civilized ku # 2936-38 ~ life and sports

Hugo / Can-AM camp ~ Lake Placid, NY - in the Adirondack PARK • click to embiggen
Hugo handshake + Can-AM camp buddies ~ Lake Placid, NY - in the Adirondack PARK • click to embiggen

As Hugo has completed a high level / high intensity 6 day hockey camp and as the end his summer hockey tournament schedule is nearing - only 2 more tournaments remaining (Boston and Philadelphia), 2 things have become very apparent ....

First - his hockey skills and knowledge has grown considerably as he has been challenged by playing at the highest level of youth hockey in North America. And, second - he has made friends with numerous 04 (birth year) kids from all over North America (to include Canada and one kid from Italy who traveled to Lake Placid for hockey camp).

And, I might add, kids he stays in touch with via Instagram, texting, and the like. One summer tournament hockey team friend / teammate from central Pennsylvania showed up on Saturday AM to watch Hugo play in the camp showcase game. Hugo will be playing with this friend in the upcoming tournament in Philadelphia.

The first result was expected, or, at least, hoped for. The second benefit is most definitely a wonderful life expanding experience which comes from his involvement in the sport of hockey. Life lessons in teamsmanship and camaraderie with a diverse group of peers is a very valuable part of team sports. And, throw in learning how to deal with challenges as well as striking a balance between victory and defeat, what you have is great summer of personal growth.

All of those benefits (and more) are the reason that Hugo will most likely be attending this school this fall where he will face both academic and life challenges. The fact that it will be amongst 4-9 graders from around the world makes it all the more valuable.

Comments

[Parag Patel]

Ice hockey is best sport in my view. Love to see it.

[John Linn]

Hugo seems to be floating over the white ice in that first picture.

[S.O.B.]

"only 3 more tournaments remaining (Boston, Philadelphia and New Hampshire in September)"

fixed that for you.