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WOMEN-IN-HOCKEY Digest 78
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Hockey News reports on San Jose Tourney
by email@hidden (Valerie Schmitt)
2) OWHA ALLSTARS vs DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE (Fri Apr 21)
by "Andria L. Hunter"
3) Re: Hey all..
by Louise C Mallory
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Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 14:43:27 -0400
From: email@hidden (Valerie Schmitt)
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Hockey News reports on San Jose Tourney
Message-ID:
Just wanted to mention that as I went through my latest Hockey News last
night there was a brief section about the tournament in San Jose. I still
don't think that 3-4 paragraphs is good enough considering that the rest of
the paper is all about men's teams, but it's better than nothing. Sorry, I
can't give more information than that cause it's at home and I'm at work :-(.
Also, thought you might be interested to hear that there's a local BayBanks
TV commercial for their 24 hour phone access that shows a father talking to
the bank at 5:30am while his "child" puts on pads, jersey and helmet (all of
this seen from the child's eyes). The kid gets downstairs and starts tugging
on Dad's coat to leave, and then takes off the helmet - shaking out long
blondish hair, while he says something about having to take his daughter to
practice. Although it's supposed to be "shocking" (maybe surprising is a
better word) it's still nice to see the image it portrays. Also, I think
BayBanks is Bobby Orr's company these days, so maybe that's got something to
do with it.
ttfn...
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Valerie J. Schmitt email@hidden IRI Software Waltham MA 617-890-1100
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Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:13:10 -0400
From: "Andria L. Hunter"
To: email@hidden
Subject: OWHA ALLSTARS vs DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE (Fri Apr 21)
Message-ID:
Hi there!
I just received a FAX which provides some information about a
promotional game in which I'll be playing tomorrow evening.
The game is to promote women's/girls' hockey in the Uxbridge
area. The Ontario provincial tournament for the Intermediate
and Senior Divisions (excluding the Senior AA division) is taking
place in Pickering, Ontario this weekend, so I think that's
why they are holding this event in Uxbridge, which is located
very close to Pickering. Here's the info as it is written on the
flyer that I received today:
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Ontario Women's Hockey Association
OWHA ALLSTARS
vs
Durham Regional Police
Friday, April 21, 1995
@ 8:00 pm
Uxbridge Arena, Uxbridge
Playing for the OWHA ALLSTARS:
ANGELA JAMES (Team Canada 1990,92,94)
GERALDINE HEANEY (Team Canada 1990,92,94)
MARGOT PAGE (Team Canada 1990,92,94)
ANDRIA HUNTER (Team Canada 1992,94)
KAREN NYSTROM (Team Canada 1992,94)
LAURA SCHULER (Team Canada 1990,92)
STEPHANIE BOYD (Team USA 1994)
& many more C.O.W.H.L. stars!!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE OWHA OFFICE AT (905)275-8866.
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Andria Hunter
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Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:22:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: Louise C Mallory
To: email@hidden
Cc: email@hidden
Subject: Re: Hey all..
Message-ID:
> Next year, I'm going to be coaching a younger Peewee A team (8 to 12 years)
> that will be participating in the newly formed Lower Mainland Female Ice
> Hockey League. This league will have three age divisions, Atom (7 and
> under), Peewee (8 to 12) and Midget (12-17). These divisions will be
> tiered Rep "A" and Rec "B".
>
> Although, we've had a healthy year with 71 players in our association, we
> had trouble convincing a lot of the more talented Ringette players to
> switch over to hockey.
>
> Anyways, if anyone had any thoughts about how to encourage players to
> take up hockey, please let me know.
Our experience in Ontario indicates that in the long run, once the level
of competition available in female hockey was equal to that available in
Ringette, most players were in favour of switching. Some parents have
objections to the idea of their daughters playing hockey, because the only
hockey they know about is male hockey. The female hockey organizations
need to educate the community about female hockey: that it is no-checking,
that little girls' hockey is not a violent or dangerous game, and that
the values of your organization promote teamwork and skill development and
fun, not just competition.
In my opinion, the growth of female hockey in an area will be greatly helped
by the following factors:
Form a separate local association from the existing boys' and men's hockey
associations. If everybody in your organization is in it because they are
committed to _female_ hockey, you will have much more freedom and power to
develop female hockey.
Affiliate with existing or new adult women's hockey in your area. Many women
who enjoy playing at the recreational or elite level would love to "give back
to the sport" as organizers, coaches, or referees for your organization. Try
to ensure that you don't turn anyone away because they are too old or too
young.
Never stop recruiting. Always welcome beginners at every age level. As
far as you can do so, accept new players all year long. Impress on every
player and on every parent that recruiting is their job too.
Be democratic. Ensure that your association has and abides by a constitution.
Make sure that every player and/or her parent has a vote in choosing the
people who run the association. Make sure that your treasurer provides an
explanation of the finances (audited statement) to the members every year.
Make sure that the less skilled or less competitive players are treated
fairly. Contribute (opinions and work) to your provincial and national
governing body.
If your area has municipal arenas paid for by your taxes, work with the
employees of your municipality, your elected officials, and your local
media to ensure that females have equal access to those facilities.
I wish your organization all the best. It sounds like you're off to a good
start.
Louise
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*Louise C. Mallory Welding Engineering*
*email@hidden The Ohio State University*
* "No-one said it would be easy; no-one thought we'd come this far." *
* -Sheryl Crow *
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