Thursday 26 October 2017

Week 1

Wow! What an exciting day! If I was given a dollar for every time someone asked me "When are we leaving for hockey?", I would be rich!

We were surprised to be greeted by a swarm of members of the Winnipeg Police Service! They helped us get changed, and even came on the ice with the grade 2/3 hockey players. Thank you WPS!

I was very impressed with everyone's skills on the ice! The 4/5s were practicing skating drills right away, and the 2/3s focussed on getting a feel for the ice and getting comfortable on their skates. Some of the returning 2/3s had some skating drills too.

Every student had a story to tell! Congratulations WJHA hockey students on a day of hard work, determination and a lot of fun!

Thursday 12 October 2017

How to Put on Your Hockey Equipment

Hey everyone,

Here is a great video for your child to view to remind him/her how to get dressed into their hockey equipment. It will take some time to master this if they are new to hockey. The quicker they get dressed, the more hockey time their will get!

How to Get Dressed in Hockey Gear

Here's another super fast video. The only thing that it is missing is the Jock because it is attached to the long underwear.

How to get dressed

The Season Begins!

I have had many excited hockey players asking when we are finally going to get on the ice! The schedule is as follows:

October 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 8, 15, 22
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10

Bus Pick-Up from School: 11:35 am
Ice Time: 12:40 - 1:40
School Drop off: 2:20 pm

All practices take place at the MTS Bell Iceplex. You are very welcome to come watch and cheer on your child whenever you can! The coaches ask that all family and visitors wait in the foyer and stands. Please stay out of the change rooms as they are very busy and for the privacy of all the children. If you let me know that you are coming I will make sure that your child changes quickly and comes to say hello and get some hugs!

Please remember that all students should have a change of clothes for hockey. Long underwear or tights work best under hockey equipment. Please label all pieces. These clothes should be brought home everyday after hockey, and please have them washed and ready for hockey the next week.

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Amanda Havixbeck
ahavixbeck@sjsd.net