Football enthusiasts and community register now for the 2023 Matt Wheten Legacy Tournament. The Matt Wheten Legacy Tournament is in memory of Matthew Joseph Wheten who passed away tragically, and much too young, on October 21st 2020 as a result of a car accident. He was only 20 years old.
The 2023 Matt Wheten Legacy Tournament supports such charities that include the Twinkie Foundation and are now expanding to donate to other local foundations! Combining the passion for the beautiful game with a noble purpose, this tournament showcased the power of sports to make a positive impact on society. With teams competing fiercely on the field for fun, spectators cheering and supporting their favorites, and generous donations pouring in, the event proves each summer the resounding success, both in terms of sporting excitement and charitable giving.
This year’s 2023 Matt Wheten Legacy Tournament will take place August 26 with a 9:00 a.m start at Rocky Dipietro Field in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Registration cost for a team this year will be $400.00 to register as a team or be a free agent to join a team needing players.
As the final whistle blows on August 26 after the 2023 Matt Wheten Legacy Tournament champions are crowned, it will be evident that the true winners of the tournament were not just the victorious teams, but also the beneficiaries of the funds raised—the individuals and causes that would benefit from the 2023 participants along with community’s generosity and support.
For more information visit their website and registration form (download here) or contact the 2023 Matt Wheten Legacy Tournament at mattwhetenlegacy@gmail.com.
About Matthew Joseph Wheten (2000-2020)
Matthew was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He started playing football at the age of 7 in Sault Minor Football. As he got older his love for the sport started to grow more and more and after graduating from elementary school he decided he wanted to follow in his father’s and older brothers’ foot steps by going to St. Mary’s College to play high school football. He also joined the Sault Sabercats where the brotherhood he’d been a part of, still lives on today. Matthew was known for his infectious laughter, personality and he wouldn’t stop until you had a smile on your face. He had a passion for football but he also had a passion for making you smile. Matthew left a mark on everyone he met, even if you only got to experience him once in the locker room. We are trying to give people who didn’t know Matt that same mark. If you really knew Matt, you know he had a kind heart and would do anything for his family and his friends!
About the Matt Wheten Legacy Tournament
Greg Caruso and Matt Premo brought up an idea of creating a football tournament in memory of Matthew Wheten. The Wheten family automatically thought it was a great idea because of how much he loved football. Matthew’s mother and father were absolutely thrilled this idea was even thought of, and they were very eager to help. As well as one of Matthew’s three brothers, Aaron , wanted to help Greg and Matt as much as possible.
