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9th March 2011
News from the Glacier
Greetings!

Hang on in there.... It's nearly Spring and we have plenty going on over the next couple of months! Take a look.............

Sincerely,
Chris Howarth
Glacier Ice Arena
847 362 1222

Last few days of sign up for the June Ice Show!

Due to costume availability this is the last week for sign up for the show.

It's SHOWTIME!  We are currently taking Ice showenrollments for the spring show "Skating Through the Decades".  During all Learn-to-Skate classes, starting this Saturday, 2/26 thru Friday, 3/4, someone will be available to take measurements for the costumes for this fabulous show.  Get your measurements done and enrollments in to ensure your spot in this production.  The first costume order will be placed on Friday, March 4th so don't delay.

ICE SHOW BROCHURE
Spring Break Campyoung ice dog
You can now sign up for the Spring Break Camp. We have two levels; Elite and Open and you need to sign up quickly as we only have 6 places at each age level. The lead Instructor - Lucas Miller
has coached and taught Hi-Performance Power Skating, Speed, Skills and Fitness Development Programs around the world.  A university graduate, he currently conducts Private, Personal Small Group, Specialized Training Sessions for players from Novice through to Junior
Click on the image to sign up online.
Ice for Sale

rink inside

During the last week of March and the first weekend of April we have some great deals on some prime time ice over the weekends. The dates are:
Saturday 26th March
Sunday 27th March
Saturday 2nd April
Sunday 3rd April
It's first come first served so get your skates on and click on the image to buy your own private ice at crazy prices!
Spring Learn to SkLearn to Skateate
The Spring session is now available online and if this winter session is anything to go by you want to get your skates on and sign up to ensure that you get the class that you want.
The sessions starts on April 4th and runs for 9 weeks. Just click on the image to sign up online.
IDHL HockeyIce Dogs winning
The season Will Run April 4th through May 27th
and will consist of 4 Practices & 8 Games, the games will be scheduled in the North Shore Hockey League.
The age levels for the 2011 Spring Season:
MITE: 2003 & Younger, SQUIRT: 2002 - 2001, PEE WEE: 2000 - 1999, BANTAM: 1998 - 1997  
Register online by clicking on the image and save yourself $45 by signing up before March 1st. Remember to type Spring hockey in to the coupon code box!
The Avalanche Returns
This is a Spring Hockey program for Travel playersAvalanch Banner Mite through Bantam. There is over 30 hours of ice time guaranteed including: 4 advanced sessions with professional skills coaches, 4 high tempo Pro-Style practices, 6-8 NSHL games, 6 clinics for goal tenders, 4 specialized skill sessions with WYBO and 3 tournaments;including the Glacier Invitational. This is an amazing program and one not to be missed if you are serious about your hockey! Sign upo before March 1st and save $50!
Super-Mite / Mini-Mite

The Ice Dogs Super-Mite / Mini-Mite program will playeroperate as a house spring

league within the Glacier Ice Arena only, and will be directed and supervised completely by our professional staff and assisted by interested parents.
This Program is for first or second year hockey players with birth years of 2003 or younger.  There will be an evaluations on March 13th and all players will then be divided onto Super-Mite or Mini-Mite teams based on their ability. The Super-Mite / Mini-Mite program will consist of twelve ice slots spread throughout the spring and this season teams will play  games against each other utilizing USA Hockey's ADM (American Development Model) program and game systems.

Summer Buddies Camp
totsCool off this summer at the Glacier. We are offering three week sessions in our new summer fun day camp for children ages 4 to 12, any skating ability welcome.
All campers will enjoy a fun day both on and off the ice, with instruction and free skate time. Supervision and instruction will be given by our qualified skating staff and certified teachers.
Age 4 - 6 Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 - 11:30
Age 7 - 12 Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 - 1:30
Spaces are limited so sign up online by clicking on the image.


Enjoy the rest of the week
"The Glacier Team"

Glacier Ice Arena
670 Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
847 362 1222

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In This Issue
June Ice Show
Spring Break Camp
Ice for Sale
Spring Learn to Skate
IDHL Hockey
The Avalanche Returns
Super-Mite & Mini-Mite
Summer Buddies Camp
Extra Public Skate
Spring 4 o 4
Wow what a weekend!
Congratulations to our skaters
Cosmic Skates with DJ  &
Mega Skates!

Ice Skating Disco

We have some additional public skating sessions at the end of the month:
Friday 25th March 5:15 - 8:00pm (with DJ)
Saturday 26th March 12 - 5:00pm MEGA SKATE
Sunday 27th March 12 - 5:00pm MEGA SKATE
Friday 1st April 5:15 - 8:00pm (with DJ)
Saturday 2nd April 12 - 5:00pm MEGA SKATE
Sunday 3rd April 12 - 5:00pm MEGA SKATE

All this in addition to our regular sessions this month Monday to Friday 11:30 - 1:00pm and weekends 12:00 - 1:50pm.

Spring 4 on 4

Hockey Stop
Midget & High School Hockey League Spring 4 on 4, directed by the legendary Bobby Scott!
The season will run April & May 2011 
Players will be placed on teams by evaluations on March 22nd  8:10pm and    March 23rd  7:00pm.
Improve your puck-handling skills and stamina with this fast paced 4 on 4 game format with three 15 minute running time periods per game. The program is set up for 4 teams of 12 players and a Team Jersey is Included. 
Players can choose up to 3 friends to play with - subject to keeping team parity.
REGISTER BY MARCH 1ST AND SAVE $25 OFF PLAYER FEE! 

Wow what a weekend!

Pee Wee B

The Ice Dogs Pee Wee B team is headed to the State Championship game this Saturday versus Peoria. The Dogs made it into the finals by defeating theChargers and Express and suffered a tough loss in overtime to the Vikings.
The State Championship game will be played this Saturday at 3:30pm at the Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville. Good Luck!!!!
Congratulations to our skaters

Katy Hogan

A big congratulations goes out to all of our skaters who competed this weekend at the Southport Winter Invitational at Rinkside. Many skaters came home with medals, so a big WELL DONE to:
Carolyn Byrd, Katie Hogan, Anissa Maravilla
Michelle Mueller, Sophia Pearson, Lindsey Pearlman, Tatum Pearlman, Rachael Wall, Emi Gorman & Mikaella Faber.

Other skaters competing in events this weekend were: Kelly Li, Bianca Johnson, Laine Moseley, Hana Marek, Grace Knuteson, Casey Bogojevic, Francesca Redfield, Shannon McCabe, Lilian Zanardo, Abby Slovin, Madison Rudick, Jasmine Atschul and team Encore. CONGRATULATIONS to all of you!

You may remember that the previous week our adult skaters were competing in the Mid Western Sectional Championships. All of them one medals and Cindy has qualified for the Adult Gold Ladies National Championships taking place in Salt Lake City next month. So another big WELL DONE to:
Erica Kaplinsky
Maureen Linhardt
Sandra Chambers
Erin Westphal
And last but not least Cindy Crouse (also good luck for Nationals)