The Grindstone Award Foundation is a charity that enables young female players to participate and improve their skill development in the sport of hockey.
Women’s hockey has never been so popular and at such a pivotal moment in the professional women’s game, support for young female players right now is critical.…
Back in 2017, right before the 1st Annual Grindstone Charity Tournament, the Grindstone team sat down to make promotional materials for the tournament. Even though we had…
The board of directors of the Grindstone Award Foundation is shocked by the Canadian Women’s Hockey League decision to discontinue operations as of May 1. “This…
One of the best parts of the annual Grindstone Charity Tournament weekend is seeing the young participants at Girls Rock The Rink (GRTR). At our 2nd tournament,…
Connections. It is one of the building blocks of the Grindstone Award Foundation. Whether that is through the annual tournament in Kelowna where we have connected women’s players…
Credit Teri Di-Lauro The Grindstone Award Foundation finished off 2018 with another great event, in partnership with the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, hosting a third skills clinic…
The small town of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island has more to offer than its island community charm and rich history. It’s also home to an exceptional young…
A global leader in connecting people to causes that matter to them has helped an Okanagan woman merge her passions in life. Velvet Beaumont’s philosophy of giving back…
“It was a fantastic day. My daughter left so inspired and can’t wait to come back,” said Christina Provis. Rave reviews poured in through social media following…