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December 7, 2017
WASHINGTON WILD NEWS
Team Tracksuits, Shells and Bags are Here
Team Tracksuits, shells, and team bags will be delivered to practice this week. Contact your manager to collect what you ordered.
The order was the final bulk delivery for team gear for the year and new orders will be placed starting in August for the 2017-2018 season.
If you are interested in WWFHA Apparel, the store is open 24/7 on the WWFHA website via Squadlocker.
2 Week Remaining! Help Make a Difference. Donate Now!
There is still time to help the #Fillthe15 – WWFHA’s annual campaign!
Help us reach our $15,000 goal by December 31st by filling the number 15 (#Fillthe15 hashtag) with your donation.
We have already raised over $8,000 with your generous donations! Every dollar helps, and we hope you will consider a small donation. We will keep sending updates as we march toward our goal.
Help us fund the four core areas that will benefit from your patronage:
- Keeping WWFHA dues subsidized and administrative costs down
- Funding financial aid packages for players needing assistance
- Providing more training equipment for the teams
- Reaching out to the community to interest more girls in playing hockey
The Need Is Now
WWFHA has grown by 133% in the last 2 years, and with that so does our need for scholarships for new players in our family. We also hope to keep costs subsidized and operating costs low.
Ways to Give to WWFHA:
A. Direct Donation
- Best Way – Write a Check: No fees! Donate by writing to ‘WWFHA’ and mailing it to WWFHA – PO Box 77687, Seattle, WA 98177
- NEW! Facebook: Make a contribution via WWFHA's Facebook page and there will be no processing fees! Click on the ‘Donate’ button on the top right side of the page to start the online process - https://www.facebook.com/WWFHA/
- PayPal: Donate online via your PayPal account – note PayPal takes a small portion as the online fee. Click Here to Donate Online http://www.wwfha.com/donate-today
B. Other Ways to Give
- Company Match
- Company Volunteering
- Stock Donation
- Shop at Amazon and Fred Meyer
A non-profit association, WWFHA operates under IRS code 501(c)(3), Tax ID 75-3028953. Thus, contribution may be tax-deductible.
*photo by Eric Badaeu
PCAHA Week In Review
19U Rep AA
12/1/17, Richmond, 4-1 (win)
12/3/17, Richmond, x-x (win)
19U Rep A
12/3/17, Surrey, 3-0 (win)
12/3/17, Richmond, 6-0 (win)
14U Rep AA
12/2/17, Richmond, 3-4 (loss)
12/3/17, North Shore, 0-3 (loss)
12U Rep AA
12/2/17, Langley, 1-3 (loss)
12/2/17, Meadow Ridge, 1-2 (loss)
WWFHL Week In Review
12U/14U League
12/2/17, Red (0), White (2)
10U League
12/3/17, Red (0), White (4)
12/3/17, Red (2), Grey (6)
8U League
12/3/17, White vs. Red – no scores are kept, but the players had a WILD time!
Seattle City Council & Mayor Vote YES on Arena
 WWFHA representatives were at the historic Seattle City Council vote on Monday to approve Oakview Group (OVG)’s MOU (memorandum of understanding) for the redevelopment of the KeyArena. The Seattle City Council voted to pass the MOU 7-1.
T he Council thanked all the participants of past public hearings and those who reached out about the MOU. Several council-people mentioned WWFHA, including Juarez, Bagshaw, and Mosqueda – who is the newest member of the council – in regard to the impact the Washington Wild players and families had on their decision.
On Wednesday afternoon Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan approved the MOU to move the redevelopment forward.
Wednesday evening at a special celebration event at the Columbia Tower Club, OVG and the NHLtoSeattle organization thanked WWFHA personally for the organization's efforts to get a new arena built at the Seattle Center.
Next steps include a possible discussion of Seattle getting an NHL team at the NHL Board of Governor’s meeting on Friday.
Girls' Try Hockey for Free Event on January 7th
Please help spread the news about our next Girls’ Try Hockey for Free event – January 7th – register early as the session fills quickly!
Please 'share' or tell folks about the January Girls' Try Hockey for Free event.
We also need student coaches and adult volunteers to help on and off the ice. Please contact info@wwfha.com if you can help.
Details:
- Date: Sunday January 7th
- Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Location: Highland Ice Arena - 18005 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline
Click here to register – early!
Learn to Play Class Starts in January
 Now is the time to register for the next Learn to Play beginner class – Hockey 1 or Hockey 2, starting Sunday January 14th!
- Days/Times
- Sundays at 11:30am - 12:30pm for 10 weeks
- Dates*: (10 Week Class)
- Jan 14, 21, 28
- Feb 11, 18, 25
- March 11, 18, 25
- April 8
*No class February 3, March 4, and April 1
Click here for more information and to register.
Wild Photos of the Week
December 6, 2017
Help WWFHA While You Shop for the Holidays!
AmazonSmile
For those of you who love the convenience of shopping online, shop AmazonSmile at https://smile.amazon.com/. Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to the Washington Wild if you search for ‘West Washington Female Hockey’. Your shopping can promote learning and support players in WWFHA, and it provides an easy way to contribute to WWFHA throughout 2017.
Many different browser extensions take you directly to the ‘Smile’ section, saving you from having to remember to include it in the address. Please take a moment to search for the one for your particular browser and search for 'West Washington Female Hockey' (note the abbreviated first word).
Fred Meyer
Fred Meyer donates $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here’s how the program works:
- Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to (non-profit) at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards . You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number 84916.
- Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping (non- profit) earn a donation!
- You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.
- If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.
- For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards
Experts' Edge
11 Myths About Playing Sports in College
This is one of the better lists out there about playing college sports from CoachUp Nation: https://www.coachup.com/nation/articles/11-myths-about-playing-sports-in-college
There’s a lot of hype, misinformation, and unrealistic expectations when it comes to playing sports in college. I did my homework and found the top college recruiting myths that need to be busted. Parents and athletes, take note:
Myth #1: High school coaches will get you recruited. Your athlete is the only one responsible for his recruitment. Coaches can help, certainly, and provide guidance, but it is the athlete’s job to market him/herself.
Myth #2: Grades won’t matter if you are a really good athlete. Of course, top athletes will be pursued more vigorously, but most colleges want athletes who are also good students. Low grades can indeed keep you out of some schools. I’ve known many athletes who had to settle for junior colleges because of their grades.
Myth #3: Scholarships will find you. No matter how talented your child is, she must take a proactive approach. Don’t wait for colleges to call you because there are tons of athletes out there and coaches may not find you. Sending coaches emails, letters, and sharing stats and highlight videos is the best way to get your name out there to college coaches.
Myth #4: Your child will be “discovered” at showcases, camps, and clinics. Most of the time, college scouts attend showcases to see prospects they already know about, not to sniff out new ones. To make the most of these opportunities, be sure your child chooses showcases that their chosen schools will be attending, and let the coaches know that he/she is attending and would love to meet the coach in person.
Myth #5: Division 3 schools don’t offer scholarships. All three of my kids played Division 3 sports so I know for a fact that even though they don’t offer athletic scholarships, they still offer financial aid and academic scholarships.
Myth #6: Division 3 schools have weaker programs than D2 and D1 colleges. If you are only considering D1 schools just because they are D1, you are limiting your options. There are many top D2 or D3 teams that have the same caliber of athlete as a mid-tier D1 program. The main difference between divisions is focus on the sport and school and the amount of scholarships they have to offer.
Myth #7: Your child’s high school coach knows if your child can play in college. Some coaches are very knowledgeable about college recruiting; some are not. Many haven’t played the sport in college and only think D1 when it comes to recruiting. However, there are many factors that determine if an athlete plays in college, and your high school coach may not be fully aware of all the options.
Myth #8: If your child is not contacted by college coaches, he/she is not good enough to play in college. We once had a recruiting expert tell us that if our child really wanted to play in college and was willing to go anywhere, the chances are excellent that he/she could play. If your child is not being recruited, it may be just because coaches don’t know who your child is. The more your child puts himself/herself out there, the more opportunities she will have to find a school where he/she can play. It’s all a matter of finding the right fit.
Myth #9: If your child gets a letter from a coach, he/she is being recruited and will receive a scholarship. Coaches send out letters and emails to thousands of athletes in order to generate interest in their school. However, don’t overlook the opportunity this presents. It can be the start of a relationship with a coach. When your child starts receiving personalized emails, phone calls, and visits, he is being recruited!
Myth 10: The Full Ride. Just because your child gets a scholarship for one year doesn’t mean it automatically lasts for four years. I’ve known students who for one reason or another have lost their scholarships. By definition, a scholarship is a one-year renewable grant. Renewals are not automatic, and the college must notify the student in writing by July 1 of his scholarship status. Therefore, even the mythical "full ride" is only guaranteed for one year.
Myth #11: Your child will get a scholarship only if he/she is an elite player. Most scholarships that are given out are not full because partial scholarships allow schools to distribute scholarship money among many players and thus draw in more players. Academic scholarships are also an alternative to an athletic scholarship, which can be offered in full or in conjunction with an athletic scholarship.
Here’s the bottom line, parents: if your child wants to play in college after playing Midget hockey and they are willing to do the work looking for schools, marketing themselves, and will consider schools they never thought of, there’s a good chance they can play. It’s up to them to decide just how much they wants it.
Resources:
http://exactsports.com/blog/8-myths-of-college-recruiting/2013/07/23/
http://www.laxmagazine.com/sports/s-high/spec-rel/120208aac.html
http://studentathleteworld.com/recruiting-101/myths/
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