*****************************************************************************888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888*********************************************  ********************************************************************888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888****************************************************** Last SYHA skills clinic is Monday March 10th. SYHA teams playing in the VHL will continue their team practices through the last week of March. Coach Kevin Wilson will run a 2 week skills session Monday March 17th & 24th. $35 per child. $25 for siblings. 5:30-6:50 Mites and Squirts 7:00-8:20 Peewees and Bantams ********************************************************************888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888**************** ************************************* *****************************************************************************888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888********************************************* Charity Hockey Game To Benefit: Somerville Youth Hockey Saturday, March 8, 2014 @6:30pm Veteran’s Memorial Rink- 570 Somerville Ave. Join us after the game @ Sally O’Brien’s (335 Somerville Ave) ($500 Raffle Drawing, 50/50 Raffle Drawing) Somerville Fire Department vs NYPD  ************ ******************************************************************************** ************ ********** Congratulations to the SYHA Middle School team on their Valley League divisional championship .  ************************** ************************* *****************888888888888888888888 888888888888888* *** ********************************************************************************** ********************** SYHA Player evaluations for the 2014 - 15 season ********************************************************************888888888888 888888888888888* Monday March 31st > Squirts at 6:30 pm, Peewees at 7:30 pm, Bantams at 8:30 pm Tuesday April 1st > Squirts at 6:30 pm, Peewees at 7:30 pm, Bantams at 8:30 pm We will announce Mite evaluation date / time soon. *************************************************************************************************** ********************** SYHA Pictures on Wed Feb 26th & Thurs Feb 27th ********************************************************************888888888888888888888 888888888888888* Wed Feb 26th > Mites at 4:30 pm, Peewees at 5:45 pm Thurs Feb 27th > Squirts at 4:30 pm, Bantams at 5:45 pm Order forms can be obtained from your team rep, or go to the Hockey Forms page on our website, fill out and print t he form attached. REMEMBER TO WEAR FULL UNIFORM AND BRING BOTH GAME SHIRTS!  The 12th Annual Brian Higgins Foundation Trivia Night Thursday, March 20, 2014 6:00 PM Tufts University’s Cousens GymDear Friends, In 2003 a small group sat in our dining room with the hopes of accomplishing two things; honor the life and memory of our son Brian and putting ourselves in a solid financial position so that we could help other special needs children and their families that struggle each and every day. That evening the Brian Higgins Trivia Night was born and twelve years later we’ve never looked back. It still amazes us that people are still excited as if this was our first year! Our success over the past 12 years is due entirely to your generosity and caring. We have be able to help so many that it’s too numerous to put in this letter. Your support brought some much-needed smiles to the faces of many children and much needed support for their families. Thank you from the bottom of our heart. Sincerely, Kyle, Shannon, Stephen and Debby Higgins & The Brian Higgins Foundation Board of Directors The trivia portion, which is strictly for fun, will consist of up to 80 teams who can discuss answers among themselves and have friendly competition against other teams in the possible areas of LITERATURE, ENTERTAINMENT, HISTORY, SPORTS, and MUSIC. Kelly’s Roast Beef will provide a light dinner and dessert provided by Somerville High School Culinary Arts Program. If you are unable to attend but would like to support the Brian Higgins Foundation, you could put an ad in our Mystery Book, which is studied closely by the contestants or sponsor a team for $250. We are also accepting donations of products or gift certificates for our raffle and silent auction tables. You can also donate online via our website or Facebook event page. Your
donations are tax deductible. Id # 263-072-521 The Brian Higgins Foundation 9 Granite Street Somerville MA 02143 www.thebrianhigginsfoundation.org **************************************************************************************************** ********************** SYHA / Prudential Real Estate program offer ********************************************************************888888888888888888888 888888888888888* SYHA firmly believes that every child who wishes to play hockey should be entitled to regardless of skill, gender, or financial circumstances. Prudential Buccelli Real Estate Inc. will donate $975 to SYHA for anyone who buys or sells a home with them and mentions the SYHA / Prudential Program. Please contact John Buccelli at jpbprudent@aol.com or 781-248-2545 ************************************************************************************************************************** Upcoming Season 2013-14 ********************************************************************888888888888888888888888888888888888* Skills & Practices Team Practice Schedule Weds > Mites 5:30 - 6:20 pm, Peewees 6:30 - 7:20 pm Thurs > Squirts 5:30 - 6:20 pm, Bantams 6:30 - 7:20 pm Skills Clinic (Mondays) Run by KW Hockey Skills Mites & Squirts > 5:30 - 6:50 pm Peewees & Bantams > 7:00 - 8:20 pm Goalie Clinic (Thursdays) Run by Mike Geragosian Small rink 7:00 - 7:50 pm Goalie camp dates: 2013 October 17, 24 November. 7, 21 December, 5, 19 2014 January. 9, 23 February. 6, 27 March 13 Goalie clinic brought to you by the Brian Higgins Foundation ************************************************************************************************************************** Check our Facebook for Updates ********************************************************************888888888888888888888888888888888888* (Click the above link for Info/details) ************************************************************************************************************************** Mouth Guard All players PeeWee and up should wear mouth guards. (at all practices, scrimmages and games) Massachusetts Hockey Association Rules Players not registered with USA Hockey for 2013-2014 Season CAN NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE ICE for Tryouts/Practice/Games (no exceptions). ************************************************************************* ************************************************* Learn to Skate/Play Hockey Registration (For Info/Details visit: Registration/Information) Learn to Skate(LTS)/Learn to Play Hockey (LTPH) Begins on October 19th ~8am Learn to Skate~ ~9:30am Learn to Play Hockey~ runs till early March Sign up at the Rink on Saturday mornings There is a $25 registration fee for LTS/LTPH if you are a current Somerville resident. The cost of the program for a non-resident is $150. All players must register with USA Hockey. Players under age 6 receive free USA Hockey registration, over 6 yrs are $48/year. Register at www.usahockey.com Contact Coach Mark Wallace at mwall1955@yahoo.com with any questions. LTS & LTPH programs brought to you by John's Team and the Ryan Harrington Foundation ********************************************************************** **************************************************** KW Hockey Skills Winter 2013 Session Get some additional hockey skills training for your player! Youth Skills Fridays, February 7 - April 11 Mites, Squirts & Peewees 8:30-9:20 p.m. Bantams & High School 9:30-10:20 p.m. Somerville Veterans Memorial Rink #2 $250 Fun and challenging environment! Kevin has over 30 years of hockey experience, has coached all ages and levels, and is Level 4 Certified by USA Hockey. Assisted by Alex MacDonald and Kyle Baxter. Kevin Wilson kwhockeycoach@hotmail.com 617.417.2441 ************************************************************************************************************************** MISSION STATEMENT
All Participants in Somerville Youth Hockey.
It is the mission of Somerville Youth Hockey Association Inc. to govern and preserve a not-for-profit Organization, 501c(3),
intended to support and provide skating opportunities to as many children as possible. It is our objective to cultivate
sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, good conduct, and provide a positive learning experience geared towards
developing the fundamental and athletic ability of our players
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************************************************************************************************************************** INCLEMENT WEATHER (Advisory/Information) SYHA Advisory: Have Fun/Be safe ************************************************************************************************************************* Our travel teams play in the Valley Hockey League and can be found on the VL website. For those of you new to travel teams, select your level (bantam, pee wee, squirt, mite) and then find your Somerville team or check the specific team page for schedules. Schedules can change often, so it is important to watch the website. Our instructional mites and Mites play in Stoneham.
Coaches All coaches, both head coach and assistants, must be registered with USA Hockey and be patched to the appropriate level. Patching must be completed by December 31 of the current season. Coaching requirements have changed, please contact Richie Johnson for more details.
2013-2014 Season DOB/ Age Category/Age Division Bantam: 1999-2000 PW: 2001-2002 Squirt: 2003-2004 Mite: 2005 or later Player Registration with USA Hockey Each player is responsible for registering with USA Hockey. This is done online at http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/ you will need to have a credit card handy. Please print a copy of your registration number and email it to David Zraket at webmaster@somervilleyouthhockey.org prior to the first practice.
Or mail to: Somerville Youth Hockey Association, Inc P.O. Box 440506 Somerville, MA 02144 Somerville Youth Hockey is always looking for more players. If you want to play youth hockey in a brand NEW rink, send an email to webmaster@somervilleyouthhockey.org Mailing If you are not on the general email distribution list and want to be kept informed, send your email to webmaster@somervilleyouthhockey.org
Interested in sponsoring Somerville Youth Hockey? Please send an email to webmaster@somervilleyouthhockey.org Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
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