Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game

Join us and more than 30 Canadian communities on Saturday, June 10th for the 2023 Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game.

Turn your love for Ultimate into an opportunity to raise funds to support the accessibility and development of Ultimate and Spirit of the Game in Canada with children, youth, and those with a disability, especially in economically disadvantaged communities. The Great Canadian Ultimate Game is one game of Ultimate played by hundreds of players across the country.  The goal is to raise money for the Art Hawkins Fund and increase awareness of the sport and Spirit of the game. Each city or league that takes part divides themselves into two teams - red and white - and plays on the same day, but they may play at any time that works for them, the score for the game will be accumulated throughout the day and posted online. 

The Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game (AHGCUG) is returning for another exciting year of Ultimate action on June 7th, 2025. This iconic event, a national celebration of Ultimate in Canada and a fundraiser for the Art Hawkins Fund, is set to bring Ultimate enthusiasts (new or experienced) together to raise funds for the Art Hawkins Fund and its subsequent grants. These grants support the growth of Ultimate in Canada and are dedicated to coaching, inclusion, and junior development.

The AHGCUG is a cross-Canada event where any community can host an event/game to help raise funds. Some communities play indoor, some play outside and some even play on the beach! Find a format that suits your city and book a facility if necessary, or use a practice space that is already booked for one of your leagues! You will need enough keen community members to get a game going, ask friends and family to learn about Ultimate, host a clinic or workshop or a pick-up game with BBQ! Most communities get enough for 7-on-7, but you can play any format that works for your community.

*Communities are welcome to host a game on a league night during the week leading up to June 7th.*

Event Details:

  • Date: June 7, 2025
  • Time: All day 
  • Location: Cross-Canada
  • Website and promotions package coming soon

    For more information about the Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game and how to get involved, please reach out to sarah@canadianultimate.com

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About Art Hawkins (from our friends at Vancouver Ultimate League - VUL)
 
Art Hawkins was an influential and respected member of the VUL community for almost 20 years until his all too early passing in 2010.
Art started playing Ultimate in Vancouver in 1991 and was involved with more VUL teams as a player, coach or captain than can be named. Beyond the VUL, Art represented Canada at the 1999 and 2002 World Ultimate Club Championships and won Gold in the Master's Division at the 2000 Canadian Championships.
During the 2000s Art's involvement with the sport off the field grew substantially. He was a member of the VUL Board of Directors and was named Executive Director of the VUL in 2008. As ED, he was involved in strengthening the league’s clinic and mentoring programs and increasing the focus on junior development.
Art was a strong supporter of charities and created and ran the annual Elimination 8’s tournament, an event that continues to generate funds for local Vancouver charities. He also worked with Ultimate Canada to create the Great Canadian Ultimate Game.
In 2011 Ultimate Canada honoured his memory by naming this day-long game and celebration The Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game.