The North Ayrshire Penguins

The Penguins was the first team to be conceived when the North Ayrshire Ice Hockey Club was formed in 2000. As the first level of competitive hockey it is a good measure of the health of any club, as the players within it will progress through the clubs various teams. In this respect it is encouraging to see the progress and development achieved by every player in the past season and look forward to the progress and achievement that will occur in the next.

The aim of any hockey team is to develop speed, agility, coordination, physical conditioning, puck control and team play. However this is only one side of the game the other is the development of emotional strength, confidence, self-determination, respect for others, a positive work ethic and willingness to push the boundaries of ability, but most of all it’s got to be fun.

Since their inaugural game in 2000 the team has made steady progress with a solid mid table finish in the 2002 / 2003 season. The teams “never say die” attitude and team spirit earning a string of hard fought victories and respect wherever they played.

The season being rounded off by a creditable 5^th place finish in the very competitive Peterborough Tournament.

The movement of several players to the U14’s team offers the opportunity for the remaining core of players and rising stars from last years U10’s team to show off their ability and determination in the season ahead.

Without doubt the 2005 /2006 season will be equally hard fought with the kids equally determined to showcase their skills and reinforce their role within the tight knit team called the PENGUINS!!!!!!