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PUBLISHED BY CALGARY ROYALS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
SEPTEMBER 2009
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Kris Katsaounis, President, CRAA
Welcome to the Cal- our current executive and directorship, there are many hurdles to overcome
gary Royals Athletic we have a vast depth of experience. and we will all have to be patient as the
Association, and the Our hockey club is represented on process evolves. The Canada Olympic
2009-2010 hockey AA Council, the AMHL, AAMHL, and Park ice complex is scheduled to be in
season! AMBHL Leagues. The Calgary Royals full operation for the 2011-2012 hockey
In September, the hockey season Athletic Association has, and will season.
begins with great anticipation and ex- continue to be, involved in regulatory
matters and policy formation of these As we continue to work together as a
citement with the renewal of old friend-
organizations. team, we can look forward to enjoy-
ships, making new ones, and building a
wealth of good memories to cherish for ing an even greater hockey season
I would like to welcome back all of
years to come. The hockey experience in 2009-10. Please visit our web site
our incumbent coaches and extend a
is a truly fulfilling and satisfying experi- special welcome to our new coaches. for information and updates at www.
ence for all participants. The spirit of We strive to bring the best available calgaryroyalsaa.com. Should you have
hockey is based on teamwork, respect, coaches to our program. Our coach- any questions or concerns, please feel
and great fun. Over the course of the mentoring program continues to pay free to contact me or any other Calgary
seven-month season skills are devel- dividends as the quality of our coaching Royals board member. I wish everyone
oped in practice, efforts are put forth in staffs continues to improve. a fun and exciting season; I am looking
games and bonds are made with team- forward to seeing everybody at the rink.
The Conditioning and Try-out Camps
mates.
were a great success based on atten-
I am pleased to be entering into a sea-
son that will focus on new initiatives for
dance, organization, and movement.
We congratulate all volunteers for their O u tgoing
our Association. The main focus will be
to open lines of communication between
assistance with individual accomplish-
ments and making the Calgary Royals
D ire c tors
all members of the Calgary Royals. I
am hoping to continue updating the
a proud association. We are a quadrant 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9
program and proud to be part of the
website to make it more user-friendly Alberta Hockey Development Model With many thanks and
and interactive, and to finish convert- This promotes success, attempts to appreciation to the following
ing all handbooks and manuals to a get all hockey players to the next level, Directors who diligently
digital format. We will continue moving wherever possible, which requires a served on our Board.
ahead in these areas to keep up with lot of hard work and effort by everyone
the times, and to use the website as Russ Crane
especially, coaches, and players. Gerry Edwards
our Association’s main tool for current
information transformation. The Calgary Royals Athletic Association Vonnie Eng
is still actively pursuing a partnership Gary Fayerman
The Board of Directors has spent many with Canada Olympic Park to utilize ice Dominique Gregoire
hours volunteering their time in the at the new Canada Olympic Park Ice Peggy Kientz
Spring and Summer months and are Complex. This will provide us with more Preston Maddin
looking forward to this years hockey ice options and it will better facilitate our Brad Maladrewicz
season. The goal of the Board is to teams’ hockey needs. The board of di- Shelly Rogne
improve the association the players and rectors and I intend to participate in fu- Kelly Shumlich
coaches of the Calgary Royals Athletic Tom Swiston
ture meetings and will provide feedback
Association. With the 30 members on
as we progress. Like any major project,
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HOCKEY TRIVIA
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Hockey Trivia answers on Page 7
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1). What is the hometown of the Staal brothers? 6). H
ow many designated face off spots are
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there in a hockey rink??
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2). Who was the first Korean to play in the NHL?
3). Cranbrook British Columbia is the birthplace ?
7). Who was the NHL’s first Commissioner?
of this superstar Detroit Red Wing.
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8). Who was nicknamed the “Golden Jet”?
4). What coach for St. Louis, Pittsburgh,
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9). W
hat player set an NHL record in 1976, with
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Montreal, Buffalo and Detroit has the highest
career winning percentage? 10 points in one game?
5). Who scored 10 hat tricks in an NHL season? 10).How much does a puck weigh?
ROYALS HOCKEY OFF ICE PROGRAM 2009-2010
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2 color sewn on logo front embroidered on the front
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fit shirt with logo embroidered front
Navy................................................. $35 Navy................................................. $25
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Royals crest sewn on with new graphic
Royal Blue........................................ $50 Navy................................................. $25
2 WWW.CALGARYROYALSAA.COMcorner Mark Maloney, Head Coach, National Sport Academy
mentor’s
Since 1996, the Calgary Royals and Calgary Hockey • National Coaching Certification Program (Coach, Development
Development/National Sport Academy, under the direction of I, Safety and Speak Out) and administration.
Roger Wolfe and Mark Maloney, have been pioneering a very • Royals’ Coach Night
successful mentorship program. Mark has been the primary • Strength Conditioning & Nutrition
coach mentor for the past 8 years. As a result of this collabora- • Coach Networking
tive relationship, where both partners have been willing to expand
• Coach Shadow Program
conventional thinking and explore new leadership avenues, the
Calgary Royals have achieved tremendous success developing • Annual Planning and Implementation Strategy
coaches, young hockey players and productive citizens. • Royals Coach Manual
• One on One meetings
The focus of the mentorship program is to provide assistance
• Video Mentorship
for the coaches and administrators to access new resources,
information, and ideas. The goal is to help develop effective • Coach evaluation and interview package
and professional Calgary Royals coaches who in turn create a • Player evaluation and team selection
great life experience for all young players in the Calgary Royals • Drill and Practice Plan Database
organization. Effective mentorship takes on different forms and • Royals Coach Seminars – Guest speakers have included:
we have found that success requires many grassroots experts to Willie Desjardins – Head Coach – Team Canada World Junior
make it happen. To date, the following Calgary Hockey Develop- Championships, Ken Babey – Head Coach SAIT Trojans.
ment/National Sport Academy coach mentors have been working
Over the past 10 years, numerous outstanding coaches have
with Calgary Royals coaches:
contributed to the Royals success. Many of these Royals
Roger Wolfe – President and General Manager coaches have moved on to higher levels including the: Western
Mark Maloney – Assistant General Manager and Hockey League, Jr. A Leagues, CIS, NCAA and Hockey Alberta
Lead Royals Mentor High Performance Programs.
Ray Fraser – Goaltending Specialist Future plans are to continue providing innovative and progres-
Kelly Mruk – Goaltending Specialist sive training tools for Royals coaches and young players. There
Kevin Yellowaga – Skills and Power Skating Specialist will be new and exciting components added and incorporated
into the 2009-2010 program which will be unveiled shortly as
Derek Habberfield, Andi Dow, Nick Thomas,
coaches begin their preparation and planning for this coming
Jeff Ovens – Video Specialists
season. Every year, new components will continue to be added
Chris Osmond – Strength Conditioning & Nutrition Specialist as we strive to keep this mentorship program one of the best in
DETAILS OF THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Canada!
Although mentorship is often described as providing guidance Mark Maloney is the Head Coach at the National Sport Academy
in whatever particular area an individual Royals coach feels will and is the Royals Coach Mentor. The National Sport Academy
help with personal development, the following are some of the High School Program operates out of Central Memorial High
most common mentorship areas: School. The National Sport Academy coaching staff works
closely with community and AA hockey associations during the
• Practice and game observation and execution hockey season delivering hundreds of Specialty Clinics in and
• Team building and group dynamics around the Calgary area. Summer Strength and Conditioning
Camps and on ice High Performance Hockey Camps are avail-
• Sport psychology able to players outside the National Sport Academy. More
• Goaltending support program information on the National Sport Academy can be found at
• Coach updates and email reports www.nationalsportacademy.com.
WWW.CALGARYROYALSAA.COM 3ROYALS EXECUTIVE & DIRECTORS
Calgary Royals Athletic Association 2009/2010
President Scholarships/Royals Banquet/Casino Coordinator Hockey Ops Coordinator –
Kris Katsaounis (Jim) Report Coordinator Ken Rogers (Sherrie) Minor Midget AAA (Gold)
54 Cougar Ridge View S.W. Mandy Latiff 27 Glenfield Road S.W. Gary Soroka (Donna)
Calgary AB T3H 4X3 159 Woodside Circle S.W. Calgary AB T3E 4J5 119 Gloucester Cres. S.W.
Home: (403) 663-0971 Calgary AB T2W 3K1 Home: (403) 242-7437 Calgary AB T3E 4V4
Home: (403) 281-0381 Cell: (403) 801-1602 Home: (403) 686-4599
Cell: (403) 689-7773
Work: (403) 297-2980 kwrogers@telus.net Work: (403) 249-2574
kriskats@shaw.ca Fax: (403) 297-7507 Coach Development Fax: (403) 217-6190
VP Hockey Operations Cell: (403) 804-3518 Coordinator gary@sorokagroup.com
Adam Hoffman amanda.latiff@gov.ab.ca Lyle Normand (Barb) soroka4@telus.net
Suite 2800 Equipment Coordinator 119 Cantrell Dr. S.W. Hockey Ops Coordinator –
715 - 5th Avenue S.W. Jim Cousins (Joanne) Calgary AB T2W 2M5
Minor Midget AAA (Blue)
Calgary AB T2P 2X6 10808 Shamrock Pl. S.W. Home: (403) 281-5025
Alan Nantes (Nancy)
Work: (403) 299-9616 Calgary AB T2W 0R1 Cell: (403) 370-8579
Home: (403) 253-6853 lnormand@telus.net 154 Woodpark Circle S.W.
Cell: (403) 473-2326 Calgary AB T2W 6G1
Fax: (403) 299-9601 Work: (403) 253-6853 Player Development
Cell: (403) 874-2268 Home: (403) 251-5846
ahoffman@snclaw.com Coordinator Cell: (403) 850-6546
Fax: (403) 255-6859 Brian Skrudland (Lana)
VP Hockey Administration deep.cover@shaw.ca Fax: (403) 251-5846
3225 – 7th Street S.W. anantes@shaw.ca
Sandra Muhlenfeld (Randy) Blueline Coordinator Calgary, AB T2T-2X8
39 Signal Ridge Place S.W. Joni Bradley (George) Home: (403) 243-3679 Hockey Ops Coordinator –
Calgary AB T3H 2P2 175 Valley Glen Bay N.W. brians66@live.com Midget AA (Gold)
Home: (403) 246-4122 Calgary AB T3B 5P9 Dave Freeborn (Josee)
Hockey Ops Coordinator
sandramuhlenfeld@shaw.ca Home: (403) 293-8672 Bob Fox (Lauree) 55 Millrise Way S.W.
Work: (403) 620-9119 16 Elveden Drive S.W. Calgary AB T2Y 2M7
Treasurer/Secretary Fax: (403) 293-4749 Calgary AB T3H 3X7 Home: (403) 201-1999
Wendy Anderson (Gerry) jonibradley@telus.net Home: (403) 686-0254 Cell: (403) 585-9431
97 Wildwood Drive Fax: (403) 319-7028
Calgary AB T3C 3C6 Ice Coordinator Work: (403) 287-8160
Lee Morris (Doris) Cell: (403) 651-4119 dave_freeborn@cpr.ca
Home: (403) 246-7116
43 Wood Cres. S.W. Fax: (403) 287-8095 Hockey Ops Coordinator –
Cell: (403) 512-0493 Calgary AB T2W 4E2 rtfox@telus.net
gwkdr@telus.net Midget AA (Blue)
Home: (403) 281-1329 Hockey Ops Coordinator – Tony Piattelli (Wanda)
Past President Cell: (403) 827-8802 Bantam AA (White) 316 - 38th St. S.W.
Clive Marsh (Bev) nostar01@telus.net Dan Hursh (Kristin) Calgary AB T3C 1S8
1568 Evergreen Hill S.W. Managers Coordinator 2485 Sorrel Mews S.W. Home: (403) 249-3458
Calgary AB T2Y 2R7 Rob Simmonds (Brenda) Calgary AB T2T 6G5 Cell: (403) 604-3458
Home: (403) 256- 6466 506 Oakhill Pl. S.W. Home: (403) 254-0265 tpmort@telus.net
Cell: (403) 660-2995 Calgary AB T2V 3X7 Cell: (403) 830-6531 tonypiattelli@telusplanet.net
clive.marsh@shaw.ca Home: (403) 238-3180 dhursh@millerthomson.com
Work: (403) 692-3640 Hockey Ops Coordinator –
clive.marsh@calgarypolice.ca Hockey Ops Coordinator – Midget AAA
Cell: (403) 390-4088 Bantam AA (Blue)
Registrar/Asst. Secretary simmondsfamily@shaw.ca Chuck Peffers (Elly)
Joe Ewaskiw 212 Woodford Close S.W.
Bev Martin (Rick) Website Coordinator #2004, 55 Spruce Pl. S.W.
440 Coach Light Bay S.W. Calgary AB T2W 6E1
Coral Dambrauskas (John) Calgary AB T3X 3X5
Home: (403) 251-1091
Calgary AB T3H 1Z2 3 Glamorgan Drive S.W. Work: (403) 263-9505 Ext. 26
Work: (403) 292-8246
Home: (403) 242-1629 Calgary AB T3E 4Z1 Cell: (403) 870-3511
Home: (403) 246-2816 Cell: (403) 804-1952
Work: (403) 571-2534 Fax: (403) 263-9568
Cell: (403) 246-2816 joe@ammoniteenergy.ca chuck.peffers@rbc.com
Cell: (403) 371-4759
darmartin@shaw.ca jedcor@telusplanet.net Hockey Ops Coordinator – Hockey Ops Coordinator –
martinb@cadillacfairview.com Cond.Camp/Macs Coordinator Bantam AAA (Gold) Junior B (Blue)
Darel Davies (Patricia) Dave Leslie (Diana) Luke Workman
Bingo Coordinator 517 30th Ave. S.W.
240 Woodfield Road S.W. 3037 7th Street S.W.
Laura McGregor (Dave) Calgary AB T2W 3V9 Calgary, AB T2T-2X6 Calgary AB T2S 0P4
9424 Oakmount Drive S.W. Home: (403) 251-0080 Home: (403) 444-5689 Work: (403) 246-3315
Calgary, AB T2V 4W1 Work: (403) 680-0161 Work: (403) 237-5570 Cell: (403) 680-6918
Home: (403) 238-4811 pd.davies@shaw.ca Cell: (403) 850-9054 luke_workman@
LHMcgregor@cbe.ab.ca darel.davies@utilitynet.net dleslie@calicoland.ca pinebrookgolfclub.com
4 WWW.CALGARYROYALSAA.COMCOACH PROFILE: MICKEY KLUNER
bantam aa White
At the ripe age of takes are a perfect opportunity to learn. RR: What are your team goals for the
25, Mickey Kluner is I believe in team bonding and I focus Bantam AA White for the 2009-2010
the youngest head on team unity. This being said, each season?
coach in the Calgary Royals organiza- player brings a different set of skills to
tion. A ”Calgary boy who loves hockey”, the table, and this must be recognized. MK: In mid October we will attend a
Mickey has a deep passion and com- My coaching staff and I are always to be tournament in Kelowna. Our hope for
mitment to the sport of hockey. Mickey in communication with each other and the tournament is to further bond the
played for the Calgary Royals from 1998 act as a united front. team together, but at the same time
to 2001. Mickey was previously a coach evaluate where the team is at on the
RR: Speaking of your coaching staff, ice. Minor Hockey week will be a great
with Calgary Hockey Development
tell us about your assistant coaches? opportunity to determine if the team is
where his mentor was Mark Maloney
(who currently heads the mentorship MK: My assistant coaches this year are meeting the benchmarks set by both the
program with the Royals). He joined the JOE MURPHY and STEVE MCEWAN. coaches and players at the beginning
Calgary Royals Junior B Blue in 2006 Joe played through the ranks of junior, of the year. Playoffs and the year end
as an assistant coach. Last year, he college and pro. He also played in tournament will be the true measure of
was given the reigns of the head coach- Europe for 3 years. He will be working what our team is capable. This is where
ing position with the team. As the head primarily with our forwards this year. the players will take everything we have
coach, he led his team to 1st place in the Steve played hockey for Mount Royal taught them and put it to the test.
regular season, and capped of the year College. Steve will be working very
with a city championship. After this ac- closely with our defensemen this year. RR: How will you gauge your team’s
complishment, Mickey decided that he Both Joe and Steve are new to the success?
would take on a new and exciting chal- coaching role but I feel that they both
MK: A team that grows, both individual
lenge for the 2009-2010 campaign. By bring a great deal of experience and
growth and growth as a team. A team
becoming the coach of the Bantam AA have excellent hockey vision which is
that is better in April than they were in
White Royals, he believes that he can really invaluable. The three of us may
be the perfect combination resulting in September. Seeing friendships grow
play a pivotal role in developing young
a perfect marriage. and the level of respect between team-
13 and 14 year old hockey players.
mates and coaches is also an indicator
Mickey attended the National Sport RR: How do you select your team? of success. Success is seeing each
School Hockey Program in high school. player develop as an individual. The
MK: I look for kids who want to play
He later graduated from the Business greatest success I could have for my-
hockey and who are prepared to work
Finance Program at SAIT in Calgary. self this year would be developing each
hard. Its difficult to know the players to
When Mickey is not at the rink, he works well through the selection process, but player on the team into respectable
as a Financial Advisor for RBC. building a team with good attitudes is young men..
RR: Why do you enjoy coaching? something every coach desires. The RR: Are there any other comments
players we select must have a sense of
MK: Coaching allows me to give back you would like to make?
competitiveness but at the same time
to hockey and to be part of something realize that winning isn’t everything. MK: Yes! Haha. The tryout/selection
special. I can apply what I have learned process is quite an experience! It was
from my years of playing and coaching RR: What attributes do you look for
in a goalie? strenuous but enjoyable. It’s long but
and pass it on to my players, while still ends with 19 players who deserve to
being competitive through it and want- MK: He must think, react and read make the Calgary Royals.
ing to win the game well. A goalie needs to be
focused every second of a game, as he RR: Thank you Mickey on behalf of
RR: Can you describe your coaching
cant take a rest on the bench like play- the Royals Report I would like to wish
style?
ers can. Finding a goalie to pays atten- you, your coaching staff. players and
MK: I let players play; they can make tion to detail is a great attribute and is parents a successful and enjoyable
mistakes and I believe that making mis- not overseen in the tryout process. season.
WWW.CALGARYROYALSAA.COM 5Training tips Douglas Crashley, BSc, CSCS
Doug Crashley, BSc., CSCS is the President of Crash Conditioning, a Calgary based hockey
performance company focusing on the training of elite hockey players. Alumni include NHL
rookie Mike Green (Washington Capitals), and Royals alumni Brett Wilson (Princeton University),
and Thomas Hickey (Seattle Thunderbirds). Doug Crashley can be reached via
info@crashconditioning.com or through their website at www.crashconditioning.com.
It seems like I hear a story every day from a parent exhausted last minute changes and needs of a young player seem less
from running one or more of their kids to practices at arenas stressful for everyone. Players can sandwiches, and a snack
all over the city, and from kids wanting to return to training bag of raw vegetables or almonds is always easy and a great
but not knowing if they have the time or if they should. The option. Left over’s always fit well in Tupperware so make
summer is the time of year as we know to make the physical extra with the next day’s lunch and snacks in mind. Last
gains necessary to take playersability to the next level. Not season Royals Report had a great article on nutritional needs
only can it be financially costly but it is a huge time and energy of today’s athletes, look it up in the archives or email me for a
commitment as well. But it is also a time where outside of copy, it is a great reference to have.
some optional summer courses the athlete, and often thus
their parents can focus on their training and development
3. EFFICIENT IN-SEASON WORKOUTS:
As the off season workouts taper they become shorter, and
needs. The season seems to feel it’s busiest at the beginning
less fatiguing, but when the season begins that doesn’t mean
and the end. The beginning of the season, specifically camp
cut them out, it just means get more out of a short period of
through the first couple of weeks can be a difficult time to
time, while not over fatiguing muscles that are already being
manage as players rush to and from arenas, while balancing
taxed by camps, practices and other team needs. This can
the beginning of another school year. During this time
often need some professional help, but let me give you some
parents find the difficult tasks as chauffeur and personal chefs
ideas.
overwhelming, and the importance of young athletes who are
able to be self dependant so valuable. Our athletes need to (a) Start with a quick warm up, 5 minutes of jogging, spinning
be able to manage their time efficiently, that means managing or skipping.
their eating and finding time to continue their training whether (b) Shortened DYNAMIC WARM UP: Skipping, shuffling,
that is short sessions focusing on core stability, flexibility and Spiderman crawls and other exercises to warm up joints
more. and muscles, while getting the bodies coordination
With less time available for training and the additional energy going.
expenditures with practice, games and school here are some (c) Some quick plyometrics or SAQ (Speed, Agility,
tips to getting through this period so that when things slow Quickness) exercises. Do these first under the least
down in mid October as per usual; all that hard work in the amount of fatigue so your muscles are training at their
summer hasn’t been wasted away. quickest. AN often used example would be starting off
1. TIME MANAGEMENT: doing some quick foot ladders or box drills, trainers of
Sometimes it’s as simple as planning ahead. For parents this all sorts have differing opinions on what works and what
is the normal, you have been scheduling practice drop off and doesn’t, talk to yours to see what they recommend.
pickups, even meals for years but it is time for our players (d) Complexes each done in 1-2 sets of 3-5 exercises in
to take responsibility. The earlier young players learn it is a circuit – an efficient way to get a full body workout
up to them to plan ahead to eat properly and to get school in quickly. I would recommend training with quickness,
responsibilities out of the way, the better they will transition while ensuring proper form. An example of a complex
to the heavier schedules of junior, major junior and college would be as follows: 5-8 reps of each without rest until
athletics. Start now by having your younger players in pee the end.
wee and bantam writing out the week ahead every Sunday,
Jump Squats ➡ Inverted Row ➡ Physioball Hip Raise
and thinking about how everything must be worked out ahead.
Leg Curl ➡ Clap Push Ups ➡ Front Bridge Pumps ➡
Midget players should be able to do these things on their own,
Follow with 60-90 second rest and repeat.
moms if you still are planning everything for “Little Timmy” this
needs to stop NOW! A second Complex or circuit could be as follows:
Single Leg Unilateral Bent over Dumbbell Row ➡ Lying
2. NUTRITION ON THE GO: Hip Rotations ➡ Single Leg lateral Jump and return
Back to time management, this should be thought out ahead (Countermovement Jumps) ➡ Hockey Side Lunge ➡
of time, but putting together some snacks ahead makes the Russian Twist
6 WWW.CALGARYROYALSAA.COM? ? ? ?
(e) Stretch or flexibility training, often sped through or left
out all together, this is as important as anything else
HOCKEY ?
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during the workout.
There are many ways to train in season, and depending on
the age and needs there should be some changes, but as an TRIVIA answers
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example of a workout that could be done relatively quickly this
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gives you an idea. This can also be done at home or after
1). Thunder Bay, ON 6). Nine
school in a gymnasium, replacing weights with bands, and
other “furniture” at home.
2). Jim Paek 7). Gary Bettman
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Probably the big thing young athletes forget is that to go along
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with the typical life of a non athlete, with school, and growing,
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3). Steve Yzerman 8). Bobby Hull
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athletes have busier days with more energy expense, and
more need for rest. Getting to bed, and more importantly to
rest is often undervalues. I overhear players talking about 4). Scotty Bowman 9). Darryl Sittler
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being up late texting, or even receive texts late from players
who should be in bed allowing the bodies and brains to recover 5). Wayne Gretzky 10). Six Ounces
from the day behind them, and for the days ahead of them.
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So put away your phones, and head to sleep!
royals Scholarships
2009-2010
PLAYERS/PARENTS
CRAA OFFERS 9 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
AT THE ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Mandy Latiff at
403-281-0381
or Visit our website at: www.calgaryroyalsaa.com
WWW.CALGARYROYALSAA.COM 7tips for ROYALS newcomers
Welcome to all new players and families to the Royals organization!
Here are some insider awkward situations by starting the ally be surprised how effective your
tips to get you going: season off with a parent social at manager can be in dealing with your
your house. Yes, do the name tag complaint, so give them a chance.
Tip #1. At the first parent meeting thing, have some laughs and just
Tip #8. Be on time. Nothing will
(or before) get to know your team like magic you’ve made some new
embarrass a player more than get-
manager and volunteer for a job friends! House too small? No prob-
ting to the rink late for a practice or
with the team. Everyone has to help lem, go to a local restaurant or wa-
even worse, a game! Need a few
out in some way, so the tip here is tering hole. By the way, when you
groceries, fill up with gas; stop at
book a group of 40-50 people see
to pick one of the “good” jobs early. the ATM for cash? Do all those little
Tip#3 above and kill two birds with
things after you drop off your son at
Tip #2. The team will have a one stone by asking the restaurant
the rink; it’s a good way to kill time
budget. Depending on the tourna- manager to consider a Blueline ad.
in between.
ments and locations there could
Tip #5. At every game and every
be a lot of fundraising involved. Tip #9. Bingos!!! The necessary
practice, say one positive thing to
Get your thoughts together on the evil to keep hockey costs down. To
another person. “I like that drill” or
budget and be prepared to speak make them go quickly, work like you
“Boy, your son is a great skater”, by
up. Communication and honestly are trying to get on “permanent”
saying one little thing multiplied by
are important, so don’t be afraid to with the bingo hall. (Yeah, right?)
as many parents possible will lead
speak up. The Insider knows that The time actually goes by quickly
to an enjoyable season.
your words are likely the thoughts of and before you know it you will be
many other parents. Tip #6. Car pool. Parent job home de-fumigating yourself! If
description does not include being you really can’t stand bingos, pay
Tip #3. Blueline… yes, that’s the “Superman” or “Superwoman” and someone else to do the job for you.
Royals “Yearbook” and it’s going to sometimes it may be difficult to Many Junior B players pay for their
be your responsibility to come up make those mid-week 4 pm prac- own registration and are looking to
with as many advertising dollars as tices. Don’t hesitate to ask another pick up some extra cash. Ask your
you can to support the publication of parent to drive. Usually, the other Junior B manager or director for
the Blueline. Every time you pull out parent doesn’t mind helping out. details.
your visa card or write a cheque you Further more, your son would most
may discover an advertising source. Tip #10. OK, the last tip is this: In
likely rather sit in the back seat and
Asking for $100 from the dentist a couple of years you won’t remem-
chat hockey with his teammate rath-
won’t seem too difficult as you are ber what you did at work today, you
er than discuss his homework with
paying for those expensive braces. won’t remember the closing stock
you. Lastly, maybe you can return
Get your ads in early and then relax market numbers and you won’t re-
the driving favour next time.
and watch some exciting hockey. member the painful price of gas…
Tip #7. Beefs. Most managers are well, okay maybe I’m wrong on that
Tip #4. Remember being in amateur mediators, psychologists, one! What you will remember is the
the stands at a game in March? politicians and venting receptacles. sense of pride you feel when you see
Johnny’s mother knows your name, Before you verbalize your complaint your son skating out on the ice with
but you don’t know hers! Oops! to another parent, your son, the his new team. Enjoy those hockey
You’re too embarrassed to ask coach or the Board of Directors… moments throughout the season…
now since the season started way try to discuss your problem with the those should be the things that matter
back in September. Avoid those team manager first. You will gener- and that last in your memory.
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