Hi Parents!

I am very much looking forward to the upcoming hockey season! The girls programs at CYH are off to a great start. This year we will field two teams - U10 and U12.

The teams will practice will be Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Friday at 6 p.m. First practice is Tuesday, September 8th at 7 p.m.

I anticipate the first week of practice will be more 'fun' orientated with opportunities to get acquainted or maybe re-acquainted with teammates. Parents should expect a parent meeting during that first week as well to go over team expectations, goals, communication etc. We will also be holding a Pizza Party on Sunday, September 13 (SAVE THE DATE!!) at 1p.m. at Raymond Park in Cambridge. Your team manager will follow-up with you the week prior with details.

Additionally, we are planning a year filled with fun and positive team building! CYH has partnered with the Women's Sports Foundation through one of their local initiatives- Go Girl Go! and is pleased to announce that through this relationship we have created connections to local college women hockey players to help coach our travel teams this season. I am very excited about the new volunteers as it will provide positive female leadership on the ice as well as a wealth of hockey knowledge. Check out this year's coaches:

U10
Head Coach: Kiley Clapper
Assistant Coach: Jessica Hammond, MIT Varsity 2008-09
Assistant Coach: Jon Biotti, Parent, Harvard Men's Team Alumnus
Assistant Coach: Dave Lahr

U12
Head Coach: Paul Lonergan
Assistant Coach: Paul Toner
Assistant Coach: Matt Ashe
Practice Coaches: U Mass Boston Women's Hockey Team

Lastly, please note that the website is under construction and the team pages and phone books are not up to date.

Please feel free to contact me with questions, suggestions or if you'd like more information on how to volunteer at CYH. Email is preferred kiley@cambridgeyouthhockey.org but you may call if you like at 218.234.7098.

Thanks again - I look forward to seeing everyone at the rink!

Best,

Kiley Clapper
CYH Girls Program Director