S.K.A.T.E. Program 2009-2010
SKATERS KEEP ACHIEVING THROUGH EDUCATION
Welcome To Skaters Keep Achieving Through Education (S.K.A.T.E.) !
The S.K.A.T.E. program has become one of the most successful initiatives in youth athletics because it enjoys the universal support of young hockey players, parents and youth hockey organizations. The lifeblood of the S.K.A.T.E. program are the hundreds of volunteers at the local level who help to organize, activate and execute the program for the kids in their respective communities.
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. The fact is, 99% of youth hockey players will never play professional hockey, so the idea of placing greater emphasis on education makes sense.
Paula Roberge
S.K.A.T.E. Coordinator
A SALUTE TO ALL PARTICIPATING ASSOCIATIONS IN 2008-09
S.K.A.T.E. is proud to acknowledge each of the youth hockey associations that participated in 2008-09. In alphabetical order they are as follows: Alexandria, Andover, Anoka, Armstrong/Cooper, Becker-Big Lake, Blaine, Bloomington Jefferson, Centennial, Champlin Park, Chisago Lakes, Coon Rapids, Dodge County, Elk River, Fairmont, Hibbing, LaCrescent, Luverne, Mahtomedi, Mankato, Minnetonka, North Branch, North Metro, Northfield, Park Rapids, Pine City, Rogers, Rosemount, Sauk Rapids, Shakopee, Silver Bay, St. Cloud, St. Francis and Waseca.
