Remember, playing means more than just showing up for practice and games. There is a lot of other work that goes on behind the scenes and it takes an effort from all involved. If anyone has any other fundraising ideas, let Bruce know so that he can bring it forth to the rest of the team. Skating With The Braves- by John Warner, Saanich fan and occasional time keeper. Obviously baseball is not hockey, but the concept is the same.
Hockey is a sport.
It is supposed to be fun. When I was young, hockey was a blast. Fortunately for me, someone recently bought me some skates and got me to go skating again. This summer that same person got me to come out to a scrimmage with her team. Having not played for several years you can imagine my anxiety at the thought of stepping on the ice and falling flat on my face in front of 18 other giggling faces.