U18AA Rapids News….

 

After not having a U18 program for 2 seasons the Executive has been busy listening to people and putting together a plan moving forward so that we can resurrect our program.  The relaunch happens this upcoming season.  Our new Head Coach Mike Dawson comes with both the experience and enthusiasm that the program needs. Together with Mike we have formulated a plan to build a program that suits the needs of our U18 players.  First off we understand that at this age its a tight balancing act between school, possible school sports, jobs, a social life and trying to play hockey at this level.  Therefore we have designed the program with all of this in mind.

 

Highlights:

 

Average of 6 practices per month.

 

2-3 Tournaments

 

No off ice activities (Crossfit) - the players fitness will be left up to them

 

Full support of players that successfully attain Junior B team affiliation

 

We hope that these changes will encourage as many of the 2008 born players within our association to come to the tryouts.  Its imperative that the teams roster be made up of a fair number of 2008 second year U18s.  Summer skates will be offered to all interested players starting July 21 and will consist of 2 ice times per week (evening sessions) for 5 weeks leading up to the Junior teams tryout time frame.  U18AA tryouts will start up after the Junior teams camps conclude. 

 

Look for more information in the upcoming weeks on both the U18 tryout registration and summer ice.