NORTHERN ICE 16U-KRAM

NOTABLE TOURNAMENT FINISHES:

7/16/17: 3rd Place - 16U NAFA Midwest Nationals SB - Loves Park, IL

6/25/17: 2nd Place - USSSA Storm Dayz, Sycamore, IL

6/11/17: 2nd Place - USAES ICE Summer Celebration, Wauconda, IL

6/4/17: 4th Place (out of 20 teams) - PGF Big Bash Summer Classic, St. Charles, IL

9/24/16: 1st Place - USSSA ICE Fall Freezout, Wauconda, IL

7/13/16: 2nd Place - USSSA LF National Championship Midwest, Ankeny, IA

5/29/16: 3rd Place - USSSA Memorial Day Classic, Waukegan, IL

4/24/16: 1st Place - USSSA Pretzel Twist Classic, Freeport, IL

4/17/16: 1st Place - NAFA Spring Challenge Tournament, Davis Junction, IL 

3/20/16: Northern Ice 02 goes 3-0 to kick off the Spring season at the 14U Illinois Gold Round Robin in Davis Junction, IL

ICE 02 NEWS:

5/21/17 - ICE 02 Players Volunteer at Girls on the Run 5K

Northern ICE 02 players were out in full force in Woodstock, IL, to support Girls on the Run Northwest Illinois.  ICE 02 players and family members set up water stations along the 5K course and handed out water to the runners as they passed by.  Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.  We are proud to have supported this wonderful cause!

11/14/16 - ICE Cares marks 5th annual Care Package event held at the McHenry VFW

Led by the Northern Ice 02, participants from all Ice teams donated time, goods, and money to support this event.  We shipped off 72 care packages to troops deployed in Afghanistan.  Additionally, we sent off two large boxes of winter clothing to an orphanage located near the FOB.  This is our 5th annual care package event, partnering with the McHenry VFW, and we have now shipped over 320 care packages to men and women serving our country in the Middle East.  Thanks to all of our wonderful ICE players and families who helped to make this event our biggest and best yet!

10/30/16 - ICE 02 Halloween Round Robin benefitting Wounded Warrior Project

Northern ICE 02 hosted a Halloween-themed round robin, with 12 teams participating.  Many players dressed in softball-appropriate costumes, and each team got in some swings at the pumpkin pinatas. Overall, we raised $2,400 for Wounded Warrior Project, which included a $100 donation for 4 home runs on the day at $25/HR.  The Northern ICE 02 team would like to thank the following teams for their participation: Northern ICE-DS, Crush Tidal Waves-SF, Crush Tidal Waves-GF, Bordertown Bandits-NG, Bordertown Bandits-KS, Northbrook Spartans, Bartlett Silverhawks, St. Charles Angels, Elmwood Park Lady Tigers, Libertyville Cats, and Schaumburg Sluggers.

5/15/16 - ICE 02 Round Robin benefitting Wounded Warrior Project

Northern ICE 02 hosted a round robin, with 8 teams participating.  Overall, we raised $1,265 for Wounded Warrior Project, and we would like to thank the following teams for their participation:  Plainfield Twisters Yellow, Lemont Rockers, Chicago Fireworks, Pro Player Canes, Team Glory, Huntley Red Raiders, and Orland Park Magic. 

2/19/16 - ICE 02 Packs food for Feed My Starving Children

Players and families from Northern Ice 02 volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville, packing nutritious meals for under-privileged kids throughout the world.

12/6/15 - ICE 02 Tackles Whirlyball in Vernon Hills

The Northern ICE 02 team took to the Whirlyball court to put their teamwork skills to the test, while trying to figure out how to drive a bumper car without going in circles.  All part of our Christmas party, the girls had a great time, while being laughed at by their parents.  Gifts were exchanged, games were played, and only a few egos were bruised!

11/22/15 - ICE Cares event held at the McHenry VFW

Led by the Northern Ice 02, participants from all Ice teams donated time, goods, and money to support this event.  We shipped off 60 care packages to soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait.  This is our 4th annual care package event, partnering with the McHenry VFW, and we have shipped over 250 care packages in the past 4 years.  Thanks to all who supported this awesome event!