The Sunshine Coast U15A Blues and coaches in their jerseys in front of Gibsons Community Arena

2027 BC Hockey U15 Tier 3 Championship

The BC Hockey Championships are coming to the Sunshine Coast

Help our U15A Blues host BC's best at home in Gibsons. Business sponsorships start at $250, and every one helps bring championship hockey home.

March 14–17, 2027Competition days
March 13Arrivals, coaches' meeting & banquet
Gibsons Community ArenaPrimary venue
Free admissionOpen to the whole community

See sponsorship levels Email Melissa

Final schedule subject to confirmation with BC Hockey. Additional days may be needed depending on the number of teams.

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A home-ice opportunity eleven years in the making

Bringing championship hockey back to the Coast

Eleven years after hosting the 2016 U18 BC Hockey Championship, Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association is bringing championship hockey back to the Coast. The 2027 BC Hockey U15 Tier 3 Championship will welcome teams, coaches, officials and families from across British Columbia for several days of championship hockey.

Our U15A Blues have been strong contenders for a BC Hockey Championship spot in recent years. Hosting lets these young athletes compete at home, in front of the families, volunteers and businesses who have supported them along the way. It also gives younger players the chance to watch championship hockey in their own community, and imagine themselves on that ice one day.

Admission is free: BC Hockey doesn't allow a gate fee, and visiting teams pay no entry fee. That makes sponsors a big part of what pays for the championship.

“I saw how hosting the 2016 provincials brought our hockey families and the wider community together. Eleven years later, I'm excited to help welcome a provincial championship back to the Coast.”

Melissa Tripp, Host Committee Chair

The U15A Blues players and coaches in suits on game day — Your Sunshine Coast U15A Blues

More than a hockey tournament

Visitors spend locally

Visiting teams and families need accommodation, meals, shopping and local services throughout their stay. Between games, we'll point them to Sunshine Coast businesses.

About 40 volunteers

Hockey families, local businesses and community partners working together to put on a championship the whole Coast can be proud of.

Our championship venues

Gibsons Community Arena is the primary venue, with Sechelt Arena a possible second venue, subject to confirmed ice. BC Hockey confirms the number of teams in January, and the schedule is set by February 1.

Choose your sponsorship

Sponsorship levels

Pick a level and press the button: it opens an email to Melissa with the details filled in. Just add your business name and send. We'll confirm availability, arrange your invoice and collect your logo and advertisement details.

All sponsor recognition, including program ads, arena signage, banners and announcements, is subject to BC Hockey approval.

Presenting Sponsor

$5,000

Our highest level of recognition, for a business helping lead community support for the championship.

Presenting Sponsor recognition on SCMHA-produced championship materials, subject to BC Hockey approval
Largest logo on this webpage and the main arena sponsor board
Full-page ad in the championship program
Two dedicated social media posts: an introduction and a championship thank-you
Two public-address acknowledgements per competition day
Special acknowledgement at the opening ceremony and championship game
Optional welcome message of up to 100 words in the program
Your banner in an approved arena location
Listing in our visitor business directory
Post-event sponsor report and thank-you

Become the Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

$2,500

Connect your business with an essential part of the championship.

Large logo on this webpage and the main arena sponsor board
Half-page ad in the championship program
One dedicated social media thank-you
One public-address acknowledgement per competition day
Named sponsor of one championship feature (see below)
Your banner in an approved arena location
Listing in our visitor business directory
Post-event sponsor report and thank-you

Become a Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

$1,000

Help deliver a welcoming, well-organized championship.

Medium logo on this webpage and the main arena sponsor board
Quarter-page ad in the championship program
Included in a shared social media sponsor post
Sponsor of one round-robin game, announced before the game and at an intermission
Listing in our visitor business directory
Post-event sponsor report and thank-you

Become a Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

$500

An accessible way to show your support for local players and visiting teams.

Business name on this webpage, the main arena sponsor board and in the program
Included in a shared social media thank-you
Listing in our visitor business directory
Post-event sponsor report and thank-you

Become a Bronze Sponsor

Community Supporter

$250

Every contribution helps bring championship hockey home. Open to businesses and families.

Business or family name on this webpage and in the program
Included in a shared community supporter thank-you
Optional listing in our visitor business directory
Post-event sponsor report and thank-you

Become a Community Supporter

Gold Sponsors: choose a championship feature

Each feature goes to one Gold Sponsor and includes recognition on related signage or materials. Feature exclusivity doesn't include exclusivity across a whole business category.

At a glance

Compare the benefits

All sponsor recognition, including program ads, arena signage, banners and announcements, is subject to BC Hockey approval.

Benefit	Presenting	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Community
Contribution	$5,000	$2,500	$1,000	$500	$250
Event webpage	Largest logo	Large logo	Medium logo	Name	Name
Main arena sponsor board	Largest logo	Large logo	Medium logo	Name	—
Program advertisement	Full page	Half page	Quarter page	Name listing	Name listing
Social media	Two dedicated posts	One dedicated post	Shared post	Shared post	Shared post
Announcements	Twice daily, plus special acknowledgements	Once daily	Designated game	—	—
Named championship feature	—	One available feature	—	—	—
Business-supplied banner	Approved location	Approved location	—	—	—
Visitor directory listing	Included	Included	Included	Included	Optional
Post-event report	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included

Help visiting families find you

We'll share a digital Welcome to the Sunshine Coast business directory with every participating team, so families can find places to eat, shop and explore between games.

Business sponsors can include a short description, their location and website, and an optional visitor offer (with conditions and an expiry date). Offering a discount is up to you.

Leave a lasting hockey legacy

As part of the championship we plan to create a Hockey on the Sunshine Coast legacy display: local hockey history, past events and championships, and the people who built the sport on the Coast. Details to come.

We'll also invite interested local First Nations, artists and community groups to take part in the championship in respectful and meaningful ways.

Donate goods or services

We welcome contributions that meet confirmed event needs:

Accommodation for visiting officials
Banquet or hospitality support
Meals, snacks and refreshments
Printing, signage and event supplies
Team welcome-package items
Products or gift cards for approved fundraising (no alcohol)
A locally made Fair Play award, presented to the most sportsmanlike team

Please get in touch first so we can confirm quantities, timing and fit. Recognition is agreed based on the contribution's value and use.

What your support makes possible

Where the money goes

Our preliminary championship budget is $50,000. Our goal is to raise $50,000 in sponsorships to cover championship hosting costs. Donated goods and services will help reduce expenses.

These are planning estimates and will be refined as BC Hockey confirms the championship format and host requirements. Sponsorships support the overall event budget unless a specific use is agreed.

Ice rental and arena costs$15,000

Officials' travel, accommodation, meals and support$12,000

Banquet, hospitality and ceremonies$10,000

Awards, signage, programs and event materials$5,000

Contingency$5,000

Merchandise and other event costs$3,000

Total preliminary budget$50,000

Thank you

Our championship sponsors

Experienced leadership and accountability

The host committee

The championship is organized by a volunteer host committee under the oversight of the SCMHA Board of Directors, with experience in tournament operations, coaching, community engagement, hospitality and financial management. About 40 volunteers from SCMHA families and the wider community will help with game operations, hospitality and team services. We track sponsorship commitments, expenses and promised recognition throughout, with financial oversight through SCMHA. Every sponsor will receive a post-event report within six weeks of the championship.

Melissa TrippHost Committee Chair, Tournament Operations & Fundraising Lead; SCMHA Fundraising and Events Director
Corey YuenSCMHA Board Liaison; SCMHA Vice President
Justin TowellCommunity Sponsorship Lead; U15A Assistant Coach
Carey RumbaOfficials Liaison; U15A Assistant Coach
Nick WeberVisiting Team & Accommodation Liaison; SCMHA Director of Recreation
Ben TrippIce & Venue Lead; U15A Head Coach
Seamus Pope & Shannon PopeScorekeeping Coordinators; U15A Managers
Stacy RumbaCeremonies & Hospitality Lead
Karen GravesCommittee Treasurer
Crystaleen ObrayVolunteer Coordinator

Join our championship team

Send us a sponsorship enquiry, or email Melissa Tripp at melissa@coastalweddings.ca. We'd love to have your support and are happy to answer any questions.

Once we hear from you, we'll confirm availability, arrange your invoice and collect your logo and advertisement details.

Thank you for supporting our players and helping us welcome the BC Hockey Championships to the Sunshine Coast.

Follow the championship on Instagram @u15atier3championship

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