Blue Knights Newsletter
Saratoga Youth Hockey - August 2021

A monthly newsletter brought to you by: Saratoga Youth Hockey Board Members
- Summer Knights 3 V 3 is ON!
- 2021-2022 Registration & details
- NY Rangers Learn to Play Program - October
- USA Hockey Try HOCKEY for FREE day - September
- Jerseys
- Tournaments
- Video to watch to prep for next season - Worth all 7 minutes to watch!
- Blue Knights Drive Inn movie night!
- 14U TB team @ Summer Sizzler Tournament
- Parade!
- New Family mentor program & Gear Swap night
- We need your KIDS picture and quote!
- Dasher boards! Advertise your business at SYHI!
- Coaches Corner: Check your CEP Level and Register/Apply
- NEW WEBSITE info
- Social Media
- Saratoga Recreation Ice calendar - open stick, family stick

Registration and Level information
You should notice a few changes on our website as we have moved away from Sports Engine and are now partnering with Crossbar. This change is going to help streamline communication within our teams and keep everyone on the same page. I would recommend you download the Crossbar app as it will be the main vehicle for communication from your team coaches and managers. It can be found in the App store on your smart device (Apple or Android).
10-14U
We are going to have a staggered start to our season with our 10U, 12U, and 14U tryouts scheduled for the week of 9/13. Final times will be communicated in the coming weeks. We still have roster spots available on our 10U A and 12U TB teams and are planning for 2 additional teams at each level. We are also planning for (1) additional 14U A level team that will practice with our 14U TB team once a week and also receive a full sheet practice once a week as well.
All 10U and older teams will be announced by Friday September 17th and will begin practice the week of 10/4/21. Practice days and times are being finalized now and will be communicated in the coming weeks.
8U
All 8U players will begin practice the week of 10/17/21, with all players practicing together for the first 2 weeks of the season. During this time the coaching staff will discuss with parents their interest in having their kids play on the A/B team who will practice separately from 8U House beginning the week of 10/31/21. There are no tryouts for the A/B team, the coaching staff will select the teams based on several factors including age, ability, and desire for increased commitment. Our objective to have every player in a spot to best improve their skills and have fun. There will be opportunities for all players at the 8U level to play games against other organizations and even travel to weekend tournaments if that is something families are looking to do.
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON. IT'S OPEN!
LTS kicks off Saturday, October 2, 2021

Try HOCKEY for FREE day!

JERSEYS
We will be ordering all jerseys and other apparel through Pure Hockey this season. We will announce an order window and provide a link that will allow you to order everything online and have it shipped directly to your house. During the order window there will be an opportunity to go to the Pure Hockey store in Clifton Park and try on jerseys for proper sizing.
*** If there are any questions regarding jersey/apparel ordering please reach out to our VP Melinda Guyett @ mgguyett@gmail.com.
Tournaments
We are currently planning on home tournaments for all levels this season and will be communicating more about them once details are finalized.
Video prep for 2021-2022 Season!
Blue Knights Drive Inn movie night coming in the Fall! Date & movie to be released soon! FREE to all Blue Knight registered families!

14U TB team took 2nd place in the NH Summer Sizzler Tournament! Congrats to the Coaches and players! GREAT JOB!
Blue Knights @ the Schuylerville Turning Point Parade! The organizers were so happy to have us!

Coming this Fall!

We need your kids picture & quote!
1. Picture of your hockey player, level and hockey #
2. What age did your child start playing
3. What school does your child attend
4. A quote from your player - Why do they love Saratoga Youth Hockey?
Please note that sending in a picture with this information will be your consent for use on our website and social media.

Advertise your business this season on SYHI Dasher boards! Contact: ryanmarrybauer@gmail.com
Coaches Corner!
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!


Check out Open Stick & Family Stick
Do you need social media marketing help?
Contact President: Rodney Eddy
Board of Directors 2021-2022


Our history:
Saratoga Youth Hockey is a Non Profit organization founded in 1976 by Joe Vernon, Saratoga Youth Hockey has been providing organized hockey to boys and girls of all levels of ability in the Saratoga, NY region for over 30 years. We strive to meet Joe's dream of making ice hockey accessible to all.
If you would like to submit something or have a suggestion for the monthly newsletter:
Send pictures or ideas in by the 15th of each month to: syhregistrar@gmail.com
