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Jackals Host Open Anthem Auditions; Rec Rink Programs Kick Into High Gear

September 29, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Elmira Jackals News Release


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 at nicole@firstarena.com .

First Arena Kicks Off Fall Programs

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

ADULT HOCKEY
TEAM SYSTEMS CLINIC 2006
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.

ADULT Learn-To-Play HOCKEY

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

Figure Skating learn to skate program begins Sunday, October 1st at 3:15 pm at the First Arena Rec Rink. For more information please call the Rec Rink at 607-734-PUCK ext. 2213.

Adult Hockey League
Fall-Winter Session

Registration Deadline: October 9th
Individual Rate: $300.00
$150.00 due Oct. 9th, remainder due Dec. 31st
USA form must accompany payment; Goalies are free

AA-AAA: Mondays (18 Games)
Session: Oct. 9th - March 12th
Playoffs: Double Elimination
Game Times: 8:00, 8:30 and 9:30

A-AA: Thursdays (18 Games)
Session: Oct. 12th - March 15th
Playoffs: Double Elimination
Game Times: 8:15, 8:45 and 9:45

Each player must pay the fee before playing any games. Subs must register. League rules available on our website. All players must be 18 years or older except goalies. If you are looking to get on a team, please indicate this in the team section. USA Hockey rules will be used. USA HOCKEY registration required. Go to www.usahockeyregistration.com . For more information contact the First Arena at 607-734-PUCK ext.3210

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. 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.

The Elmira Jackals are gearing up for their seventh season of operations in the United Hockey League and the Twin Tiers. Season tickets for the 2006-2007 UHL season are on sale now as well as individual game tickets and 10 & 20-game packages at the First Arena Box Office. For more information call 607-734-PUCK.

FIRST ARENA REC RINK

The ice is HOT at First Arena - Visit our website for a complete list of Public Skating times and Arena Programs at www.firstarena.com - Come in to the COOL place to be!

The First Arena Rec Rink offers public skating, skating lessons, hockey programs, figure skating, birthday parties, and much more....



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