by posted 12/27/2011
 
Saugus Youth Hockey Mighty Mites twelve week Learn-to-Skate winter session begins December 31^st and runs every Saturday morning through March 17^th.  The program is open to Saugus children ages 4 and over.

For $95 tuition, all skaters get 12 weeks of skating instruction from Certified Saugus Youth Hockey Coaches as-well-as the Saugus High School Varsity Coaching staff and players.  In addition, every skater gets a complimentary hockey shirt.

The Learn to Skate program takes place on Saturday’s at Hockey Town USA from 10:20am – 11:20am. Sign-ups are on-going and are done right before the weekly session. The 12 week program is designed to introduce children to the joy of skating
Saugus Youth Hockey strives to make our game accessible to all Saugus children who have an interest in skating and playing Hockey.  We were happy to be able to introduce the great game of hockey to the kids of Saugus with this low cost program and under the guidance of great coaches and players.

Any child planning interested in joining will need skates, a certified hockey helmet and cage. Saugus Youth Hockey strongly encourages all skaters to have some knee and elbow protection, bike or skateboard pads will suffice.

Contact Clinic Director Bob Belyea at 782-233-8230 with any questions.

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by posted 12/27/2011
 

Volunteers at the first day of rink construction

Saugus Youth Hockey and Saugus Youth and Recreation Dept. in cooperation with the Town of Saugus are developing our first seasonal outdoor ice skating rinks to be located at the Saugus High School.  Construction on the rinks began Saturday.

These non-profit organizations are working together in an effort to provide the kids in Saugus a safe place to skate and play hockey this winter.  
There are two surfaces presently are under construction.  The first is a 170’ diameter free formed surface on the south end of the upper field which will be dedicated to public skating.  The second 100’ x 50’ framed half rink which will be used for hockey and other events.

Once the weather gets cold enough, the areas will be flooded.  As soon as the surfaces freeze, they will be open to the families of Saugus for skating at no cost – we’re looking for two good months of skating.

Showing their Saugus spirit, over 40 volunteers braved the 30˚F degree temperatures on Sunday morning to help out.  Volunteers included Saugus High School Varsity Hockey players and Coaches, Saugus High School Girls Field Hockey and Basketball players,  Saugus Youth Hockey parents and players, Town employees, and Lowe’s Home Improvement employees.

Saugus Business Community partners stepped up in a big way to sponsor the rinks and provide funding, materials, labor and expertise including: Wheelabrator, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Saugus Chamber of Commerce, Williams & Sparages Engineers, Agganis Construction, and Dicks Sporting Goods.

Several special events are now in the planning stages including a Winter Carnival, Hockey Weekend Across America, Alumni Games, etc.   Fund raising opportunities will be available to town youth groups and will be coordinated by the committee.  Donations to fund equipment, netting, lights, benches , warming areas, and other maintenance supplies.  Donations can be made through Saugus Youth & Rec.

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by posted 12/07/2011
 
Friday, February 17th is the official start of Hockey Weekend Across America!  Friday the 17th will be 'Wear Your Favorite Hockey Jersey Day" and Saturday the 18th is "Bring A Friend-Learn to Skate or Learn to Play Hockey"

Please check back regularly as more updates will be posted as they become available.
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