Category Archives: Sleeman Centre

Guelph, Ont, October 29, 2018 – On Remembrance Day, the community is invited to honour veterans and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in service to Canada. A list of Remembrance Day services and other Remembrance activities can be found at guelph.ca/remembrance. Remembrance Day services are organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Branch 234 and Ladies Auxiliary. On Sunday, November 11, the City’s largest Remembrance Day service takes place at the Sleeman Centre. Doors open at 9 a.m., and the service begins at 10:10 a.m. sharp. A brief Remembrance Day service takes place at Colonel John McCrae House at 9 a.m. An outdoor service is held at Woodlawn Memorial Park in the veterans’ area from 10:30 to 11:30. The Guelph… Continue reading Remembrance Day in Guelph

Guelph, Ont., September 7, 2018 – Put your loonies away. It’s now free to ride Guelph Transit to and from ticketed events at River Run Centre and Sleeman Centre. “Thanks to our friends at Royal LePage Royal City Brokerage, we’re now able to offer the Special Event Fare program at no cost to riders,” says Robin Gerus, interim general manager at Guelph Transit. To receive the free special event fare, show your event ticket to the transit operator at the time of boarding—to and from the event. The special event fare begins three hours prior to the event start time and continues until end of bus service on the event day. The extended service window provides you with the opportunity to connect with businesses and… Continue reading Ride bus for free to River Run, Sleeman Centre events

August 14, 2018 Your community group. Our Sleeman Centre suite. Outstanding hockey. Treat your team, club or community group to a Guelph Storm game in a private suite at the Sleeman Centre. A draw will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Each group has a chance to win 12 tickets to one of the Storm’s home games during the 2018/19 season. Selected recipients will be contacted with more details. How to apply Application forms are available at thesleemancentre.com or pick one up at: ServiceGuelph (City Hall) Evergreen Seniors Community Centre Victoria Road Recreation Centre Sleeman Centre River Run Centre West End Community Centre Submit your application by Thursday, August 30 at 4 p.m. to: City of Guelph Attention: Susan O’Toole Public Services 1 Carden… Continue reading Treat your team, club or community group to a Guelph Storm game

Guelph, Ont., February 20, 2018 – The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce the names of the 2018 inductees who will be celebrated at a ceremony this May. This year’s inductees are Bryan DeCorso (athlete), Charles Robert Crowe (veteran athlete) and Rob Pavan (veteran athlete), Dave Scott-Thomas (builder), and in the team category the 2003 Guelph Royals Midget AAA Baseball Team. The induction ceremony will take place during the annual Kiwanis Sports Celebrity Dinner on Wednesday, May 16 at the Italian Canadian Club. Tickets, available March 5, are $80 per adult and $35 for students 17 years of age and younger. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 519-822-1260 extension 2033 or email coralee.barfoot@guelph.ca. About the Guelph Sports… Continue reading Guelph Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five inductees

Induction ceremony takes place at Kiwanis Sports Celebrity dinner May 17 Guelph, Ont., February 23, 2017 – The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce the names of the 2017 inductees who will be celebrated at a ceremony this May. This year’s inductees are athlete Jeremy Ware, veteran athlete John Vandivier, builder James (Jim) Rooney, official Henry (Harry) Greene, and in the team category the 1966 CJOY Senior Baseball Club. The induction ceremony will take place during the annual Kiwanis Sports Celebrity dinner on Wednesday, May 17 at the Italian Canadian Club. Tickets go on sale March 10 for $80 per adult and $35 for students 17 years of age and younger. For more information or to purchase tickets, call… Continue reading Guelph Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five inductees

Guelph, Ont., July 22, 2016 – Today, Mayor Cam Guthrie and Guelph Storm Partner and Governor Rick Gaetz announced a new 10-year agreement that will keep the team in Guelph until 2026. “This is great news for Storm fans, and great news for our entire city,” said Mayor Guthrie. “This agreement means that Guelph will continue to be known as ‘Storm City’ for at least the next decade.” The Council-approved agreement solidifies the strong partnership between the City and Guelph Storm Hockey Club. It also ensures an anchor tenant for the Sleeman Centre, home to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team since 2000. “The Guelph Storm are a vibrant part of our city in so many ways, economically, socially, wonderful entertainment and perhaps most of… Continue reading City, Guelph Storm announce new 10-year agreement