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Hello BTSH!

Street hockey need not go into hibernation just because BTSH takes a break. Be part of the NY Rangers/Parks Dept. program that introduces New York City kids to the sport of hockey through an indoor winter street hockey program. We need volunteer coaches to show the kids what it’s all about — stick handling, passing, shooting, scoring!

Never coached or worked with kids before? No problem. You’ll get all the training and tools that you need. Wonder if you’re qualified? If you meet these requirements, then you’re qualified:

— know how to play hockey
— can communicate
— love hockey, and want to give NYC kids a chance to love hockey, too!

Please see the message from our Parks liaison, and BTSH member, Sarah. There’s a training session this Saturday, where you can get screened on-site. I’ll be there, along with other coaches from BTSH from last season. Why not bring a teammate with you and coach together? And if you’re not sure about making a commitment, we have lots of part-time coaches. Even if you can help out once a month, it’s a huge help, and it’ll mean the kids will get the instruction they need to learn and love the game.

There’s also some nice perks for the volunteer coaches — a free uniform, possibly free Rangers tickets, and other surprises.

Please let Sarah know if you’re coming. I hope to see you there!

Sincerely yours,

Bob Weyersberg

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Hi All,
 
We’re getting closer to the start of the NYC Parks Street Hockey program and we are still looking for volunteers. If you are interested please fill out the attached Volunteer Application and email it to my work email: sarah.cantatore@parks.nyc.gov. I need to have them no later than Thursday, November 21st.
 
Volunteer Orientation will be Saturday, November 23 from 10am to 3pm at Chelsea Recreation Center. (Returning volunteers that have been fingerprinted already can come at 11am). Please bring a photo ID. We’ll have equipment but you may want to bring your stick, especially since there will be a volunteer vs. staff scrimmage!
 
Also, online registration is now open for the program here: http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/street-hockey. Please send out the link to friends and family, and be sure to register your kids! The link also has the complete schedule of clinics to help you decide where you may want to volunteer.
 
Thanks everyone! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email me.
 
Sarah Cantatore
Sports and Fitness Fellow
Parks Conservation Corps

T 212.360.3335
F 212.360.3314
E sarah.cantatore@parks.nyc.gov <mailto:sarah.cantatore@parks.nyc.gov> 
NYC Parks
Arsenal North
1234 Fifth Avenue, Room 203
New York, NY 10029
nyc.gov/parks <http://www.nycgovparks.org/> 

While the BTSH season may be over, a number of BTSHers are headed up to Lasker Rink to start a new ice hockey season. PMSG (Poutine Machine Sur Glace) is looking for a few extra skaters for their D4 team. The team plays fun, recreational ice hockey on Friday nights against a few other teams that are largely composed of BTSHers as well. If you’re interested in joining them, get in touch with team Captain Kevin Macdonald ASAP!

One of the highlights (?) of last Sunday’s season end party was the annual awards ceremony. It’s a nice opportunity to recognize a lot of folks who give back to the league. Here’s a complete list of the award winners:

Most Underrated Male  

TIE

Brad Schmidt – Mathematics

Olivier Brassard – Skyfighters

Most Underrated Female  

Girl on Elves (The one Rich keeps talking about)

The Shortbus Memorial Award for Best Hockey Mom

Corey Winters – What the Puck

BTSH Hall of Fame Award  

Andy Pratt – Mathematics

Stacy Kehoe – Rehabs

Ken Poulin – LBS

The Stacy S. Kehoe Award for Toughness and Grace  

TIE

Sarah Torenten – Happy Little Elves

Jackie Spiegel – Corlears Hookers

The Showtime Award for Best Team Switch

Tim Brown – PM to LBS

The Guinness & Jameson Award for Best Duo

Zack Norris & Sandy “Mama” Norris

The Jon “Dinner Plate” Feldman Award for Agitation & Instigation  

Dave Sokol – Fresh Kills

The MegaTouch Award for Being MegaTouch

Megatouch

The Cory Winters Player’s Player Award (Male) (formerly the Brendan “Flounder” Hay Memorial Award)  

Aaron “Coach” Pagdon – Denim Demons

The Cory Winters Player’s Player Award (Female) (formerly the Brendan “Flounder” Hay Memorial Award)  

Suz – Filthy Gorgeous

The Eighth Annual Bob Weyersberg Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence  

Dan Hopper – Skyfighters