Guelph Storm players visit schools throughout Guelph and surrounding communities to encourage reading and literacy by reading to classes.

Part of the Guelph Storm's CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION sponsored by The Co-operators, the Tim Hortons "Read to Succeed" Program was created with the valuable input of elementary school teachers.  Through this program, Guelph Storm players visit local elementary school classrooms and read with young students.  Players also deliver positive messages concerning the importance of developing reading and creative writing skills.

Developed for students aged 5 - 8 years old, the "Read to Succeed" Program allows Guelph Storm players to sit down with young students and read from books provided by the Guelph Storm Hockey Club.

Guelph Storm players are in a unique position in the community to promote the value of reading and creative writing given the respect and admiration that children have for Storm players. This responsibility is one that our players accept with great pride and respect.  Playing for the City of Guelph is a privilege and Storm players owe the community for allowing them this privilege. Programs such as "Read to Succeed" are one small way that our players give back to the community.

If you are interested in participating in this, or other Guelph Storm Champions For Education programs, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Sarah Twigger at stwigger@guelphstorm.com  or by phone at (519) 837-9690 ext. 104.

2011-2012 School Visits:

Storm Goaltender Garret Sparks reads to students at Alma Public School  

 Storm Forward Ryan Horvat reads to students in the library at
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School  

Storm Forward Tanner Richard reads to a group of students from Gateway Drive Public School 

Storm Defenceman Kyle Pereira answers questions after reading to students at Elora Road Public School

Visit the Community Events page for more great photos from the 2011-2012 Storm School Visits!

2010-2011 School Visits:

Ponsonby Public School

Victory Public School

"We were very pleased to have the players here to read to our students.  They were talking about it all afternoon and the teachers all commented that they were very pleased with how they interacted with the students and answered their questions.    Please pass on our appreciation as they were great role models for our students"

-Brent McDonald--Principal--Victory P.S.-

Click here to view more photos of school visits this 2010-2011 Season

Past Events:

2009-2010 Season

Mathew Maione and Sam Lofquist read to the primary students at Mitchell Woods Public School. - February 25, 2010.

Vadim Guskov reads to primary students at Kortright Hills Public School. - February 24, 2010.

Mathew Sisca and Tyler Carroll read to the primary students at St. Francis of Assisi. - February 23, 2010.

Vadim Guskov and Adam Comrie read to the primary students of Rockwood Centennial Public School. - February 18, 2010.

Vadim Guskov, Evgeny Molotilov, and Cody St.Jacques read to primary classes at John McCrae. - February 11, 2010.

Vadim Guskov and Ryan Gottschalk take turns reading to primary students at St. Joseph's in Fergus. - February 9, 2010.

Chris VanLaren and Sam Lofquist read to primary classes at Gateway Publlic School. - February 3, 2010.

Matt Sisca reads to a kindergarten class at Westwood Public School. - January 27, 2010

Taylor Beck and Tyler Carroll take turns reading to a class at Crestwicke Christian Academy. - January 14, 2010.

Peter Holland reads and answers questions to a class at Paisley Road Public School. - January 13, 2010.

Tyler Carroll and Corey Syvret take turns reading to a class at Laurine Ave. - January 12, 2010.

Conor O'Donnell reads to a class at Sir Isaac Brock. -January 6, 2010.

Matt Sisca reads to a young class at Alma Public School. -January 5, 2010