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December 14, 2017
WASHINGTON WILD NEWS
PNAHA Washington State Female Development Camp Slated for January 20-21, 2018
All Washington female hockey players born in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 are eligible to attend the PNAHA Washington State Female Development Camp at the Xfinity Community Rink in Everett, January 20-21, 2018.
WWFHA highly encourages all of-age Washington Wild players to participate, and all other players to watch the event so they can see the top players in the state skate together. Do not miss this once-a-year opportunity to be evaluated, and possibly be chosen to attend the USA Hockey Multi-District Camp in Colorado Springs, CO in June 9-13, 2018 -- a precursor to the USA Hockey National Camp.
Players improve and test their skills at the camp by playing with and against other female players from all over WA State in ADM skill sessions and scrimmages. Additional ice time, exposure to a broad pool of players and coaches, and the opportunity to compete at a higher level aid in players’ growth and development. Whether or not a player moves on to subsequent USA Hockey camps, she will gain from this unique, fun and challenging hockey experience. Last year, eight Wild players were selected from the WA state camp to attend the Pacific District camp!
For more information, registration and the complete schedule visit the PNAHA website at: PNAHA Girls/Women's Hockey
Find a list of frequently asked questions and their answers at the bottom of page.
For specific questions, email Cindy Dayley, PNAHA Girls’/Women’s Director
Pacific District Team to Form for America’s Showcase for Uncommitted Jr. & Sr. HS Players
Washington State female high school juniors and seniors who have yet to commit to a college/university are invited to submit their names for selection to play for the Pacific District Female Showcase Team in the 2018 America’s Showcase tournament in St. Louis MO April 19 – 22.
The purpose of the America’s Showcase is: “to allow high school players from all areas of the country the opportunity to compete against one another. The showcase allows high school players who are not traditionally scouted the chance to be seen by every major hockey program in the United States including prep, college, junior and professional. Every major hockey program including the NCAA Division I, II, & III, College Club, Prep and Junior coach will be invited to scout players. Teams will be selected through their USA Hockey Affiliates.”
If you are interested in being considered for the Pacific District team please send the following information to Zoe Harris - Executive Director, Operations before December 31, 2017.
Note: Players should only submit their name if they will commit to attending the tournament if selected.
- Name Association currently playing for:
- Name of the team:
- Birth year:
- Junior or Senior:
- Position:
WWFHA will send an informational flyer to each Washington Wild team with qualifying players.
Strbiak Commits to Trine University
Congratulations to Natasha Strbiak of the Washington Wild 19UAA team! Natasha committed to the NCAA D3 Women's Hockey Team at Trine University, where she plans to major in Business Management while she plays for the Trine Thunder.
Natasha, formerly a local figure skater, transitioned to the sport of ice hockey with the Washington Wild a few years ago. With hard training hard on and off the ice with the Wild and on her own time, she has attained her dream of playing hockey in college.
A longer profile about Natasha will featured in a future newsletter.
3rd Annual Washington Wild Alumnae Game
- Register Today!
Photo of the 2016 Washington Wild Alumnae Game
Join us for the 3rd Annual Washington Wild Alumnae Game on Thursday December 28 from 7:30pm - 8:30pm at the Xfinity Arena Main rink.
Registration is open to all WWFHA alumnae, current 19U AA players, and graduating seniors. The WWFHA Family and community are welcome to attend – admission is free!
Register early as spots are limited. Player participation fee is $25.
Click here for more information and to register.
Help Empower More Girls Through the Sport
-- $7,000 More to Reach the Campaign Goal!
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! We have $7,000 more to reach our goal in the next 2 weeks!
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 player 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.
PCAHA Week In Review
19U Rep AA
12/10/17, Vancouver, 1-1 (tie)
19U Rep A
12/09/17, Tri-Cities, 4-2 (win)
12/10/17, Tri-Cities, 3-0 (win)
12/10/17, Langley, 0-2 (loss)
14U Rep AA
12/9/17, North Shore, 0-1 (loss)
12U Rep AA
12/9/17, Vancouver, 3-4 (loss)
12/9/17, Meadow Ridge, 1-3 (loss)
12/10/17, North Shore, 2-6 (loss)
WWFHL Week In Review
12U/14U League
12/9/17, Red (x), White (x) - N/A
10U League
12/10/17, Grey (5), White (3)
12/10/17, White (3), Red (3)
8U League
12/10/17, White vs. Red – no scores kept, but the players are blowing our minds with their passing and team play!
Team Photos Delivered This Week
Each family who ordered team and individual photos from ClearImage will receive them at practice this week.
Larger custom orders such as photo blankets will arrive at a later date and should be picked up at ClearImage – Colby Avenue in Everett.
To order more copies, place an order for the team panoramic photo (which are made after team photos are handed out – they take more time to create), or if you have any questions or concerns with your current order please contact Monica at ClearImage (email) or by calling (425) 905-8490 M-F, 10:00am - 4:30pm.
Seeking Community Promotions Manager
WWFHA seeks a volunteer community promotions manager to help with off-site promotional events and working with Wild Bird on occasional weekends and evenings throughout the year.
If you are passionate about girls' hockey, have strong organizational skills, love marketing and promotions through events and event management, enjoy attending community events of all kinds, meeting new people and helping Wild Bird, please email Executive Director of Operations, Zoe Harris to learn more.
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. If you have a friend that can skate -- bring them too!! 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 as spaces are limited!
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 4, March 4, and April 1
Click here for more information and to register.
Wild Photos of the Week
December 14, 2017
Photographer Eric Badaeu took some amazing pictures of our fierce new hockey players in WWFHA's Learn to Play Class. You can see all the photos from this session on the association's website or Facebook page. Below are a few examples:
Photographer Meg Pattillo also takes fantastic photos of the 10U teams playing in the WWFHL. Below are a few of this week's photos and you can view more on your Team Page in the photo section of the website.
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
10 Questions to Expect From a College Coach
From the NCSASports.org blog
The initial phone conversation is a big step in developing a recruiting relationship with a college coach. Unfortunately, many prospects have no idea what to expect from that phone call, so it’s important to shed some light on how prospects in all sports can prepare for a phone call from a college coach. Before we get into what a recruit can expect from a phone call from a college coach, here are a few important ideas to keep in mind:
The first day a college coach can call a prospect is not always the first time they have spoken on the phone.
As we have pointed out many times in the past, prospects are able to call college coaches at any time. The prospects that are farther along in the process might have already made phone calls to college coaches and spoken with them prior to the initial period, which makes it permissible for a college coach to call the prospect. In cases like this, the phone call might go a little differently than for the prospects who are speaking with a coach for the first time.
By the time the first day a college coach can call a prospect rolls around, many student-athletes already have offers!
This is very important to realize. DI college coaches in just about every sport have already begun to offer scholarships to juniors…and some might even be finished recruiting the next class. This has all taken place and coaches haven’t even been able to call them yet in some sports! This should be a strong indicator of how early college recruiting takes place and why freshmen and sophomore year are so important in the process.
Know the dates for your sport!
The first thing every recruit should do is to learn when a college coach is able to call them for the first time.
Now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk about some of the most common questions prospects can prepare for when speaking with a college coach. Obviously every staff will ask different questions, but many will have an actual script of questions and topics to assist the coaches in their phone call…It might be a good idea to have a script of your own, or at least some answers prepared in advance.
Click here to read the complete article for current, meaningful advice on how to answer the following questions.
Q: How are you doing in school? What is your GPA, test scores, etc.?
Q: What are your strengths as a player?
Q: What areas of your game are you working to improve?
Q: What are your goals for the upcoming season?
Q: Do you think you are capable of playing at our level?
Q: What improvements have you made over the past couple of years?
Q: What type of scholarships are you looking for?
Q: What are your interests or hobbies? Do you have a girlfriend, boyfriend, etc.?
Q: Who is going to help you make your college decision?
***The million dollar question***
Q: What other schools are recruiting you?
Q: What questions do you have for me?
Click here to read the complete article for current, meaningful advice on how to answer the following questions.
ASK WWFHA
What is PCAHA?
The Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA) is the governing organization for Minor Hockey in the Lower Mainland District of BC Hockey, including the area from Hope to the Sunshine Coast.
The PCAHA's membership consists of 42 Minor Hockey Associations and 2 above-Minor leagues. Approximately 19,700 male and female players aged 5 to 20; 6,000 coaches, managers, and other team officials; 2,100 referees; and many other volunteers participate in the game of hockey within the PCAHA. WWFHA currently supports four teams in PCAHA: 12UAA, 14UAA, 19UA and 19UAA.
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