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 a book 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 the "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. 106.

2009-2010 Past Events:

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