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    Dear Asheville Rapids Family,

    I know that a number of folks have asked about the plan for travel hockey for the upcoming season. After some much needed time off, we are starting to have discussions about this season and how to best approach putting our teams together. Right now we are focusing on getting the fall recreation league started and then we will put together a schedule for the travel program. I strongly encourage all inline travel players to sign up for the fall recreation league. Remember, you must play at least one session per hockey year (fall or spring) to be eligible for Rapids travel.

    One issue that we are faced with this upcoming year, to a much greater extent than in past years, is that a number of our inline travel kids are going to play travel ice hockey in Greenville. Historically we have been able to put together rosters where almost all of our players are “inline only”. However, I am not sure we will have enough travel caliber players available for that to be the case this season. We will have a much better idea in 3 or 4 weeks about how this issue will shake out. We may be in a position this year where we will have to make some changes to the inline travel program in Asheville to better accommodate ice players until that season ends in early March. Other inline programs face the same challenge each year and they seem to be able to work things out.

    Because we want to focus on getting the fall recreation league running smooth and see how the ice hockey situation evolves, Rapids inline travel hockey will likely start a little later this season. From my discussions with many parents and coaches, I do not anticipate this being received too negatively due to the fact our travel inline season can run into mid June. Hopefully starting formal travel workouts later will make playing recreation league a little easier. I would anticipate open tryouts and formal practices starting somewhere between mid-September and October 1st, but no exact date has been set. We will get that information out as soon as possible.

    Regards,
    Todd Evans
    Asheville Hockey League
    Asheville Rapids Travel Program .

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      PDF Version Microsoft Word Version AHL Travel Program Guidelines & Operational Procedures
      PDF Version Microsoft Word Version Directions to Greenville Pavilion

    Go to Top of Page 2007 - 2008 Travel Rosters, Tournament Schedule, & Coaches

      Rosters will be posted as they are finalized.

      TBA

      Travel Team Board & Coaches 2007 -2008 Season:

    • Travel Commissioner: Todd Evans
    • Travel Assistant Commissioner: Anthony Adams
    • Travel Administrator: Debbie Franklin

    • 12u / Head Coach: Anthony Adams, Asst Coach: OPEN
    • 14u / Head Coach: Todd Evans, Asst Coach: OPEN
    • 16u / Head Coach: Scott Spear, Asst Coach: OPEN

      Tentative Tournaments 2007-2008 Season:
      (all tournaments are subject to change)

    • October 19-21, 2007   2Hot4Ice    Charlotte, NC (14u, 16u)
    • December 1-2, 2007   2Hot4Ice    Apex (Raleigh), NC (12u)
    • January 4-6, 2008   2Hot4Ice   Greenville, SC (12, 14 & 16u)
    • January, 18-20, 2008   Coastal Cup    Apex (Raleigh), NC (12u)
    • February 22-24, 2008   2Hot4Ice   Columbia, SC (12u)
    • March 28-30, 2008   Coastal Cup    Myrtle Beach, SC (12, 14, & 16u)
    • April 18-20, 2008   Coastal Cup    Greenville, SC (12, 14, & 16u)
    • May 2-4, 2008    2Hot4Ice   Knoxville, TN (14 & 16u)
    • May 16-18, 2008   Coastal Cup   Raleigh, NC (Coastal Cup Championships)
    • June ????, 2008   2Hot4Ice Nationals    TBA

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      PDF Version Microsoft Word Version 2007 - 2008 Hockey Donation Opportunities
      (printable version)

    On behalf of the Asheville Hockey League (AHL) we would like to thank you for your interest in supporting the league's travel team program. The Asheville Rapids currently consist of four teams, 16 and under, 14 and under, 12 and under and 10 and under.

    A unique opportunity is possible for companies/individuals that choose to participate with our youth hockey program as a corporate/private donator. The purpose of obtaining such donations is to allow our youth program the very best opportunity to promote continuing hockey development through competitive tournament play and supplying the necessary equipment. Due to the equipment necessary to protect our children and extensive travel to find indoor facilities, hockey can be an expensive sport. By using basic athletic fundamentals, skill and character training, our youth will be able to continue their athletic growth through these efforts.

    While we will accept any level of donation, individuals who elect to donate $300 or more will receive a plaque with a photo of our league members to proudly display wherever they choose.

    If you would like to make a donation to the travel program, please print the donation letter and mail to the address on the letter head.

    Thank you for your support of Inline Hockey in Asheville.

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