The Noah King Scholarship was created by the King family in memory of their son Noah, who grew up playing hockey in our area. The goal of scholarship is to remove financial barriers for a child who loves to play hockey. In making its decision, the Board of Keene Ice will consider the child’s personal statement as expressed in their application letter, the supporting letter of recommendation from their coach/teacher/mentor, and financial need. As volunteers who actively support youth hockey in our region, I want you to be aware of this scholarship and hope that you would be willing to encourage any eligible child in the program who might benefit from the award to apply. The application instructions can be found at: http://keeneice.com/noah-king-ice-hockey-scholorship/

Click the link to the Bulldog Keene Youth Hockey on-line store - live through October 12th!

https://kyhcfall19.itemorder.com/

Please consider supporting Raffi as he participates in October Saves.

Just an FYI that the USA Hockey Website has an incredible amount of information for parents and players. Below is the link specifically for Concussions but there is information about many other topics on their website....

https://www.usahockey.com/safety-concussions

Bulldog has opened up the online KYHC store. You can order jerseys socks and team apparel there. If you need jerseys, please get your order in by next Saturday (9/21). If you are new to the program and need a jersey number, please contact me at paul.weber@smiths.com for available numbers prior to ordering.

https://kyhcuniforms.itemorder.com

  Keene Youth Hockey

Little Caesars Fundraiser

Lots of NEW items like Grilled Cheese Pizza

Start taking orders    Today.

Hand in orders on     November 26th.

Please collect the money when the order is Taken

Have the checks written to: KYHC                                              

Boost your sales! You can now order your pizza kits online and pay with a Visa or MasterCard.    

•  Go To www.pizzakit.com and Click on -“Products” then “Shop”
• Select either- “Ship Order to the Group” or “Ship Order to Me”(via UPS for an additional fee)

                            Verify Fundraiser ID # 360561 to link the sale to your group

• People you share this with will then register as a new customer with their name, email, and password to begin shopping.
• Select the items you wish to order, at checkout pay securely with a Visa or MasterCard.
•  Please make sure your name or the person you are ordering from within the group is provided in the seller field at checkout so the chairperson knows who in the group you are helping thanks.

SPECIAL PRIZES

Sell 10 items and WIN a Black Cinch Bag Backpack with a huge zippered pocket with Keene Youth Hockey on it !

Sell 35 items and Win a Hawaiian Ukulele with Carrying Bag. (plus cinch Bag)

The American Development Model is a nationwide model for successfully developing American hockey players. It is a tool that will ensure every kid will have a great chance to succeed.
 
By implementing USA Hockey's ADM, associations deliver more efficient skill development, will produce more skilled players and experience an increase in player retention. The ADM is a nationwide blueprint designed specifically to help kids reach their full potential. Click the video below or go to their website www.admkids.com

Noah King developed his love for skating on the local ponds and outdoor rinks throughout the Monadnock Region.  At the age of 11 or 12, Noah became a youth hockey player in Keene, and later skated for Keene High School.  Like many New Englanders, hockey remained a passion for Noah into adulthood, and he played in leagues in Boston in the years following high school.  While Noah had a love for all sports, hockey was his favorite, and his love for skating never ceased.  Whether watching a game, playing in high school, or just skating on the pond, he found great joy, and created great memories, from skating.

Tragically, Noah lost his life much too early, and left behind a loving family and many friends.  The Noah King Scholarship was created by Noah’s family and friends, in tribute to Noah, to provide financial support, in the form of a $500 scholarship (awarded annually), for a child who is interested in playing youth hockey in the Keene Youth Hockey organization.  The goal is to create an opportunity, which might not otherwise exist, for a child to participate in the Keene programs and, like Noah, develop a lifelong love of the game.

Noah King Scholarship Application

Requirements:

• Applicant must play for a Keene Youth Hockey Club.  All funds will be distributed directly to the club.
• TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS:  The intention is to have the applicant do as much of the work as is possible.  We want to hear their words.  Helping young kids write and type responses is expected, but using their words is critical.  There are no limits to your response so please feel free to use additional paper if required.
• Recipient will send a thank you note to Noah’s mother Mrs. Penny King upon being awarded the scholarship
• Deadline for submission is November 15th.

Recommended but not required:

• Mite/Squirt/Peewee age category
• Indicate financial need
• Indicate any special circumstances or life challenges that may be relevant to your application
• Recommendation from Coach (any sport), Teacher, Peer or Mentor

Please fill out the following

Applicant Name:

Parent/Guardian Name:

Applicant Age:

Address:

Best contact person and phone #:

Intended hockey club:

Please explain to us why you are applying for this scholarship.  It is important for us to understand why hockey is important to you and why you like playing it. 

Please share a situation in your life that was extremely challenging.  Explain how you handled that situation and what the experience taught you.

*Applications can be submitted directly at info@keeneice.com. Or drop off at the front desk at the rink and tell the attendant it is for the Noah King Scholarship.

Registration is now open for the Fall Girls Development Camp 

You Can Register Here:

https://keenehockey.sportngin.com/register/form/343289768

INTERESTED IN COACHING? Did you know that the majority of our coaching staff are parents. Why not dust off those skates and join us next season with the latest contingent of Cobras? We will engage you with online training modules, on-ice and off-ice instructional classes, and the camaraderie that comes from this awesome sport. Please inform any coaching staff or board member of your interest, or email our coaching director, Gregg Crisp, at coaching@keenehockey.org

LOOKING FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS: It's that time of year again where we are looking to add to our board of directors. We are blessed with so many fantastic hockey families who have great ideas that could benefit the club. If you have a desire to share those ideas and want to have a voice in conversations that contribute to the direction of our club, please send your name and email address to president@keenehockey.org We will be electing new members at our annual banquet next Tuesday, March 20th. Plus, a tuition discount is offered to all board members.

Per USA Hockey, all coaches and volunteers must be USA Hockey Certified.  

It's free!

Here's the link: https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/register_form_input.action 

U14 Girls Registration is now live:  Click here to register: https://keenehockey.sportngin.com/register/form/329298147
 

Welcome to our new Board of Directors:

Ron Clace

Tate Erickson

Ryan Hadley

Abigail Ladzinski

Chris McIntosh

Rebecca Podniesinski

PRACTICES WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 5th!

This Year's Practice Schedule Will Continue Take Place on Tuesdays & Fridays; Times Are As Follows:

• 5:30-6:30 PM: Mite & Squirt
• 6:40-7:40 PM: PeeWee
• 7:50-8:50 PM: Bantam

TRAVEL SEASONS BEGIN:

• October 7th: Bantam
• October 14th: Squirt & PeeWee
• TBA: Mites

MITE PRESEASON JAMBOREE 

• September 23 & 24th in Ludlow

GSL PARITY INFORMATION:

• September 16 & 17th: PeeWee Evaluations
• September 23 & 24th: Squirt Evaluations
• There will be no Bantam Evaluations