There’s no BTSH for the next couple of Sundays but that doesn’t mean there’s no street hockey at Tompkins. Bob W. is heading up a Youth Street Hockey instructional program and he could use help over the next two Sundays. Here’s what he has to say about it:

“Many of you are aware of the Parks Dept. youth street hockey program that’s
been running for the past three years. In fact, many of you have coached
with the program. Till now the program has run only during the winter
months, indoors at rec centers in all five boroughs.

But this summer Parks is expanding the program to the summer months, and
Tompkins Square Park will be the first location! Every Sunday from 10am-noon
volunteer coaches will teach kids at Tompkins how to pass, shoot and score!
The program is 100% free for the kids, aged 5 to 15, and will run every
Sunday till the season finale on Aug. 25, 2013, when the NY Rangers will be
on hand with their road show!

We’re looking for some new volunteer coaches to help out. No experience is
necessary — all that’s required is the desire to help spread hockey to the
next generation of hockey players! There will be experienced coaches on hand
every Sunday, so new coaches will help out while learn on the job. It’s
immense fun, super easy and very satisfying being a youth hockey coach.
Whatever kind of commitment you can make is welcomed, even if it’s only one
week.

Also, we encourage you to spread the word about the program, and let your
friends with kids know about. Of course, if you’ve got kids who might be
interested, register them and bring them out! All the kids will receive
their own street hockey stick and NY Rangers Street Hockey t-shirt — FREE!

To register your kids for the program, go to:

http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/street-hockey

If you’d like more information about coaching, contact bobw AT
streethockeynyc DOT org.

Sincerely yours,
Bob Weyersberg”

So if you’re around this weekend come and help Bob out!