For all Vipers that are rostered for the 2010-11 season, the July payment is now due.  Per the contract and acceptance letter, the payment schedule will be broken down into 5 payments as follows:

The Greater Boston Vipers tuition is based on the Program Outline for your respective team.  All tuition payments must be completed by September 1, 2010 for the ability to attend Vipers events. 

2010-11 USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION

2010-2011 Season Registraion is open!

All players are required to register. 

Click on : https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/

Save the pdf registration file and forward to your coach
by June 1, 2010

Dear Family & Friends

When Ryan was first diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor on Monday, October 14^th, 2002, we were devastated beyond belief.  How could our cheerful, athletic, handsome, 23 year old brother be diagnosed with brain cancer and given a grim outlook to survive?  It didn't seem possible and certainly not fair, but it was real.  Over the next two years, Ryan underwent four brain surgeries, daily radiation, a year of chemotherapy, weeks of antibiotics, and constant trips into Mass General, but he survived. Through it all, we watched as he cried with pain, endured disfigurement, and struggled to maintain a sense of normalcy in his life. 

 Over the next six years, Ryan remained healthy, and in a state of remission, if there is such a thing.  Unfortunately, life dealt him another cruel blow when he started having seizure symptoms in December of 2008.  An MRI revealed our worst fears; his brain tumor had grown back.  This time the tumor was accompanied by symptoms, which were not only frightening, but made Ryan's life unstable and unpredictable.  Ryan's most recent surgery has left him with lingering symptoms, making it difficult to return to his normal activities, including his job.  He now is the father of a beautiful nine month old son Cole.  And although parts of his life are beautiful, he struggles each day to control his seizure symptoms, stay afloat financially, and remain optimistic about his future.

 On Friday June 11, 2010, we will be holding a benefit to raise funds to help with Ryan's growing medical bills and other living expenses.  The benefit will be held at St. Michaels Hall in Lynn from 7:00 pm to midnight.  The evening will include entertainment, provided by MC Jamie Kelley, various food items and refreshments provided by Santoro's and Wrapini's, raffles, and a silent auction.  Tickets are $20.00 each and will be available at the door or by contacting us (see contact information below.)

 Please join us on June 11^th, and help make this night a success for Ryan and his family. In addition, you could also help by donating a raffle item for the silent auction, donating any other type of food or beverage item, or making a monetary donation.  Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated!  All proceeds from the benefit will go directly into a trust fund we have named, "Rally for Ryan."

For more information about the benefit, or how to make a donation, please contact:

Jon and Keri Lynch                                          Sean Andrews

5 Hugh Terrace                                                RallyforRyan2010@gmail.com

Peabody, MA  01960

(978) 535-5105 - home

(978) 729-5348 - cell

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!  

Sean Andrews

Jon and Keri Lynch

The Vipers Annual Comedy Night will be held on Tuesday at Kowloon in Saugus.  Hope to see you all there.

Location: Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus

Time: 6:30p

Cost: Free to all Vipers parents

The Vipers 2010-11 Tryout Dates and Times have been released. 

Please follow this link to the Tryouts Page:

 http://www.vipersicehockey.com/tryouts

DEADLINE for Coaching Applications - Friday 2/19/10

The Greater Boston Vipers are now accepting applications for those interested in coaching for the 2010/11 season.  The Vipers will be rostering teams for birth years 1994 - 2003. 

• 94Vipers - half season
• 95Vipers
• 96Vipers
• 97Vipers
• 98Vipers
• 99Vipers
• 00Vipers
• 01Vipers
• 02-03Vipers

Anyone interested in coaching at any level, please forwardyour resume to vipers@vipersicehockey.com

Any interested players should also contact vipers@vipersicehockey.com for more information.

The schedule has been released for the "Future Vipers" skating camp starting on 1/20/10.

This camp sold out twice last year.  So all spots must be reserved via email and no walk-ons will be allowed.

Click here for the Brochure & Registration Form.

It's that time of the year.... New Years resolutions to get back in shape. 

All Vipers family & friends now receive a corporate rate at Latitude Sports Clubs.

For more information, contact Danny Piccolo at 978-521-4949.

The 98Vipers and 00Vipers teamed up this Christmas and instead of the team pitching in for their coaches with the usual gift cards or golden whistle, each player from both teams brought in a toy and a donation in the coaches names was made to the Ace Bailey Childrens Foundation - Child Life Wish List Toy Drive. All the toys were collected and were dropped off this past Saturday and are getting ready to be delivered to the Floating Hospital for Children.