Thursday, November 2, 2023

2023-2034 Season

Yes wea re playing this season, we have capped the numbers as we have has an overwhelming response. If you want to get on the Bring a buddy list please email trailsmokettes@gmail.com

Thank you!

Friday, September 9, 2022

Smokette Sign-up Info

Happy Friday Smokettes and future Smokettes!

We have not had anyone step up to organize and host a sign-up night so it will be online this year.

The registration rate will remain at $225 and there will be no limit on the number of participants this year.  If this fee will bring financial hardship, please reach out to a member of the executive (more info to come in the next few weeks introducing the executive) for assistance.  This information will be kept completely confidential. 

The schedule for this year is currently:
  •  Thursday 7:00PM - 8:00PM (Trail, Kids Rink)  - Starts Oct. 6 (this may change if someone wants the 6:30 timeslot, stay tuned)
  •  Saturday 7:15PM - 8:30PM (Rossland Arena) - Starts Oct. 8 (tentatively)
Deadline for registration is Sept. 30, 2022 (Friday) so we can get our insurance going in time for our first ice slot on Oct 6. 

Registration form is attached and payment can be made by e-transfer to smokettedeposit@gmail.com
Payment is non-refundable and is required before you step on the ice.

Send the Smokette Player Contract back to trailsmokettes@gmail.com

That is all for now. Once we get both Contract and fees you will be added to BenchApp and off we go for another marvelous season.

Cheers, Beers, Brassieres,
Smoketttes!

Thursday, September 1, 2022

2022 - 2023 Season - Welcome Email!

 Hi Everyone,


We're looking forward to another great season! 

Starting with good knews, vaccination passports are no longer required to enter the rink! However, COVID regulations could change so please be prepared and ready to adapt.

The registration rate will remain at $225 and there will be no limit on the number of participants this year.  If this fee will bring financial hardship, please reach out to a member of the executive for assistance.  This information will be kept completely confidential. 

The schedule for this year is currently:
  •  Thursday 7:45PM - 8:45PM (Trail, Kids Rink)  - Starts Oct. 6
  •  Saturday 7:15PM - 8:30PM (Rossland Arena) - Starts Oct. 8 (tentatively)
Note: We are still negotiating with Trail Arena to get something closer to 7 PM.

Deadline for registration is Sept. 30, 2022 (Friday) so we can get our insurance going in time for our first ice slot on Oct 6. Registration and insurance paperwork will be sent out next week. They are both mandatory to play (plus fees).

We are looking for three (3) volunteers (so far) this year to help out:

First, we are looking for someone to run our sign-up night.  In previous years, we have had a sign-up night gathering (BBQ, baseball, etc.). If you're interested, let us know. This would have to be held before Sept. 30. If not (or you can't attend), don't worry we will be accepting registration via email.

Second, we are looking for a scheduler to take on managing the Rossland Ice Times and coordinate Saturday games with other teams (male and female). If you're interested, let us know.

Lastly (for now), with the increase in numbers on our roster, it has been proposed that we may benefit from moving to a three group system - somewhat like a mini-league but this will not go forward unless someone volunteers to take a poll and organize it. This would most likely be for the 2023-2024 season. However, as it would be a change, we would need to start preparing this season. If you are keen to see this go ahead, please let us know. The general idea for this would be:
  • Every player would rate their skill level.
  • Every player would be designated/drafted to one of the three groups - groups would have even skill distribution & accommodate carpool logistics.
  • Ice nights would be associated to two groups; third would have an assigned bi.
  • On ice nights, the two groups playing would mix-up as we have always done then scrimmage.
  • If you were unable to attend your assigned night, you would be responsible for finding a spare from the group with the bi.
  • The schedule would ensure that over a two week time, every group got 2 playing times. Every second Saturday would be schedule to play an external team, anyone from the 3 groups can attend.
  • There are lots of logistics to sort out still including: goalies, equal distribution of games, benchapp, playing other teams.

Look forward to the volunteers!

Beers, Cheers, Brasiers
Shelby & Divana & the Executives




Tuesday, November 9, 2021

2021-2022 Women's Hockey Opportunities in the Greater Trail Area

I have been hearing a lot about opportunities for women to play hockey this year and thought it would be a good idea to get it all in one place. If you have other options you know about please e-mail trailsmokettes@gmail.com and I will add it to the list or if you know that any of this info is incorrect.

Smokettes Thursday's 6:45pm Kids rink Trail and Saturday's 7:15pm Rossland
Ages: 19-99
Skill: No skill required - willing to have fun
Cost: $225 for the season
Contact: trailsmokettes@gmail.com

Genelle Millionaires Sunday's 4pm Kids Rink Trail (4 on 4)
Age: ??
Skill: Men's pick-up relatively fast depending on who shows up
Cost: Either $15 or $20
Contact: Jai Lok (jai.siri@gmail.com) to get on the spares list

Slow-kettes Wednesday Trail Kids Rink 7:45pm
Age: 19-99
Skill: Beginner very low key
Cost: $200 for the season confirm with Ann
Contact: Ann Jenkin (tajenkin@shaw.ca)

Women's in Rossland Sunday 2:30-4pm
Age:
Skill: all abilities (some skill building then scrimmage)
Cost: $10 drop-in but must preregister
Contact: Rossland Recreation Website  rossland.ca/recreation

Drop-in Fruitvale 10pm on Friday
Age:
Skill:
Cost:
Contact: Holly Jenkin (holly.jenkin@teck.com) is looking for the contact 

Monday in Trail with Trail Parks and Recreation
Age:
Skill: all skills skill and drills for half and scrimmage for half
Cost: 1 session fall 2021 and one session starting January $75 with TRP; $122.50 without
Contact: Trail Parks and Recreation

Monday, October 18, 2021

2021-2022 Season is a Go

Hello,

The 2021-2022 season in a go and is in almost full swing this year.

$225 for the season.

Thursday ice in Trail kids rink 6:45 to 7:45pm

Saturday ice in Rossland rink 7:15-8:30pm (unless noted otherwise)



Sunday, September 27, 2020

2020-2021 Smokette Update

 Hello,

Due to COVID-19 we are still sorting out what the Smokettes 2020-2021 season will look like. At this time we are not taking new players. More updates to come.

Returning players: Doddle Poll sent out for a choice of Wednesday or Thursday ice time 7:45 to 8:45, send Bridget an e-mail if you did not receive the Doodle Pool.

Smokettes

Friday, January 31, 2020

Tournament Games Choice

Hi, Ladies!

Thank you for you interest in playing in our annual tournament - 27 of us!

I would ask that you email me directly as soon as possible to let me know which team you would like to play on. The fee will be $20 per game - Team 1 players will pay $40 and Team 2 players $60. This can be e-transferred to the team email with the usual password.

Please email me directly at cjamantea at gmail.com to let me know your preference as soon as you can...

Team 1 = 2 games. Saturday 9:00 am, Saturday 6:55 pm

Team 2 = 3 games. Friday 9:45 pm, Saturday 11:50 am, Sunday 1:15 pm

I am not the person making lines :) That will be done by someone else closer to the tournament.

Please commit to one of the two teams. It is a bit of a headache to have people picking and choosing games in the sense of making sure we don't have crazy numbers (low or high). There is a chance that we will have to re-jig the teams if one or the other has too many skaters. 

Looking forward to a weekend of fun!
Carolyn