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Washington Wild Email Newsletter:
June 22, 2017
WASHINGTON WILD NEWS
A Call for US Women's Floorball National Team Players in Washington State (Adult & U19)
The United States Floorball Association is looking for female floorball players to join the U19 and Adult US Female National Teams in preparation for the 2018 World Floorball Championships, May 2 – 6, 2018 in Herisau & St. Gallen, Switzerland.
The U19 team will consist of players born between 1999 and 2002 (16-18 years old), while the adult team will consist of players 19 and older.
A local prospect camp in August for youth and adults will be announced soon. For more information and to get on the information list please contact local floorball representative and US Men’s National Team player, Dave Crawford.
Click here for more information.
WWFHA League Schedules
WWFHA is excited to announce the new Western Washington Female Hockey League (WWFHL) practice and game days/times for 12U/14U, 10U and 8U teams for the 2017-2018 season! Register today for the evaluation skate on August 26th at Highland (season costs coming soon!).
If you have questions please email WWFHL Director, Kelly Goscinski.
WWFHA Rep Team Schedules Coming Soon!
WWFHA Rep teams at the 19UAA, 19UA, 14UAA, 12UAA age brackets will play in PCAHA. Teams’ schedules will be posted once ice schedules have been finalized at Highland & Xfinity Arena (for practices) and Bellingham SportsPlex (for games).
Meanwhile, register for tryouts today.
Season costs coming soon. Stay Tuned!
It's Time to Register for the 2017-18 Tryout & Evaluation Skate!
Register for tryouts and evaluation skates for placement on Washington Wild teams for the 2017-2018 season!
Washington Wild tryouts for Rep 19U AA and 19UA, 14UAA and 12UAA teams are Saturday August 5 and Sunday August 6th. Rep AA teams practice each weekend throughout the month of August.
On Saturday August 26th WWFHA hosts the Evaluation Skate for league teams & league travel teams for the 12U/14U, 10U and 8U age groups. All players interested in playing for a Western Washington Female Hockey League (WWFHL) team and subsequent Travel Team should attend this evaluation skate.
Players will be placed on balanced teams for league play in WWFHL. Those interested in playing on a tiered Travel team arranged by skill level will also be evaluated. Travel teams play local exhibition games against boys’ teams, female teams and tournaments.
Click here to register.
Thank You Ivivva of Lululemon
A photographer from the ivivva, an active clothing store in the University Village and a representative of Lululemon apparel, attended the All Hockey Camp on Saturday to take photos of females in the sport of ice hockey.
Click here to view and downloaded full-resolution of the photographs taken on Saturday.
Ivivva is a new partner of WWFHA, a relationship that began thanks to an excited WWFHA member and an avid fan of ivivva apparel!
Ivivva has similar goals as WWFHA -- to empower girls through sport or activity. They have developed a community program that offers several benefits.
The partnership with WWFHA includes ivivva:
- Pro-staff in various health/wellness topics – coming soon: Building a Portfolio with Social Media
- Girl crew – store discounts at 15%
- Work-out apparel with the Washington Wild brand
- Volunteer support at WWFHA Events
- Social media coverage (recent photo session)
- Team/Player fundraising opportunities
Click here for more information about ivivva.
Thanks to Coach Parker! Brown Coach Visits WWFHA and Offers Advice to Student-Athletes.
Thank you to Katelyn Parker, former Washington Wild assistant captain (2008-2010) and first-year assistant coach from Brown University, for visiting while home on vacation!
Coach Parker took to the ice during the All Hockey elite camp on Saturday and afterwards spoke to student-athletes about her college and collegiate hockey experiences, and gave general tips on the path to playing college hockey.
Recruiting
Coach Parker emphasized how NCAA D1 programs recruit players much earlier now than in years past, and some players and schools verbally commit to each other as early as their sophomore years. It is more important than ever to be seen in scouted tournament for players 12-14 years old, as well as 15 and older.
Development
Coach Parker also spoke about the three critical components of improving your game:
1. the tools that your team’s coach provides and development from team activities
2. the work you put in on your own, outside team activities (key for success)
3. the effort you put in to help those around you play better and how they help you
Well-Rounded Athlete
Coach Parker played a variety of sports through her youth and emphasizes the importance of being an all-round athlete and learning to push yourself and train on your own to compete with the thousands of players around the world desiring to play college hockey, especially at the NCAA D1 level.
Acdemics
She also placed great emphasis on academics, saying that a strong GPA and test scores only increase your chance of playing college hockey.
Katelyn played two season with the Washington Wild and attended Colgate, where she graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies and Geography. She played for the school’s NCAA DI team.
Click here to learn more about Katelyn’s playing career at Colgate. http://www.gocolgateraiders.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7067&path=whock
Click here to read her bio as a coach at Brown University. http://www.brownbears.com/sports/w-hockey/coaches/Katelyn_Parker?view=bio
Interested in Being a Host Family?
Have an extra bedroom in your home? Interested in supporting a female hockey player interested in playing for the Washington Wild? If you are interested in being a Host Family to players moving to the area to play for the Washington Wild for the 2017-18 season please let us know.
WWFHA connects billet players who live on the other side of the state or players in other states who do not have in-state access to an all-girl team with potential host families.
The Host Family and the Player Family make billeting arrangements between each other, where the Host Family receives a monthly stipend for room and board. Not all Host Families have daughters who play for the Washington Wild, but it is the most common arrangement.
Players typically attend school and travel with their teammate. Billet players may stay with the Host Family for just the hockey season and then return to their primary school, or for the full school year.
Click here for more information and download the information package and suggested guidelines or email Zoe Harris for more details.
Washington Wild Shoot & Score Challenge
- Join The Club and Send Us Your Photos!
If you are participating in the Washington Wild Shoot & Score Club Summer Challenge please email info@wwfha.com your photos!
If you haven't joined yet - there is still time! This challenge helps inspire players to improve on their shot or goalie defending skills by working on the specific skills during the summer months.
College coaches look for players who shoot and score (or stop shots) with accuracy and consistency.
To join the fun, check out the full rules online and submit your shot logs on a monthly basis!
PLAYER GOALS
- 19U Rep AA and A, and 14U Rep AA: 1500 shots per month; 4,500 in 3 months
- 14U & 12U Rep AA, and 12U/14U players: 750 shots per month; 2,250 in 3 months
- 10U, 8U and 6U players: 250 shots per month; 750 in 3 months
AWARDS OF THE WASHINGTON WILD SHOOT AND SCORE CLUB CHALLENGE
- Monthly Club Award – Reach the designated amount of shots for your age/team in a 1 month time period to receive a Monthly Award. You can receive 1 award per month between June 1 and August 31!
- Grand Prize Club Award – Reach the designated number of shots in 3 months for your age/team between June 1 and August 31 to receive the grand award!
RULES OF THE CHALLENGE
- Track your shots and have your parents initial each day you shoot pucks – on or off ice.
- Keep your logs and return the completed sheets to WWFHA by August 31, 2016.
- Awards and Prizes will be presented at the Washington Wild Season Kick-Off Event!
CLICK HERE to read the full rules, download a shot log, and learn more!
Positions Available for 2017 - 2018
We need you! Are you interested in helping WWFHA run smoothly? Each key role directly benefits each player, team, parent, and the association as a whole.
Consider applying for one the following positions:
- Age Division Directors
- Parents’ Advocate / Liaisons
- Players’ Advocate / Liaisons
- Managers’ Director
- Special Committees Members: Fundraising (example)
- Assistant Registrar
- Assistant Beginner Director
- Assistant Equipment Manager
Let us know of your interest at info@wwfha.com.
Private Coaches
Are you looking to up your game in Spring and Summer hockey programs? Consider a private coach to work on the areas you most want to improve.
- Private Coaches
- Shaun Miller – Washington Wild 19U rep coach – top instructor in all aspects of ice hockey
- Erik Hanson – Washington Wild 14U Rep coach; top instructor and specializing in skating skills
- Lisa Martin – power skating coach (down near Tacoma)
- Alumnae Coaches - former Washington Wild players that currently play college hockey:
- Mikayla Anderson - former leader on 19U Rep AA team and plays college hockey. Classes are at Highland, Kirkland and Renton and times are flexible. Contact her for more information and rates at mikayla.anderson@salve.edu
- Lauren White - former leader on 19U Rep AA team and plays college hockey. Classes are at Highland and Kirkland and times are flexible. Contact her for more information and rates at laurenhockey7@hotmail.com
Expert Edge
5 Things That Are Guaranteed to Make You a Better Hockey Player (Hint: They Have Nothing to Do with Talent)
Talent is extremely important in hockey, but there are a few ‘non-talent’ related things you can do to amplify the rate at which you develop as a hockey player. These things have nothing to do with how good you are, and EVERYTHING to do with your character.
Punctuality
A simple thing that is entirely in your control is punctuality. Being on time is a choice, and it can have a profound impact on your performance.
Work Ethic
Hard work builds character. Plain and simple.
Body Language
Check out my article on body language in hockey here http://builtforhockey.com/importance-of-body-language-in-hockey/ if you want to learn more about how changing just a few things in your game can really help your performance in the long-run—no talent necessary.
Energy and Enthusiasm
Energy & enthusiasm is so important when it comes to developing as a hockey player. When you play competitively, you can find yourself skating anywhere from 5 to 7+ times per week. Enthusiasm is your friend. Even if it feels like you’re faking it sometimes—your mind can’t tell the difference.
Attitude
How do you deal with adversity? Your attitude drives your behavior.
Conclusion
With all 5 of these things, the choice is entirely yours to make.
The above is a much abbreviated version of a great article written by Ben Levesque. Click here to read his original, inspirational post.
About the Author: Ben Levesque has played hockey for 20+ years and learned a ton from playing with the world's best coaches & players. Among his accomplishments are a National Championship, a President's Cup, a Semi-Final finish at the Memorial Cup, several Queen's Cups and a helmet in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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