|
JR. Bears Girls Program a Huge Success 
As the 2011-2012 Hershey Jr Bears GIRLS ice hockey season came to a close in April, the locker rooms were filled with smiles,
brightly colored sticks and tape --- along with many accomplishments. As the U14 girls "high fived" each other after winning the
Presidents Day Tournament in February, and both the U19 and U14 teams advanced to playoffs -- it was obvious that next
season can't get here quick enough.
For the first time, the number of girls playing ice hockey in the Hershey Jr Bears Youth Hockey Program has hit a record high
SIXTY. With participation up - the organization was able to skate "TWO" In-House Teams and "TWO" Travel Teams.
According to HJB Girls Director Cindy Foulke, "the girls program has come a long way and is continuing to grow. Our teams are
competitive and play in the Mid-Atlantic Women's Hockey Association Tier II Division. We are always looking for
more girls to join us and have a lot to offer."
To recruit new players, Free HJB Learn to Play Hockey sessions are held with the cooperation of Twin Ponds-East in Harrisburg. There are
currently over TWENTY girls in the Spring 2012 Program.
Cindy concluded; "we have many great volunteers, coaches, and team managers helping to develop our girls program to it's fullest
potential with the right amount of patience, which has contributed to our growing number of players"
For more information about Hershey Jr Bears Girls Hockey and the 2012-2013 season, please visit: www.hersheyjrbearsgirls.org.
|