Hey wanted to bump this to see if anyone has had experience with this. The issue is definitely framed by my circumstance so it may not be as relevant for you guys...
We finally started our boys in youth hockey in the fall. They are 2014 and 2016 kids. As my location states, we are in Tulsa Oklahoma. For anyone that sees me post in the OT forum, you will probably remember that I often chime in and confirm the worst of the stereotypes about 'murica.
So with hockey, things are overall going well and even though our program is small and our million person metro area has only a single sheet of ice to go around, the teams and coaches are pretty solid for a small non traditional market. The problem I have though, and hopefully what ties my meandering lead-in together, is that the whole hockey program is overtly religious. Is that common in youth hockey up there? The core of this hockey community really seems to revolve around a lot of religious homeschooled families.
As a non religious person this has been a huge turn off for me. Let me give you an example of an email I got today:
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Hey Everyone,
Jump on zoom and listen in to "Behind the Scenes" (Gary Steffes) and Garry Unger, Former NHL Iron Man and Captain of the St Louis Blues TONIGHT at 7:00pm.
1. Here is the Zoom link for tonight's call with Garry Unger. Must Register before time for the call.
[info redacted]
2. Why do we do these story nights?
Revelation 12:11 says, “And they overcame by the blood of the Lamb (Jesus) and the word of their testimony.”
Stories are powerful. They strengthen us to overcome the challenges we face. I pray tonight encourages you as a competitor for Christ!
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I'm not sure what I am looking for in responses? I just feel frustrated that I have to have religion pushed on me to be involved in hockey. Any advice on how to navigate this? This is the only show in town, so if I want my kids playing hockey, this is my group.