Guelph Soccer's Got Ducks!

Guelph Soccer is thrilled to announce our participation in the annual Got Duck Race this year! We are partnering with the Rotary Club of Guelph Wellington to support the Children’s Foundation’s Keep Kids Fed at Home program.

This year marks the 37th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Guelph Wellington’s "Got Duck" fundraiser. On Sunday, August 24th, 2025, thousands of ducks will float down the Speed River at Riverside Park during Ribfest. It will be an unforgettable day celebrating our community and raising funds for local charities.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 by selling 250 booklets to support our soccer subsidy program. In 2023-2024, the Guelph Soccer Club had 240 children receive financial assistance to play soccer. The Club has once again pledged $30,000 to the Children’s Foundation to support local families who are interested in playing soccer this year. This initiative directly gives more kids in our community the opportunity to play soccer.

This exciting event not only raises funds but also gives you a chance to win some incredible prizes. Here’s what you could win:

  1. GRAND PRIZE: $6,000 in Zehrs Gift Certificates ($500 per month for one year)

  2. $5,000 Canadian Tire Gift Certificate (donated by Canadian Tire)

  3. $3,000 Value – Niagara Falls Getaway

  4. $2,500 Rona Gift Certificate (donated by Rona Guelph)

  5. $2,500 Hockey Life Gift Certificate

  6. $1,900 Value – Niagara-on-the-Lake Getaway

  7. $1,900 Value – Knar Jewellery Necklace (donated by Knar Jewellery)

  8. $1,500 Value – Four tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs game in the 2025/2026 season (donated by CCW Inc.)

  9. $1,000 Value – Two Platinum Seats to a Toronto Raptors game (Sept-Nov 2025, donated by Middlefield)

  10. $700 Value – Retro Refrigerator (donated by Stirling Marathon)

  11. $500 Value – Red Classic Danby Compact Fridge (donated by Danby)

  12. $500 Original Home Furniture Gift Certificate (donated by Original Home Furniture)

If your one of the first 12 ducks to cross the finish line at this exciting and unpredictable race, then you can win one of these prizes! Please note that attendance at the race is not required to win a prize! All winners will be contacted after the race.

You can purchase your tickets online through your Guelph Soccer PowerUp account or visit the Guelph Soccer office. To purchase online, go to https://guelphsoccer.powerupsports.com/. Click on Register Now” and select DUCK RACE TICKETS. Complete registration and within a few business days, receive your Duck number(s) via email from Guelph Soccer!

Ticket prices are 1 for $15, 4 for $50, and/or 10 for $100. 40% of the proceeds from tickets sold by Guelph Soccer will directly benefit our soccer subsidy program, ensuring that more kids can play and enjoy the game of soccer in our community.

If you’re a local business looking to get involved in the fundraiser, why not match what we raise? Let’s work together to double the contribution!

Get Your Tickets Today and support the Keep Kids Fed at Home program, the Guelph Soccer Club subsidy program, have some fun, and maybe even win big! Together, we can make a difference!