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Save Saint John School Hockey

Save Saint John School Hockey

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Started by Anonymous 14 years ago
The newly formed Anglo South School District in Southern NB has decided to basically wash its hands of the Saint John School Hockey program that has been running for nearly 40 years, giving elementary and middle school aged children an opportunity to play the game in a structured, safe, fair, fun, and inclusive environment. They cite it as a high-risk sport without understanding the game that is played at this level by our children. There are FAR MORE injuries every year at district approved sporting events such as basketball, soccer, skiing/snowboarding trips and cheerleading. The school hockey program is run via volunteer based administration and individual team fundraising, leaving virtually no cost to the district to absorb. There is no reasonable explanation for the demise of this program. Please sign our petition and add your voice to the list of people that feel this is an unreasonable act for the district to take.  PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE NOTE AT THE FOLLOWING URL AS WELL - http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/doug-olsen/help-me-save-school-hockey/10151051863439117 - Send your letters supporting the hockey program to the email addresses provided in the note!

Updates

Reached 100 supporters

September 24, 2012

6 Comments

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Mike Riley
13 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. The district needs to look at the actual stats before they start cutting programs that have been part of our community for decades.

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Dave Wells
13 years ago Featured

Total incompetence by the school district. It costs them nothing so why kill it? Leave the hockey alone.

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Kevin Sinclair
13 years ago Featured

Hockey is a part of life in SJ. Getting rid of it is a huge mistake and the parents are upset for good reason.

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Jason Marshall
13 years ago Featured

I played in this league back in the day. It was the highlight of my middle school years. Dont shut it down.

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Sarah Kelly
13 years ago Featured

My son loves this program. They learn team work and discipline. Please dont take this away from the kids.

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Lisa Achebe
13 years ago Featured

40 years of history being thrown out for no reason. Fix this!!