Join us to commemorate the success of The Campaign for Ridley and the opening of our new facilities. The Legacy Gala will be one of the largest community celebrations in Ridley's history — a chance to reconnect and continue to strengthen our shared legacy as members of the Ridley family.
DATE: Saturday, September 28th, 2024 COST: $200/ticket LOCATION: Ridley College Fieldhouse DRESS: Black Tie optional
Includes dinner, drinks and entertainment.
EVENT TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.
For the past five years, we have been fundraising for The Campaign for Ridley. Together, we raised over $50 million to grow our endowment and build important new facilities. This remarkable endeavour has been made possible through the unwavering generosity of devoted contributors driven by a desire to enact meaningful change.
To mark this transformational moment in the history of our school and show our gratitude for the generosity of our community, we invite you to join us for The Legacy Gala on September 28th, 2024, in the newly renovated Fieldhouse. The grand opening of our new facilities will occur on Saturday, and tours of the new facilities will run from 1:00-4:00p.m.
This event will be one of the largest community-building events in the history of our school. Guests will have the opportunity to tour our new facilities, connect, reconnect and strengthen shared bonds, and celebrate the tremendous legacy of Ridley College.
Our Legacy Gala is now SOLD OUT. We look forward to seeing everyone at the event.
If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected].
We have partnered with several local hotels to offer discounted rates for gala and homecoming attendees. Please visit our Accommodation Options page for more details on booking. All hotel blocks will be released on August 27th. Please book your accommodation before then.
Transportation/Shuttle
A shuttle from the Heart of Niagara Hotels in St. Catharines (Holiday Inn, Best Western and The Hampton Inn) will be available. A schedule will be circulated in advance of the event.
Meal Choices
We are excited to bring you a fantastic meal catered by Executive Niagara Catering. If you registered over the phone or didn't input your meal choice upon registration, please do so now through this link or you can call Jen at 905-684-1889 ex. 2255
What to Wear
This celebration is black-tie optional, so come dressed in your best or whatever you are comfortable in!
Grand Opening and Preview of New Spaces
Join us on September 28th, at 1:00p.m. for the official grand re-opening of the renovated Athletic Centre and Iggulden Building. This marks a new chapter in Ridley’s history, and we look forward to celebrating as a community. After six years of fundraising and more than two years of construction, we are excited to officially open these new spaces. We will gather in the outdoor area between the Iggulden Building and the Athletic Centre for a ribbon cutting and celebration, followed by tours of the spaces.
Sponsors
Thank you to our Lead Sponsors!
The Seymour Family
Richard H.M. Seymour ’43
Geoffrey M. Seymour ’69
Ward H.M. Seymour ’74
Rick G.M. Seymour ’79
James B. Seymour ’07
Michael A.P. Seymour ’09
Madison F. Seymour ’10
Billyard Insurance Group (BIG)
Stephen Billyard '00
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors!
Robert Pyne '76
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors!
Aquicon Construction
COBS Bread
The Bukovec Family
Marko '85, Nina '17 and Austin '14
Relamping Services Canada Limited
David, Lori and Taylor ’22 Searle
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors!
Linda Alexanian '85
Fiera Capital
Mike Moulden '70
G. Scott Paterson '82
Switzer-Carty Transportation
Thorold Automotive Solutions
The Ventin Group Ltd. - Paul, Lilia, Julian '24, Roman '25 and Adrian '25 Sapounzi
Wallace Chevrolet - Bill Wallace '77
Thank you to our auction and other supporters!
Barbarians Steakhouse
Camp Ridley
CanAm Vehicle Exchange
Cathy and John Hanna
Crown Verity - Bill Verity '71
DJ '88 and Natalie Williams
Erica Lepp ’97
Erin and Jamie Katzman
Geoff Lind ’71
Hanks Campus Store
James D. Greenshields ’76
Jamie Massie ’76 and Dave Bunston ’76
Joe and Cathy Ferrante
John Duke
Julie Cameron
Junebugs Vintage Luxury
Murray Weaver
Muskoka Woods
Nadine Karachi-Estrada '87 and Fernando Estrada
Niagara Airbus
Niagara Executive Catering
Paige Clarke
PI Incentives
Ridley Rowing
TA Appliances - Ted '72, Tim '76, and Terry '79 Witzel
Tim Griffin '68
Wayne Gretzky Estates
White Oaks Resort and Spa
Thank you to our Lead Sponsors!
The Seymour Family
Richard H.M. Seymour ’43
Geoffrey M. Seymour ’69
Ward H.M. Seymour ’74
Rick G.M. Seymour ’79
James B. Seymour ’07
Michael A.P. Seymour ’09
Madison F. Seymour ’10
Billyard Insurance Group (BIG)
Stephen Billyard '00
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors!
Robert Pyne '76
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors!
Aquicon Construction
COBS Bread
The Bukovec Family
Marko '85, Nina '17 and Austin '14
Relamping Services Canada Limited
David, Lori and Taylor ’22 Searle
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors!
Linda Alexanian '85
Fiera Capital
Mike Moulden '70
G. Scott Paterson '82
Switzer-Carty Transportation
Thorold Automotive Solutions
The Ventin Group Ltd. - Paul, Lilia, Julian '24, Roman '25 and Adrian '25 Sapounzi
Wallace Chevrolet - Bill Wallace '77
Thank you to our auction and other supporters!
Barbarians Steakhouse
Camp Ridley
CanAm Vehicle Exchange
Cathy and John Hanna
Crown Verity - Bill Verity '71
DJ '88 and Natalie Williams
Erica Lepp ’97
Erin and Jamie Katzman
Geoff Lind ’71
Hanks Campus Store
James D. Greenshields ’76
Jamie Massie ’76 and Dave Bunston ’76
Joe and Cathy Ferrante
John Duke
Julie Cameron
Junebugs Vintage Luxury
Murray Weaver
Muskoka Woods
Nadine Karachi-Estrada '87 and Fernando Estrada
Niagara Airbus
Niagara Executive Catering
Paige Clarke
PI Incentives
Ridley Rowing
TA Appliances - Ted '72, Tim '76, and Terry '79 Witzel
Tim Griffin '68
Wayne Gretzky Estates
White Oaks Resort and Spa
All proceeds from the gala will go to the Legacy Fund, which supports future Ridley student leaders and capital projects that will enhance their learning and strengthen the Ridley legacy.