About this Event
LINDY'S LINEUP, DOWD'S CROWD, MONUMENTAL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS and So Kids SOAR SKATE
We are grateful to all of our sponsors and excited to announce our TWELTH YEAR WITH MONUMENTAL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT & THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS!
: So Kids SOAR clinics are 100% FREE and enable children with disabilities to enjoy sports and other activities to realize their full potential to succeed in all walks of life. To get involved with this and future clinics, please contact our executive director Glenda Fu Smith at [email protected]
Who: This clinic is open to children from 4-30 with disabilities of any type (every child will be able to participate in specialized drills). No previous ice skating or hockey experience is required (If you would not like to be on the ice as a volunteer, please contact Glenda with a note ahead of time). Instructors, coaches and equipment will be provided for all participants. You simply need to show up, SKS, Dowd's Crowd, Lindy's Lineup, the Capitals, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and our volunteers will take care of the rest. Volunteers are needed to pair up with participants and provide them with a memorable experience with a new friend! NEW VOLUNTEERS MUST CONTACT GLENDA AT [email protected] before registering.
IMPORTANT: We are limited to 10 spots for sledding to those who cannot stand on skates -- please DO NOT sign up for sledding unless your child fits in this category. After all sledding children have gone, skating children may have a chance to ride the sleds too.
What/Itinerary: The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will consist of free skating, as well as sledding. Volunteers to arrive for registration between 10:40 - 11:00 a.m.; Participants/Parents to arrive for registration between 11:00 - 11:20 a.m. Participants can watch the Capitals practice, while enjoying lunch from 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. When Nic Dowd and Charlie Lindgren from the Capitals finish up practice, they will join us on the ice for the skate from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. *(Please note: times are subject to change due to practice schedule shifts)**. Food will be provided in the party room for participants, volunteers and guardians. *ALL= Please wear and/or bring any gear (helmets, gloves, knee pads, etc) if possible. We will have some used but in good condition gear available thanks to ! Complimentary sticks will still be provided for rental (with skates) to each and every child by Medstar Capitals Iceplex!
When: The event will be held on Wednesday, December 4th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Parents: Please arrive no later than 11:45 a.m. for registration and check-in; Volunteers: Please arrive no later than 11:00 a.m. for registration and check-in), we will need some early volunteers to arrive at 10 a.m. assist us with set up, if you are interested please contact Glenda at [email protected].
Where: The clinic will be held at the Ballston Common Mall Medstar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. where the Capitals themselves have practice! *Please enter through the main lobby; registration will be to the right of the main lobby, next to the locker rooms.* When you enter the parking garage for the mall, drive all the way up to the top floor.
Ballston Common Mall Medstar Capitals Iceplex 627 North Glebe Road (TOP FLOOR)Arlington, VA 22203
BY SIGNING UP AS A PARTICIPANT OR VOLUNTEER, YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR WAIVER.
DIRECTIONS: Please consult the Iceplex Web Site here for metro, driving, and parking information: https://www.medstarcapitalsiceplex.com/layout_container/show_layout_tab?layout_container_id=20303173&page_node_id=2297693&tab_element_id=70748
T-shirts will be provided for all the kids and volunteers!
We want to send a special thank you the Washington Capitals, Dowd’s Crowd, and Lindy's Lineup for making this all possible!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation
Washington Capitals
Dowd's Crowd
Panda Exteriors
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Medstar Capitals Iceplex, 627 North Glebe, Arlington, United States
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