Sponsored by Weis Youth Athletic Achievement Fund
On July 25th, 2020, Jackson Weis, his mother, and his father were involved in a car accident in which Jackson tragically passed away. He was born September 5, 2010 in Toledo, Ohio. From an early age, Jackson demonstrated a certain understanding about how his actions and attitude affect everyone around him; so he lead his life with optimism and love, a caring and compassionate nature that very few have - he never had a bad day - and this optimism and love of life shined through every aspect of his life. This made Jackson a joy to be around and never failed to put smiles on everyone's face. Jackson was a caring and loving boy who made sure that everyone felt included... (click image for more info)
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Toledo Ice Crew (6th Season)
Overview
The Toledo Ice Crew hockey program gives boys and girls ages 5 to 14 the opportunity to learn how to ice skate and play hockey. The program provides all equipment the players may need to participate in the program.
There is no fee to participate in the Toledo Ice Crew program, which was developed specifically for families who cannot afford the cost of the sport, but who want to give their child a chance to learn to skate and play hockey.
Program Goal
Create a healthy, sustainable and equitable ice hockey community.
Who We Are
The Toledo Ice Crew is a partnership amongst the City of Toledo, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo Police Hockey Team, Toledo Fire Department Hockey Team, Toledo Walleye Hockey Club (ECHL), Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter, and Sylvania Youth Hockey.
Ottawa Park Ice Arena is an outdoor ice arena owned by the City of Toledo and managed by Tam-O-Shanter. Ottawa Park is located near city central and is the primary facility for the Toledo Ice Crew.
The Initiative
Increase opportunity and participation by providing access to ice facilities, equipment, skating and hockey programs to girls and boys in underserved (people of color and females in particular) communities. The Toledo Ice Crew is not merely about athletics. It is an opportunity to provide at-risk youth with a chance to learn the great sport of ice hockey, develop lasting friendships, receive on-ice and off-ice instruction with regard to what it takes to be successful in ice hockey and daily life.
On-ice instruction provided by USA Hockey trained coaches in a fun, relaxed, safe, and organized environment. The weekly lesson plans follow the USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM).