Alabama Kicks Off Teddy Bear Toss Season: Alabama’s Teddy Bear Toss season commenced with a bang on Thanksgiving Day as the Huntsville Havoc professional hockey team saw over 1600 stuffed animals raining down onto the Propst Arena ice rink. This festive event aimed to support the local Toys for Tots program.
This heartwarming tradition is just one of six chances for fans of various professional and college sports teams in Alabama to spread joy to children during the holiday season. If you’re looking to give back and enjoy some fun tossing teddy bears from the stands onto basketball courts and ice rinks, now’s your opportunity!
Check out the latest list of Teddy Bear Toss events in Alabama .
UNA Basketball Teddy Bear Toss Nov. 30
Get ready for a roaring good time at the University of North Alabama’s men’s basketball game on November 30th! Here’s your chance to join the teddy bear toss fun and support Bank Independent’s Toy Share Drive.
Remember to bring those new, unwrapped teddy bears and stuffed animalsmaybe even a lion or two! Let’s make halftime a furry and festive affair while spreading joy through the Toy Share Drive. Go team!
Tip-off is at 7:00PM.
UAB Basketball Teddy Bear Toss Dec. 1
Get ready to score a slam dunk of joy at UAB’s annual teddy bear toss during the halftime show at Bartow Arena! Join the festive tradition on December 1st during the game against Southern Miss at 7:00 PM.
Here’s the bonus: bring a new toy or stuffed animal, and your ticket is only $10. Let’s make it a night of hoops, happiness, and giving back to the UAB IT’s toy drive!
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Birmingham Bulls Superman Night and Teddy Bear Toss Dec. 8
Get ready for a festive face-off at the Birmingham Bulls annual Christmas tradition! When the Bulls score their first goal, fans toss their stuffed animals onto the ice, spreading cheer to the Salvation Army.
Join the excitement on December 8th for a special pre-game meet & greet with Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton. Plus, it’s a cross-state showdown against the Huntsville Havoc. Will the Bulls fans out-toss the Havoc’s 1600+ stuffed animals? Stay tuned for this epic clash!
University of Alabama Womens Basketball Dec. 10
Get into the holiday spirit with the Crimson Tide’s athletic department! Bring a stuffed animal to the Alabama vs. Samford Women’s basketball game on December 10th, and the first 100 fans will receive a festive “ugly” Christmas sweater. It’s a win-win spreading cheer and sporting a cozy holiday sweater. Don’t miss out on this jolly opportunity!
Birmingham Squadron Holiday Celebration & Teddy Bear Toss Dec. 11
Get ready for a festive holiday celebration with the Birmingham Squadron! Join them on December 11th at Legacy Arena for a special Teddy Bear Toss during the game against the Memphis Hustle. As part of the evening’s promotions, fans can enjoy Squadron Santa hats. Plus, take advantage of the Cyber Monday Sale with 50% off tickets for this game and the two preceding ones. Don’t miss the chance to spread joy and cheer at the Birmingham Squadron’s Holiday Celebration!
Our Reader’s Queries
What is the record for teddy bear toss?
At 4:15 of the second period, Bogdan Trineyev scored, triggering the massive Teddy Bear Toss. Fans set a new record by throwing 74,599 teddy bears and stuffed animals onto the ice, surpassing Hershey’s 2023 collection of 67,309.
Where do the bears from the teddy bear toss go?
Over 35 local charities will receive the donated toys as part of the Hershey Bears Cares program. The program highlights the giving back and volunteer work of Bears players and staff within the community.
What caused the teddy bear toss?
Toys are collected to be gifted to hospitals and charities. Often, the athletes themselves contribute some of the stuffed animals to kids at local hospitals.