NJC SUPPORT MONARCHS HOCKEY

New Jersey Colonials Girls 10U Minor were honored to join the Monarchs special needs hockey program during their holiday party on December 13, 2023 at Montclair State University Ice Arena.  The teams ran a combined practice and holiday party.  The first half of the event included cross-ice hockey and learn-to-skate with Monarch players matched up with Colonials players.  The second half brought out lots of fun with free skate and special guest, Santa, hitting the ice!

10U Minor team manager, Greg Davidson, shared, “The team also jointly made a $1000 donation to support the Monarchs program and the growth of hockey…and we encourage others to do the same via their website.”

The Monarchs are organized to enable participation in on-ice sports regardless of intellectual or physical disability.  More information about the Monarchs can be found at their website (https://www.monarchs.us).

The Monarchs are a non-profit collaborative initiative to enable participation in organized youth sports programs with a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play through scholarships, access to facilities and equipment, player and coaching development and mentoring. The Monarchs children develop positive self-esteem and learn skills to help them lead healthy, successful lives. The Monarchs are organized to enable participation in on-ice sports regardless of intellectual or physical disability. The athletes’ journey begins with a Learn to Skate program where they teach the very basics needed. Athletes can then progress to one of several tracks including special hockey, speed skating or figure skating.  — Home page (monarchs.us)