About the U15AA New Tecumseth IceCats Hockey Team!
The U15AA New Tecumseth IceCats Hockey Team is made up of an amazing group of 17 enthusiastic female student athletes. We proudly support female hockey players within York region and all areas surrounding the GTA. Our club seeks highly competitive hockey players with drive and a purpose to succeed.
We look to develop players that are committed to being the best they can be on and off the ice. What sets us apart is a culture of continuous life-long development. Simply put, we exist because we care about the needs and goals for anyone who puts on our jersey.
Statement of Purpose:
The U15AA New Tecumseth IceCats Hockey Team integrates athletic participation with education by providing a program that has lasting importance on player’s future success through education, competition and a personal environment.
We will do this by demonstrating and promoting attitudes of passion, sportsmanship, integrity, leadership, resourcefulness, and service to community.
Maintaining a successful, highly competitive hockey program will provide a rallying point for our proud sponsors, the community, and our alumni.
Athletic participation with the U15AA New Tecumseth IceCats Hockey Team will help our players progress and learn while they use and develop their personal, physical, and intellectual skills. The U15AA New Tecumseth IceCats Hockey Team, values the lessons that have long been taught by sport:
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The pursuit of excellence through personal development and teamwork
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Ethical and responsible behavior on and off the ice
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Adherence to the spirit of rules as well as to their letter
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Leadership and strength of character and sportsmanship – respect for one’s opponents
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Acceptance of victory with humility and acknowledgement of defeat with grace!
Why Play for the U15AA New Tecumseth IceCats Hockey Team?
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities and development for female hockey players to achieve their academic, athletic and personal goals.
Our Goals:
The passion for hockey is at the core of our club. Our primary motives are:
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Provide positive and engaging development opportunities
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Promote and grow girls' hockey in Ontario
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Foster a positive sport experience and instill a lifelong enjoyment of the game
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Field teams which consistently perform successfully in league and provincial competition.
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To align our practices and resources in support of our core values as well as the Hockey Canada and OWHA policies and procedures.
Our Values:
All things we believe to be important and worthy of our time, energy, commitment and resources.
Integrity
- We will act with integrity and personal accountability.
Education
- We will teach our players how to play the game of hockey and provide the skill development necessary to meet the demands of the sport.
People
- We will keep the well-being of our players, coaches and staff at the core of every decision.
Excellence
- We will excel in performance, achievement and service.
Respect
- We will celebrate a climate of mutual respect and diversity by recognizing each individual’s contribution to the club.
Innovation
- The prerequisite for development is innovation, and our prime mover for innovation is to always question the way we do things. We will encourage innovation, develop a curious mindset and embrace change.
Community
- We will seek to positively enhance the lives of those in our club, and communities by helping and paying forward to others.
Tradition
- We will build upon our traditions which have been developed throughout our proud history.