Tonight’s the night—Picture Day is here for our traveling players! Make sure you’re on time and ready to bring those big smiles to BVTC. While you're marking your calendar, don't miss out on our updated Training Center hours, DIBS opportunities for the Thanksgiving Classic Tournament, and all our upcoming AVB events. A huge thank you to our Try Hockey for Free volunteers for welcoming nearly 50 new skaters this weekend! And don’t forget to share your team’s highlights with us for a chance to be featured. Let’s make it a season to remember, both on and off the ice!
In this week's issue:
PICTURE DAY
TRAINING CENTER HOURS
TOURNAMENT DIBS UP
THFF THANK YOU
SHARE YOUR TEAM HIGHLIGHTS
HS EVENTS
AVB NIGHT OUT
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER
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Tonight’s the night! Head over to BVTC for PICTURE DAY and capture those big smiles! Each team only has 20 minutes, so make sure to be on time. Check the schedule below for your team’s time slot and reach out to your manager for wardrobe details and/or questions.
Get ready, look sharp, and let’s make these pics awesome!
Picture Times:
| TIME | TEAM | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5:20 | 10U – B1 | 10U – B2 Gold |
| 5:40 | 10U – A | Squirt - A |
| 6:00 | Peewee - C | Squirt - C - Gold |
| 6:20 | Squirt - B2 | Squirt - C |
| 6:40 | 10U – B2 Blue | Peewee A |
| 7:00 | 12U – B1 | 12U – B2 |
| 7:20 | Bantam – C | Bantam – B2 - Blue |
| 7:40 | Bantam – B1 | Bantam – A |
| 7:50 | Peewee B2 | Bantam B2 - Gold |
Location: Burnsville Training Center
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Get your players over to see Brandon at the Burnsville Training Center during the allocated time slots—he’s truly second to none!
Stay up-to-date with BVTC hours by visiting our website and subscribing to the calendar. Find the latest hours in the calendar blocks on both our Homepage and the Training Center - BVTC pages, and make sure you don’t miss a session! Subscribe now to stay in the loop:
• RSS feed: www.avbhockey.com/event_rss_feed?tags=8203431
• iCal feed: webcal://www.avbhockey.com/ical_feed?tags=8203431
Remaining BVTC hours this week:
Thursday
4:15 - 5:30 - squirt, peewee, bantam, 10u and 12u
5:30 - 6:30 - mites
6:30 - 7:30 - squirts and 10u
7:30 - 8:30 - peewee, bantam and 12u
Friday
3:30 - 5:30 - squirt, peewee, bantam, 10u and 12u
5:30 - 6:30 - mites
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Get ready for our Annual Thanksgiving Classic, and fill your DIBS! From concessions to scorekeeping and everything in between, we’ve got plenty of spots ready to be claimed. Volunteering is a great way to get involved, support our teams, and knock out those DIBS hours. Head over to DIBS Sessions and sign up before the best spots are gone!
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A HUGE THANK YOU to Our Try Hockey for FREE Volunteers! We welcomed nearly 50 new skaters this weekend, and it wouldn’t have been possible without every single one of you who stepped up to make the day a success! From setting up and handing out equipment to lacing skates, guiding new players, and keeping the energy high—thank you for making it a memorable day on the ice. We’re grateful for your time, teamwork, and dedication. Here’s to building our hockey family together!
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The new season is in full swing, and we want to know—what have your AVBHA teams been up to? From exciting wins and unforgettable plays to heartwarming team moments, we’d love to feature your stories! Coaches, managers, and parents, send us your best team highlights and photos at socialmedia@avbhockey.com. Let’s showcase all the incredible memories happening on and off the ice and celebrate our vibrant hockey community, one story at a time!
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Apple Valley Women's Hockey Home Opener:
Date: Thursday, November 14
Place: Apple Valley Sports Arena
Puck Drop: JV @ 5:00pm / Varsity @ 7:00pm
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AVWH Youth Night, Battle for the Apple & Hockey Hits Back!
Join us for Youth Night at AVSA on Thursday, November 21! It’s a night packed with action, fun, and a meaningful message:
Date: Thursday, November 21
Puck Drop: JV @ 5:00 pm / Varsity @ 7:00pm
Location: Apple Valley Sports Arena
Every AVBHA player gets in FREE along with one adult when they wear their Eagles or Valkyries jersey.
Not only will our AVWH teams face off against Eastview in the much-anticipated Battle for the Apple, but it’s also a Hockey Hits Back event in partnership with Sophie's Squad! This amazing organization is dedicated to raising mental health awareness for athletes. So bring your friends, wear your AVWH gear, and come cheer on our teams while supporting a cause that’s close to our hearts.
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Apple Valley Burnsville Boys Hockey Home Opener:
Date: Saturday, November 23
Puck Drop: JV @ 1:00 pm / Varsity @ 3:00pm
Location: Burnsville Ice Center
Let’s fill the stands and show our #EaglePride!
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Why cook when you can let the pros handle it AND support AVBHA at the same time? That’s right—AVBHA Night Out is back, and we’ve got some delicious evenings lined up for you. So, mark your calendars and let your taste buds (and hockey spirit) do the work!
11/20/24 – 5-9 PM at Raising Cane’s
1/11/25 – 4-8 PM at Chipotle
2/19/25 – 5-9 PM at Raising Cane’s
Whether you’re craving some crispy chicken or a tasty burrito, these nights are the perfect excuse to skip cooking and support AVBHA! Gather the family, bring your friends, and enjoy some good eats while helping our teams hit their goals!
Keep an eye on www.avbhockey.com/fundraisers for more details as the events get closer! #AVBHANightOut #SupportYouthHockey #GoodEatsGoodCause
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Attention all volunteers! Whether you're a Locker Room Monitor, Team Manager, Coach, or filling any other volunteer role, it's essential to complete your Volunteer Registration before your first shift. This includes anyone signing up to fill DIBS! Make sure to register at:
www.avbhockey.com/volunteerregistration.
Additionally, if you're planning to claim any DIBS that involve working with or being in the same room as our athletes, you must have an up-to-date SafeSport certification. This applies to all volunteers, including coaches, managers, and locker room monitors, etc... SafeSport certification is required by USA Hockey and must be renewed annually. Don’t delay—get certified today:
https://www.usahockey.com/safesportprogram.
Thank you for your support and for helping to keep our players safe!
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Big thanks for being a part of the Apple Valley Burnsville Hockey crew. Let's make hockey epic, together!
Catch you on the ice,
Apple Valley Burnsville Hockey Association
The mission of the Apple Valley Burnsville Hockey Association is to create a fun, fair, and safe hockey environment that develops respect for others, self-confidence, leadership, competitiveness, and teamwork in our student-athletes.
We will strive to provide the best competition at all levels while maintaining the highest degree of sportsmanship.
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