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Hockey tryouts taking place soon at Wilmington Ice House

Hockey tryouts taking place soon at Wilmington Ice House

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The Wilmington Icehawks are hosting tryouts for their competitive travel hockey program soon at the Wilmington Ice House, according to a news release.

Tryouts for the 16U Midget “A” or “AA” Team and 18U Midget Independent “A” Team will take place on Wednesday, May 29 from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m.

Hockey players born in 1997, 1998 and beyond will try out for the 16U team, while players born in 1995 and 1996 will try out for the 18U team.

Free screening exams scheduled soon for NHC student athletes

Free screening exams scheduled soon for NHC student athletes

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Free athletic screening exams will be offered soon to athletes and cheerleaders who attend school in New Hanover County, according to a school system spokesperson.

All students who plan to participate in athletics or cheerleading during the 2013-2014 school year are required to undergo a screening examination, per the state’s requirements.

Exams for girls will take place Thursday, May 23 at the following locations:

6 p.m.

  • Williston
  • Holly Shelter
  • New Hanover
  • Myrtle Grove
  • Roland-Grise
  • Hoggard

Wilmington Ice House hosting adult hockey tournament

Wilmington Ice House hosting adult hockey tournament

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Hockey isn’t just for young athletes – the Wilmington Ice House is hosting a Beach Blast summer tournament for participants 45 and older, according to its website.

The tournament isn’t until July 19-21, but money to register is due July 1.

Have high school sports scores sent directly to your phone

Have high school sports scores sent directly to your phone

 

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – If you’re a big high school sports fan, you know that nothing is worse than not knowing whether or not your team won a game, or what the final score was.

Now, WECT is now sending text alerts with the final scores straight to your phone.

Sign your child up for youth hockey

Sign your child up for youth hockey

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you’re interested in enrolling your child in youth hockey, now is the time to register.

According to the Wilmington Ice House’s website, the season will run from April 3 to June 5.

Students surprise Special Olympic team with new uniforms

Students surprise Special Olympic team with new uniforms

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Students at Wilmington Christian Academy raised money to purchase new uniforms for the Special Olympics Basketball team.

The middle school students surprised the team Wednesday with the new uniforms and equipment after an exhibition game.

The Special Olympic athletes were surprised and grateful for the new uniforms.

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Sign up for skate school at The Wilmington Ice House

Sign up for skate school at The Wilmington Ice House

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The Wilmington Ice House will be hosting its next skate school soon, according to business’ Facebook page.

The eight-week course will begin March 4. Classes will be held Mondays at 5:45 p.m. for 30 minutes.