Gunnison Tough Pink in the Rink
March 6th – 8th, 2026
PINK IN THE RINK WOMEN’S HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Every dollar we raise from this tournament goes to the Friends of Tough Program which is designated for financial assistance to individuals to assist with medical expenses, living expenses, travel expenses, house cleaning, lodging, etc. $240,000 has been granted since 2015 through the Friends of Tough program to help individuals in the Gunnison Valley who were impacted financially due to a cancer diagnosis (lost wages, travel expenses for treatment, etc). It is a tremendous relief of stress for the people we are helping so they can focus on kicking cancer’s butt!
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Everyone Welcome!
There are lots of ways to participate! Enter as a player, cheer for your favorite team, play Chuck-a-Puck, or make a donation. Players enter the tournament as an individual and we put together well-balanced teams of 10 or 12 ladies (based on self-ability rankings). Play with friends you know and meet some new ones!
Go to TOURNAMENT ENTRIES
Questions? Please get in touch with Shannon at shannon@gunnisontough.com or call 303-250-8302
TOURNAMENT ENTRY INCLUDES:
Games on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.
A minimum of four games is guaranteed
with a championship game and prizes.
Welcome basket with lots of goodies and locker room drinks!
Jerseys – Each team will have their own color jersey which we are going to re-use for 3 years. We will have them for you to wear for the weekend, but entry does not include keeping it.
If you love the new game jerseys and want to keep one, they will be available for purchase for $40.00 at the tournament.
Interested in volunteering for Pink in the Rink? Sign up here.
Thank you to our MVP Sponsors!
Tournament Registration
Cost: $95 Per Person
Goalies Play for Free!
How to Enter
- PLAYERS: Fill in the entry form below. Email Shannon at shannon@gunnisontough.com, or call 303-250-8302 if you have questions.
- SKILL LEVELS: We welcome all skill levels but some experience on the ice playing games is recommended! For help with ability levels, see the guidelines below the entry form.
- Cost per person is $95.00. Goalies Play for Free.
- GOALIES ONLY: Please fill in the Goalie Entry Form if you are interested in being a goalie.
- Jerseys – Each team will have their own color jersey which we are going to re-use for 3 years. We will have them for you to wear for the weekend, but entry does not include keeping it. If you love the new game jerseys and want to keep one, they will be available for purchase for $40.00 at the tournament.
Pink in the Rink Entry Form
Rank Your Ability…
Level 1
Players/Goalies at this level are just learning and are becoming comfortable on their skates but still have a hard time with skating both forward and backwards. They’ve acquired some basic skills to get up and down the ice but still struggle with carrying the puck, making passes and taking shots. Skating – Stick handling – Passing – Shooting skills are all in the 1 to 2 out of 10 range.
Level 2
Players/Goalies at this level are comfortable skating forward and can now skate backwards fairly comfortably. They are starting to understand positioning, tam concepts, can skate backwards, but are still working on stick handling, passing, crossovers etc. Skating – Stick handling – Passing – Shooting skills are all in the 3 to 4 out of 10 range.
Level 3
Players/Goalies at this level are comfortable in a team environment and in a fast paced game and are able to keep up with the play. They are in average physical shape. Skating – Stick handling – Passing – Shooting skills are in the 5 to 6 out of 10 range.
Level 4
Players/Goalies at this level play at a high level in all areas of the game. They understand the rules, team concepts, are skilled at stick handling, passing, puck control, etc. They are in good physical shape. Skating – Stick handling – Passing – Shooting skills are in the 6 to 7 out of 10 range.
Level 5
Players/Goalies at this level play at a high level in all areas of the game. They understand the rules, team concepts, are skilled at stick handling, passing, puck control, etc. They are in above average physical shape. Skating – Stick handling – Passing – Shooting skills are in the 8 out of 10 range.
Level 6
Players/Goalies at this level should feel comfortable playing with Ex-Professionals, Ex-Division 1 / CHL players. Skating – Stick handling – Passing – Shooting skills are in the 9 to 10 out of 10 range.
Questions? shannon@gunnisontough.com or call 303-250-8302
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Awesome Prizes to be announced!
You can pick your puck any day of the event and if you aren’t present, we’ll pick a puck for you. Pucks will be chucked before the Championship Game. Puck in the net or closest to the net are the winners.
You do NOT need to be present to win (but it’s more fun if you are)!
Buy Your Chuck-a-Puck Entries Here
Become a Sponsor!
For Sponsorship Opportunities, email Shannon at shannon@gunnisontough.com or call 303-250-8302
“This donation is for the ones we’ve lost and the ones we need to take care of.
When things come with love there’s no price or acknowledgement needed.
Glad I could be a part of helping others. That’s my purpose in life”
-Anonymous Title Sponsor
MVP SPONSOR $1,000 – SOLD OUT UNTIL 2028
- We are reusing game jerseys for three years to be more sustainable. See the awesome samples below. Five spots are available for jersey placement with a 3-year commitment of $3K to be paid now or $1K/yr over 3 years.
- Logo on individual sponsor Banner displayed at the rink all weekend
- Logo and link on GT website
- 4 GT Hats and Sweatshirts
- Social Media Recognition
- Thank you in local newspapers
- Thank you announcement at the event
2025 – 2028 Jersey Samples
HAT TRICK SPONSOR $750 – SOLD OUT UNTIL 2028
- Small Logo on the Gunnison Tough game jerseys with a 3-year commitment of $2250 to be paid now or $750/yr over 3 years
- Logo on individual sponsor Banner displayed at the rink all weekend
- Logo and link on GT website
- 2 GT Hats and Sweatshirts
- Social Media Recognition
- Thank you in local newspapers
- Thank you announcement at the event
SLAP SHOT SPONSOR $550
- Logo on shared sponsor Banner displayed at the rink all weekend
- Logo and link on GT website
- 2 GT Hats & Sweatshirts
- Social Media Recognition
- Thank you in local newspapers
- Thank you announcement at the event
ROOKIE SPONSOR $250
- Listing on shared sponsor Banner displayed at the rink all weekend
- Listing on GT website
- 1 GT Hat and Sweatshirt
- Thank you in local newspapers
- Thank you announcement at the event
FRIEND $100
- Listing on shared sponsor Banner displayed at the rink all weekend
- Listing on GT website