$5,000 raised

$100,000 goal

Get ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and donate! The Dodger is a seriously fun premier charity dodgeball tournament hosted by SMYL in support of the SMYL Research Catalyst Fund at St. Michael’s Hospital. 

The SMYL Research Catalyst Fund is dedicated to fuelling world-leading research being led by top scientists at St. Michael’s Hospital—meaning the impact of your support will be felt for generations to come! 

This tournament attracts over 200 young professionals in downtown Toronto and has raised over $1.3 million for St. Michael’s since its inception in 2008.

Dodger
Co-Chairs

Thank you to our 2025 Dodger co-chairs for taking the lead on this year's event!

Tanya Rishi

Team Registration

The Dodger consists of 24 teams of 12 team members each battling it out on the court! A team registration fee of $5,000 is required to complete your registration. This fee covers all team members, including their food and drinks for the evening.

Committee

Vice Chair: Sam Caylor

Vice Chair: Sarah Lafferiere

Derick Acheson

Ryan Marino

Paula Banhara

Phil Nenadovic

Andrew Barrons

Laura O'Loghlen

Connor Byrne

Adrienne Radan-Lazic

Eliza Caylor

Maya Ravindran

Michael DeMarchi

Harry Sale

Shayla Esakov

Alexandra Stojic

Blake Hayley

Ben Van Wart

Hamzah Khan

Kort Weir

Hillary Lane

Jae Won Hur

Venue

Enercare Centre in Exhibition Place
#1, 100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Event Date

September 23, 2025
Time to be announced

Game Play

Each team of 12 plays three games, 10 minutes each
Eight teams play in quarter-finals
Four teams play in semi-finals

Two teams battle it out for the championship
Time to be announced

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