Holiday Jamboree Kicks Off the Winter Season!

Colorado Bears Holiday Jamboree 2024: A Celebration of Fun and Competition!

This past Sunday, December 15th, the Colorado Bears Field Hockey Club hosted our highly anticipated Holiday Jamboree, and it was a tremendous success! With over 160 Bears players, and parents, and coaches coming together to celebrate the spirit of the season and the love of the game, the event was packed with thrilling matches, festive energy, and unforgettable memories.

Cubs Division (1st-3rd Grade)

The Cubs Division showcased some fierce competition and remarkable teamwork. Congratulations to the Gingerbread Giants, coached by Scott Graybill, for taking home the championship! They narrowly edged out the Cookie Crushers, coached by Claire Foley, in an exciting final match.

Gingerbread Giants Team Roster:

• Alma
• Anika
• Harper
• Karina
• Reese
• Scout
• Tyler

Cookie Crushers Team Roster:

• Anri
• Carson
• Claudia
• Lawson
• Ophelia
• Ryan

Both teams played with incredible heart, and we couldn’t be prouder of their effort and sportsmanship!

Little Bears Division (4th-5th Grade)

The Little Bears Division ended with an exciting draw after two overtime periods in a fun, mixed final game. Congratulations to all the players for their effort and enthusiasm:

• Ava N.
• Ava S.
• Ella
• Lily
• Louise
• Sophie
• Susie
• Temper
• Witten
• Addison
• Georgina (GK)
• Catherine
• Ellie
• Ev
• Jaylene
• Kathryn
• Leah
• Lilly K.
• Mackenzie
• Rory
• Tory

Special thanks to coaches Talia Keshavarz, Liz Sarles, and Morgan Sickels for their guidance and support.

Middle School Division

Congratulations to the Snow Angels, coached by Beth Thomas, for winning the Middle School Division! The team’s outstanding performance and teamwork were on full display throughout the day.

Snow Angels Team Roster:

• Audrey
• Caroline
• Jillian
• Kate
• Reese H.
• Sophia
• Tatum
• Wynne
• Zoë

High School Division

The Snow Angels continued their dominance by also winning the High School Division, coached by Callie Lang. This incredible achievement showcased the players’ skill, determination, and love for the game.

Snow Angels High School Team Roster:

• Abby
• Aristea
• Bella
• Chloe
• Eleanor
• Ella A.
• Mariana
• Marybeth
• Vivian
• Willa

Travel/Adult Division

Congratulations to the North Pole Ninjas, coached by Veronica Scott, for their victory in the Travel/Adult Division! This team brought experience and skill to the field, securing their place as champions.

North Pole Ninjas Team Roster:

• Adia S.
• Sadie H.
• Claire H.
• Lindsay D.
• Harper C.
• Bryce S.
• Veronica S.
• Colleen M.
• Ginna J. (GK)

Beary Best Bear Award Winners

This year’s Beary Best Bear awards, recognizing the Tournament MVPs, go to:

• Cubs Division: Karina T.
• Little Bears Division: Susie D.
• Middle School Division: Emmaline S.
• High School Division: Vivian L.

Congratulations to these players for their exceptional performances and sportsmanship!

Shoutout to All Goalies!

Across all divisions, our goalies truly shined. A big thank you to Georgina, Aberlee, Fiona, Scarlett, Margot, Madison, Ginna, Mike, and Ada for their incredible skills and contributions.

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to all the parents who contributed to the All Bears Snack Table and to everyone who shopped at the Bears Swag Table during the event. Your support made this day even more special!

We also want to extend our gratitude to Miki Best (Denver) and Colleen Bolls (Boulder) for coordinating logistics and answering last-minute questions. Your hard work behind the scenes ensured a seamless event.

We’re so proud of all the players, coaches, and families who participated and made the Holiday Jamboree a day to remember. The Colorado Bears community continues to grow stronger, and we can’t wait to see you all at our next event!

Battle of the Bears: High School Division | Saturday, February 22nd ~8am-1pm

Polar Bear Playday: Elementary & Middle School Divisions | Sunday, March 2nd ~9am-2pm

 

Happy Holidays!