🏒Hockey Tournament Highlight🏒
What the Loudoun Castles Showdown Tournament experience was like …
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“I just want to thank you for all of the time you put in working with our
team. From getting us a spot in your tournaments to replacing our team, and making sure that our merchandise order was complete this was a great experience for our players. Every child was beaming from ear to ear as they were handed their puck (which is an awesome thing your tournament does that everyone should do), the refs were wonderful, and I cannot say enough great things about the Garden’s Ice staff. Everyone was amazing.
Our kids have had a really rough season and this was a very bright note for them. The coaches, other managers, and all of the players had a great experience. I really appreciate it. Both of my children were able to experience one of your tournaments this year and I would highly recommend them in the future. I cannot thank you enough. As a mother, coach, and manager of 2 mites, we really felt like they were a part of the tournament and cannot wait to see what you have to offer next year. If you need anything from us, please let us know and again thank you.” Jocilyn B., 10U Loudoun Castles
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We are so happy to know Showdown was a highlight of your season and that both of your boys were able to enjoy one of our tournaments! It means so much to us as our goal is to provide a memorable experience that will become a remember when… moment!
Thank you for participating and becoming part of the Showdown Tournament’s Hockey Family!
We want to know!
Has your team participated in a Showdown Tournament experience? Share with us in the comments.
🏒Yours in Hockey
Brian & Whitney
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🏒Hey youth hockey teams! 🏒
With 30 + plus years of hosting youth hockey tournaments, we are curious to know what helps you make the decision to choose your season’s tournaments.
Here’s a few things that make every Showdown Tournament special!
👨👩👧👦 Family-run, family fun
🏅 Showdown Skills Event
🔄 Trading Team Hockey Pins
📋 Team Screening Process
🔒 4 guaranteed games
🧢🦀 Themed Hats for every player
Join us for an unmatched hockey journey and be part of the Showdown Tournament legacy!
Be sure to let us know your top criteria for picking your season’s tournaments in the comments ⬇️
Or, if you’ve already signed up, let us know which tournament you are attending. 🏒🔥🧊
🏒Yours in Hockey
Brian & Whitney
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🏅Medal Monday Hockey Edition! 🏒
Division Champions and Finalists are awarded individual medals at every Showdown Hockey Tournament.
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🌟Are you gearing up to participate in a Showdown during the 2023-24 Season? Let us know which tournament your team is participating in the comments below! ⬇️
🏒 Yours in Hockey,
Brian & Whitney
P.S. Be to tag us in your Showdown Medal Photos. 🏅
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Hockey Parents, looking to become the team photographer...
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There`s nothing quite like the thrill of capturing the raw energy, determination, camaraderie, celebrations, and smiles that unfold on the ice. For me, volunteering as the official photographer for my kid`s youth hockey teams was a rewarding experience that deepened my passion for both the sport and photography. It also helped me get to know the kids and their families.
My journey into hockey photography began as a way to capture action shots of every player on the team. I started shooting the team when my kids were young and wanted to get great photos of every player. I realized the excitement and thrill of seeing action shots of yourself or your kid is rewarding to be able to relive the great shot, flex of the stick, amazing save, and strength of their skating.
Want to know more - read on by clicking the link in bio. 🔗
🏒Yours in Hockey
Brian & Whitney
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One of the highlights of our hockey tournaments …
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The Showdown Olympic Skills Event.
Years ago we used to run the skills competition on an individual basis. However, doing it that way prevented many players from participating in the skills competition. So we changed the format to include every player rather than just a select few.
The central theme of the Showdown Olympics Skills Event is competing as a team rather than as an individual. Our focus is on the collective results achieved by each team rather than the individual.
The Showdown Olympics is a means for all of the teams from each division to be on the ice with each other and share in some fun and less serious hockey-focused events.
Back in the day when I grew up, many players billeted with families when they went to a tournament; however, that does not occur much anymore. The Showdown Olympics is our attempt to give players this experience for about 30-45 minutes. It allows you to see your opponent in a different light outside of the normal gameplay and develop greater appreciation and respect for your opponents.
Share in the comments what makes a hockey tournament special as a player, coach, or spectator ⬇️
🏒Yours in Hockey
Brian & Whitney
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Hockey helps develop and build…
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🚨Building confidence
🚨Learning responsibility
🚨Improving interpersonal skills
🚨Making lasting friendships
Each of these are amazing attributes of this great sport.
It’s important to realize that very few of our children will have the opportunity to play at the highest levels. We encourage you to allow your kids to live this dream but don’t live it for them. Do not force winning at all costs, but rather encourage them to exemplify a hard work ethic, sportsmanship, respect, and commitment. These are the building blocks to take with you well into adulthood.
What hockey attributes do you value most?
Share in the comments.
🏒Yours in Hockey
Brian & Whitney
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