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Washington Wild Email Newsletter:
March 29, 2017

WASHINGTON WILD NEWS

Thank You Volunteers

Thank you to all the volunteers that helped make the 2016-2017 season so successful! You know who you are… the coaches, team managers, team fund managers, jersey managers, travel coordinators, social coordinators, photographers, videographers, professional staff, honorary board members, and more!
 
We appreciate all the time and energy you dedicated to help the student-athletes get the most on and off the ice with the Washington Wild! Everyone has contributed to make this Wild Family be success and we recognize and appreciate your help!
 

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?
 
The working board position requires approximately 5 hours a week and monthly board meetings at minimum. We seek people with business experience, a variety of backgrounds, and a passion for the sport to help manage and grow the association. Please note—knowledge of hockey is not necessarily required; the board runs best with people from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets.
 
Elections will be held in May and we welcome new additions. If you are interested in running for the board or would like more information, please contact 

Positions Available for 2017 - 2018

We need you!

Are you interested in helping WWFHA in a key role to help the association run smoothly? Each position directly benefits each player, team, parent, and the association as a whole.
 

Consider applying for one the following positions:

• Coach
• Coach and Player Development Director
• League Commissioner
• League Travel Team Director
• Assistant Beginner Director
• Assistant Equipment Manager
• Age Division Director
• Parents’ Advocate / Liaison
• Players’ Advocate / Liaison
• Managers’ Director
• Team positions: team manager, travel coordinator, social coordinator, writer, photographer, social media and more
• Special Committees: Fundraising (example)

Coaches Applications Accepted

Coaching applications welcome for the 2017 - 2018 season.

Please take a moment to fill out the application prior to meeting the Coaching Director for an interview.
 

2017-18 Tryouts for 19U, 14U and 12U AA Teams – Mark Your Calendar

Tryouts for 19U, 14U, and 12U Rep AA teams will be the first weekend of August at Highland Ice Arena. All players interested in playing for a Washington Wild Rep AA team in these age groups and levels should attend.

 
Saturday Aug. 5 – Large Ice
1:30pm – 2:30pm: 19U AA
2:45pm – 3:45pm: 14U AA
4:00pm – 5:00pm: 12U AA
 
Sunday Aug. 6 – Small Ice
10:15am – 11:15am: 14U AA
11:30am – 12:30pm: 19U AA
12:45pm – 1:45pm: 12U AA
 
Players selected for Rep AA teams will practice starting Aug. 12th each weekend at the same time slots and ice sheets throughout the month of August.
 
Registration for Tryouts will open later this Spring.
 

2017-18 Evaluation Skate for WWFHL & Travel Teams – Mark Your Calendar

All players interested in playing for a Western Washington Female Hockey League (WWFHL), and subsequent Travel Teams, should attend the evaluation skate. Mark your calendars for the last Saturday of August at Highland Ice Arena.
 
Saturday Aug. 26 – Large Ice
1:30pm – 2:30pm: 10U
2:45pm – 3:45pm: 8U
4:00pm – 5:00pm: 12U/14U
 
Players will be placed on balanced teams for league play. Those interested in playing on a age-specific, tiered Travel team selected by skill levels will also be evaluated. Travel teams will play local exhibition games against boys’ teams, female teams, and tournaments.
 
Registration for Tryouts will open later this Spring.
 

Congrats to Wild Teams at Richmond!

Three Washington Wild teams traveled to Richmond, BC this past weekend for the 20^th Annual Richmond Ice Classic Tournament and represented their sisters, teams and the association well!





















19U Rep A team faced tough competition against Cowichan, Vancouver and Surrey. The team racked up the shot counts, made beautiful passes, beat the goal posts black and blue, and finally closed out their season by defeating their friendly rivals, the Richmond Ravens, 3-2. Fantastic season, ladies—we’re proud of you!
 




















10U team went 2-2. They stepped up to play in the highest bracket for the first time – and realized they could compete at that level. We were impressed as they faced off against well-established all-girl teams in Canada. Each player show a lot of pride and character as they worked together as sisters do be so successful!
 




















The 8U team also played up a division and did well in each game. Several different players stepped up to have stand-out performances in different games. Everyone battled hard, excelled, improved in their play and had a lot of fun!




















We are particularly proud, as always, when our players support their sisters! It is what makes the association so special and a wonderful Wild Family! Go Wild!
 

Congrats to Former WWFHA Players in College Playoffs!

Congratulations to these former Washington Wild players who achieved something special with their teams this year!
 

Katie Beaumier, who plays for Clarkson, the new NCAA D1 National Champions. Congratulations on the 3-0 victory over Wisconsin to clinch the national title!
 
Lydia Grauer plays for the NCAA D1 St. Lawrence University, who made it to the elite eight in the NCAA D1 National Championship Tournament, dropping to a tough Boston College team.
 
For the NCAA D3 National Championship, Meghan Kraus won the NCAA D3 National Championship title with her team Plattsburgh State as they rallied from behind to defeat Adrian in overtime 4-3.
 
Senior Bailey Ingalls plays for University of Massachusetts, who made it to the semi-finals of the ACHA D1 National Championship tournament before losing to the #1 ranked team Liberty 1-0.
 
We are proud of all your hard work, dedication and passion on and off the ice!
 

SportsEngine Upgrades Mobile App Schedules

SportsEngine mobile app version 5.3 includes a few new features created entirely on feedback from users. The new update, available today, makes it much easier to see the games and events you are looking for.
 
New features in 5.3

Keep Training with Engineered Sports

Engineered Sports (ES) works with Washington Wild players, age 12+, during the off season, and also with Wild alumnae currently playing college hockey.
 
ES offers several sessions: Monday and Thursdays at 3:30pm, and Saturdays at 9:30am.
 
Athletes sign up for month-by-month membership. There are other times and days available if you want to get a group of your teammates together to train. To set up a schedule please contact Bob at

PCAHA Scholarship Applications Due March 31

For all Midget players, the application for a PCAHA Scholarship Award is due Friday March 31. Former WWFHA players have won this award in the past two years, for their academic achievements, community and school involvement and hockey leadership.
 
For more information and to download the PDF forms, visit

Former NCAA Player Helps with April 1^st Girls’ Try Hockey for Free Event

WWFHA Alumna, and Plymouth State University Women’s Hockey Hall of Famer and alum, Ali Myers, joins us on Saturday April 1 for the Girls’ Try Hockey for Free event.
 
If you would like to help, we still need coaches and student-coaches to volunteer to support and mentor the new players on the ice. Please email

April Beginners’ Classes

Remember to sign up early for the next beginner class series, which starts April 16 and runs through June 25^th. The limited space fills quickly.

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.

End of Season Survey Coming Soon!

We want your feedback! Keep an eye out for the year-end survey-- your opportunity to rant, rave, recommend and submit your suggestions!

Weekly Wild Tuesday Sessions:
New Ice Slot for 11-14 Year Old Players!

Every Tuesday between April 25 and July 25, players come together for a great mix of scrimmages and skills.
 
Players will experience:

• Ages: 7 – 14 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)
• Location: Highland Small Ice
• Time/Ages: : 6:30pm – 7:30pm (7 – 10 year old)
• Time/Ages: 7:45pm – 8:45pm (11 – 14 year old)
• Cost: $14 per session or $168 for 12 sessions (must register online and pre-pay)Cost
• Registration:  Click here to register

Expert Edge

Is your 10U player tippy and unstable on the ice? Even though their skates are brand new and offer excellent ankle support, does your child seem stiff and rigid?
 
Skates do offer much more support today than 20, 30 or 40 years ago. They are well manufactured and lightweight. Years ago, we used to put hot water in them, poor it out, put them on, and walk around the house in our skate guards doing deep knee bends to break them in. Things are a little different today, and in some ways, not necessarily better, but we’ll get to that shortly.
 

Ask WWFHA

Q: What’s happening to my player when she goes through a growth spurt?
 
A: We might like to think of progress in life as linear, but often it’s not. It comes in a series of bursts and slowdowns, gains and setbacks.
 
This is true at any age, but it’s particularly true for kids – especially those nearing their teen years. Physical growth, cognitive growth and social growth can be a difficult, even painful progression.
 
“There’s what parents think and what actually happens – a straight line vs. a squiggly line,” said Ken Martel, technical director for USA Hockey’s American Development Model. “Sometimes it’s forward, up, down, backwards. What we’re looking for is that, over time, there’s an upward trajectory. But if you look at things in any short run, you’re going to see wide disparities”.
 
That’s largely due to the fact that kids grow and mature at different rates. Growth spurts, early or late bloomers and a range of other factors can have a major impact on development, particularly between the ages of 12 to 16 in boys and 11 to 15 in girls.
 

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