News release
29 September 2006
Jim Sampson Sings The Anthem During the 2005-06 Season
Elmira, NY The Elmira Jackals announced today that they are holding an open auditions to sign the National Anthem at one of the 38 Jackals home games this season. The First Arena also announced their new fall programs that will gear up at the Rec Rink.
The Elmira Jackals will host an open National Anthem auditions on Wednesday October 4th at the First Arena. Sign up begins at 5:00 pm in the Rec Rink lobby and the auditions will start promptly at 6:00 pm at in the Main Arena. Singers auditioning are asked to enter the Arena through the Rec Rink doors on Gray St. Each person will be auditioning for an opportunity to sing at one the 38 Jackals home games this season. For more information please contact the Jackals Director of Community Relations Nicole Kupaks.
The First Arena released information on some of their programs for the Fall Session including Adult Hockey Clinics & Learn To Play Hockey Sessions, Figure Skating Schools and Synchronized Skating, Youth Hockey Learn To Play Sessions and the Adult Hockey Leagues. For more information visit the Rec Rink website at: www.firstarena.com/recrink.asp
UNDERSTAND PLAYER POSITIONING IN ALL ZONES
This clinic will cover breakouts, defensive and offensive zone positioning, face offs, neutral zone transitioning, and small games. The program will be taught by First Arena hockey instructors boasting an impressive resume of coaching, playing, and program direction experience at all levels. The sessions will be held every Tuesday from 9:30 10:30 pm for six weeks for the low cost of $60.00. The registration deadline is October 10th. Sessions begin October 10th. Previous FAST participants may continue to use their equipment.
The learn to play program is designed to teach novice players the basic individual hockey skills: skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting. Skating is the most important element of hockey. Skating drills will emphasize all of the components of forward and backward skating including: balance and agility, starts and stops, crossovers and edge work, turns and transitions. As the program progresses, the focus will shift to puckhandling, passing, and shooting. The program will be taught by First Arena hockey instructors boasting an impressive resume of coaching, playing, and program direction experience at all levels. The sessions will be held every Tuesday from 8:15 9:15pm for six weeks for the low cost of $65.00. The registration deadline is October 10th. Sessions begin October 10th. Equipment is available on a first come first serve basis.
Figure Skating learn to skate program begins Sunday, October 1st at 3:15 pm at the First Arena Rec Rink. 2213.
USA form must accompany payment; Goalies are free
Elmira Youth Hockey Learn-To-Play Hockey
This program is designed to teach novice players the basic individual hockey skills: skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting. Skating drills will emphasize all of the components of forward and backward skating including: balance and agility, starts and stops, crossovers and edge work, turns and transitions. As the program progresses, the focus will shift to puckhandling, passing, and shooting. All this is done in a fun and positive atmosphere. A learn to skate program is recommended prior to participation.
Ages: 6-9 Practices: Once per week on Saturdays at 11:30 am
Season Length: Two 10-week sessions starting October 7th
Equipment Required: Skates & Helmet provided (limited quantity)
Stick & Gloves not provided. Also recommended shin guards & elbow pads. Jersey provided by league. USA Hockey registration is required.
Visit ElmiraHockey.com for a registration form and cost or you can pick up a form at the Rec Rink at First Arena.
Elmira Youth Hockey Recreational Program
This program is a semi-competitive non-checking house program for boys and girls. It will cover powerskating, high tempo drills to improve puckhandling, passing, and shooting, and team concepts.
Each practice will end with a scrimmage and as the program progresses; the time for scrimmaging will increase.
Ages: 9 13 Practices: Once per week on Saturdays at 12:45 pm
Season Length: Two 10 week sessions starting October 7th.
Equipment Required: Helmet, Skates, Stick, Gloves, Elbow Pads, Shin Guards, Hockey Pants. Recommended Shoulder Pads and Neck Guard. Jersey provided by league.
Visit ElmiraHockey.com for a registration form and cost or you can pick up a form at the Rec Rink at First Arena.