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Virtual Tryouts

December 2, 2020

Moving forward with the season is obviously going to be different as we all adjust to the state, county, and city restrictions and protocols impacting individual rinks and clubs. CAHA will not allow any formal league activities to occur until all rinks in all areas are open- as a result, there are no in-person try-outs this season for any teams at any levels. Hockey clubs are moving forward with optimism for some sort of season…

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Annual Halloween Fundraiser is Here!

October 22, 2020

We’re sad. Sad because we can’t be at the rink this Halloween, wearing our best scary/funny costumes, skating, snacking on slices of pizza, and enjoying the company of our hockey community. With the pandemic affecting families on many levels, your financial support can still make a significant difference for a player in the upcoming year. So we are pulling it together online this year, like everything else these days, because the needs are still there.…

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Summer Skills Camp is On!

July 1, 2020

We are excited to bring Sabercats hockey back to Yerba Buena! Due to COVID-19: social distancing, sanitation, and behavior guidelines recommended by the San Francisco Department of Public Health and USA Hockey have been fully incorporated. Commit to all three weeks (Monday-Friday evenings). No reduced day exceptions. Registration is initially limited to 2019-20 Sabercats In-House and Travel participants. Your child can not attend any other camps during the same time frame as Sabercats camp. Details…

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CAHA/NORCAL 2020-21 Season Update

May 19, 2020

Tryouts for San Francisco The date for 20-21 San Francisco Sabercats Hockey Tryouts has NOT been determined; however, to support families in planning for summer, we can confirm that High School, A/B/BB tryouts will not be earlier than AUGUST 28,2020. Final date will be determined as soon as possible and will be informed by State and County restrictions, as well as guidelines established by USA hockey. From CAHA President Thomas Hancock… Pursuant to the CAHA…

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Hockey at Home, Tryouts, Etc.

May 10, 2020

Hockey @ Home Practices Launched A huge success with close to 60 athletes from 10 to 18 years old showing up in the cloud for Zoom hockey workouts. Off-ice training, stick work, and rejuvenating a sense of team camaraderie is the focus for the now twice weekly 30 minute practices lead by Coaches Casey O’Sullivan and Kevin Mills, the 2019-20 Sabercats 16U leaders. The two facilitated and inspired 30 athletes on the inaugural April 30th…

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June 2020 Tryouts Canceled

May 9, 2020

Per USA Hockey and CAHA’s – tryouts are postponed to a yet to be determined date. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.

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Playoffs, Staying Sharp, Coaches Words, and More…

April 1, 2020

NorCal Keeping Playoff Options Open The CAHA Board meets April 1st to discuss contingency plans for tryout dates in case the COVID situation continues. The idea of holding playoffs over Memorial Day weekend has been tossed around, obviously as long as government agencies say it is safe to do so. The Executive Board wants to consider the most up-to-date information before making a final decision to cancel or possibly move playoffs to Memorial Day weekend- exhausting…

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2020 Spring Season Update

March 30, 2020

Due to recent recommendations by the CDC, the Department of Health, and the ongoing status of COVID-19, the Sabercat organization has to push back the dates for the spring season. Originally set for April 1-May 31, 2020, to a new date to be set at a later time. 
Thank you for your patience with us during this unprecedented time. We will continue to monitor the status and trends of the virus, the changes in travel…

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Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center Closed Until Further Notice

March 17, 2020

Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center is taking the information below and adhering to the Mayor’s order. We will be closing Monday March 16th at 5:00pm until further notice. Six San Francisco Bay Area counties are issuing shelter in place orders Monday afternoon, encouraging residents to stay home. The new declarations issued by Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, along with the city of Berkeley, affect nearly 7 million…

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NorCal Playoffs, General Ice Time and COVID-19

March 13, 2020

Update as of March 13, 2020 @ 12:00pm All practices and ice time cancelled until further notice. We will keep you updated to any changes.Thank you all for your understanding and dedication to the health of our community. BIG THANK YOU to the volunteer Coaches, Managers, and Board members who have been working many hours during this crisis as well as throughout the season!!!!  Their dedication is deeply appreciated!   Update as of March 12th,…

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