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Hybrid Hockey League

The West Hillhurst Community Association is proud to host the 2018 Spring Cross-Ice 3-on-3 League (+ stick-handling camp and detailed skating lessons).

 

Keep your skills and talent sharp over the spring / summer months and learn the benefits of Cross-Ice hockey.  As stated by Hockey Canada, “the difference in skill-development opportunities with cross-ice or half-ice hockey are significant:  players receive five times more passes and take six times more shots.  They’re called on to have to make more decisions more quickly and are overall, more engaged in the game.
“Skater aren’t the only ones seeing an increase in action; the goalies are also learning more quickly the basics of better body positioning.  Our goalies are actually exhausted at the end.  Instead of facing 15 shots, they’re facing 20 to 30 shots every nine minutes.  It’s just shot after shot after shot at them.”

Games will be played in each end-zone and the neutral-zone will be used each Tuesday to teach detailed balance and edge work.  Each of the sessions will be taught taught by one of three professional figure skating coaches.  These are individual lessons as there will be at least two coaches per ice time.  There will also be a full one hour session on May 3.  These sessions are included in the cost of the league.

There are multiple age and skill divisions available at a cost of $350.00 that includes 13,  one (1) hour ice times on Tuesdays & Thursdays during April 10 – May 29, 2018.  For more information or to register, contact info@hybridhockey.ca

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Coming this Spring @ WHCA

Spring is slowly arriving and so is the the warm weather.  It is finally apparent that the days are getting longer and we all know that means spring and summer activities are open for registration and beginning soon.  My favourite time of year, it’s time to plan some great activities for the warm season.  Are you wanting to get yourself, family or kiddos involved in some awesome sports and activities to fill their long days out-of-school?  Check out some of the activities that are currently open for registration and will start in spring.

WHCA Spring/ Summer Recreation 2018
                

For more information, contact programs@westhillhurst.com or healthclub@westhillhurst.com.  Want to see what else is going on at WHCA for the month of March?  Check out our full website here.

The 19th Annual WHCA Squash Tournament is HERE!

The WHCA and Health Club are excited to announce that the 19th Annual Squash Tournament starts today.  Action starts this afternoon and runs straight through until Saturday evening.  Come on down and cheer for your favourite squash athletes during the fast-paced action.

Not only will there be some intense action taking place on the world-class squash courts, but there will be snacks and munchies provided for all attendees.  Not only that, the Health Club will be selling and serving water, juices and beer for an awesome price.  There will be door-prizes, silent auctions items and more. 

In regards to the championship, please note:

The squash tournament takes place from March 1, 2018 until March 3, 2018.  The Health Club will be closed from @ 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and all day Saturday.  The WHCA and Health Club are sorry for the inconvenience and will be open for regular hours on Sunday.

Remember to come see the action!  The event is open to the public to watch and is totally free (beverages, silent auction, etc are additional).  Cheer on your favourite players and get involved in this growing and competitive event.

Go Canada Go! The Winter Olympics are Here!

In just three days, the world comes together on the largest international sport stage.  The opening ceremonies of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games takes place on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.  It is expected that thousands of people will attend the event to cheer on their favourite athletes and country.  There is 16 days of full winter sport action in events such as: curling, speed skating, skiing, hockey, figure skating and more.  After the 16 days of fast paced action, the 2018 Paralympics will begin on Thursday, March 9, 2018 for ten exhilarating days of the best athletics.

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From all of us at WHCA, we wish all the Canadian athletes, coaches, families and attendees the safest travels and games.  We all look forward to cheering on our country to victory.  The best of luck to all who are competing.  Bring home the gold and forever remember the experience.

Are you planning on binge watching the entire Olympics?  Or do you have certain sports that you don’t want to miss?  Check out the full schedule of events here.  Be sure to check your local networks and television channels to find out when events take place.  Do you want to find out more about the host city, events and festivities taking place or just more information on the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?  Get more information here.

We look forward to watch and cheering on the Canadian team during this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Tell us what your favourite events are to watch and why!

Go CANADA Go      

19th Annual WHCA Squash Championship

Looking for a weekend to play or watch some intense sport? Ever thought of checking the high-intensity game of squash?  The West Hillhurst Community Association will play host to the 19th annual WHCA Squash Championship.

 

All the action starts Thursday, March 1, 2018 and runs through until the finals and championships games are competed in on Saturday, March 3, 2018.  Come see some of Calgary’s best squash players take on their opponents in hopes to winning their division title.

This event is open to the public, so bring your friends and family down for some fun.

Are you looking to compete and fight for the title?  Registration is open until February 15, 2018.  To do so, please contact Anna at squash@westhillhurst.com

The tournament committee is actively seeking sponsorship for the tournament?  Are you or your firm interested in becoming an event sponsor?  Please contact Ross at calgaryross@gmail.com