Suzanne Williams is not just a hockey mom. She is now also a player

and the Ladies League coordinator for the Peachtree City Hockey Recreational

League, which begins play Saturday, Aug. 21, from 9-10 p.m. at the Kedron

Hockey Rink in Peachtree City.

Williams first go interested in hockey when her son, Chase, began playing.

She would often go out on the rink and skate with him during open rink

time and really enjoyed it. Last spring, she and several other "hockey

moms," as well as one woman who just signed up, joined the co-ed

league and gave it a try.

"It was one thing to know how to skate, but it took awhile to

learn how to skate and also control the stick and a puck." said

Williams. The women had a lot of fun playing but eventually more advanced

players began playing and play got too rough. That was when the idea

for a Ladies League started. As far as this upcoming season goes, Willams

is hoping for at least 18 women to register so that two teams can be

fielded for scrimmages each Saturday evening.

"We've had good response to our flyers so far, but we also

understand that not everybody can commit to coming out every Saturday

night," said Williams. The eventual goal is to have several teams

in the league and for the teams to play a full schedule of games. The

registration fee for the league is $100 for Fayette County residents

and $105 for non-county residents. Players are also responsible for supplying

their own equipment which includes an HECC approved Helmet (Face protection

optional if the player is over 18 but it is recommended), plastic capped

elbow pads, shin guards for hockey, hockey gloves, a hockey stick and

in-line skates. Equipment can be purchased at Play It Again Sports in

Fayetteville or Fat City in Peachtree City.

To register or get more information on the league, phone Suzanne Williams

at 770-599-0466 or e-mail to [email protected]