Special Experience – Back to School Giveaway AJ Vikings

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back to school with Aaron jones

We are excited to be working with A&A ALL THE WAY again this year for our second annual event!

Military children and their families are invited to a special Back-to-School Event to kick off the new school year! Join us for a afternoon full of excitement, fun activities, and new gear for the new school year from NFL star Aaron Jones. As an extra treat, Minnesota Vikings player Aaron Jones will be making a live appearance to meet with and inspire our incredible youth. This event is a chance to celebrate the start of school, connect with other military families, and enjoy an unforgettable evening together. Apply below if you are interested in being on the list of attendees!

Event Details

Sunday, August 23rd
1PM-4PM

UHL SCHEELS Rink
2800 Ravenna Trail
Hastings, MN 55033

Eligibility & Registration

Eligible children must be between the ages of 4 and 18. You may submit an application for each eligible child in your family. Parents and siblings are welcome to attend the event.

Please complete the form below for each child you would like to have considered for participation. Each submission you can have up to 5 children if you have more than 5, submit a second form with the additional children.

*While we sincerely appreciate every application, submitting a registration does not guarantee selection, as participation is limited and demand may exceed available spots. All applications will be carefully reviewed, and families selected to participate will be notified by email. Thank you for your understanding and for your interest in this event.

Application Deadline: 8/12/2026

Service Member Name/Or Parent Name(Required)

First Last

Contact Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Contact Phone(Required)

Contact Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

How did you hear about this event?

HopeKids

United Heroes League

Other

Military or Civilian(Required)

Military Service

Civilian

If you or your spouse served in the Military at some point please select Military Service. If your or your spouse did not service in the military at any point select Civilian.

Branch of Service(Required)

What branch of service are you currently in or last branch you served with.

Current Status(Required)

What is your current military status. Please be sure your attachment shows this status below.

Rank(Required)

Current or Retired Rank

Total Years of Service(Required)

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Round to the closest number of years in the service.

Attach your proof of Military Status Here:(Required)

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Only 1 attachment is allowed. Be sure that the document shows proof of your current status. Some examples would be: DD214 with Combat deployment noted, LES with ETS date noted, CAC Card *Documents can be redacted, we need to see your name, your deployment location (DD214) or Military Status* OF NOTE: VA Cards, VA Eligibility letters and retired Military ID cards are not acceptable proof of Combat Veteran Status.

Why do you think your Child(ren) should be selected for this experience?(Required)

A quick paragraph on why this event would be important or would mean to your child(ren)

Childs Name(Required)

First Last

Gender(Required)

Female

Male

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Date of Birth(Required)

Childs Date of birth

Shirt Size(Required)

Shoe Size(Required)

Child's Name (2)

First Last

Gender (2)

Female

Male

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Date of Birth

Childs Date of birth

Shirt Size(Required)

Shoe Size(Required)

Child's Name (3)

First Last

Gender (3)

Female

Male

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Date of Birth

Childs Date of birth

Shirt Size(Required)

Shoe Size(Required)

Child's Name (4)

First Last

Gender (4)

Female

Male

Choose not to answer

Date of Birth

Childs Date of birth

Shirt Size(Required)

Shoe Size(Required)

Child's Name (5)

First Last

Gender (5)

Female

Male

Choose not to answer

Date of Birth

Childs Date of birth

Shirt Size(Required)

Shoe Size(Required)

Special Experience – Back to School Giveaway AJ Vikings

back to school with Aaron jones

We are excited to be working with A&A ALL THE WAY again this year for our second annual event!

Event Details

Sunday, August 23rd1PM-4PM

UHL SCHEELS Rink2800 Ravenna TrailHastings, MN 55033

Eligibility & Registration

Eligible children must be between the ages of 4 and 18. You may submit an application for each eligible child in your family. Parents and siblings are welcome to attend the event.

Please complete the form below for each child you would like to have considered for participation. Each submission you can have up to 5 children if you have more than 5, submit a second form with the additional children.

Application Deadline: 8/12/2026

Sunday, August 23rd
1PM-4PM

UHL SCHEELS Rink
2800 Ravenna Trail
Hastings, MN 55033