SWAT Hockey

The SWAT online store has been extended until November 22! Get your orders in and your items will arrive before Christmas.

If this doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will. Three cheers for this group of coaches who are keeping the fun very much alive during covid times... Atom Head Coach/Sensei Justin and the SW412 Cobra Kai crew... well played, guys, well played.

SWAT STORE REOPENED AND INCLUDES SOME NEW FUN ITEMS! Did you miss out on getting yourself or your family SWAT gear? Don't fret, we have opened up the store once again and just in time to start your holiday shopping! We have included some fun new items so make sure you check it out. STORE CLOSES NOV 15. ORDERS WILL BE READY APPROX THE WEEK OF DEC 13.... New Items include: Skate Towel, Pillow Case and Under Armour Backpack! Before you start shopping, please make sure to read some important information carefully: - All sales are final sales, as they are custom products. -Sizing charts have been provided for each item, please take the time to review these. -Please keep in mind all orders will be placed after the online store closes, and will take 4 weeks unless otherwise specified. -Pick Up at United Cycle or Shipping options available. ORDER ONLINE HERE: https://swathockey2020-2.itemorder.com/sale If you have any questions please email Tawana at [email protected]

Hockey Alberta has updated their Return to Play participation flowchart, based on new AHS guidance for children under 18. Please review and don’t forget to complete the health check prior to each ice time.

Good luck to our teams that are starting official game play this weekend Go SWAT! With rink capacity limits in place, here are a few ideas for keeping up with the games when you cannot attend. - Have a parent provide live updates on TeamSnap through the live event feature. (Double points if that person knows all the names/numbers of players and what the ref signals are!) ... - Live stream the game on social media. Facebook Live is pretty easy to set up. (Please send a direct message if you need help getting started!) Tips for live streaming: use a tripod along with a phone that has unlimited data. The rink wifi is spotty and impacts picture quality. (We have heard of teams using team funds to purchase a simple tripod and a data rocket stick to facilitate streaming, which is a great idea!) - Start a team chat during the game to talk to other parents, cheer and socialize! Do you have other ideas? Please share in the comments. If we all put our heads together, we can think up some great options.

Sharing this great learning opportunity from the University of Alberta: HOW TO BE AN ATHLETE IN A PANDEMIC Being a competitive athlete is demanding, even without the added challenge of a pandemic. This season, athletes won’t be motivated by competition. How can athletes keep their skills sharp and continue to improve? What types of mental and physical skills can be built during a non-competitive season?... Join experts from Golden Bears & Pandas Athletics - Green & Gold Sports System on WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21 for a FREE virtual webinar, as we share tools, advice and opportunities for athletes, parents and community coaches to stay in the game. Recommended for ages 12+. REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_nSFIXVgjQ7adIDIcfe_jAQ