Events
Bingham Cup 2022 Schedule
â Last updated on: August 19, 2022 at 9:30 am
- Sunday, August 1412 -5 pm
Tour of Parliament
Discover one of Canadaâs most iconic sites and a must-see whenvisiting Ottawa. The historic, neo-Gothic Parliament Buildings stand tall on ahill overlooking the majestic Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa. Home to Canadaâs federal government, this landmark is steeped in history and boasts beautiful gothic structures that will leave you in awe.For those interested, you can take a tour of the Parliament of Canada. Â As members of the public, tickets are free but are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Â For more information on howand when to secure your ticket, please attend at the Capital Information Kiosk, located in front of Parliament Hill at 90 Wellingon Street, Ottawa Ontario. Â For more information, click on the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/visitor-information/while-here.html - Monday, August 157 - 8 pm
Tournament Draw
Join us in an relaxed setting for the sharing of the official Tournament Drawđ Location: The Waverley on Elgin, 339 Elgin Street, Ottawa Â
- Monday, August 159 am - 5 pm
Team Practices
Tour Managers have booked their practice times at the tournament location on a first-come, first serve basis. Â Teams need to use public transport to get to Blair and then the local bus to the tournament location: tournament shuttles will not be active. Â Plan accordingly. - Tuesday, August 168 am - 4:30 pm
Moving the Goal Post: International Summit Tackling Transphobia and Homophobia in Sport
In partnership with the Common Law faculty at the University of Ottawa, the Moving the Goal Post international summit will address the ongoing health risk posed to athletes around the world resulting from transphobia and homophobia in sport -- and provide afternoon workshops to assist in fostering positive change. Â Full schedule details at binghamcup.com/summit.đ Location: Fauteux Hall, University of Ottawa
Details about Summit - Tuesday, August 169 am - 5 pm
Team Practices
Tour Managers have booked their practice times at the tournament location on a first-come, first serve basis. Â Teams need to use public transport to get to Blair and then the local bus to the tournament location: tournament shuttles will not be active. Â Plan accordingly. - Tuesday, August 165 pm -8 pm
IGR AGM + Bingham Cup 2024 Bid Presentations
The IGR AGM and bid presentations for Bingham Cup 2024 will take place upon conclusion of the Summit on Trans Athletes. - Wednesday, August 178 am - 12 pm
Clinics
Referee, player and coaching clinics geared specifically to improve skills and update everyone on critical law changes will take place during the morning of August 17 â with each category having their own dedicated programs and time slotđ Location: Matt Anthony Field, University of Ottawa
More details about clinic - Wednesday, August 179 am - 12 pm
Team Practices
Tour Managers have booked their practice times at the tournament location on a first-come, first serve basis, on selected pitches only. Â Teams need to use public transport to get to Blair and then the local bus to the tournament location: tournament shuttles will not be active. Â Tournament picture is at noon -- Plan accordingly. - Wednesday, August 1710 am - 11 am
Dedication Ceremony
In memory of Mark Bingham, Bingham Cup 2022 will ensure the legacy of Mark Bingham and IGR values are celebrated, long after the tournament has left Ottawa.
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Join us and community leaders for the announcement of Bingham Cup Ottawa 2022âs donation to a major capital improvement project that will result in significant upgrades to the pitch located at Ken Steele park and the naming of same as the Mark Bingham Field.đ Location: Mark Bingham Field at Ken Steele Park, Ottawa, Ontario
- Wednesday, August 1712:15 -12:30 pm
Tournament Participantsâ Group Picture
The all-tournament participant photograph session, which will consist of a series of pictures of all tournament participants will take place immediately after the Clinics. Â This will capitalize on most players already being onsite and free-up the afternoon for most tournament attendees, providing them with plenty of time to get dinner and ready for the opening ceremonies. - Wednesday, August 171 - 2 pm
Captains' Meeting
The Captainsâ Meeting will take place right after the clinics, with sufficient time for a lunch break before. Â This will enable all participants to be done will all administrative issues related to the tournament well ahead of the opening ceremonies. - Wednesday, August 172:30 - 3:30 pm
Referees' Meeting
All referees who will have arrived in Ottawa by Wednesday afternoon are invited to attend the Referees' meeting. This will provide everyone the chance to get to know one another, as well as to get familiar with the tournament structure, the Laws variations, and especially with the Blue Card process. - Wednesday, August 175:30 - 7 pm
TD Captains' Reception
Our main partner, TD Bank Group has invited team captains and club presidents from all clubs participating at the 2022 Bingham Cup to join the TD team for a cocktail reception prior to the opening ceremonies. Â Please see the official invitation below for more details. Â Captains and Presidents must RSVP their attendance by email to Lee Rose, (lee.rose@td.com) Manager of Community Engagement at TD by no later than August 8, 2022. Captains will be asked to remain after the Captain's Cocktail Reception as it will act as their green room/staging area before they make their way to the main stage for the opening ceremonies roll call. Â It is therefore imperative that Captains confirm their attendance as soon as possible and attend at the cocktail reception.đ Tavern at the Gallery, National Gallery of Canada
More info - Wednesday, August 177-11 pm
Opening Ceremonies
For 2022 â weâve changed the location for the Opening Ceremonies. Â Instead of the National Arts Centre (NAC), the Opening Ceremonies will take place at the National Art Gallery of Canada. Â A unique and award-winning architectural gem, the National Art Gallery offers breath taking views of Ottawaâs downtown core and Parliament Hill. Expect a truly world-class opening ceremonies, celebrating IGR& Canadaâs history and values through a sound & light show, celebrating indigenous artists and the participation of the Captains of every side present, on the main stage! - Wednesday, August 1711 pm - 2 am
Bingham in Full Colour
An affinity space gathering for Queer BIPOC ruggers and supporters attending Bingham Cup 2022.
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Thanks to Father and Sons restaurant, located across the street from UOttawa Fauteux Hall, we have the upstairs area reserved for our use from 11 pm - 2 am following the opening ceremonies.
Hosted by Karim Pringle and Bhuttu Mathews. Music and drinks provided. Wear whatever you want. - Thursday, August 187 am - 7 pm
Day 1 - Pool Play
Bingham Cup Tournament Day 1.
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Check out the Tournify link below if you wish to follow the 2022 Bingham Cup match results or game schedule.đ Hornets Nest Soccer Park, Bearbrook Road, Gloucester, ON
View on Tournify - Thursday, August 187 pm - 9 pm
Wheelchair Rugby Exhibition Game
As part of the tournamentâs Inclusivity Initiative, the organizers oft he 2022 edition of the Bingham Cup, will host the first ever wheelchair rugby exhibition match for tournament participants â which will also be accessible through live webcast. The roster for the match has now been finalized, with many of the players coming from the Canadian national program! Â
âOttawa StingersÂ
Reid MulliganÂ
Ben PerkinsÂ
Corey JalbertÂ
Patrice Dagenais Â
Steve VernerÂ
Dwayne BesharahÂ
Guy Verner (equipment manager / gĂ©rantd'Ă©quipement) Â
âMachines de MontrĂ©alÂ
Alexi MaciasÂ
Anthony LĂ©tourneau
Jean-Philippe CĂŽtĂ© NadonÂ
Maxime Drolet-Gauthier
MĂ©lanie Labelle
MichaĂ«l Lapointe (equipment manager / gĂ©rantd'Ă©quipement) Â
âMatch Official / Arbitres Chantal St-Pierre Joli-Anne LĂ©vesqueÂđ Location: University of Ottawa- Montpetit Hall (125 University Private)
- Thursday, August 184 pm - 2 am
Meet up at the Lookout
Head over before or after the Wheelchair Rugby Exhibition Game (7pm to 9pm) to the Lookout for some drinks, drag and dancing! The Lookout is Ottawa's largest gay bar situated in the heart of the Byward Market.
Lots of spaces to explore, some events in the evening include:
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âą 4-7PM happy hour at the Drag Patio
âą 8-9PM Canada Drag Race Viewing Party at the Upstairs Lounge
âą 10-2AM Drag Shows and Dancing
The Lookout has something for everyone and we can't think of a better place to socialize after the first day of games. - Friday, August 197 am - 7 pm
Day 2 - Pool Play
Bingham Cup Tournament Day 2
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Check out the Tournify link below if you wish to follow the 2022 Bingham Cup match results or game schedule.đ Hornets Nest Soccer Park, Bearbrook Road, Gloucester, ON
View on Tournify - Friday, August 196 pm - 11 pm
Somerset Street Party
We invite you to head to Somerset Street on Friday August 19 to enjoy drinks and food from our most welcoming LGBTQ2+ friendly spaces in Ottawa!
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Join Tâs All Welcoming Pub as they host our evening on Somerset Street - a block between O'Connor and Bank Streets, just steps from the U of Ottawa. Â
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Sit on the street in front of 1 of 6 different locations all with a view of the main stage at Tâs All Welcoming Pub
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6 locations participating all LGBTQ2+ friendly:
·     Union Local 613
·     Prohibition Public House
·     Arlo Wine & Restaraunt
·     Trofi Restaraunt
·     Buyers + Cellars Tasting Room
·     Tâs All Welcoming Pub (Main Stage)
6 pm â 8 pm â Meet and greet with Dj Johnny Roll
8 pm â 11 pm - DRAGNIFICENT FRIDAY DRAG SHOW on a 16 ft outdoor stage Featuring:
·     Dixie Landers
·     Zak Zinya
·     Lily Devine
·     Country sensation Drake Jensen
Hosted by Mz Horizon - Saturday, August 207 am - 7 pm
Day 3 - Pool Play
Bingham Cup Tournament Day 3
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Check out the Tournify link below if you wish to follow the 2022 Bingham Cup match results or game schedule.
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Couldnât make it to Ottawa forthe 2022 edition of the Bingham Cup? No worries â weâve got you! Just tune watch the dayâs action at the following dates and time: Â
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âSemis Games  Saturday,August 20 â 2:00pmÂ
rogerstv.com/binghamcupsemisÂ
**These are same day recordingsâ they are not live webcasts.Â
âđ Hornets Nest Soccer Park, Bearbrook Road, Gloucester, ON
View on Tournify - Sunday, August 217 am - 7 pm
Day 4 - Finals
Bingham Cup Tournament Day 4
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Check out the Tournify link below if you wish to follow the 2022 Bingham Cup match results or game schedule.
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Couldnât make it to Ottawa for the 2022 edition of the Bingham Cup? No worries â weâve got you!Â
Just tune watch the dayâs action at the following dates and time:Â Â
âFinals  Sunday, August 21 â 2:00pmÂ
rogerstv.com/binghamcupfinals
**These are same day recordingsâ they are not live webcasts.
Âđ Hornets Nest Soccer Park, Bearbrook Road, Gloucester, ON
View on Tournify - Sunday, August 217 pm - 12 am
Closing Ceremonies and Party
Our closing party is held in the most quintessential Canadian place - a hockey arena. While this might seem cliché, we are leaning into to it and inviting you to participate -this year's Bingham Closing party has a theme! Come dressed as you interpret the theme of "Canadian Camp" We'd love to see a sea of Canadian Tuxedos, flannel, hockey jerseys, cowboys, fishermen - or your own spin on the theme, just make it Canadian and make it campy!
The Closing Ceremonies will take place at the historic TD Place at Lansdowne Park. Located on the southern edge of the Glebe neighbourhood in Ottawa, TD Place is Ottawaâs urban sports and entertainment destination. The stadium features 24,000 seats outdoors and 10,000 seats indoors. Itâs home to the Ottawa REDBLACKS of the Canadian Football League, the North American Soccer Leagueâs Ottawa Fury Football Club, and the Ottawa 67s of the Ontario Hockey League. Located alongside the west bank of the world-renowned Rideau Canal and within the heart of Ottawaâs new sports and entertainment district, this location is perfect for accommodating hungry ruggers who are ready to celebrate the tournamentâs end. We are planning to have a brief ceremony and trophy presentation for players, followed by a lively party for all with DJs and entertainment.Want to attend the closing party but aren't registered for Bingham Cup? Individual tickets can be purchased here!Buy tickets
â - Monday, August 229:30 am -12 pm
Farewell Get Together in the Park
As the Bingham Cup Ottawa 2022 comes to an end, we invite the tournament participants, weather permitting, to an informal get together on Majorâs Hill park. Grab a coffee, breakfast and some snacks from the market and come chill in park with your IGR family. Â A perfect time to connect, nurse those wounds from the tournament and closing ceremoniesâ festivities before you head off on your next adventure. Â Kindly note that per City By-Laws, alcohol is not permitted in parks in Ottawa.