The RBC Local Hockey Leaders program is a national initiative aimed at recognizing and rewarding those “behind-the-scenes” hockey volunteers who dedicate their time to supporting grassroots hockey in their community. The program aims to recognize community leadership through hockey, and reward individuals who dedicate their time to supporting grassroots hockey in their community while helping young athletes realize their potential.
In 2010, the RBC Local Hockey Leaders Program will donate more than $140,000 to fourteen specific local hockey causes in communities across Canada. These donations will be made in the name of a “Local Hockey Leader” who has been nominated by someone in their community. Since the inception of the program in 2003 more than $700,000 has been donated to minor hockey causes across Canada.
