Girls Hockey Night 2016 is here! SIHA is proud to invite girls of all ages and backgrounds to join us on the ice for an evening of exciting and fun ice hockey activities. Once again it’s Singapore’s turn to host our version of the global phenomenon of Girls Hockey Day.
Date: 27 November
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Venue:The Rink @ JCube, 2 Jurong East Central 1, Level 3
Cost: $20 per person / $30 for two
Sessions
• 7.30pm – 8.15pm
• 8.00pm – 8.45pm
• 8.30pm – 9.15pm
On Ice Activities: 3 station beginner drills – Skating with stick and puck, Passing and Receiving the puck, Mini Hockey Scrimmage
Off Ice Activities: Introduction to Ice Hockey, Understanding the game and hockey life, Preparation for game.
First Time Player?
Never played ice hockey before? It’s ok: first time skaters are welcome and experience is not required. Equipment and instruction will be provided. It’s a great way to get exposure to the most exciting game in the world.
Equipment & Dress Code
Equipment (skates, sticks, helmets) are available at the The Rink @ JCube, at no cost to Girl’s Hockey Night participants. For those seeking to purchase new ice hockey equipment, it will be on sale at The Rink @ JCube. Please wear long pants before getting on ice. You may wear a jacket if you’re afraid of the cold. If you have equipment you can bring and wear. Otherwise, you may rent skates, helmets and sticks from us. Any helmet would be great! Bicycle helmets, lacrosse helmets, as long as it has a hard shell that would protect you if you fall.
Living the Hockey Dream
As an added bonus for skaters and parents, we will have a special update from Izabella Levia, mother of Anne Levia, a girl making a name for herself in hockey circles in Singapore and beyond. Izabella will share her “Hockey Mom” story and perspective on raising two wonderful hockey kids and the path to Anne Levia living her ice hockey dreams.
Forward this email to any girl (or parent, teacher, relative) who may be interested.
The Philosophy of Girls Hockey Night
It’s the time of the year we once again welcome girls all over Singapore to join us for a fun time on the ice. Our theme for the event this year is celebrating every small victory, as we believe that it’s through these small steps which will lead us to bigger achievements. With that, we have put together a series of activities for anyone with little or no knowledge on ice hockey to experience what it’s like to play in what seems like such a rough sport. It’s going to be an exciting event with great take aways, so register with us now!
Questions or comments? Contact us today.
Frequently Asked Questions about Girls Hockey Night 2016.
What is Girls Hockey Night?
Girls Hockey Night aims to promote the sport and celebrate that women are not limited against enjoying what is traditionally seen as a men’s sport.
What is the event about?
Girls Hockey Night is held in conjunction with the World Women’s Ice Hockey Weekend by IIHF, but had been tailored to suit the needs of Singaporeans. It is opened to public and aims to welcome more girls to play ice hockey. Participants will be given the opportunity to experience the sport. As the event is open to public, it assumes that participants have no experience on the ice at all.
Other than on-ice experience, we are also holding free seminars for parents to share their experiences about having raised kids who play ice hockey. Parents from our youth hockey program (Singapore Ice Dragons) will be here to talk about their successes with their kids who has graduated and went on to hockey schools in Canada. We also have the girls from the Women’s National Team around to help you understand more about the sport in terms of rules, the way it’s being played and their challenges as a player.
What is the IIHF’s motion in supporting the idea?
World Women’s Ice Hockey Weekend is initiated by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Although held on 9th October 2016 worldwide, we have shifted the dates according to our local school schedule. As much as it is less celebrated in Singapore, it is widely supported by international brands in countries such as USA and Canada.
Where does Singapore stand in terms of Women’s Ice Hockey?
Singapore Ice Hockey, although had been in the country for over 20 years, its international presence is rather fresh. The Women’s National Team plays in the highest division of the annual Women’s Challenge Cup of Asia. Should they win the tournament consecutively for 2 years, they will be moved up to the World Championships. Only the top 16 teams in the World Championships are eligible to participate in Winter Olympics.
What’s the next step?
Should your child or yourself wishes to join ice hockey, you can sign up with us or at the ticketing counter for the Learn to Play program. Once she has grasp the basics of ice hockey, she will be advised the next steps then on. There will be sale of equipment during the event itself, so bring some cash if you wish to purchase some. Transaction for the sale of equipment is cash only.
If you have any questions, please email us at inquiries@siha.org.sg