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Washington Wild Email Newsletter:
March 15, 2017
WASHINGTON WILD NEWS
Calling All Potential Board Members
We need YOU! Want to contribute to the hockey experience of your player? Do you like what’s happening in WWFHA and want to continue it? Do you think things could be done differently and want to make changes? Do you have approximately 5 hours a week to help? Elections will be held in May, and we welcome new additions. Please note—knowledge of hockey is not necessarily required; the board runs best with people from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets.
If you are interested in running for the board or would like more information, please contact info@wwfha.com.
USAHockey.com Article: First All-Girls’ Program in Washington Keeps Growing
 As girls hockey continues to grow in the state of Washington, one organization will be remembered as the first to show it could be done.
Click here to read the USAHockey.com nationally published write up about the WWFHA Washington Wild.
Kathy Demoors Appointed to WWFHA Board as New Treasurer
Kathy Demoors is starting her initial term on the board as the Treasurer, as appointed by the Board of Directors. She had no knowledge of hockey until she met her husband who is an avid hockey fan. 2-1/2 years ago, her daughter tried hockey for the first time and loved it, and a new hockey mom was born! After 2 years with another organization, they discovered WWFHA and love the friendships formed over the past year with teammates and other parents.
Kathy is excited to use her 15 years of accounting experience to help WWFHA grow and expand female hockey. Welcome, and thank you, Kathy
Coach Applications Now Being Accepted
WWFHA is now accepting coaching applications for the 2017 - 2018 season.
Click here to learn more about coaching within WWFHA.
Click here to fill out an application.
PCAHA Final Results
The Wild represented WWFHA well this season!
Congratulations to the Wild 19U Rep AA for winning the Midget President Series! The Wild 19U Rep A and the 14U Rep AA each took second place in their respective playoff groups, and the 12U Rep AA finished strong in playoffs in third place.
In addition, the 19U Rep A earned the PCAHA Female Midget Sportsmanship Award. We are extremely proud of all four PCAHA Wild teams finishing in the top three of each of their groups in the President's Cup Playoff Series. Way to go, Wild!
April 1st Girls’ Try Hockey for Free Event – We Need Student Coach Mentors!
Tell all your friends about the next Girls’ Try Hockey for Free event at Highland on April 1st at 2pm. This opportunity provides a great introduction to the sport. Register early as space is limited.
Click here for more details and to register.
We also need coaches and student-coaches to volunteer to support and mentor the new players on the ice.
Please email zoeharris@yahoo.com for more information and to confirm your place on the ice. Volunteers will support the program between 1:00pm-3:30pm at Highland.
New Beginners’ Session Start April 16th
Remember to sign up early for the next beginner class series, which starts April 16 and runs through June 25th. The limited space fills quickly.
Click here for more details and to register.
2017 Annual General Meeting
WWFHA invites all current members (all parents and guardians of 2016 - 2017 registered Wild players) to our Annual General Meeting in May.
We will present a brief re-cap of this season, a summary of plans for the coming season, hold voting for board members, and host a question and answer session. Stay tuned for the date in May to be announced shortly.
A Hockey League of Their Own...
+ Tiered Travel Teams
WWFHA announces the Western Washington Female Hockey League - the first all-female youth hockey league in Washington State.
The Western Washington Female Hockey League (WWFHL) will provide an in-house all girl hockey experience for the 8U, 10U, and 12U/14U age groups with balanced teams competing against each other starting in September 2017.
USA Hockey stands behind its American Development Model (ADM). Age-specific and age-appropriate training develops skills while keeping practices fun. The WWFHL follows the ADM and encouraging girls to develop to their full potential under proven guidelines.
WWFHA also announces new tiered Travel Teams for the 8U, 10U, and 12U/14U age groups. These teams will be formed shortly after next season begins and will play local exhibition games, travel north to play girls teams, and participate in various female tournaments throughout the year. Participation on these tiered teams is optional, and placement will be based on skill.
Watch for more details, including registration and financials for both the in-house teams and the travel teams!
All Hockey Elite Spring/Summer Camp - Independent from WWFHA
 NOTE: All Hockey Academy is a separate entity from WWFHA, owned and operated by several top coaches from the area. While WWFHA supports the program, it is an independently owned and operated business that offers camps and tournament teams -- including a team going to the Beantown Classic.
All Hockey offers programs for 7-10, 11-14, and 15 and over age groups for elite players and those who desire to reach the next level by the beginning of the 2017-18 season.
Each age group will train on the large ice at Highland with some of the best coaches in the area and engage in off-ice stick-handling and a separate off-ice conditioning session. Shaun Miller leads a team of excellent coaches for this camp May - July.
New: Engineered Sports will run the off-ice conditioning portion of the camp!
Coaches select players to travel to age-specific tournaments through the camp tenure.
Cost: $980 for 11 sessions
Click here to learn more.
WWFHA Weekly Wild Tuesday Weekly Scrimmage and Skills Sessions
 Every Tuesday between April 25 and July 25 -- 8U,10U and 13U players come together for a great mix of scrimmages and skills.
Players will experience:
- 3v3 scrimmages - fast paced, creative hockey in small spaces
- Age-specific skills
- Tons of fun and hockey development
- Great preparation for hockey in the Fall
Whether your player is new to the all-girl hockey experience or an old pro, she will benefit from these weekly skates in the Spring and Summer. Have some fun and prepare for the 2017-2018 season!
Ages: 7 – 13 years old (split by age)
Dates: April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25 (not held on May 30 or July 4)
Time/Location: 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Highland Ice Arena (a second session at 7:45pm may be added depending on registration)
Cost: $14 per session or $168 for 12 sessions (must register online and pre-pay)
Registration: Click here to register.
Ask WWFHA
Q: So there are four Wild teams playing in PCAHA now; what is that league’s history?
A: The first minor hockey constitution in the greater Vancouver area was written in New Westminster in 1937—seventy years ago. The number of minor female teams within PCAHA grew from three in 1993 – 1194 to 92 in 2004 – 2005!
Click here to read more about PCAHA’s history.
Thank You to Our Partners
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