Summer 2010

Dear Winnetka Hockey Families:
 
The WHC wants to thank you for your continued support of youth hockey and the dedication you and your kids bring to this great sport. We want you to be aware of important dates for your late summer planning as well as traditional fall/winter dates that need to be placed on your calendars. As always, additional details specific to ice times will be posted on the website as we draw closer to the fall. We will provide another series of email blasts and website posts throughout the summer.
 
IMPORTANT DATES FOR FALL HOCKEY
   Preseason Travel Clinic: August 21st.
   Travel Tryouts for #1 Teams and all Bantams: September 1th.
   Travel Tryouts for all other Teams: September 7th.
   House League clinics: September 19th.
 
FALL COACHES SLATE FOR #1 TEAMS
   Mite: DJ LaVarre
   Squirt: Tom Gullen
   Pee Wee: Mike Vasilevich
   Bantam: Jason Hawkins
 
HOLIDAY PLANNING
   Thanksgiving: The WHC is a sponsor of the Wishbone Classic, which for
   years has been held over the Thanksgiving holiday. The majority of our
   travel hockey teams participate in this tournament. Player attendance in
   this event is required.
 
   Christmas/New Years: The WHC does not hold team practices or have games
   over this two week period which coincides with the public school calendar.
 
  President’s and Martin Luther King Weekend:  Travel teams typically schedule their one out-of-state tournament on either one of these two weekends.  These out of town trips are a highlight for the kids and attendance is strongly recommended.
 
   School Events and Religious Holidays: The WHC continues to plan practice
   and game schedules mindful of schools events and religious holidays. In
   addition to our local planning, we attempt to coordinate with our league
   affiliates to make sure all parties are aware of potential conflicts and
   look to adjusted schedules to support these commitments.
 
Thanks again for your effort and commitment. The player participation in
our house league and travel programs remains outstanding. The 2010/2011
campaign promises to be even bigger and better in terms of player registration and the
content we will offer. Please reference our website for summer camps,
clinics and ice time opportunities throughout the spring and summer.
 
Lastly, I wish to take this opportunity to introduce your new Winnetka Youth Travel Director, Michael Purcell.  Based on Michael’s knowledge, background, experience and love of hockey, I know he will do an outstanding job in his new role.  I also want to thank you for the opportunity of working with Winnetka’s kids, parents and coaches.  There is no better youth hockey program in Illinois and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in this role.
 
As always, looking forward to seeing you around the rink.
 
Mike Straub
Youth Travel Director

Webmaster's note: If you want to register your player with USA  Hockey for the 2010-2011 season, you may do so at http://www.usahockeyregistration.com

Please note that the WHC registration will not open until August 1, 2010 or sooner.  Should you decide to register with USA Hockey prior to that time, be sure to keep your confirmation number as it is required to register with the WHC.