1st Annual Dan Snyder Day in Woolwich

Clear your calendars for Sunday, April 15th, 2012Woolwich Minor Hockey Association, The Dan Snyder Foundation and the Township of Woolwich have teamed up to bring the 1st annual Dan Snyder Day to Woolwich on April 15th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. The events and activities planned throughout the day will be hosted at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Fun activities include the hardest shot competition, most accurate shooter competition, obstacle courses, free public skating, Elmira Sugar King Dressing Room tours, Fitness Centre open house, public swimming and many others.

Dan's Memory Lives on in Winnipeg

Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy to be presented on April 7th, 2012After the conclusion of their final home game on April 7th, the Winnipeg Jets are continuing a very important part of Atlanta Thrasher history. The Dan Snyder Memorial trophy will be presented to a player "who best embodies perseverance, dedication and hard work without reward or recognition so that his teammates might succeed." The Snyder family is pleased to attend the presentation in honour of their son's memory, and is grateful to the Jet's organization for their continued support of this important tradition.

Stay tuned for pictures!

Apply Now for the Dan Snyder Memorial Scholarship

Applications accepted until June 1, 2012!Each year, the Dan Snyder Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one or more Woolwich Township residents who display the same characteristics that led Dan to a successful athletic career:

• Determination
• Desire to Succeed
• Good Sportsmanship
• Community Involvement

To apply, you must be enrolled in a qualified accredited post secondary institution. Successful applicants receive the scholarship funds in the fall to be used toward their post-secondary education. Funds are deposited directly to the school you will attend in thefall, under the direction of the K-W Community Foundation.

Memorial Cabinet Planned for the WMC

The rink that bears his name will also house a memorial cabinet dedicated to Dan SnyderAlthough the main ice pad in the Woolwich Memorial Centre bears Dan Snyder's name, the Snyder family wants to give the community a chance to learn more about Dan. The Snyder family recently commissioned a craftsman to create a very special memorial cabinet that will be placed on the second level of the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena. The cabinet will provide a lasting acknowledgement of the many individuals, teams and businesses who supported the WMC fundraising drive.

Sponsors Woolwich Minor Hockey

A variety of training aides help player conditioning on and off the ice In late August, the Woolwich Hockey Academy offered two weeks of summer camp designed to get young players ready for the fall hockey season. The Academy offered both on-ice and off-sessions each day, and 37 Rising Stars was pleased to sponsor all training aides used on the ice and off, with the agreement that the aides would be donated to Woolwich Minor Hockey at the close of the camp, for use by all WMHA coaches.

2011 Scholarship Winners

Three deserving recipients were presented with a Dan Snyder Memorial Scholarship Each year, the Dan Snyder Memorial Foundation awards local athletes with a financial grant toward their post-secondary studies starting in the fall. For 2011, one award was granted in the "Sugar King" category, and two awards were given in the "Woolwich Community" open category.

Midget Boys Qualify for Championship

Elmira 37's midget boys softball team qualified for the home the Eastern Canada ChampionshipWhen the Elmira 37's Midget boys softball team qualified for the Eastern Canadian Championship for the first time ever, they need financial aid to make the trip. With a very short amount of time to raise funds, the team turned to 37 Rising Stars for help. After all, the Dan Snyder Memorial Fund exists to assist young athletes achieve their goals and dreams.