A new charity ice hockey tournament called All Stars Cymru is coming to Cardiff this Saturday (6th June) – and the Tŷ Hafan team can’t wait to be involved!
The main UK Charity All Stars tournament is usually held in Cardiff and Sheffield on alternate years – and this year it is the turn of Sheffield to host it. But for the very first time, a new mini-tournament, All Stars Cymru, is also being held in Cardiff with four teams taking part in the one-day tournament on Saturday June 6th, starting at 2pm.
The Tŷ Hafan team – comprised of team members from all over Wales and further afield – will take on three other teams from Wales Hospice, Kidney Wales and the Barbarians (who are raising money for several charities) at the Vindico Ice Arena, Cardiff. All Stars Cymru organisers say they would love some support from the public to cheer on the teams. Tickets for the day are £5 or just £2 for under 16s and there is no need to buy tickets in advance, they can be purchased on the day.
Helen Morgan, senior regional fundraiser for Tŷ Hafan, said: “It’s fantastic to welcome this tournament to Cardiff this year, while the main tournament is taking place in Sheffield. Many thanks to our wonderful team who have been very busy preparing and training for the games, while also raising lots of money for Tŷ Hafan! We can’t wait to cheer them on! The All Stars have raised more than £100,000 since they started supporting Tŷ Hafan ten years ago.”
Matt Knight, captain of this year’s All Stars Cymru Tŷ Hafan team, says: “This is my fifth time in All Stars representing Tŷ Hafan and I’ve really enjoyed being captain of the Tŷ Hafan team this year. It’s been a privilege to be part of such a great group of people supporting an amazing cause. I’m really looking forward to the tournament and seeing everyone come together again for another brilliant weekend of hockey and fundraising.”
Image – The Tŷ Hafan All Stars Ice Hockey team