Community giving and creating positive change is at the heart of who we are. Connecting with people and creating opportunities for everyone in the Community to experience the fun and camaraderie of being part of the team is the Rogues way.
Since our inaugural year, the Rogues have been working with community groups, schools, not-for-profit organizations, and others whose values align with our own, to bring basketball, sportsmanship and the message of Inclusion to the lives of young people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
From hosting a basketball camp with the Sheshatshiu Innu School Eagles to collaborating with Easter Seal to create Inclusion Night, we have been fortunate enough to work with incredible community initiatives in the province.
Community Appearances
If you would like the RogueSquad to visit your school, after school program, a special event or run a practice with your team send us a request and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Community Impact
Community continues to be a priority for the Rogues. 2024 turned out to be one of the busiest seasons regarding Community visits for the Rogues. This year the team attended new events with the seniors, the Sisters of Mercy, and returned to host a 2 day clinic in Sheshatshiu. The players learned how to play Bingo, make a snowman, ate newfie steak, moose farts and drank pineapple crush for the first time. Peter Easton also participated in the Christmas Parade and visited the Autism Society and Able Sail.
Visits:
- Octagon Pond Elementary
- Cowan Heights Elementary
- Goulds Elementary
- St. John’s BOSCO
- Paradise Intermediate
- Leary’s Brook Junior High
- Mary Queen of the World
- Cape St. Francis Elementary
- St. George’s Elementary
- Holy Family Elementary
- Bishop Abraham Elementary
- St. Kevin’s Junior High
- Boys and Girls Club
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Vera Perlin
- Easter Seals
- Special Olympics
- St. Paddy’s dance with Seniors
- Bingo with Seniors
- Sisters of Mercy
- Autism Society
- St. Theresa’s School
- Vanier Elementary
- Mt. Pearl Celtics
- Sheshatshiu
“ The students were so surprised. The look on their faces when the players walked in was priceless. It meant so much to them. The energy in the room was incredible and I know that it was a moment that some of these kids will remember forever “
– Charlene Farrell -Teacher, Octagon Pond Elementary –
Initiatives:
Basketball is a space where everyone belongs. As part of our commitment to Inclusion, we hosted our annual Inclusion Night and were featured on NTV. Other initiatives included:
- Multicultural Night
- Nurses Appreciation Night
- Teacher’s Appreciation Night
Through our 50/50 we were able to make donations to the Special Olympics, Vera Perlin, Easter Seals, Beagle Paws and NL Eating Disorder Foundation.
