VOLUME 1 / ISSUE 1 WINTER 2024
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Sports fans: Did you know we have a Junior Hockey Team of stellar young players playing their home games right down the street in Odenton? The Maryland Black Bears are an NAHL team of players, ages 16-21, who are working towards playing college hockey at the NCAA Division I/III levels. Their home arena is Piney Orchard Ice Rink, a facility with a rich history as the former practice ground for the Washington Capitals. Attending a Black Bears game is a family-friendly event (much more manageable with kiddos than a trip to a major stadium in the city!) Annapolis Moms Marketing Director, Sandy Biello, recently attended a game with her family and had these tips: UNLEASHING THE ROAR: MARYLAND BLACK BEARS HOCKEY…IN AA COUNTY! BY SANDY BIELLO & CHELSEA HARRISON
Before you go, check their promotional calendar. They often have themed nights. It was “Teddy Bear Toss” night where fans could throw/donate stuffed animals onto the ice that would then be donated to The Salvation Army. Dress warm and bring a blanket. Remember–it’s an ice rink! Get there early because you don’t want to miss the players coming out of the tunnel. Kids can line up for high fives as the players run out! The mascot, Bruno the Bear, is so friendly and is happy to greet and take pictures with the kids. You can also host your next birthday party with Bruno! This is a wonderful way to introduce or nurture the love of hockey for the little ones. So, bundle up, grab your blanket, and head to Piney Orchard Ice Rink to support the home team. The season is in full swing, but act fast – it ends in April!
LOCAL SPORTS LEAGUES (CONT.) Greater Severna Park Athletic Association
9 Cont.:Baseball: Spring, Co-ed Ages 3 - 6 | Basketball: Winter, Co-ed Ages 4 - 12 | Flag Football: Spring, Co-ed ages 4-15 | Lacrosse: Spring, Co-ed ages 5-12 | Soccer: Spring, Co-ed PreK3- Grade 4 | Volleyball: Spring, Co- ed 7-14 Maryland Lacrosse League Year-round lacrosse experiences for 1st-12th graders at diverse locations across Maryland, creating a widespread and accessible network for players. The league utilizes locations in Anne Arundel County at Indian Creek, St. Mary’s, Spalding, API, and Thrive Field House .
The “Green Hornets” offer fall and winter programs with fields in Millersville, Severna Park, and Crownsville. Baseball: Fall/spring/summer, ages 3-16 | Basketball: Spring/winter, boys grades 1st-12th, winter girls grades 1st-12th | Cheerleading: Fall/spring/winter, ages 5-14, sideline and competitive | Field Hockey: Fall, 1st-8th grade | Flag Football: Summer, co-ed ages 5-7 | Football: Fall, co-ed ages 6-14 | Lacrosse: Spring, pre-K- 8th grade boys, K-8th grade girls, skills summer camp | Rugby: Summer program, co-ed two hand touch, U7-U16 | Soccer : Pre-K-8th grade (boys/girls) Select and Rec leagues, fall/spring | Softball: Fall, ages 5-17, Select and Club | Track and Field: Summer program, ages 5-14 | Wrestling: Winter, grades K-8th i9 Sports i9 Sports offers fun, organized, and educational youth sports leagues throughout the Annapolis area. Practice game facilities are located in Annapolis, Arnold, Severna Park, Bowie, Gambrills, and Crofton. (As of the time of print, fall i9 programs are not listed. Check their website for additional fall programs).
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