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SASA Mission Statement
To provide a fun, safe, competitive environment that allows not only each child to grow and develop into the best hockey player they can be, but the best person they can be. This is to be done by learning teamwork, camarderie, sportsmanship, dedication, and having respect for the game, coaches, officials, and parents who help serve our hockey community.

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2012 Hockey Skills Challenge
Hockey Players: Are You Up to the Challenge? Here...
Vermont Select Team Tryouts
Registration is now open for the Select 12,13,...
New Mite Coach Unveils Practice Plan
When father and coach Tim...
It's Time to Rethink Your Recovery Drink
Lowfat chocolate milk is a "natural"...
SASA Code of Conduct
Teams are selected and games are starting...
Snack Bar Online
The SASA snack bar is now on-line to sign...
How To Get Dressed for Hockey
Alright, we have all of this equipment, but how...
Border Crossing & Enhanced Drivers License
Sending your child with another parent or bringing...

	2012 Hockey Skills Challenge

by posted 01/17/2012

Hockey Players: Are You Up to the Challenge?

USA Hockey

Here is your chance to show off your skills by participating in the 2012 Hockey Skills Challenge, Sunday, March 18, in downtown Providence, RI.

The skills competition will include:

• Fastest Skater
• Accuracy Shooting
• Puck Control

The Hockey Skills Challenge is open to boys & girls, from the Mite level through high school.

Don’t miss out. Be one of the first 50 players in your age category to register for the 2012 Hockey Skills Challenge and you will have an opportunity to take part in a development practice hosted by USA Hockey.

The Hockey Skills Challenge is part of the inaugural New England Hockey Festival on March 17 & 18. The two-day festival, will also include a men’s charity tournament, a hockey fun zone and an expo featuring some of the region’s top hockey vendors.

To register for the Hockey Skills Challenge, visit: NewEnglandHockeyFest.com.
For more information email: or call: 401-437-8881.

	Vermont Select Team Tryouts

by posted 01/17/2012

Registration is now open for the Select 12,13, & 14 boys tryouts being held at Cairns arena on February 24, 25, and 26th.
Visit www.vthockey.org to register

Registration is open to boys, who are Vermont residents and are born in 2000, 1999, or 1998. The registration can be completed and paid for on the VT Hockey website, but walk-ins will be taken on the first day of tryouts.

The tryout schedule is as follows...

Select 12 (2000) - 2/24, 2/25, 2/26 Friday 5:20 - 6:20 pm, Saturday 7:35 - 8:50 am, Sunday - 8:00 am - 9:30 am Cairns 1

Select 13 (1999) - 2/24, 2/25, 2/26, Friday - 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Saturday 9:00 - 10:15 am, Sunday - 9:45 - 11:15 am Cairns 1

Select 14 (1998) - 2/25, 2/26, Saturday 10:25 - 11:45 am, Sunday 11:30 - 12:50 pm Cairns 1

Players should plan to arrive at least 30-45 minutes before their scheduled ice time.

	New Mite Coach Unveils Practice Plan

by posted 12/20/2011

When father and coach Tim Pare walked into his house one night his 7 year old son, Jimmy said, "Dad, I made a practice plan for hockey." Tim was quite surprised and shared what Jimmy made. The planning and writing he displays is quiet impressive. This is not bad for a his first plan. We look forward to see what Jimmy "Howie Meeker" Pare will do in the future. Looks like SASA may have its next head coach.

Nice work, Jimmy.

Click on the links below to see the three pages of the practice plan.

Page 2
Page 3

	It's Time to Rethink Your Recovery Drink

by posted 12/01/2011

Lowfat chocolate milk is a "natural" for post-exercice recovery drink. It has what it takes to help you rehydrate, replenish, and rebuild after strenuous exercise - and it tastes great too!

Check out the science behind this idea at Refuel With Chocolate Milk

Don't forget to vote for the Comets
http://www.refuelwithchocolatemilk.com/grants/vote/
Search for Luke Cioffi
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	SASA Code of Conduct

by posted 10/28/2011

Teams are selected and games are starting this weekend. Just a reminder of the expectations for Parents, Players, and Spectators. It is important that we all help each other represent St. Albans to the best of our ability. Any and all support you give to adhere to these codes of conducts is appreciate.

SASA Board of Directors

PARENTS' CODE OF CONDUCT

Parents are encouraged to attend practices and games and be vocal in their encouragement of their child. Don't single out individual players for critical comments. Hockey is a team sport.
Refrain from "coaching" from the stands or bleachers. You probably will not be helping the team or any players on the ice.
Be sensitive and/or appreciative to the other team and its fans. Sometimes your team will be in similar circumstances.
Your attitude and your conduct towards the other team's fans should be beyond reproach. Keep it friendly!
Believe it or not, referees are human, too, and are deserving of respect. They will make mistakes but at least they are trying to do a good job. They don't need a lot of "grief" from some ill-mannered fans.
Your child's on-ice and off-ice attitude will reflect how you, the parent, act. Try to maintain a positive attitude about your child's team and his/her progress.
If a parent feels that there is a problem, they are encouraged to speak with the coach but should do so in private. If after meeting with the coaches of the team there is no resolve then a meeting should be scheduled with the parents, team coaches, and the Head Coach of the Association.
Parents should not approach the player’s bench and talk with the coaches or players during a game.
Transportation to and from the local rink and "away" games is the responsibility of the parents. Parents who do not do their fair share of driving should give compensation to the drivers who are providing rides for their children. We encourage car-pooling.
Hockey is a team sport. Coaches and the SASA Board of Directors have the authority to discipline players for late arrival, missing a game or practice, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Respect locker rooms as private areas for players, coaches, and officials. Coaches need time both before and after each game to communicate with the team members. The amount of time that each coach would like will be set in the team meeting at the beginning of the season.

PLAYERS' CODE OF CONDUCT

Play for FUN.
Work hard to improve your skills.
Be a team player - get along with your teammates.
Learn teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline.
Be on time for practices and games.
Learn the rules and play by them. Always be a good sport.
Respect your coach, your teammates, your parents, opponents, and officials.
Never argue with an official's decision.
Remember, all negative actions whether on the ice or off reflect not only on the player and parents but the entire SASA organization!

SPECTATORS' CODE OF CONDUCT

Display good sportsmanship. Always respect players, coaches, and officials.
Always act appropriately; do not taunt or disturb other fans; enjoy the game together.
Cheer good plays of all participants; avoid booing opponents.
Profanity and objectionable cheers or gestures are offensive; cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play.
Throwing any items on the ice surface can cause injury to players and officials; help provide a safe and fun environment.
Do not lean over or pound on the glass surrounding the ice surface.
Support the referees and coaches by trusting their judgment and integrity.
Be responsible for your own safety - be alert to prevent accidents from flying pucks and other avoidable situations.
Respect locker rooms as private areas for players, coaches, and officials. Coaches need time both before and after each game to communicate with the team members. The amount of time that each coach would like will be set in the team meeting at the beginning of the season.

Coaches Code of Conduct can be viewed at the Hey Coach page
* All codes of conduct copied from the SASA Guidebook v.2005
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	Snack Bar Online

by posted 10/07/2011

The SASA snack bar is now on-line to sign up! This is new this year so there may be a few bugs to work out, please be patient!

To access the on-line calendar you need to:

1) Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot:
SASA Volunteer Spot

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/1423456341544220121

2) Enter your email address. (No registration required!) Please note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone or send spam emails.

3) Sign Up!

Note: If you have trouble accessing the site or prefer not to enter your email address – please email and I can sign you up manually.

The October calendar is up and ready for you to sign up!

	How To Get Dressed for Hockey

by posted 10/10/2010

Alright, we have all of this equipment, but how does it go on? Check this video out for starters. If you still have questions, check in with one of the coaches at the rink.

How to Get Dressed Video
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	Border Crossing & Enhanced Drivers License

by posted 05/11/2009

Sending your child with another parent or bringing someone else's child? Use the border crossing permission slip.

On June 1, 2009, the US government will require a passport, passport card, enhanced drivers license or another approved document to cross the border.

Please be prepared for the 2009-2010 season. Adults will need one of these documents to cross the border. Children under 16 will need a birth certificate (copy or original). SASA will continue to schedule games for travel mites, squirts, peewees, bantams and girls teams with our neighbors.

Passport Card/Book - Information about the passport card and regular passport.

Vermont EDL Information - Information about the Vermont enhanced driver license.

Places you can process the paperwork for Passport Book or Passport Card -

Facility Name	Street Address	City	State	ZIP Code	Public Phone
Franklin County Clerk of Court	17 Church Street	Saint Albans	VT	05478	(802) 524-3863
St. Albans Main Post Office	153 N. Main St	St. Albans	VT	05478-9998	(802) 524-6518
Swanton Post Office	21 Grand Ave	Swanton	VT	05488-9998	(802) 868-4188
Grand Isle County Clerk of Court	3677 US Route 2	North Hero	VT	05474	(802) 372-8350
Milton Town Clerk	43 Bombardier Rd	Milton	VT	05468	(802) 893-7344
Highgate Springs Post Office	2934 Vermont Route 7	Highgate Springs	VT	05460	(802) 868-2106
Franklin Post Office	5142 Hanna Road	Franklin	VT	05457	(802) 285-2000
Alburg Post Office	12 South Main Street	Alburgh	VT	05440-9998	(802) 796-3489

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