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POSTED 2/1/12 - 8th GRADE & HIGH SCHOOL SKATE SCHEDULED TUES FEB 21st
The Batavia Hockey Club is welcoming any interested 8th* Grade and High Schol hockey players to come out to our practice and skate with the team. Unlike or past 7th & 8th grade skates, this practice is for any current 8th graders, as well as high school players, who would like to come practice with the team.
DATE: Tuesday February 21st
TIME: 9:00-10:00pm
WERE: Fox Valley Ice Arena
FULL GEAR IS REQUIRED!!! This is a free event. Please show up with plenty of time to sign-in and get dressed for practice.
We are a combined high school hockey club with members from these schools:
Batavia High School Kaneland High School Oswego High School Aurora Christian Aurora Central Catholic
If you will be attending any one of these schools in the Fall of 2012, you are eligible to play for Batavia Hockey!
*Current 8th Graders are eligible to play on our Spring Team (Our Spring Team will be forming in March)
If you have any questions, please contact Club President Jim Zimbelmann (630) 721-0069
POSTED 1/8/12 - GOODBYE HEAD COACH BOLL
POSTED 1/3/12 - 7th & 8th GRADE SKATE SCHEDULED
The Batavia Hockey Club is welcoming any interested 7th & 8th* Grade hockey players to come out to our practice and skate with the team.
DATE: Tuesday January 31st
TIME: 9:00-10:00pm
WERE: Fox Valley Ice Arena
FULL GEAR IS REQUIRED!!! This is a free event. Please show up with plenty of time to sign-in and get dressed for practice.
We are a combined high school hockey club with members from these schools:
Batavia High School Kaneland High School Oswego High School Aurora Christian Aurora Central Catholic
If you will be attending any one of these schools in the Fall of 2012, you are eligible to play for Batavia Hockey!
*Current 8th Graders are eligible to play on our Spring Team (Our Spring Team will be forming in March)
If you have any questions, please contact Club President Jim Zimbelmann (630) 721-0069
POSTED 12/21/11 - ISHL VARSITY ALL-STAR GAME
The ISHL Varsity All-Star Game will be held at Darien Sportsplex on Jan 7th at 6:30pm. Batavia will be represented by Tyler Hilton and Jim Zimbelmann. See the Calendar for information.
POSTED 12/4/11 - ISHL LEAGUE SCHEDULE POSTED
The remaining ISHL League Games have now been posted. Please see the Calendar for complete information.
POSTED 11/9/11 - 2011 ALUMNI GAME & PARTY SCHEDULED
The 2011 Alumni Game & Party has been scheduled. The game will be Friday December 23rd from 3:50-5:20pm and the party will follow at a location TBA.
**For all details and RSVP information, see the Alumni Page.
POSTED 6/16/11 - SUMMER OFF-ICE CLINICS
We will be holding our annual summer off-ice training clinics starting next month. Reminder: You do NOT have to be a current or previous Batavia player to participate. So long as you will be attending Batavia, Kaneland, Oswego or Aurora Christian high school in the fall, you are eligible. And, as always these sessions are FREE of charge. Be on the look out for a schedule and more information. If you want to participate or have any questions, please contact the Coaching Staff.
POSTED 6/16/11 - SPRING LEAGUE ENDS WITH CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
The Batavia Bulldogs came up short in the Fox Valley Ice Arena Spring High School Championship this past weekend, losing 2-1 to Bartlett/Geneva/Wheaton/West Chicago. They finished first overall in regular season standings. Congrats on making it to the finals, we will see you in the fall!
POSTED 3/13/11 - BATAVIA WELCOMES NEW HEAD COACH
From the club president:
BHC members:
I am happy to announce that Brian Boll has accepted the position of Head Coach for the Bulldogs in the fall. Brian will also be running the spring league with coach Pete and we will be interviewing candidates for the assistant coaching position for the fall. We are excited to have Brian as our new Head Coach and look forward to his involvement with the Batavia Hockey Club. I will continue to keep you posted throughout the spring with any further updates.
Thank You
Jim Zimbelmann.
POSTED 1/18/11 - BATAVIA FINISHES 2ND AT BIG CHILL TOURNAMENT
The Batavia Hockey Club finished second place this weekend in the Midget/High School Division at the Big Chill Tournament in Ann Arbor, MI. They lost 2-0 to the Redford Wolfpack in the championship game Monday. Goalie Jeff Heylmun was given the game's MVP Award as chosen by the Tournament Directors. The weekend as a whole was a huge success. Highlights included going to Michigan Wolverines and Team USA U18 hockey games, overcoming car breakdowns, playing our second game in Yost Arena, the antics of a few opposing teams, a huge Bears victory, and a re-match in a close championship game. Hope everyone had a fun time!
POSTED 11/16/10 - SALVATION ARMY DEC. 20TH
FOR PLAYERS & PARENTS: We are going to help out at the Salvation Army in St. Charles again this year on Monday, December 20th from 4:00-7:00pm helping to carry purchases and food pantry items out to cars. I have also volunteered our services to help with the clean up and restock after the shopping time ends (6:00). This has been a great experience for the team to give back to the community and a very good team building event. We would also like to try to plan a team Christmas get together immediately after this event. Again, we will finalize the details as the event gets closer.
Please let Jodie Heylmun know ASAP if your player will be joining the team for this event.
POSTED 11/1/10 - PRO-FORCE ATHLETIC TRAINING BEGINS THUR NOV 11
FOR PLAYERS/PARENTS: We will begin our first round of athletic training with Pro-Force on Thursday, Nov. 11th from 7-8pm. These training sessions are MANDATORY for all players. Here are the complete details:
Pro-Force Athletic Training
Dates: Thursdays 11/11, 11/18, 12/02, 12/09 and 12/16
Time: 7-8pm (show up 10 minutes before so we may start on time)
Location: Pro-Force Athletic Training, 1183 Pierson Dr., Unit 101, Batavia, IL
*Every player must bring a signed waiver form to the first session - see Jodie Heylmun for copies of the waiver form
POSTED 10/11/10 - 'CHALLENGE SERIES' GAMES POSTED
Our ISHL "Challenge Series" schedule is now posted to our Calendar Page. There are both Varsity and Junior Varsity game for this in-season tournament.
POSTED 8/16/10 - ON-ICE CONDITIONING CLINICS AUG 23 & 25
All eligible BHC players are wecome to participate in our 2010 Summer On-Ice Conditioning Clinics. You DO NOT have to be registered for the fall season to participate in these clinics. Here are the details:
WHEN: Monday August 23rd 7:40-8:40pm, and Wednesday August 25th 7:40-8:40pm
WHERE: Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Anyone eligible to play hockey with Batavia High School Hockey in the upcoming season – YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE SIGNED UP FOR THE FALL SEASON TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CAMP. So long as you will be a student at Batavia, Kaneland, Aurora West, Aurora Central Catholic, Oswego or Aurora Christian high schools in the 2010-2011 school year.
COST: $50 (If you participate in the fall season this will be deducted from your registration fees)
COACHES: All certified coaches from the Batavia Hockey Club Program
**Please fill out and bring the Hold Harmless & Medical Release form which can be downloaded HERE*
POSTED 8/7/10 - GOLF OUTING A HUGE SUCCESS
Thanks to everyone who came out to the first Batavia Golf Outing on Friday August 6th! The winning foursome included Rick Herdrich, Zach Rosello, Jeff-fa-fa Heylmun and Jamie Pales. The "Closest to the Pin" winners were Bill LaFond, Irene Mueller, and Jeff-fa-fa Heylmun.
POSTED 6/10/10 - BATAVIA HOCKEY MAKES IT TO SPRING LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Batavia Bulldogs finished the 2010 Fox Valley Spring League last weekend, finishing second place with a 4-3 loss to South Elgin in the championship game. Great effort and congratulations on making it to the finals!
