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Greetings!
We recently conducted a mid-season survey and the responses were overwhelming. Thank you to all that filled out the survey and for the many comments and thoughts you shared with us. We have summarized all the information and are reviewing several areas that were common themes amongst the membership. You will see some changes instituted over the next few months and into the Fall Season that reflect the views of our members. The coaching feedback was great as well, with 94% favorable comments. We have reviewed with some coaches that received less than favorable comments to help them improve. Many comments were about perhaps too many travel teams at the squirt and pee wee levels. Many comments were made that we do this for the "extra" money that travel costs. Most of you do not know, but it cost Sabre Hockey more money for travel teams than it does for a house team if you break it down by line item; therefore, it is actually better financially for the club to have more house teams. I wanted to dispel the myth that we are after your money.....we are not; we serve the membership and fill teams based on where kids tryout, travel or house, and their skill level. This is another area we will look at more closely and be more assertive in where we feel the skater's skill level is at so they have the best experience possible. Additionally, we will also look at number of skaters per team at the mite and squirt levels; several comments about this were made. Expect to see a few less kids per team at these levels to maximize ice time and puck touches going forward.
These are just a few of the items we will address based on member feedback. I wanted you all to know that we are listening and acting on your comments and ideas to improve the club. Thank you again for your help and hope to see you in the Spring/Summer as we roll out a few more improvements for our skaters. Look for Spring league information in the coming weeks as we finalize the Spring program this weekend.
Sincerely,
Jim Clare
President
Sabre Hockey
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"What is the difference between a hockey mom and a pitbull? Lipstick....."
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Our Sabre Skaters look forward to the Award Ceremony video montage every year; it is definitely one of the highlights of the afternoon. We love hearing the teams hoot and holler when their team's photos appear.
We Need Your
Team Pics and Videos!!!!
 There are two ways to get those special team moments to us:
1. Put your pics or videos on a disc or thumb drive and place in the managers' office in the folder labeled "Award Ceremony". We will check folder frequently. Please, please make sure that the each photo you include has your team's name in the photo title (e.g. BAA1.jpg, BAA2.jpg). Additionally, make sure you save your photos in the highest resolution possible as they are going on the big screen.
2. Email your photos (no videos, please; put those in folder at Rocket) to Jen Paras at jparas@sabrehockey.com. Again make sure the photo title includes team name and they are high resolution.
Deadline for submission is March 10th; any photos received after that may not be included. |
Top 10 Hockey Player
"February" Resolutions
 Find out how to "kick some ice" this year and win your battles-lots of small victories add up to winning the big ones! Adapt whichever resolutions apply to you:
- Finish my checks-stay low and stay safe.
- Block a shot in every game.
- Work on positioning my shot 12 inches above the ice; it will go right over the goalie's pad.
- Skate hard the entire game-not just when I have the puck. This will change my game.
- Recite in my head, "Move a Mountain," to build mental toughness.
- Don't let anyone break my spirit and hang tough when I'm not playing as much as I want to; I'll get my chance.
- Make safe plays to gain more playing time; know that my coach wants reliability first and foremost.
- Improve my practice habits-because you play in games the way you play at practice.
- Fake a shot before letting a bomb go in the other direction. It works every time.
- Work on your backwards skating, defensemen. This is the key to D-make it your mission to beat everyone going backwards.
Bonus Resolution: Have fun playing the greatest game on earth!
Editor's Note: Thank you to Jeff Serowik, a former NHL player and founder/president of Pro Ambitions Hockey, for this story.
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JR. SABRES
 Jr. Sabres 3 on 3 cross ice league needs 3 players for the 10 and up age group. League runs on Saturdays for 6 weeks from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm February 4 through March 10. Cost is $150 including jersey and is for intermediate players. Call Woody for more information at 630.336.6900.
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Responsible Sports Tips
WEEKLY PARENT TIP
"Fill your children's Emotional Tanks. Like a car's gas tank, an empty Emotional Tank won't take us far, but when the Tank is full we can keep running."
WEEKLY COACH TIP
"Start practices in a way that signals to players they are part of a team that has its own way of doing things, its own culture. Develop an opening ritual that gets players moving. A distinct opening ritual helps players make the transition from whatever has been going on in their day to practice."
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 Spring Youth League powered by New Wave Lacrosse
New Wave Lacrosse has teamed up with the Naperville, Oswego and Plainfield Park Districts to offer the best Youth League yet. Hundreds of Beginners and Intermediate players from the western suburbs are gearing up to learn the game and to compete against local rivals. Athletes in grades K-8 are encouraged to register early as this League will sell out. Jersey is included. Several convenient practice locations to choose from. Visit your town's registration page to learn more:
Naperville
Oswego
Plainfield
Contact New Wave Director Kyle Sullivan (Kyle@newwavelax.com) with any questions!
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Did You Know....
You can help Sabre Hockey defray the cost of our special Award Ceremony Program & 40th Anniversary Yearbook AND help Sabre Families in need AT THE SAME TIME?  By selling advertising in the yearbook you will receive a 50% skater credit toward your Spring 2012 or Fall 2012-13 skater fee, up to 1 fall fee waiver, OR you can also choose to donate your skater credit to the Sabre Hockey Hardship Fund - please specify "Hardship Fund" if you choose this option. Please note that Ad Design fee does not apply toward skater fee. |
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Sabre Hockey Association Plays Host for 2 Wolves Cup Brackets ~Volunteers Needed~ Sabre Hockey will play host to the Squirt Silver and Mite Silver B Wolves Cup brackets this year at Rocket Ice Arena the weekend of March 2 through March 4. We need both scorekeepers and clock volunteers. This is a great chance to see some awesome competition and help the club at the same time! We only need an hour of your time. Please see games times below: Game Times Friday, March 2 at 6:40pm Friday, March 2 at 7:10 pm Saturday, March 3 at 3:20pm Sunday, March 4 at 12:40pm If you would like to volunteer, please contact Laura Bresingham at 630.215.6095 or bres4@comcast.net |
 Bantam A2 ~ Finalists
Inaugural Doug Jarrett Cup
London, Ontario
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Spring Hockey News ~
This is the time of year for Sabre Hockey to start planning for the upcoming 2012 Spring hockey season and our coaching assignments.
- Are you interested in coaching a Spring team?
- What level/team are you interested in coaching (for those with more than one player, please list a first and second choice)?
- Are you flexible about which Spring team you coach (meaning can we use you where we need you)?
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 Sabre Hockey was one of only 4 USA Hockey Members to win the $2500 Responsible Sports Community Grant ~ we even made the front page of USA Hockey's website! It's amazing what the Sabres can do when we pull together! Let's do it again! Click the photo below for all the details on how Sabre Hockey can win $1000 of Sports Equipment. Post on your Facebook, share the email link with friends and family! GO SABRES!!!
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Hockey's a funny game. You have to prove yourself every shift,
every game. It's not up to anybody else. You have to take pride in yourself. ~ Paul Coffey
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ROCKET ICE ARENA
The Rocket Ice Mite Spring League provides a great opportunity to play the game of hockey in a fast paced and fun way during the spring. Each player will sign up individually and be drafted into 4 to 6 equally skilled teams. Registration is open until March 2nd. Register your son or daughter now at the front desk or call 630-679-1700. Click HERE for more information. |
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Click HERE for Sabre ShoutOut form Click HERE for Advertising Form |
All Season Ice
Sabre Silver Mites & Gold Mites: The Mega Mites Hockey League was developed to give Sabre Silver Mite or Gold Mite players the opportunity to play the game of hockey in a fun and enjoyable environment during the springtime. Our practice and skills sessions will focus on skill development and will be utilizing the ADM SKILLS PROGRAM. Each player will sign up individually and will be drafted into 4 to 6 equally skilled teams in each division (6 & under and 8 & under Mega Mites). Register by February 10th and receive $50 off! Season runs March 10 through June 3.
 Click HERE for Mega Mites Developmental Spring Hockey League Flyer. |
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Great Causes to Support
Let's fill the stands with Sabre Jerseys during District 203/204's 10th Annual Shootout for Cancer on Friday, February 10th at Rocket Ice Arena. Free admission to any youth hockey player wearing their team jersey, family included too! Click HERE to view official flyer.
GET YOUR SHOOTOUT FOR CANCER RAFFLE TIX: Hurry! Raffle Tickets are quickly selling out! Purchase a "Shoot Out for Cancer" Raffle Ticket for $50 for your chance to win a 1 week stay at a Marriott Time Share property ANYWHERE in the program! Only 100 tickets sold. Winning ticket will be drawn during the Charity Hockey game on February 10th at Rocket Ice Arena. The winner need not be present to win; winner will be contacted via phone. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the DuPage Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Please contact Nancy Fattore, Jaynai Fort or Chris Korneta to purchase your ticket today! Help District 203/204 surpass their goal of $200,000.
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Are you involved in a "Great Cause"? Contact Gretchen Cockey at gcockey@sabrehockey.com for inclusion in weekly e-newsletter.
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