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Charity Hockey Tournament
June 13–14, 2015
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PROGRAM FOR UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD CONCUSSION AND STROKE
THE ISSUE, THE MISSION!
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) estimates that in the US:
• 5 people will die;
• 24 people will be hospitalized;
• 117 people will be treated in the ER; and
• 275 people will receive no care
Every hour of every day from sports and recreational related concussions!
That adds up to over 3 million people impacted by sports related concussions a year!
While not all concussions can prevented, following appropriate return to play protocols for athletes with concussions is key to preventing more
severe concussions in the future. A second concussion injury too soon after a prior one is the leading cause of long lasting effects and long term
health issues.
The mission of PUCCS Charitable Fund is to provide the tools necessary to understand and prevent concussion as an injury in all sports. Established
as a 501(c)3 not for profit organization in 2011, by Dr. Elad Levy, professor and chairman of UB Neurosurgery, as a response to the increase in serious
sports-related concussions among youth in the WNY community, PUCCS goal is to become the definitive resource for information relating to childhood
concussions and their consequences.
Focusing on the areas of education, research and public policy, to date PUCCS has:
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received the Richard Patterson Advocacy Award in 2013 for being a driving force behind getting Lystedt’s Law passed in WNY;
participated in the Understanding the Brain event – Buffalo Museum of Science;
produced a widely disseminated educational video in conjunction with the Buffalo Sabres;
provided funding for:
– UB Dept. of Orthopaedics & Psychiatry
Community and
• Acute Concussion and Recovery Study
Event Partrner
• Buffalo Bills/Buffalo Sabres Alumni Study
• Buffalo Treadmill Test Study
– UB Neurosurgery
• Biomarkers Study
• Repeated Head Injury Study
– CNS Fellowship Award
– CNS Conference Hot Topic on Concussions
produced and distributed over 6,500 concussion cards;
conducted school and youth sports speaking engagements & GVI/JI tours which have reached over 20 schools and organizations, 900 students,
300 adults/coaches/faculty;
partnered with, and provided materials for a New Hampshire Exeter Community Peer-to-Peer Outreach Program; and
produced :30 PSA on concussions with Fred Jackson and Pat Kaleta as part of PUCCS 2015 Winter Concussion Awareness Campaign which also included
an autograph signing session, Concussion Awareness Night at a Sabres game, a high school health fair with over 900 students participating, and
several fundraising opportunities.
I T O N LY TA K E S O N E H I T
2015
PUCCS
Charity Hockey Tournament
Partnership Opportunities
$15,000 – Presenting Partner
• Presenting sponsor recognition on all advertising and marketing materials
• 2 corporate team entries for event
• 2 complimentary tables at the Tournament Health & Wellness Fair at HarborCenter
• 2 full page ads in tournament program
• Logo on tournament program
• Logo on website
• Premier sign at tournament displaying your name or logo
• Invitation to box viewing at the tournament
• Invitation to post event thank you party
• Logo on scoreboard at HarborCenter
$10,000 - Gold Partner
• 1 Corporate team for event
• Full page ad in tournament program
• 2 complimentary tables at the Tournament Health & Wellness Fair at HarborCenter
• Logo on tournament program
• Logo on website
• Signage at tournament in prominent location with your logo
• Invitation to box viewing at the tournament
• Invitation to post event thank you party
• Logo on scoreboard at HarborCenter
$5,000 - Silver Partner
• 1 Corporate team for event
• Full page ad in tournament program
• 2 complimentary tables at the Tournament Health & Wellness Fair at HarborCenter
• Logo on tournament program
• Logo on website
• Signage at tournament with your logo
• Invitation to box viewing at the tournament
• Invitation to post event thank you party
• Logo on scoreboard at HarborCenter
$2,500 - Bronze Partner
• Half page ad in tournament program
• Logo on tournament program
• 1 complimentary table at the Tournament Health & Wellness Fair at HarborCenter
• Logo on website
• Signage at tournament with your name
• Invitation to box viewing at the tournament
• Invitation to post event thank you party
$1,000 - Premier Partner
• Half page ad in tournament program
• 1 complimentary table at the Tournament Health & Wellness Fair at HarborCenter
• Signage at tournament with your name
• Invitation to post event thank you party
$500 - Tournament Supporter
• Quarter page ad in tournament program
• Name listing on sponsorship signage
*All ads due: May 30,2015
PUCCS CHARITY HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
GENERAL TEAM INFORMATION
WHERE: The 2015 PUCCS Tournament will be held in Buffalo, New York at HaborCenter which has a full service hockey shop and concessions, as well as a full service
restaurant. More information on HarborCenter can be found at www.harborcenter.com
FORMAT: There will be 2 Divisions – Competitive and Recreational. Each Division will have four team play pools for the first round of play which include 3 preliminary
games starting on Saturday, June 13 with each team playing a round robin style first preliminary round within their play pool. Play pool winners will then play other
play pool winners within their Division for the Division Championship.
POINT SYSTEM: Preliminary play pool games will be played using the point system - 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS: Coaches and players must be over 21 to play and must be playing within their experience level division. All participants must show
proof of health insurance and sign waivers at check in.
GAME FORMAT: All play pool preliminary rounds will be 30 minutes of play time with 3 ten minute periods. If teams are tied after the end of a second round game, there will
be a 5 minute sudden death period. If teams are still tied after the 5 minute sudden death period, there will be a shootout format to determine the eventual winner.
RULES: USA Hockey Rules will govern all Tournament play. We will advise all teams of any local playing rules before the start of the Tournament. All teams must be
prepared to begin play by 8:00 am on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Check in begins at 7am.
WEBSITE/EMAIL ADDRESS: For more information on the 2015 PUCCS Tournament visit the website at puccs.org or email amccooey@puccs.org
PUCCS CHARITY HOCKEY TOURNAMENT FEATURES
• Every participant will receive a PUCCS Charitable Fund participation gift and a beverage coupon good for a complimentary beverage during the tournament.
• Tournament winners will receive individual and team trophies.
• Silent auctions/basket raffles will be held Saturday and Sunday at Harbor Center.
• Festive atmosphere all weekend long.
PUCCS CHARITY HOCKEY TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
• Adult teams - $1,200 per team, 3 game guarantee
• Registration may be done online through the links at www.puccs.org or by mailing the registration form and fees directly to PUCCS, PO Box 961, Buffalo NY 14207
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2015 PUCCS CHARITY HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Bronze Partner - $2,500
Premier Partner - $1,000
Tournament Supporter - $500
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Presenting Partner - $15,000
Gold Partner - $10,000
Silver Partner - $5,000
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Partnership Agreement
Corporation: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________State/Prov: ______________________Zip/Postal Code: ____________________
Tel.#/Area Code: _____________________________Fax#: ____________________________________
E-Mail: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
PUCCS is a 501 (c)(3) organization with a Federal ID number of: 45-2798917
Please make checks payable and mail to:
PUCCS Charitable Fund, Inc.
PO Box 961
Buffalo, NY 14207
To pay by credit card please contact Anne McCooey at 716-320-1HIT (716-320-1448)
Thank You for Your Support!