Rinkside News & Notes!!!  

We need hockey parents to volunteer for a single two hour shift at the hockey coin drop this weekend.  Our shifts are two hours but we'll take what you can offer. 

Schedule

Friday 4 pm to 8 pm

Saturday 9 am to 2 pm

We typically like to have 6 to 8 people for each hour shift.  If you can work a shift, please email me at russbabb@comcast.net.

Thanks for a great season! 

Now go thaw out and we'll see ya' in August for roller hockey!

[oh, yeah, but don't forget about a two hour shift for the Memorial Day Coin Drop]

What was that call?

Like most street hockey programs, Somers Point Hockey uses the International Street/Dek Hockey rulebook, which...as you'll see over time...is quite different than those rules used for ice hockey. 

Rule 46 (Handling Hockey Ball with Hands) - Did you know that if a defensive players closes his hand on the ball while it is in the crease, a penalty shot shall be awarded?  Or that if a player taps or bats the ball in the air two times, a minor penalty shall be assessed?  Say what?

Rule 32 (Adjustment to Clothing or Equipment) - Did you know that play shall not be stopped or delayed by reasons of adjustments to clothing or equipment...that the player must retire from rink or receive a minor penalty?    

If you are interested in being a volunteer referee or timekeeper, please give us a shout!

Hit our Hockey 4-1-1 link and check out our Program Summaries and our Hockey Equipment pages.

ATTENTION ALL HOCKEY COACHES

Please be advised that as of November 15th (i.e., prior to our winter street hockey season) all coaches MUST have a background check completed and approved by the City of Somers Point.  DO NOT WAIT!!!  We suggest you allow yourself one month to navigate the entire process. 

You will not be able to be on the hockey courts (aside from a  timekeeper)  if your name does not appear on the 'Approved 2012 Coaches List' on the City's website.  All approved coaches must also wear the City-issued ID badge. 

Click here for the Morphotrak application.

There are no exceptions to this rule.  Therefore, if you are interested in coaching a team or being an assistant coach, please contact us asap.

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Appointments for badge issuance can be made with CER Office at:

Ms. Sydney Perkins, Community Education & Recreation Director 

Somers Point Public Schools, 121 W. New York Avenue

Somers Point, NJ 08244

(609) 927-2053, ext. 3101  / Email: sperkins@somersptschools.org

Scheduled General Meetings of the Organization for the Months of November 2012:

Monday, January 7th [pending]

7:00 PM @ the Hockey Snack Stand

Parents and Coaches are Invited to Attend!

2012Roller Hockey IRON MAN Tournament

Thanks to all the players, coaches and parents for a successful IRON MAN III tournament.  It lived up to its name as the teams slugged it out again .  The Bulldogs beat a tough  and talented Stingers team, who after struggling during the regular season got hot at the right time and put it on a few teams on their way to the finals.  But in the end, while the Stingers battled their way through the field, the Bulldogs rested.  That is why it is called the Iron Man...and those extra games caught up with the Stingers.  A close game ended 6-2, with the Bulldogs closing out an undefeated season on their way to the IRON MAN III cup.  We'll be posting tournament pictures soon!

 Congratulations to all the teams on a great season!.  

Pictured (Left to Right):  Back Row - Coach Smith (disgusted), Hunter Montagna (laughing), Steven Broomall, Bryson's Head (not pictured), Connor Mahoney, Matt McDonald, Robbie McDonough, Coach Babb, Front: Neal Montagna, Tyler Rossi, Bryson Desrosiers' body,  Jake Babb (committed to the pose), Justin Rossi and Will Smith. 

IRON MAN III Roller Skills Competition Champions

Hardest Shot - Steven Broomall / Bulldogs (82 mph)

Most Accurate Passer - Taylor Nardone / Ducks

Most Accurate Shooter - Jake Babb / Bulldogs

Breakaway Champ - Matt Cadematori / Ducks

Best Goalie - Will Smith / Bulldogs

Faster Skater - Bryson Desrosiers / Bulldogs

Congratulations to our 2011-12 Division Champions

Cadets - Shore True Value

L to R: Coach Joe Loefflad, Nelson Denan, Karly Morgan, Jack Loefflad, Peyton Martin, Kyle Somers, Coach Mark Morgan, Colin Kaczmarski, Michael Pecora, MATT MORGAN, Justin Disciascio and Vanessa Francesco.

Beavers - Pecora Plumbing

L to R, Front: Kyle Juliano, Dominick Pecora, Julianna Capasso, Ralph Triboletti
Back: Mary Rose Minichino, Kevin Gisondi, Jonathan Gilbert, Coach Desrosiers, Bryson Desrosiers, Logan Petty
 

Penguins - Cook's Fencing

L to R, Front: Brendan McKeever, Pharen File, Xander Cordery, Francis McFadden, Cohen Cook
Back: Daniel Harvey, Coach Harvey, Deric Slobodjian, John Batty, Dale Slota, Marlie Heim, Samuel Raughley, Jake Cook and Coach Jake Cook

Hit this link - - -  SP Hockey Gear! - - - to Check Out Our Dope Duds!  Once on the site, look for 'Somers Point Street Hockey' page on left margin.

This is a test run for the site on limited items.  As the site is up and running, more and more items will be added.       

If you have questions about ordering or timing of deliveries, please email printer at admin@austinssportscenter.com

A SP Lightning Flashback!  

The game no one knew was even played - besides the two teams that played in it - and a few die hard, snow covered parents.  It was a regular Saturday morning in January and the League was gathering once more at the courts to play their Divisional games.  Right before the ball was dropped for the first Penguin and Beaver games, a very light rain/sleet started to fall.  So, games for the day were immediately cancelled. 

Admittedly, the coaches of the Beaver Blues and Red Wings also thought it best to cancel.  However, the young whiners, err, I mean players, in the red and blue jerseys won out and 'we decided' to see if we could squeeze it in.             

The kids were right!  By the third period, there was literally 2-3 inches of snow on the court.  Kids were slipping and sliding and taking a face-full of snow on each shot or pass by their opponents but they never stopped laughing.  While the game was slow and a tad sloppy, it turned out to be a tight one goal affair decided in the last minute...but more than that, the kids that got to play that game still talk about it today. 

It was a sight and game that we'll all remember !  The 2010 Somers Point Winter Classic!   

A special thanks to Lisa Cadematori for risking her camera for these pictures! : )

Take a visit to The House of Champions.

The people of Somers Point Street Hockey. More Pictures Added!!

One of Our Parents Suggested this Article that Appeared in The Washington Post.  All Parents Should Give it A Look.

See it Here.

How come there are different color hockey balls?

Here are a couple of items that should be read by every parent and coach.  An article from the Toronto Sun and an email from one of the members of the NSHA.  Read them both.