2023 - 2024 INFO - U11 to U18 Rec Balancing

   

September 27, 2023 - Recreation Balancing Update

Ice times at Shearwater Rink

U11 - 8AM GROUP 1 AND 9AM GROUP 2

U13 - 10AM GROUP 1 AND 11AM GROUP 2

U18 - 12PM GROUP 1 AND 1PM GROUP 2

U15 - 3:30PM GROUP 1 , 4:30PM GROUP 2, AND 5:30PM GROUP 3

 

  • To make this work, we still require 2 deep and check-in support for all levels, in particular the U18's. 
  • Please note that there will be no ice time until after Oct 9th. We will post an update by Oct 5th with details regarding ice times. 
  • Additionally, we are looking for coaches at all levels. Please reach out to the respective coordinator per division for details:

 

U11 - Justin Hadley - atomreccoordinator@whalers.org

U13 - Ray Keddy - pwreccoordinator@whalers.org

U15 - Rick Myers - bantamreccoordinator@whalers.org 

U18 - Matt Taylor - midgetreccoordinator@whalers.org  

 

Please reach out to Brian Bruce (recdirector@whalers.org) if you are interested in volunteering in any capacity.

 

As always, thanks for your engagement!

 

 

September 21, 2023 - Recreation Hockey Update

Recreation Balancing will begin on Saturday, September 30 at Shearwater rink. This first session will be a skills/skate session. Session times (groupings to be confirmed by September 28th).

 

·    U11: 8:00 – 11:00 am

·    U13: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

·    U15: 3:30 – 6:30 pm

 

U18 Balancing dates have yet to be determined.

 

We are in great need of volunteers to help with on- and off-ice tasks during balancing:

 

·    Player check-in

·    2-deep in dressing rooms

·    On-ice assistance

 

Please email Brian Bruce (recdirector@whalers.org) if you are willing to help with any of the above roles.

FRIEND REQUESTS: Players playing recreation hockey are able to make up to 3 friend requests. Please input requests via this link: Friend Request Form

We also wanted to make you aware of the following important items:

  • Parents are NOT ALLOWED in the dressing room at any time, approved volunteers/coaches only.
  • Parents will not be allowed in to tie skates, we will have volunteers who will be looking after that for any player that needs skates tied
  • Goalie parents will be allowed to help with goalie with their pads but are not permitted to enter dressing room.

Thanks for your patience and ongoing support. Let's get this season started and we look forward to seeing you all at the rink very soon!