Congressional Hockey Challenge

Welcome to the 2010 Congressional Hockey Challenge

A Charity Hockey Game to Benefit

The Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club

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On March 9, 2010, ice hockey-playing Members of Congress, and similarly-talented Senate and House staff, will challenge some of K Street's finest in the second annual "Congressional Hockey Challenge Charity Ice Hockey Game." This face-off will raise funds and awareness for the Fort DuPont Ice Hockey Club. The game will feature sixteen hand-selected players for both the Lawmakers' and Lobbyists' teams; professional referees; appearances by members of the division-leading NHL Washington Capitals; "Slapshot," the Capitals' mascot; and play-by-play broadcast from the Washington Capitals' own announcers.

Founded in 1978 by Neal Henderson, The Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club is a developmental program that provides local and inner-city youth with the opportunity to participate in an organized ice hockey program. Participants have a wide range of experience in skating and game play and ages range from 8 to 17. Their goal is to provide educational purpose and teach young people discipline, via sports activities, to establish self-esteem, a sense of purpose, and to offer an incentive to excel academically. The benefits of organized sports extent far beyond the rink: the girls and boys who join the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club learn life skills. As these children grow, they will become better citizens and will learn to give respect and anticipate respect.

March 9, 2010

The 2nd “Congressional Hockey Challenge” Charity Ice Hockey Game to benefit the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club, will be played on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, from 7:30pm (Doors Open at 7:00pm) – 9:00pm at the Fort DuPont Ice Arena in Southeast, Washington, DC. Look for more information as the event approaches for merchandise and ticket information.

This event has been designed in compliance with the rules established by the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, and the Senate Select Committee on Ethics.