After the overwhelming success of the 2011 World Girls’ Hockey Day with over 4,000 participants, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) earmarked the second World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend to take place on the weekend of Oct 13-14, 2012.
For the Malaysian leg, the Malaysia Ice Hockey Federation, along with Kelab Sukan Hoki Inline and the Underdogs are hosting two events in the Klang Valley. This is an opportunity for girls to try out hockey as a new sport that will span an entire weekend not only in Malaysia but throughout the world.
Girls’ from ages 4 to 18 are invited to two events:
ICE HOCKEY.
Date: Oct 13 (Saturday).
Time: 2.30pm to 4.00pm.
Venue: Sunway Pyramid Ice.
There will be about 30 girls on ice, and members of the all women's team, KL Slayers, will be on hand to assist the newcomers.
INLINE HOCKEY
Date: Oct 14 (Sunday).
Time: 9.00am to 1.00pm .
Venue: MBPJ Arena PJ, Jalan Selangor (Opposite Assunta Hospital).
More than 50 girls are expected at this event, with coaching by co-host Team Underdogs.
Female hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and it is events like these and other similar programs that are being run in many countries to make it a success. You can find out more information on the event at www.iihf.com/girlshockeyweekend.
What is the World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend?
It is an opportunity for girls of all ages to try ice hockey. We are looking at schools all around the Klang Valley to invite them the ice or the roller rink so that they can: • Be introduced to basic skills in hockey in a positive, fun and safe environment. • Learn about opportunities in ice hockey and inline hockey in their community. • Learn about fair play, sportsmanship, and teamwork. • Meet new friends and have a chance to fall in love with a new sport.
Hockey skates will be provided for the try out in the two events.
For registration please contact:
Peter Yip
Organising Director
019 8555 805
email: pyjude@gmail.com
Craig Matthew Lee
Organising Committee
email: craigmatthewlee@yahoo.com
