Events and Appearances
In addition to the Checkers various community appearances, Chubby is proud to make appearances at birthday parties, anniversaries, promotions, retirements, educational events, retreats and more. For more information on booking Chubby, contact Danielle Adkins at dadkins@gocheckers.com or download a Chubby request form.
Checkers in the Community: March
Despite a season-high 14 games in March, Checkers players, staff members and mascot Chubby were active in the Charlotte community, volunteering their time with various schools and non-profit organizations. The team also raised thousands of dollars for local charities through events such as Old-Time Hockey Weekend, the Bankers vs. Bakers charity hockey game and the annual Pooch Party. Read more
Teddy Bear Deliveries
On March 27, Checkers players Sean Dolan, Michal Jordan, Justin Krueger, Mike Murphy, Rasmus Rissanen, Brett Sutter and Chris Terry delivered teddy bears to the children at Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital. Watch
PowerPLAY Program Wraps Up
The Checkers season-long PowerPLAY program, which encourages healthy and active living among local elementary school students, wrapped up with more than 1,000 participants in 40 classrooms and visits by Checkers players. Watch
Old-Time Hockey Weekend
The inaugural Husqvarna Old-Time Hockey Weekend featured the Hanson Brothers and raised more than $21,000 for the Charlotte Checkers Charitable Foundation. Read more
Scout Sleepover
More than 1,800 boy scouts and their families attended the annual Boy Scout Night, presented by Tyndall, on March 9 and 300 stayed behind for a sleepover on the ice following the game. Read more
Bankers vs. Bakers
The Wells Fargo “Bankers vs. Bakers” charity hockey game took place Saturday, March 9 prior to the Checkers game. Wells Fargo employees played against Johnson & Wales University students and faculty in a friendly game and more than $4,000 for A Child’s Place. Watch
Science of Hockey Program Wraps Up
Checkers players, staff members and Chubby made a significant impact in the Charlotte community in February, making school appearances and raising thousands of dollars for local non-profit organizations. Major events in February included Pink in the Rink, Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte and Hearing Loss Awareness Night. Watch
Checkers in the Community: February
Checkers players, staff members and Chubby made a significant impact in the Charlotte community in February, making school appearances and raising thousands of dollars for local non-profit organizations. Major events in February included Pink in the Rink, Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte and Hearing Loss Awareness Night. Read more
Hearing Loss Awareness
Checkers fan and season ticket holder Luke Brenes spearheaded a fundraising campaign, which raised $4,815 for Beginnings of North Carolina, a non-profit resource for families with deaf or hard-of-hearing children. The money was raised via ticket sales, donations and a skills and drills clinic at Extreme Ice Center. Read more
Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte
Checkers COO Tera Black was one of seven area executives to compete in the Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte competition on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Knight Theater. Black, along with her dance partner Addul raised more than $46,000 for the North Carolina Dance Theatre and the Charlotte Checkers Charitable Foundation. Read more
Volunteering at Project HALO
On Feb. 12, a group of Checkers staffers along with players John Muse, Riley Nash, Justin Soryal and Sean Dolan volunteered their time at Project HALO, a local no-kill animal shelter and the beneficiary of this year's Pooch Party. Watch video
Over $50,000 Donated at Pink in the Rink
A season-high crowd of 12,948 was on hand for the seventh annual Presbyterian Hospital Pink in the Rink Saturday when the Checkers hosted the San Antonio Rampage. More than $50,000 was donated to local women’s cancer charities Go Jen Go, Carolina Breast Friends, Cindy’s Hope Chest and the Presbyterian Hospital Buddy Kemp Cancer Support Center. Read more
Checkers in the Community: January
Race Night raises more than $13,000 for Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte and Saving Savannah. Read more
Skills and Drills Raises $1,260 for Beginnings of NC
The Checkers and Extreme Ice Center hosted a skills and drills session for youth players on Sunday, Feb. 3. Forty-two participants attended the clinic and learned essential hockey skills from the pros, including Checkers players and former NHL player Jason Dawe. Read more
Checkers in the Community: December
Despite a season-high 14 games in December, the Checkers were active in the community, making more than 15 appearances around Charlotte and raising thousands of dollars for local non-profit organizations. Read more
Hemby Christmas Party
Checkers players Justin Faulk and Riley Nash attended the yearly holiday party at Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital on Dec. 19. They helped build ginger bread houses and spread holiday cheer to the kids and families spending the holidays in the hospital.
Checkers at Outdoor Rink
Checkers players Nicolas Blanchard, Zach Boychuk, Zac Dalpe and Michal Jordan skated with Speedway Children’s Charities grant recipients and fans Tuesday at the Coca-Cola Family Ice Rink at zMAX Dragway. Read more and watch video
CrossFit Shootout
The inaugural Checkers CrossFit Shootout was held Saturday, Dec. 1, at Time Warner Cable Arena, with 250 competitors from 40 local gyms. Through registrations and sponsorship packages, competitors raised more than $2,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. Read more
Teddy Bear Toss
The Checkers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss was held Friday, Dec. 7 when the team played host to the Lake Erie Monsters. More than 2,000 stuffed animals were collected for the kids at Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital, which will be delivered to the hospital during the holidays. Read more
Community Recap: November
Ticket donations, military appreciation, school and youth hockey visits highlighted a busy month for the Checkers organization and its players. Read morePlayers Donate Season Tickets to Charity
Seven Checkers players have each donated four season tickets to Charlotte-area charities. The tickets will be given to families and friends of each non-profit organization to enjoy Checkers games throughout the 2012-13 season. The recipients of the tickets for each game will be recognized in-game on the video board and any unreserved tickets will be auctioned with the proceeds going back to the respective charity. Read more
Kinane Headed to Special Olympics Worlds
Checkers season ticket holder Rory Kinane is headed to the Special Olympics World Games in South Korea in January, 2013 and will represent the United States. Rory is one of three athletes drawn from a pool of 38,000 qualified athletes in North Carolina. In order to help cover the costs of his trip, Special Olympics North Carolina is collecting donations on Rory's behalf and more than $2,200 has been donated to date. Click here to help him meet his fundraising goal.
Chubby Goes Over the Edge
The Checkers' beloved mascot, Chubby, rappelled "Over the Edge" for Special Olympics North Carolina on Friday, Oct. 12, at The VUE Charlotte on 5th. More than $1,300 was raised on behalf of Chubby, who descended 35 stories alongside his friend Sir Purr. In all, $75,000 was raised by 57 area thrill seekers, who made a grand impact on thousands of people with intellectual disabilities. Watch video
Inaugural Checkers 5K a Success
More than 400 participants braved the cold weather at the inaugural Checkers 5K Run & Walk on Nov. 27, benefiting the Charlotte Checkers Charitable Foundation. The runners and walkers of all ages then took part in a post-race party, presented by Bud Light, at the EpiCentre and received a ticket to that night's game vs. the Oklahoma City Barons. Read more
Community Recap: October
The Checkers kicked off the 2012-13 season in giving fashion with “15 Days of Giving," presented by Lowe’s, visits to Extreme Ice Center for youth hockey practice and a special fundraiser by Chubby for Special Olympics North Carolina. More than $17,000 was raised for local non-profit organizations throughout the month. Read more
15 Days of Giving
Checkers players and staff members contributed more than 400 volunteer hours and $16,000 in monetary and in-kind donations throughout their daily community service program “15 Days of Giving," presented by Lowe’s. The events and fundraisers were held throughout Charlotte and included volunteering at Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, Classroom Central and the Humane Society of Charlotte, among many more local non-profit organizations. Read more
Checkers Charity Golf Tournament
The Checkers held their 11th annual Charity Golf Classic Oct. 24 at Pine Island Country Club and raised more than $7,000 for Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital and Discovery Place. Photo Gallery
