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President's Letter
I would like to begin by introducing myself. My name is James Emslie and I have just been elected as president of the UYHA. I was your Director of Coaches last year. I have convened the Atom age group for the last two years and Novice prior to that. I have also coached many years now. I have enjoyed helping the many volunteers who make the UYHA a truly great organization. These volunteers are not limited to the members of the executive who help organize everything from schedules to Christmas tournaments. In fact the organization’s success is due to all the many parents who give up their precious time to act as coaches, trainers etc. So it is with great enthusiasm that I hope to maintain and improve upon the many successful years of our Uxbridge Youth Hockey Association. If I haven’t met you at the arena in the past I hope to see you and your family next year.
Registration
On behalf of the Uxbridge Hockey Association, I’d like to welcome everyone back for the start of the 2012 - 2013 hockey season. I know summer is just around the corner and your thoughts will be on cottages and beaches, not on a winter sport like hockey. It is extremely helpful to the UYHA executives, who spend their summers trying to organize next year’s hockey season, if you could please register your children early. So please take advantage of our early bird special and register before July 31st, 2012. Payment is not required until August 31st, 2012. Don’t miss out on these great savings by delaying your registration. Registering early ensures that your child will have a spot next year. Due to limitations of ice times a limited amount of spots are available and we cannot guarantee that registrations won’t be closed without notice.
Our new online system allows all UYHA mixed league teams to register online. However due to limitations beyond our control all girls registering on an all Girls Team must fill out a paper registration form and return by either mail or drop off. (Mail slot located at the arena in Pad 2, at the upper level of the stands, in the UYHA office door). Please complete the registration before the above noted Early bird date as no extension will be given. For our mailing address please download the form and follow the instructions.
Girls Hockey
Overall Uxbridge Hockey enjoys a great level of participation with many of our teams at maximum capacity or oversubscribed. The one area of concern is that our All Girls Teams seem to be having trouble attracting new players. So with this in mind we are reaching out to all of North Durham to please let those families with girls know that we have an All Girls League. From the ages of 9-19 there are teams available. If you have a daughter who plays and enjoys hockey ask her to tell all of her friends. Hockey is great way to meet new friends, develop fair play and sportsmanship, and have fun while getting a great workout.
Development / Select Hockey
We have now had several years of a growing development program. Our Select Program has yet again been a great success. This development program is for those who want to participate in a higher level and very much compliments our UYHA. Many of our committed volunteers and families have made this the home of the Young Bruins Nation!
In conclusion I would like to wish you all a great summer! Enjoy the warm weather, BBQ’s, and vacations. I look forward to seeing all of you next September for another great year of hockey.
See you all at ice time!
Sincerely,
James Emslie
President: UYHA