[Monthly Recap - November] Burnaby Wildcats Novice

Burnaby Wildcats Novice - Sponsored by the Dodge Caravan Kids Program

Division: Novice
Manager: Joanne Lee
Opponents: Vancouver Angels, Ridge Meadows, North Shore Avalanche, Tri Cities Predators, Richmond Ravens, Abbotsford Ice.
Record: 6-3-1

November was a busy month for the Burnaby Wildcats Novice team. The team consists of female players between the ages of 5 and 8 years old. The skill level is varied. Some players are in the early stages of learning to skate, while some of the older players are progressing on to improving their skating and their overall game. All players are learning the basics about hockey and they continue to improve daily. As an added incentive, the coaches award 3 Stars stickers after each game played.

The team recently entered into the Dodge Caravan Kids Program. The program sponsors over 2000 amateur hockey teams across Canada and provides up to $500 in sponsorship funding to participating Novice level teams.

The Wildcats Novice team played 8 games in total during the month of November, 3 of which were part of the Remembrance Day Female Hockey Tournament. For many of the players, this was their first ever tournament! Despite the early morning wake-up calls during the long weekend, the girls had a great time experiencing all aspects of what it's like to participate in a hockey tournament. It was a milestone weekend for a lot of players as several girls scored their first ever goals, which was special for the players and also for their families who were on hand to witness the moment! Despite the wide range of ages on the team, the players played well and won all 3 of their games during the tournament. They enjoyed spending time together and continue to love being part of the team.

On November 30th the team played 2 games. Yes, 2 games in one day! But the players weren't complaining. They love playing the game and every game is an opportunity to get better and to hang out with their team mates. The more the merrier! They played the Langley Lightning and Surrey Falcons. They won one game and lost the other - a pretty good result considering all the skating the players had to do that day.

Looking ahead to December, the team is excited for their Christmas Party, which will be held in a few weeks. They are going to go bowling so the girls can have some fun and try their hands at a new sport!

~Jehan Jiwa