Last week, youth hockey players were recognized for their achievements with a S.K.A.T.E. party at Rukavina Arena.
S.K.A.T.E. (Skaters Keep Achieving Through Education) is a state-wide academic achievement program that recognizes the scholastic accomplishments of youth student athletes who play hockey. S.K.A.T.E. encourages, rewards, and supports youth hockey players who commit themselves to their schoolwork while enjoying the sport of hockey.
As competitors, young players set goals for themselves on the ice and in the classroom. Like the cheers they hear for goals, assists and good hustle, they respond positively to recognition and reward for their performances in the classroom.
This program recognizes skaters at the 10U, Squirt, 12U, Peewee and Bantam levels who achieve a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher during the academic period which coincides with the hockey season. There are also options for those in special needs or other learning programs to qualify for S.K.A.T.E. as well.
The Silver Bay Blue Line Club thanked those student athletes in a facebook post. “Thank you for committing your time and effort both on the ice and in the classroom. It is our hope that your efforts now will instill good study habits that will continue through your High School Varsity seasons and beyond!”
Congratulations to all the S.K.A.T.E. qualifiers on not only putting in the hard work on the ice, but also in the classroom.
