CALGARY NORTHSTARS 3RD ANNUAL TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER TOURNAMENT

We are excited to officially kick off our next major event: the Calgary Northstars Third Annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament! This fundraiser is vital to our organization, as the funds raised directly support our commitment to player and coach development, allowing the Northstars to maintain the lowest Elite-level registration fees in Calgary.

Date |Thursday, November 27, 2025

Location | Deerfoor Inn & Casino

Time | Doors open at 5:00PM

Tournament Format | No limit Texas Hold'em (re-buys permitted for the first 1.5 hours

Poker Ticket Price | $200 (includes tournament entry, one complimentary drink ticket, and food)

Spectator Ticket | $50 (Event access ONLY - includes one complimentary drink ticket and food)

Prize Pool | A final table prize pool of $5,500 ($1,750 awarded to First Place Winner)

Extras | 50/50 raffle and silent auction

Theme | Wear your favourite hockey jersey

Team Commitments | Your team's participation is crucial to hitting our fundraising goals

  • U13 Teams
    • Poker Ticket Sales Minimum - 22 tickets
    • Silent Auction Contribution - $750 in items/value
  • U15 - U18 Teams
    • Poker Ticket Sales Minimum - 25 tickets
    • Silent Auction Contribution - $750 in items/value

Note: Spectator tickets do not count toward your team's minimum poker ticket sales commitment.

Team Incentive | Pizza Party Challenge!

The First Team to sell their minimum poker ticket commitment will be rewarded with a team pizza party after a practice this season! Get selling!

If you have any questions, please reach out to me or your age-group specific event coordinator listed below. They will be in touch soon with more details:

Age Group Event Coordinators

U13 | Shannon Dobos, Cassie Leyden

U15 | Dana Kamingoak, Kristy Chong, Leo Scarcelli, Shannon Yee, Brad Campbell

U16 | Chris Dietzen

U17 | Brianne Wandler

U18 | Dwayne Gadway

U21 | Chris Dietzen