Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament

Date and Time

Apr 9, 2026

Location

Richcraft Sensplex, 813 Shefford Rd

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About the Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament

The Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament (formerly the Jim O’Grady Memorial Hockey Tournament) is a one-day hockey tournament that helps raise crucial funds for the Y Programs.

We had a great day on the Richcraft Sensplex ice on May 8, 2025. Congratulations to Norton Rose Fulbright who joined us after a long absence from the tournament. We are delighted to announce that we raised $35,900 on the day. Thank you so much to everyone who participated and contributed to this successful event.

A red and white banner hanging on a glass wall in front of an ice rink. The banner reads: Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament in support of the YMCA of the National Capital Region.

Hockey players approaching a net on an ice rink.

Five spectators holding up four signs with the faces of hockey team players. The signs read: "Billing hours, killing powerplays", "Injury? Call this guy", "On retainer... and on fire", "Will fight for your rights - or the puck."

Three people holding the championship trophy

Six people holding a large cheque to the YMCA of the National Capital Region for $30,500.

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The tournament was originally established to honour Jim O’Grady, who passed away in 2009. Jim was recognized as a “lawyer’s lawyer” by the legal community. He was passionate about hockey, his community, and was a longstanding member of the YMCA of the National Capital Region. As anyone who has participated in this great event could tell you, the spirit of the tournament is one of fun, community, and inclusivity.

While all are welcome to participate, the vast majority of players are lawyers, their relatives, and their staff. Most teams are sponsored by law firms, which range in size from small to national firms. Additionally, the tournament receives great support and visibility from the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA), which has a membership of over 1,200 local lawyers in Ottawa. The CCLA has an expansive reach, and promotes the tournament to lawyers not only in Ottawa, but all over eastern Ontario.

We hope you will join us by putting in a team for the 2026 Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament, or by purchasing a sponsorship level!

All net proceeds raised from the Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament in support of the YMCA will help the Y provide children in our community with access to vital programs and services. With 23% of Ottawa’s children living in poverty, the Y is increasingly called upon as a leader to provide support like before and after school care in high-risk, lower-income communities — communities largely comprised of single-parent families, low-income families, and those who are new to Canada.

With your generous support, we can continue to provide subsidies to families who need it most, in order to ensure all children in our community have access to the help they need.