St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club

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The image is a flyer for an event hosted by the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club. The main text reads "Try Blind Hockey & Skating for Free." The event is sponsored by First Community and will take place at the Centene Community Ice Center. The dates and times are:

- Saturday, July 20 at 11:30 AM
- Sunday, August 11 at 12:30 PM

The event is for ages 5-16. For more information or questions, you can contact Jeff Vann at [email protected] or call 314-313-6372. There is also a QR code to scan for registration. At the bottom right, there is a photo of four children in hockey gear sitting on a bench, wearing helmets and jerseys with the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club logo.

These events take place in St. Louis. Link in bio.

The image is a flyer for an event hosted by the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club. The main text reads "Try Blind Hockey & Skating for Free." The event is sponsored by First Community and will take place at the Centene Community Ice Center. The dates and times are:

- Saturday, July 20 at 11:30 AM
- Sunday, August 11 at 12:30 PM

The event is for ages 5-16. For more information or questions, you can contact Jeff Vann at [email protected] or call 314-313-6372. There is also a QR code to scan for registration. At the bottom right, there is a photo of four children in hockey gear sitting on a bench, wearing helmets and jerseys with the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club logo.

These events take place in St. Louis.

REGISTER NOW! Thanks to our annual sponsor, and our partners, the we are exciting for 2 opportunities to.... Try Blind Skating and Hockey for FREE!

Saturday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m. | Sunday, Aug. 11 at 12:30 p.m.

The St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club invites children, ages 5-16, to Try Blind Skating and Hockey for Free on Saturday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m. and Sunday, Aug. 11 at 12:30 p.m. at (Centene Community Ice Center), the official practice facility of the St. Louis Blues.

Kids who have been diagnosed with a visual impairment are encouraged to sign up and try ice skating and hockey. Led by St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club coaches, participants will learn the fundamental skills of skating and playing hockey. A set of loaner equipment (helmet, elbow pads, glove, shin pads, skates) will be provided for all children, along with a jersey and stick for them to keep.

Register HERE: https://stlblues.formstack.com/forms/try_blind_hockey_and_skating More information will be sent out to registered parents as we get closer to the event. If you have questions about the Blind Hockey organization or event, please reach out to Jeff Vann at [email protected] or 314-313-6372.

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We couldn't be more appreciative to our gracious host, St. Louis Community Foundation and our generous donors for a highly successful 1st ever . We wouldn't be where we are today, recruiting 12 yo and Under for our 2024-25 season without your support and the support of our partners at the St. Louis Blues and Healthy Vision Association. Teamwork truly makes the dream work! Thank you!

We couldn't be more appreciative to our gracious host, and our generous donors for a highly successful 1st ever . We wouldn't be where we are today, recruiting 12 yo and Under for our 2024-25 season without your support and the support of our partners at the and . Teamwork truly makes the dream work! Thank you!

Please support this hockey town's inclusivity on the ice.

Link in bio. Image of the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club's blue note logo.

Please support this hockey town's inclusivity on the ice.

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Tomorrow's the BIG day! Special thanks to St. Louis Community Foundation for hosting this day for ALL of us and to the St. Louis Blues and Healthy Vision Association for always supporting our efforts and athletes!

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"Great moments are born from great opportunities.”- Herb Brooks

This is what YOU have here! An amazing OPPORTUNITY!

Would you or your business consider a financial contribution or sponsorship for the upcoming 2024-25 hockey season for these visually impaired and blind players? If interested, please DM us.

Dreams matter and your support will help fulfill the dreams of our players and the growth of our 12 & under recruitment, in wearing the Blue Note!

Current Partners: St. Louis Blues and Healthy Vision Association

Support St Louis Blind Hockey Association on Give STL Day This is our 1st year being a part of Give STL Day... and we are excited to be a part of this epic day of giving. Herb Brooks, the head coach for the 1980's USA Olympic hockey team, once said, “Great moments are born from great opportunity.” And that's what the St....

Great moments are born from great opportunities.”- Herb Brooks

That is what you have here! Starting today, YOU have the opportunity to help grow this hockey team for those with visual impairments or blind. For the love of THIS game, please consider assisting our partners, the St. Louis Blues and Healthy Vision Association, our coaches, and volunteers.

Thank you for your financial consideration and to Give STL Day for this opportunity. See you at the rink!

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Nova Scotia native, but still a St Louis Blues Blind Hockey player, Oliver Pye in net for Team Canada! He has been a great addition to our club both on and off the ice. (Pictured is Oliver dressed in gold and black, looking quite good actually, standing in the Canadian net.)

Check out our hometown player Joshua Fields making his US National Team debut! Blues Blind Hockey is proud of you! (Pictured is Josh on right defense for center ice face-off.)

Starts now! USA vs Canada International Blind Hockey. Watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/7fqPhUzL0Nw?feature=share

U.S.A. vs. Canada! Let's GO!

Proud to have St. Louis native, and Blues Blind Hockey player, Josh Fields playing for the US National Team! Way to go

2024 International Blind Ice Hockey Series- Canada vs. Team USA

Friday, April 12-14, 2024 beginning at 6pm

Broadcasting live from the Centene Community Ice Center and the links below. Join Holly Connor as she kicks us off by performing BOTH National Anthems. Follow along as blind athletes from both USA and Canada face off!

Game 1: https://youtube.com/live/7fqPhUzL0Nw?feature=share
Game 2: https://youtube.com/live/TgO4gCEEPlE?feature=share
Game 3: https://youtube.com/live/LPfDCp90CqI?feature=share

Overall channel: https://www.youtube.com/

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Saturday, April 6, 2024


Season’s End for the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club


ST. LOUIS, MO – The St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club wrapped up their 6th season a one week ago, today. This local nonprofit has been in partnership with the St. Louis Blues since 2018 and continues to be generously supported by Healthy Vision Association.

After the close of the 2023-2024 season last Saturday at Centene Community Ice Center, President and Founder, Jeff Vann, shares,” This season was especially fun because we launched our youth-focused initiative. While we are open to all ages, our club is looking to grow the 12 and under level.” Practices were held on Saturday mornings, September till March, from 8:20am to 9:40am. The ice split amongst the age groups for more individualized coaching and skill development. Most mornings, the younger skaters, coaches, and volunteers had the first 45 minutes to practice basic skills like skating, stopping, and stick handling, and the adult players joined the ice during the last 45 minutes to focus on specific drills, shooting, and scrimmages. All in all, the time on the ice was a success.

As the season came to a close and the Board for St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey team reconvenes to strategize for the 2024-2025 season, Vann replied, “It’s nice to see these kids smiling when they realize what’s possible when given the opportunity and it’s our hope to add to our current roster.”


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Jeff Vann Bernie Federko Kim Vogler Randy Girsch Frank Cusumano Delta Gamma Center MOABS Missouri Association of Blind Students Mary Beth Thompson Peter A. Wolf

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Saturday, April 6, 2024


Season’s End for the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club


ST. LOUIS, MO – The St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club wrapped up their 6th season a one week ago, today. This local nonprofit has been in partnership with the St. Louis Blues since 2018 and continues to be generously supported by Healthy Vision Association.

After the close of the 2023-2024 season last Saturday at Centene Community Ice Center, President and Founder, Jeff Vann, shares,” This season was especially fun because we launched our youth-focused initiative. While we are open to all ages, our club is looking to grow the 12 and under level.” Practices were held on Saturday mornings, September till March, from 8:20am to 9:40am. The ice split amongst the age groups for more individualized coaching and skill development. Most mornings, the younger skaters, coaches, and volunteers had the first 45 minutes to practice basic skills like skating, stopping, and stick handling, and the adult players joined the ice during the last 45 minutes to focus on specific drills, shooting, and scrimmages. All in all, the time on the ice was a success.

As the season came to a close and the Board for St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey team reconvenes to strategize for the 2024-2025 season, Vann replied, “It’s nice to see these kids smiling when they realize what’s possible when given the opportunity and it’s our hope to add to our current roster.”



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The 2024 Sports Camp Applications are now available!

for the Blind - St. Louis Sports Camp is open to youth that are blind and visually impaired ages 12-18 years. Sports Camp is a residential camp that takes place at Webster University. This free 2-day overnight program offers an introduction to sports and the opportunity to connect with other kids that are blind and visually impaired. The goals are to empower children to be physically active, improve their health, and, most importantly, have fun!

Click the Application Link to Apply: Complete the 2024 Sports Camp application through Survey Monkey by clicking the link below and in bio.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3ZTVSY7

-Campers must be able to participate in contact sports to attend.

-Campers must be independent with eating, bathing, toileting, and dressing.

-Campers must display behaviours that allow them to function in a group setting that does not affect other group members.

- Campers must not possess a medical problem requiring a nurse for supervision; have mobility limitations that prohibit them from ambulating 1/2 mile or being unable to participate in sports activities.

Where: Webster University

When: June 21-23, 2024

The last day to apply is May 1, 2024

Cost: FREE



Camp Activities:

Ice Hockey

Goalball

Soccer

Beepball

Water Park Adventure

Rock Climbing/ Yoga

Application Process: A limited number of campers will be accepted. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. We will notify you via email in mid-May to let you know if your camper has been accepted.

The 2024 Sports Camp Applications are now available!

Lighthouse for the Blind - St. Louis Sports Camp is open to youth that are blind and visually impaired ages 12-18 years. Sports Camp is a residential camp that takes place at Webster University. This free 2-day overnight program offers an introduction to sports and the opportunity to connect with other kids that are blind and visually impaired. The goals are to empower children to be physically active, improve their health, and, most importantly, have fun!

Click the Application Link to Apply: Complete the 2024 Sports Camp application through Survey Monkey by clicking the link below.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3ZTVSY7

-Campers must be able to participate in contact sports to attend.

-Campers must be independent with eating, bathing, toileting, and dressing.

-Campers must display behaviours that allow them to function in a group setting that does not affect other group members.

- Campers must not possess a medical problem requiring a nurse for supervision; have mobility limitations that prohibit them from ambulating 1/2 mile or being unable to participate in sports activities.

Where: Webster University

When: June 21-23, 2024

The last day to apply is May 1, 2024

Cost: FREE



Camp Activities:

Ice Hockey

Goalball

Soccer

Beepball

Water Park Adventure

Rock Climbing/ Yoga

Application Process: A limited number of campers will be accepted. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. We will notify you via email in mid-May to let you know if your camper has been accepted.

SPORTS CAMP Application 2024 Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Thank you to Delta Gamma Center for encouraging this guy to skate many years ago and for the opportunity today to talk about Blind Hockey. Thank you to the St. Louis Blues and Healthy Vision Association for their partnership with the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club.

We had a great time learning to skate and advancing to sticks and pucks on Saturday. It’s great to see these kids enjoying the sport we love!! Thanks to the for helping us promote this event.

We are so lucky to have a coach as great as Coach Mary Beth! One of the best!

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