The Durango Betties, Durango’s adult women’s hockey team, will face off against the Durango Area Youth Hockey (DAYHA) Girls U19 Team in the second annual Women’s Hockey Classic game on Saturday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink from 5-7 p.m. to raise funds to grow the youth program.
This event is more than just an exciting hockey game, it’s a chance to invest in a stronger future for girls in our community through the power of sport.
Team sports, like hockey, provide more than just physical activity. They teach resilience, teamwork, confidence, and leadership – skills that extend far beyond the rink and into every aspect of life. When you empower a girl through sport, you empower her for life. Girls who play team sports are more likely to graduate and pursue higher education; more confident in leadership roles and professional settings; more resilient in facing life’s challenges.
This is reflected in the diverse players on both the Girls U19 and Betties team. The Girls U19 team is comprised of middle school and high school students who include a junior class president, National Honor Society members, and school leaders.
Some have just started playing hockey this year while others have been playing for over 11 years. The Betties team have players who have played hockey for over 25 years and are mothers, business owners, a national company president, and nonprofit executive director.
On Saturday, the beer/wine tent and silent auction will open at 4:30 p.m. Puck drop at 5 p.m. Tickets available at the door are $7/adults and $5/kids. For more information about the fundraiser, please contact Kelly Quach at kellyquach5@gmail.com
