News release
12 September 2005
Elmira, NY The Elmira Jackals announced today that last seasons captain Trevor Burgess will be in charge of the First Arenas F.A.S.T. Hockey program for the 2005-2006 recreational hockey calendar.
Along with his playing duties, Burgess, who ranks 5th on the Jackals All-Time Scoring List, will be leading this years F.A.S.T. Hockey program. The 2005-2006 F.A.S.T. program is designed to teach novice players the basic individual hockey skills: skating, passing, puck-handling and shooting. The program consists of six (6-week) sessions, each session consists of a one-hour on-ice practice with individual player instruction and evaluation. All hockey equipment is provided by the First Arena, participants only need to provide a mouth guard, an athletic protector and hockey tape.
I am excited to be part of hockey at its earliest stages, helping people enjoy the game as much as I do, said Jackals defenseman Trevor Burgess. I am hoping that I can help continue to build up the minor hockey program in Elmira.
Prices for the F.A.S.T. hockey program are as follows
New Participants: $65 per 6-Week Session or $115 for back-to-back sessions.
Returning Participants: $50 per 6-Week Session
The first session begins September 17th and runs through October 22nd. For more information or to sign up for F.A.S.T. hockey call - (607) 271-2212.