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2022 Sportsmanship Awards Applications Now Being Accepted

By Mass Hockey, 03/10/22, 10:30PM EST

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Deadline to submit is May 15, 2022

Massachusetts Hockey is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for our 2022 Sportsmanship Awards. This is a stipend award which is given on the basis of sportsmanship to use towards future higher education costs.

The Sportsmanship Awards has been established by Massachusetts Hockey to recognize and celebrate the principles of good sportsmanship epitomized by the spirit of respect, dignity, courtesy, responsible behavior and fair play, not only in sports, but in all of life’s endeavors.

 

WHOS' ELIGIBLE?

 

Any graduating senior in high school or expected freshman scheduled to enroll in an institute beyond high school who is a current or former ice hockey player who played for a Massachusetts Hockey registered youth/girls'/women's hockey program(s) for at least 5 seasons (does not need to be consecutive 5 seasons).

 

DEADLINE:

 

Application and all its supplemental documentation must be submitted no later than May 15, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

 

WHERE TO UPLOAD THE APPLICATION:

 

https://bit.ly/22sportsmanship

 

APPLICATION & REQUIRED MATERIALS:

 

  • Upload statement from each Massachusetts Hockey program/association (Youth/Boys/Girls/Women’s Ice Hockey) which you (the applicant) has participated in for a minimum of 5 years to be signed by the Association Registrar or President.
  • USA Hockey Registration, Rosters, Bills/Receipts, MIAA High School Career Resume will not be accepted.
    • Download, fill out and upload school counselor certification form. Form is attached below for download or click here.
  • Upload and attach a statement with focus on sportsmanship convincing the committee why you (the applicant) should receive the Sportsmanship Award.
  • Statement should not exceed double spaced, 12-point font, two (2) letter sized pages.
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation should be provided.
    • One letter from a current or former coach in any sport addressing to the candidate’s sportsmanship.
    • One letter from any adult (no relatives) addressing candidate’s sportsmanship (including, but not limited to coaches associated with any sport).
      • Please do not submit college recommendations that do not pertain to sportsmanship.
      • No recommendation will be accepted from relatives or from officers or directors of Massachusetts Hockey.
    • Letters can be provided in one of two ways:
      • Uploaded to the registration.
      • E-Mail by the person writing the recommendation to Massachusetts Hockey at info@mahockey.org.

 

To see more information and see past awardees: https://www.mahockey.org/sportsmanship


Sportsmanship Awards Application Link:

Click below "register" button to submit your Sportsmanship Awards application.

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Sportsmanship Awards:

How to Apply:

Information for the 2023 Sportsmanship Scholarship Application will be available on this Massachusetts Hockey website. The 2023 Sportsmanship Application will open on February 15, 2024 and due by April 10, 2024. 

Who is Eligible?

Any graduating senior in high school or expected freshman scheduled to enroll in an institute beyond high school who is a current or former ice hockey player who played for a Massachusetts Hockey registered youth/girls'/women's hockey program(s) for at least 5 seasons (does not need to be consecutive 5 seasons).

Deadline:

Application and all its supplemental documentation must be submitted no later than: April 10, 2024.


Application Criteria:

Sportsmanship Awards Two (2) Recommendations

Can be provided in one of three different ways:

  • Uploaded to the registration below
  • E-Mailed by the person writing the recommendation to Massachusetts Hockey at sportsmanship@mahockey.org