Great Northern Skill Fest for High school girls

[Media]

QuickSkills Inc. is hosting the Great Northen development Fest August 5th - 8th in GrandRapids Minnesota Here is the website with applications and information High school girls grade 9 -12 with high school experience .

http://www.greenway.k12.mn.us/ghs/Quickskills/

[hockeyon]

Sounds great, to bad it falls on the same week the Christian Athlete Hockey Camp is held in Soldotna Alaska. Thats the hard part with summer camps. There are so many to choose from and most of the time they end up on the same week as other camps. I guess research and personal preference comes into play.

[Media]

We tried our best to avoid conflicts with other events In speaking with several (many) coaches this was the time of there choice.

[Partagas]

isn't that the same time as the US Cup @ Blaine? What collages are committed to attend?

[SportsMa]

http://www.nscsports.org/sports/hockey/ ... /index.htm

Girls Cup:
August 2-5, 2007 (U16 and U19)
August 9-12, 2007 (U10, U12, U14)

There is an overlap only on the 5th potentially. Very tough to impossible to find dates that do not conflict.

Thanks for posting about the Great Northern Development Fest.

[ghshockeyfan]

http://www.nscsports.org/sports/hockey/ ... /index.htm

Girls Cup:
August 2-5, 2007 (U16 and U19)
August 9-12, 2007 (U10, U12, U14)

There is an overlap only on the 5th potentially. Very tough to impossible to find dates that do not conflict.

Thanks for posting about the Great Northern Development Fest.

What I think many are missing is that this is an ideal "conflict" to have...

Why?

Because all those coaches are already in the area for the Int'l Cup. I think it's brilliant.

[Media]

If players playing in the cup cant make it until Sunday night or even Monday Morning we will facilitate that for them the best we can. Actual Practices will not begin until Monday morning There will be ice Sunday night though JUst a note the fee is not due until you are accepted to the camp. We encourage everyone to apply THankyou GHS for the compliment the goal is and remains the same. To help these young ladies. GrandRapids can be made in 3 -3.5 hours. Remember the speed limit is a LIMIT not a starting point LOL

[Media]

I am able to confirm Minnesota State Mankato, Bemidji State , St Cloud State have committed to the Festival as coaches for the 4 teams to be selected we are awaiting confirmation from another college as to their ability to provide us a coach at this skills fest. We anticipate being able to announce that shortly.

[SportsMa]

The website say it includes meals, housing and ice time. Where are the girls being housed?

When do girls know if they are accepted?

[Media]

THe girls will be housed at the arena in the same manner that they do it for the Don Lucia Camp. The Girls will be notified No later than Mid June but much sooner if applications continure at the pace they are

[SportsMa]

Not familiar with how Don Lucia camp participants are housed so would you please explain?

Just an application, no payment until accepted? Correct.

Thanks.

[Media]

Girls will be housed at the arena

[SportsMa]

My daughter pretty much lives at the arena when it is open so the housing at the arena may just be a dream come true.

Thanks!

[findme]

I'm confused. I went on the Quick Skills Camp website. Is this a girls development camp or a skills festival? If it is a festival, does the Quick Skills Camp offer "just a camp" for girls to work on their skills? Help me-I'm going crazy researching camps/tournaments! J/K!

[Media]

QuicK Skills Inc. Is the name of my business. One leg of our Business is that we run Hockey camps which deal with the development of individual skills . THe Skill Fest is another leg with the aim to showcase High school female players from Grade 9 through 12 in the 2007/2008 season. with Highschool experience. This camp has enlisted D1 D-3 to help develop the girls skills and ability. PLease feel free to call or email with any questions .

[Media]

Quick Skills Inc. has announced a pre fest Golf outing at the Pokegama golf club in Grand Rapids for coaches scouts and fans. The Event will take place August 4th and will be followed by a pre outing Barbeque. mOre information will be released on the QuickSkills Inc. Website in the future.

[Media]

Thankyou to those who have sent their applications so far I appreciate your support and commitment to this event. remember for those wishing to register no money is due until June 1st. but early registration is advised based on the current applications we are taking only 68 players and 8 of those will be goaltenders. Again my thanks to all of you who have sent applicationsWe have applications from across the state to date , Warroad, Hibbing , Apple Valley, Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids , Bemidji , Silverbay, Cambridge etc. So it will be a great chance to meet and play with some of the top talent in the state .

[Media]

applications continue to come in daily with 4 months until the event we are about 65% full. There is still room in all catagories Defense Forwards and goalies. Once an application is received you will be notified of your acceptance. Once the camp is full a waiting list will be established .All player are urged to apply and and the sooner the better. Applications are available on the website . additional information can be obtained at 218 259 2503 .

http://www.greenway.k12.mn.us/ghs/Quickskills/

[Media]

The University of North Dakota has signed on as providing an on Ice coach at Skill Fest. for the August Event .

[ghshockeyfan]

I think this will be a great opportunity to get exposure in a camp setting.

[boblee]

Media, are you squared away with enough on-ice personnel?

[Media]

Currently all 4 teams have a current Division one coach, That will be on the ice with them for every session. We have hired a goaltender coach out of Minnesota state and each team will have an assistant coach either D-1 or D-3 level. Two of 4 counselors have been hired and a security person has been contacted. In addition a trainer will be available during ice session. We have started the mailing process of information to the coaches . Things are right on schedule .

[Media]

MercyHurst university has committed to being among the on ice coaches at Skill Fest 2007. MercyHurst joins St Cloud State , North Dakota, Minnesota State, and Bemidji State as on ice coaches to date. Interested players are advised ot get your applications in soon as space is limited . No money is due till June 1st The camp is filled on a first come first serve basis.

[Media]

Partial list of SkillFest Applicants

Sara Cole Blake School
Ashley Holmes Alexandria
Allysa Jackson Cambridge
Jess Bye Brainerd
Julia Gilbert Duluth
Gina Dodge Duluth
Jamie Fenstermacher Hibbing
Kylie Lane Roseau
Sammy Scheving Warroad
Emily Erickson Grand Rapids /Greenway
Ariel Novak Chisago Lakes
Alexius Schutt ElkRiver
Nicole Jones Cambridge
Heather Horgen Grand Rapids/ Greenway
Jess Christopherson Bemidji
Christina Masten Fergus falls
Liz Underwood Fergus Falls
Kate Hansen AppleValley
Kaye Collier Hibbing
Carly Swenson Bemidji
Dana Gallop Grand Rapids/ Greenway
Courtney Esse Cloquet
Molly Arolla Grand Rapids / Greenway
Nicole Anderson Shakopee
Shelby Sauer Bemidji
Jessi Stumo Silver Bay
Samantha Jackson Cambridge
Kayla Clafton Grand Rapids / Greenway
Whitney Schaff Cambridge
Kelly Fladibo Cambridge

[boblee]

That is a very impressive list Media. It sounds like that will be a great camp.