Toronto Rush

“The Toronto Rush is proud to support this year’s Callahan for Kids tournament and celebrate the athletes who make our community great. Join us at an upcoming home game and experience the excitement of professional ultimate frisbee live this summer!”

Thank you to The Toronto Rush for sponsoring prizes for this years’ most spirited players and teams with tickets to their upcoming home games!

City of Oshawa

Thank you to Oshawa Community Grants and the City of Oshawa for supporting our charity ultimate frisbee tournament by helping cover field costs. This generous support allows more of the funds raised to directly benefit the cause.

Clarington Physiotherapy Health and Wellness Centre

Registered Physiotherapists Monica Kelly, Nick de Guzman, Taylor and Kristen from Clarington Physiotherapy Health and Wellness Centre are kindly joining us onsite for the day during the tournament. Monica Kelly completed her Physiotherapy degree at Queen’s University in 2001 and has worked in private practice for 22 years. She has a strong interest in Sports rehabilitation. She was the head therapist at the Royal Military College covering all varsity sports including hockey, rugby, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and more. She was also the head therapist for the Kingston Rugby Club for many years. She has worked as a therapist at many sporting events including the Ontario Summer Games and the Canada Winter Games. She has completed numerous post graduate courses in manual therapy, soft tissue release, fascial manipulation, acupuncture, sports injuries, therapeutic and athletic taping, and much more.

Nick de Guzman graduated with a BSc Biology degree from McKendree University in Illinois where he played D2 NCAA tennis for four years. Multiple injuries and time spent with the trainers inspired him to pursue a career in rehabilitation. He graduated with an MSc Degree in Physiotherapy from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen Scotland, class of 2024.

Taylor is currently a physiotherapy student at the University of Toronto. She has clinical experience in private practice, stroke rehabilitation, and acute care. Prior to this, she graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Kinesiology. During her time at Queen’s, she spent two years as a student trainer with the Women’s Varsity Hockey Team, providing on-ice first aid, taping, and soft tissue work. She also completed a certificate in Disabilities and Physical Activity, where she gained hands-on experience in exercise prescription for individuals with disabilities. This is her third year volunteering at the tournament.

Kristen is currently a physiotherapy student at the University of Toronto with clinical experience in both outpatient and inpatient musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as with neurological populations. Prior to pursuing physiotherapy, she graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Kinetics. During her time at St. FX, Kristen spent two years as a member of the Varsity Women’s Hockey Team and two years working as a student athletic therapist with the Men’s Varsity Football Team. In this role, she provided on-field first aid, athletic taping, and rehabilitation support for varsity athletes.

Clarington Physiotherapy Health and Wellness Centre has generously offered their services to our players on-site at Callahan for Kids since 2016. Visit their website for further information and stop by their tents if you need physio, chiro, massage or just to say hello!

Eco Water Bowmanville

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Eco Water has generously provided unlimited free water bottles to keep our players hydrated at Callahan for Kids since 2016.

Ganster Cheese

Gangster Cheese is a mobile food truck, cooking up a variety of grilled cheese and poutine! They will be on-site during the tournament on June 7. Visit their website to learn more.

Frantastic Events

Frantastic Events is going to be on-site during the tournament on June 6. They will offer hamburgers, wraps, fries and more! Visit their website to learn more.