Continuing
the legacy of
Dan Snyder
The Dan Snyder Memorial Foundation is dedicated to providing scholarship opportunities to young athletes, to assist in the pursuit of their goals. In recent year, the Foundation fully supported the fundraising efforts for the Woolwich Memorial Recreation Centre, opened in Dan's hometown of Elmira Ontario in 2009. Today, the Foundation sponsors local athletic events, sports camps, and sports teams in an effort to honour Dan's memory and to help build and foster an active community.


Memorial Cabinet Planned for the WMC

The rink that bears his name will also house a memorial cabinet dedicated to Dan SnyderAlthough the main ice pad in the Woolwich Memorial Centre bears Dan Snyder's name, the Snyder family wants to give the community a chance to learn more about Dan. The Snyder Family recently commissioned a craftsman to create a very special memorial cabinet that will be placed on the second level of the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena. The cabinet will provide a lasting acknowledge of the many individuals, teams and businesses who supported the WMC fundraising drive.

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Sponsors the Woolwich Minor Hockey

A variety of training aides help player conditioning on and off the ice In late August, the Woolwich Hockey Academy offered two weeks of summer camp designed to get young players ready for the fall season. The Academy offered both on-ice and off-sessions each day, and 37 Rising Stars was pleased to sponsor all training aides used on the ice and off, with the agreement that the aides would be donated to Woolwich Minor Hockey at the close of the camp, for use by all WMHA coaches.

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2011 Scholarship Winners

Three deserving recipients were presented with a Dan Snyder Memorial Scholarship Each year, the Dan Snyder Memorial Foundation awards local athletes with a financial grant toward their post-secondary studies starting in the fall. For 2011, one award as granted in the "Sugar King" category, and two awards were given in the "Woolwich Community" open category.

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Midget Boys Qualify for Championship

Elmira 37's midget boys softball team qualified for the home the Eastern Canada ChampionshipWhen the Elmira 37's Midget boys softball team qualified for the Eastern Canadian Championship for the first time ever, they need financial aid to make the trip. With a very short amount of time to raise funds, the team turned to 37 Rising Stars for help. After all, the Dan Snyder Memorial Fund exists to assist young athletes achieve their goals and dreams.

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