadian CARHA Hockey World Cup. This weeklong tournament would not be possible without our committed team. We are looking for 150 volunteers to assist on a range of committees. Each position offers a unique experience and a behind-the-scenes look at this world-class event!
Only volunteers 19+ years of age will be considered for this event.
Volunteer Perks:
- Meals during your shift (4 hours or more)
- Parking expenses will be covered
- Post-event appreciation social
- CARHA Hockey World Cup clothing items (2)*
*Volunteers are required to work at least 16 hours to obtain complimentary apparel
Event Venues:
- Vancouver International Airport
- Richmond Ice Centre
- Richmond Olympic Oval
- Minoru Arena
- Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
- Vancouver Airport Marriott
- Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport
- Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference
- Fairmont Vancouver Airport
- Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel
- Pacific Gateway Hotel
- Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
- River Rock Casino Resort
Transportation/Welcome
Volunteers assist in executing the transportation of athletes from airport & hotels, & liaise with team interpreters.
Arena Gophers
Volunteers provide support in the arenas to players, teams, & CARHA Hockey World Cup staff in relation to game prep & execution, information desk, drink tickets, etc.
Merchandise Inventory and Sales
Volunteers will provide support to CARHA Hockey World Cup staff in managing merchandise kiosks at the Athletes” Village throughout the week, & at the opening & closing ceremonies.
Preparing Welcome Packages
Volunteers provide support during the Event prep phase in the week leading up to the tournament, primarily taking part in assembly lines to organizing welcome packages, merchandise, etc.
Sponsor Activations
Volunteers provide support in the execution of sponsor activations such as product sampling nights at the Athletes’ Village
Opening Ceremonies
Volunteers provide support in organizing & guiding participants by country from hotel to Athletes March & to Richmond Oval for Opening Ceremonies on March 19th.
Athletes Village Coordinators
Assisting with activations
Volunteers to enhance the participants” experience at all Special Events throughout the week by providing support to Event Management in organizing & executing aspects of the Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Athletes’ Village, & more.
Feature Game
Volunteers to provide support in-game prep & execution for CARHA Hockey World Cup staff, feature game teams, referees, scorekeepers & fans.
Closing Ceremonies
Volunteers to assist with participants & support CARHA Hockey World Cup staff at tournament Closing Ceremonies on March 25.
Media
Volunteers supporting CARHA Hockey communications team. Students & people with communications backgrounds & social media experience are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in being a part of the media committee, please contact Becky at BKolberg@carhahockey.ca.
For more information about volunteering, contact Kellan Tochkin at ktochkin@carhahockey.ca.
If you experience any issues registering, please contact Kellan Tochkin at KTochkin@carhahockey.ca for assistance
Volunteer
Opportunities