Welcome to ICE Factor
The only High School ice hockey program in Australia,
where young people learn to play the coolest and fastest team game on earth!
where young people learn to play the coolest and fastest team game on earth!
term 1 highlight
Just like all things in the world right now, everyone is affected by the Coronavirus. This little moment of pause gives us a chance of reflecting on the first part of the 2020 Ice Factor year. We have had a great start to the year with some highlights here:
NEW TEAM: Craigmore High School is back in the Ice Factor Program after a 9 year hiatus. We have had a really encouraging start with the team and are looking forward to seeing the team grow over the next few terms.
Also, Mount Barker team that took a bit of a head start for this year starting at the end of last year have continued to grow. Although still early stages, we're starting to see some real growth with some of the leaders in the team. Go Blizzards!!!
The other "older" teams have also had strong starts to the year. In the class room sessions we have studied the speech of Admiral William McRaven, a former navy seal, that discusses how one person can change the world and how to make yourself a better person. The students are now well aware of why making your bed is important, what a munchkin crew is and why it's ok to be a sugar cookie.
We have also had important discussions about the "168 hour rule." This rule was come up by the Bowden Brompton Purple Reign team and player leaders. This rule means that there are 168 hours in any given week. The players (and the staff) need to abide by the Ice Factor rules and values not only for the 2 hours that the team spends at Ice Factor during the week. But these values should be adhered by all 168 hours! This is once again a perfect example of why our program works with the attitude of "conversation rather than lecture." We can all learn from each other regardless if you're an older teacher, superstar hockey coach or a new player in the program. Everyone can and should bring value to the sessions both on and off the ice.
We have also started handing out a "Player of the week awards" each week. This award does not get given to the most gifted player in the program. It doesn't even get given to the hardest worker, although work effort does play a role. This award gets given to a player who not only works hard, but also pushes themselves beyond their own limits and comfort zone. Someone who is willing to give new things a go, both on or off the ice. And someone who has got a great positive attitude.
So far this term we have given the award to Falcon from Bowden Brompton Purple Reign and Ashley from LeFevre Lightning Karndo, Falcon has been in the program since mid last year. It is fair to say that last year Falcon had some issues in integrating with the team. It was not for the lack of effort though. Since the start of the year Falcon has tried playing the goalie position and he has loved it. Falcon is now able to finish a full training session with focus and has contributed but also listened to others during the class room sessions.
The first player of the week students was Ashley from LeFevre. Ashley fell over more times than most during his first training session but kept getting back up. Ashley was also quite shy in the class room. However thanks to his supportive team mates, Ashley is now doing all the team trainings and is contributing well in the class room as a confident young man.
Once again, we would like to take a moment to thank our sponsors and supporters who we couldn't do the program without. From the Ice Factor team and all of the students THANK YOU!!!!!
NEW TEAM: Craigmore High School is back in the Ice Factor Program after a 9 year hiatus. We have had a really encouraging start with the team and are looking forward to seeing the team grow over the next few terms.
Also, Mount Barker team that took a bit of a head start for this year starting at the end of last year have continued to grow. Although still early stages, we're starting to see some real growth with some of the leaders in the team. Go Blizzards!!!
The other "older" teams have also had strong starts to the year. In the class room sessions we have studied the speech of Admiral William McRaven, a former navy seal, that discusses how one person can change the world and how to make yourself a better person. The students are now well aware of why making your bed is important, what a munchkin crew is and why it's ok to be a sugar cookie.
We have also had important discussions about the "168 hour rule." This rule was come up by the Bowden Brompton Purple Reign team and player leaders. This rule means that there are 168 hours in any given week. The players (and the staff) need to abide by the Ice Factor rules and values not only for the 2 hours that the team spends at Ice Factor during the week. But these values should be adhered by all 168 hours! This is once again a perfect example of why our program works with the attitude of "conversation rather than lecture." We can all learn from each other regardless if you're an older teacher, superstar hockey coach or a new player in the program. Everyone can and should bring value to the sessions both on and off the ice.
We have also started handing out a "Player of the week awards" each week. This award does not get given to the most gifted player in the program. It doesn't even get given to the hardest worker, although work effort does play a role. This award gets given to a player who not only works hard, but also pushes themselves beyond their own limits and comfort zone. Someone who is willing to give new things a go, both on or off the ice. And someone who has got a great positive attitude.
So far this term we have given the award to Falcon from Bowden Brompton Purple Reign and Ashley from LeFevre Lightning Karndo, Falcon has been in the program since mid last year. It is fair to say that last year Falcon had some issues in integrating with the team. It was not for the lack of effort though. Since the start of the year Falcon has tried playing the goalie position and he has loved it. Falcon is now able to finish a full training session with focus and has contributed but also listened to others during the class room sessions.
The first player of the week students was Ashley from LeFevre. Ashley fell over more times than most during his first training session but kept getting back up. Ashley was also quite shy in the class room. However thanks to his supportive team mates, Ashley is now doing all the team trainings and is contributing well in the class room as a confident young man.
Once again, we would like to take a moment to thank our sponsors and supporters who we couldn't do the program without. From the Ice Factor team and all of the students THANK YOU!!!!!
Kaurna boomerangs hosting premier stephen marshall
ice factor end of year tournaments
Ice Factor is now launching its new program, ICE FACTOR PLUS!
We will provide the opportunity for our friends with a disability to participate in ice and snow activities on Tuesdays with free entry. Our goal is to provide a new and fun experience, with the hope that it will give therapeutic benefits to those with disabilities.
Running every Tuesday, except school holidays, this is a free program to those with disabilities. Booking is essential as we expect high demand, please below to learn more and book your tickets.
We will provide the opportunity for our friends with a disability to participate in ice and snow activities on Tuesdays with free entry. Our goal is to provide a new and fun experience, with the hope that it will give therapeutic benefits to those with disabilities.
Running every Tuesday, except school holidays, this is a free program to those with disabilities. Booking is essential as we expect high demand, please below to learn more and book your tickets.
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We would like to give a huge thank you to Wallmans Lawyers for stepping up and coming to support our Findon Falcons team. Findon Falcons had a great year in 2018 with a brand new team. Most of the players were year 8 students so we were looking at building another dynasty. However the school had struggled to get funding and we were at risk of losing the team until the great people at Wallmans Lawyers came to the rescue.
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peter shearer formal photoshoot
The Ice Factor Program is extremely grateful to Martin Gilligan and Peter Shearer menswear for picking 8 of our students to be their professional models for the 2016 formal wear catalogue. The photos speak for themselves.
