The board officially approved the hockey team and I am honestly drained but incredibly relieved. This result belongs to everyone who stuck with me through the long public meetings and the waiting. We finally have a high school team.
April 9, 2018
Final supporters
With support from the surrounding ice hockey community, Glenwood Springs High School Athletic Director, Craig Denney, will be proposing the addition of a High School Hockey Team for the 2018-2019 season. The proposal will be presented to the Re-1 (Roaring Fork School District) Board of Directors during an upcoming meeting in the middle of March 2018 for approval. The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) has voted on preliminary approval, with final approval pending.
Competitive ice hockey in Colorado for high school aged players has made a significant transformation from a club sport to a high school sport over the past several years. The number of Colorado high school hockey teams has skyrocketed over the past 10 years from a hand full to 61 current teams. This increase has been in direct correlation with a substantial decline in player numbers and the skill level of 16U and 18U club hockey statewide. There were TWO 18U A club teams in the entire state this season. Surrounding communities including Aspen, Vail, Steamboat, Breckenridge, and most recently Crested Butte/Gunnison are playing high school hockey in lieu of club hockey. Our kids have earned the opportunity to compete at the highest level, which is high school hockey.
If you are in support of this effort, we kindly ask you to sign the petition and provide a comment as well.
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Reached 100 supporters
February 10, 2018
131 Comments
As an educator and previous Aspen and Snowmass resident, I support Re-1 High School Ice Hockey. Competitive sports are essential to develop good sportsmanship and cooperation/collaboration skills. Please approve the addition of a of a Glenwood Springs High School Hockey Team for the 2018-2019 season.
I had 2boys who played Grizzly Hockey. One played through high school & the other traveled up to Aspen to play Varsity for 2 years. I barely slept with him on highway 82 late at night 3 - 4 nights a week! Grizzly Hockey is doing a great job with the young players - we need high school hockey downvalley !!!!
I played Hockey from the ages of 8 to 16 when our Town team was disbanded after winning the state championship. I would hate for other kids to lose the opportunity to play the sport they love simply because there are not enough teams or in my case, enough coaches.
Many of our hockey kids have put hundreds of hours into this sport starting at age 5, crafting their skills. Club no longer offers competitive hockey for high school aged kids. Having our kids drive to Aspen or Vail to play high school hockey is crazy. An Re-1 hockey team is the answer
My son has played Grizzly Hockey for the last six years and my daughters for the last two. They absolutely love the sport and the family atmosphere they feel part of. Our family would be thrilled to have Ice Hockey be a part of their High School experience.
I'm a coach and parent and can tell you that sports and group activities make such a difference in all student's lives.
The kids want to play!
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The board officially approved the hockey team and I am honestly drained but incredibly relieved. This result belongs to everyone who stuck with me through the long public meetings and the waiting. We finally have a high school team.
April 9, 2018
Final supporters
With support from the surrounding ice hockey community, Glenwood Springs High School Athletic Director, Craig Denney, will be proposing the addition of a High School Hockey Team for the 2018-2019 season. The proposal will be presented to the Re-1 (Roaring Fork School District) Board of Directors during an upcoming meeting in the middle of March 2018 for approval. The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) has voted on preliminary approval, with final approval pending.
Competitive ice hockey in Colorado for high school aged players has made a significant transformation from a club sport to a high school sport over the past several years. The number of Colorado high school hockey teams has skyrocketed over the past 10 years from a hand full to 61 current teams. This increase has been in direct correlation with a substantial decline in player numbers and the skill level of 16U and 18U club hockey statewide. There were TWO 18U A club teams in the entire state this season. Surrounding communities including Aspen, Vail, Steamboat, Breckenridge, and most recently Crested Butte/Gunnison are playing high school hockey in lieu of club hockey. Our kids have earned the opportunity to compete at the highest level, which is high school hockey.
If you are in support of this effort, we kindly ask you to sign the petition and provide a comment as well.
Thank You!
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
February 10, 2018
131 Comments
As a coach at GSHS, I know how valuable it is for students to be multiple-sport athletes. Bringing a team to the school would also help kids whose families cannot afford club hockey, as it is extremely expensive!
As an educator and previous Aspen and Snowmass resident, I support Re-1 High School Ice Hockey. Competitive sports are essential to develop good sportsmanship and cooperation/collaboration skills. Please approve the addition of a of a Glenwood Springs High School Hockey Team for the 2018-2019 season.
I had 2boys who played Grizzly Hockey. One played through high school & the other traveled up to Aspen to play Varsity for 2 years. I barely slept with him on highway 82 late at night 3 - 4 nights a week! Grizzly Hockey is doing a great job with the young players - we need high school hockey downvalley !!!!
I played Hockey from the ages of 8 to 16 when our Town team was disbanded after winning the state championship. I would hate for other kids to lose the opportunity to play the sport they love simply because there are not enough teams or in my case, enough coaches.
Many of our hockey kids have put hundreds of hours into this sport starting at age 5, crafting their skills. Club no longer offers competitive hockey for high school aged kids. Having our kids drive to Aspen or Vail to play high school hockey is crazy. An Re-1 hockey team is the answer
My son has played Grizzly Hockey for the last six years and my daughters for the last two. They absolutely love the sport and the family atmosphere they feel part of. Our family would be thrilled to have Ice Hockey be a part of their High School experience.
I'm a coach and parent and can tell you that sports and group activities make such a difference in all student's lives.
The kids want to play!
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As a coach at GSHS, I know how valuable it is for students to be multiple-sport athletes. Bringing a team to the school would also help kids whose families cannot afford club hockey, as it is extremely expensive!