Looking Ahead: Important Dates for the Vipers Season

The new season is almost here! Mark your calendars for these upcoming North Shore Vipers events, practices, and training sessions. (All of this information is also published in DaySmart, click here to log in)

Sunday, August 30

4th Annual North Shore Vipers Field Day

We’re excited to kick off the season with one of our favorite traditions! Players and families can look forward to:

• Team practices, with times posted in DaySmart. Participation is at the head coach’s discretion if the team is using its ice slot.
• Complimentary ice cream for all players from the ice cream truck. Coaches will distribute tickets.
• A self-guided tour of the Breakaway Ice Center facility.
• An opportunity to meet teammates and connect with other Vipers families before the season begins.

Sunday practices also officially begin for the U16 and U19 Half-Season teams.

Tuesday, September 1

Full-Season Practices Begin

The first official practice will be held for all Full-Season teams.

Wednesday, September 2

Wednesday Night Skills Begin

Wednesday Night Skills sessions begin for Half-Season players.

Sunday, September 6

No Half-Season Sunday Practice

There will be no Half-Season Sunday practice due to Labor Day weekend tournaments.

Thursday, September 10

U10–U14 Picture Day

Picture Day will be held for the U10 through U14 teams. Each team’s assigned picture time will be communicated in September via email.

Sunday, September 13

U16 Half-Season Schedule Change

Practices for the U16 Red and U16 White Half-Season teams have been moved to earlier times due to the tournament at Breakaway Ice Center.

Please check DaySmart for the updated schedule and allow extra travel time, as traffic around the rink is expected to be heavier than usual.

Tuesday, September 15

Off-Ice Training Begins

Coach Ryan Sweeney will begin our in-season strength and conditioning program in the upstairs gym at Breakaway Ice Center. Training will take place before each team’s on-ice practice.

Wednesday, September 16

Synthetic Ice Begins

Synthetic ice training begins for:

• U19 Red
• U19 White

Sessions will take place before Wednesday Night Half-Season Skills.

Thursday, September 17

Synthetic Ice Begins

Synthetic ice training begins for:

• U12 Blue
• U12 White
• U14 White
• U14 Red

Friday, September 18

Friday Night Skills Begin

The first Friday Night Skills session of the season will take place.

Wednesday, September 23

Synthetic Ice Begins

Synthetic ice training begins for:

• U16 Red
• U16 White

Sessions will take place before Wednesday Night Half-Season Skills.

Thursday, September 24

Synthetic Ice and Goalie Skills Begin

Synthetic ice training begins for:

• U10 Red
• U12 Red
• U13 White
• U13 Red

Goalie Skills also begin and will take place on center ice during practice.

Please continue to check DaySmart for team-specific schedules, practice times, and updates. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the rink for another great Vipers season!