Av for a Day, presented by Children’s Hospital Colorado, celebrates inspirational youth in our community.

Open to youth ages 7–17, the program recognizes local youth who demonstrate a positive attitude in the face of adversity, inspire others, or show an extraordinary commitment to making a difference in their school or community. Preference is given to candidates ages 7 – 13. Candidates are chosen for their ability to inspire others, their efforts to demonstrate a positive attitude while facing hardships, remarkable commitment to improve their community, or extraordinary dedication to academics.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to meet the Avalanche team and watch morning skate prior to attending a designated Avalanche game. Selected candidates will receive team merchandise, tickets to an Avalanche game (to attend with their immediate family), dinner at the game, and recognition both in-game and online. Photos/video of each Av for a Day experience will be shared publicly on Avalanche channels (ex: social media, Altitude TV) as part of the program. In order to be considered, candidates will need to be available from approximately 10 am – 12 pm on a designated weekday to meet the team and attend morning skate, returning to Ball Arena for dinner and to attend the game from approximately 5 – 9:30 pm. Selected candidates must be accompanied by a guardian for all activities.

Selected candidates will enjoy a memorable, behind-the scenes Avalanche experience, including the opportunity to:

• Meet Avalanche players and watch the team's morning skate session at Ball Arena
• Receive team merchandise
• Attend an Avalanche game with their immediate family
• Enjoy a hosted dinner at a Ball Arena restaurant before the game
• Be recognized in-game and on Avalanche digital channels as our Av for a Day

Av for a Day is a public-facing program. Professional photos and video will be captured during each Av for a Day experience and shared publicly on Avalanche channels, including social media and/or Altitude TV, as part of the program. Photos and video will also be shared with the Av for a Day's parent or guardian. 

In order to be considered, candidates must be available from approximately 10 am - 12 pm on a designated weekday to meet the team and attend morning skate and return in the evening from approximately 5 - 9:30 pm for dinner and to attend the game. Selected candidates must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for all activities. Av for a Day dates are predetermined by the team each season.