About the Goalie Gauntlet

How does it work?

Donations are made in exchange for participation in the RMHC Goalie Gauntlet: Rebound Tournament.

Do you sell out?

All of our previous events have sold out or sold close to capacity every event.

Who does this event support?

100% of your donation and ticket price goes directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska.

How does 100% of my donation and ticket price go to RMHC? Really?!!

Thanks to our amazing partners, sponsors, volunteers and supporters ALL COSTS associated with running this event have been donated. This enables us to make sure ALL (yes, 100%) of your donation is tax-deductible and goes directly to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska.

Where and when is the event?

SUNDAY, Feb 5, from 9:00 am and ending by 12pm.

accesso ShoWare Center
Home of the Seattle Thunderbirds
625 W James St, Kent, WA 98032-4406

Please arrive 30-60 minutes before your first scheduled game to check-in, and dress for your games.

Do I need to register in advance?

While you may be able to add additional players to your team on the day of the event, all teams are required to register for the tournament prior to the event, so we can publish the tournament schedule. We will be running multiple promotions and discounts for packages purchased in advance.

HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I PLAN FOR THE EVENT?

We will release the game schedule prior to the event including team assignments. In addition to schedule game time, please arrive early enough to check-in and dress 30 minutes to an hour before your first scheduled game.

Do I need equipment?

All teams are required to wear full hockey gear - everything you would wear in a hockey game.

What age ranges can players be?

We welcome skaters from age 3 and up. Yep, really. All skaters who can move independently on the ice are welcome to join! New to hockey? Great! Seasoned Pro? Great! All levels welcome!

Can teams be mixed?

Absolutely. Teams can have players of all the same age?!! Absolutely. Mixed ages, mixed skills, youth and adult players, skaters with no experienced mixed with seasoned pros, and every combination in between.

We may make rough brackets based on teams who register, but really, every team is playing against our goalies.

DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SKATE OR PLAY HOCKEY?

As long as you can move independently on ice, you are welcome to join. We welcome players of ALL ages and skill levels. We do recommend skaters be at least three to four years old.

Can I sign up as an individual free agent?

We are currently accepting team sign-ups. If you are interested in signing up as an individual, let us know.

CAN I BRING MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS?

Absolutely! Spectators and supporters of all ages are also ABSOLUTELY always welcome, and are invited to watch from the CLUB section in the arena. It is free to watch, and cheer folks on! You only need to register if you want to participate in the games.

Will there be food available?

No, but you are welcome to bring your own food into the arena.

is THERE DOWNTIME?

There are short breaks for teams to transition from net to net and goalie to goalie, and a slightly longer break between rounds of games to swap out teams each round.

WILL WE SCRIMMAGE?

No. Ice for this event is reserved for tournament events only.

IS THERE PARKING NEARBY?

Yes. accesso ShoWare Center has parking available. If the parking lots fills for any reason, there is also space available at the local park and ride across the street.

Be one of Our Goalies

We get a lot of questions about folks wanting to sign up for this event - specifically IN NET. And WE LOVE IT!! We always welcome new goalies. Here’s the scoop on what it takes to join our team - make sure to read ALL the way to the end.

Fundraising

This is first and foremost a charity event above all else. Each of our goalies commits to raising a minimum of $500. Yes, minimum and yes, five hundred dollars. This can come in the form of direct donations, ticket event sales, sponsorship, whatever you can think of - the main goal is that whatever you bring in must benefit the RMHC of Western WA & AK in some way.

People

Our goalies have skaters who want to score on them, or, at least people who are willing to show up and give it a try. Generally, we reach from within the community for folks who already have somewhat of a following, or are willing to put in the work to get a following.

a sense of humor

This is key. You are “the talent.” As part of that, ya gotta have a sense of humor. This is not your standard “showcase.” Our goalies are here to make sure folks face a good challenge, AND also have a good time. As one of our goalies, you may be subject to any manner of “upgrades”, chirping, and just general shenanigans. Ya gotta be able to hold your own, know when to egg folks on, and when to back off.

“Showcase”

As a member of our goalie team, you may be asked to be one of our feature goalies at the intermission rematch during a Seattle Thunderbirds game, usually on the day of the main RMHC Hockey Challenge or related event. You will miss the first period of the game preparing for intermission, but will be able to watch the second and third periods of the game with our compliments.

Skill?

If you’re a skilled goalie - great. If you have never thrown the pads on before - ALSO GREAT!! Every year, we have room for at least one “rookie” goalie. “Rookie” is defined very loosely for us. You can be “rookie” in that you’ve never been one of our goalies before, or you can be “rookie” in you’ve never strapped the pads on before. We are willing to help SUIT YOU UP in gear, provided you meet all the previous criteria.

Still interested?

Great! Contact us!