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TGHA Update

September 1, 2005

 
NEW INFO

mixed with some repeats from last week's big announcements!
 
President's Message

December Tournament

Spread the Word about Registration

Important Dates

Registration
Regular Season Schedule
Preseason Ice Schedule

2005-06 Fees
Coaches and Teams

Tryouts

Penalty Box Sports
TGHA Leadership

President's Message:

Turning Time into Opportunities
Over the past three months, the TGHA Board has spent countless hours discussing

important issues for the upcoming TGHA ’05-’06 season.  Each issue brought before the Board is never taken lightly and is discussed thoroughly and at length.

 

Such a lengthy and thorough discussion to finalize the participation fees for TGHA took place two weeks ago during a meeting that lasted several hours.  At the heart of the discussion was the TGHA philosophy of providing as many choices to play hockey as possible and making hockey affordable to all girls in this community who have an interest in playing at whatever level it is they wish to play.  As simple as it would have been to have the players and, ultimately, the parents foot the bill for the entire TGHA Budget, doing so would not have been in the best interest of TGHA as it could exclude many families from participating.

 

With that in mind, we are keeping the fees for House and Initiation as low as possible ($200 and $150 respectively - with options for both) in hopes that this will encourage new faces to try hockey and keep current players in the game. With regard to the travel teams, (12U Travel-$825, 16U Travel-$875, 19U Travel-$975)  the TGHA Board agreed that imposing fees in excess of $1,000 would be a number that a few families just aren't willing to pay. Even though all travel team parents know that other costs occur during the season that add to the total cost, the up-front "sticker shock" is more palatable.

 

These fees multiplied by the projected number of players on the Travel, House and Initiation teams do not cover our proposed budget for the year. Therefore we are asking that everyone do their part to reach our fundraising goal of $13,000 (part of which will be a fundraising goal for each travel team).   This does not mean simply writing a check to make up the difference. We are asking you all for a comittment of time, creative energy and ideas to help close that gap between what TGHA wishes to provide and what fees can be charged.

 

Across the United States and throughout USA Hockey, this sport has become unaffordable for many kids and families. Unfortunately for many, hockey has taken on the "travel team" philosophy of playing as many games as possible, at the expense of those who just wish to provide their kids the opportunity to try, play and enjoy hockey on a recreational level at least at first. Then if the interest is there, for those who wish to be more competitive, hopefully there are organizations that provide competitive, yet not too cut-throat and expensive, opportunities to play hockey. TGHA has been such an organization since it's start in 1972. We on the TGHA Board wish to continue that philosophy this year and in years to come. We want to ensure that families in this community have the option to put their daughters on the ice, with stick in hand, for however long they wish without the concern of how much it costs.

 

I am confident that we can all pool our resources to ensure that girls hockey here in the Tompkins County communty can be enjoyed by all who wish to play and will remain a strong model for other organizations across the United States.

 

We'll see you on the ice and in the lobbies!

Carol Mullins

 

PS I hope you will contact me if you have questions or comments about the fee structure and the fundraising goals. Your ideas for fundraising projects can be given to me or to Judy Yonkin. Thank you for your interest and understanding.

 

Shooting Stars Invitational Tournament
(new name, same great tournament!!)

TGHA will hold it's annual Ithaca tournament on December 2, 3, and 4, 2005.  Not only is our tournament a weekend of great hockey and fun for the girls and their fans, it's an important fundraiser for TGHA.  All tournament proceeds are used to lower the cost of TGHA for girls from Initiation through 19U!

Please hold this weekend on your calendars.  Volunteers from all TGHA families are needed to make the tournament a success.


For those who have participated in the Ithaca "Silver Stick" tournament in the past, you'll notice that TGHA, after surveying participanting teams and assessing the costs and benefits of the Silver Stick affiliation, has decided to run an independent tournament.  Our top priority is to host a high quality, competitive, and fun tournament, and TGHA's reputation for
running such a tournament is already attracting lots of great teams for the games.

If you have questions about the tournament, talk with your coaches, the VPs Cathy Long and Matt Ulinski, or any member of the TGHA board.

Hockey Programs Hold Registration Day September 11
 
Print Attached Flier and Post at Your Work or School or Sports Practice!
 
Ithaca Youth Hockey Association (IYHA) and Tompkins Girls Hockey Associatoin (TGHA) will provide information about their programs and registration on Sunday, September 11, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at The RINK.
 
IYHA and TGHA offer boys and girls age 4 and older instruction in skating as well as the game of ice hockey by qualified coaches.  There is no prerequisite skill level for the Initiation programs offered by the two associations.  Beginners are also offered equipment loans and other assistance.
 
Girls and boys with skating and/or hockey experience can register for "house" level hockey teams or try out for travel teams organized by age and skill levels.
 
Registration includes USA Hockey membership with a subscription to the monthly national magazine, as well as fees to cover the program costs.
 
For more information about TGHA, visit www.ithacagirlshockey.com or contact wendyb@twcny.rr.com, 256-0669. Two events for newcomers are scheduled for October 17 and 24.
 
For more information about IYHA, visit www.ithacayouthhockey.com or contact lita.remsen@tcation.org, 275-3502. An Open House is set for October 22.
 

Important Dates
 
Next Board Meeting    Wed Sept. 14 7:30 p.m. Cayuga Heights Fire Station
Registration Day         Sun. Sept. 11 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The RINK
Travel Team Tryouts    Sept. 11 and Sept. 17 The RINK
Try Girls Hockey         Mon. Oct. 17  The RINK 6:30 p.m.

Open House               Mon. Oct. 24    The RINK 6:30 p.m.

Regular Season Begins Thurs. Oct. 27 at Cass Park
Preseason Ice Begins  Tues. Sept. 20
 
Registration
 
Registrar Richard Goldstein has updated the registration forms for the upcoming 2005-06 season. Blank forms can be downloaded from the web site www.ithacagirlshockey.com and completed and returned by mail to him. However he will be printing personalized forms (data from last season preprinted) for all continuing members.  These will be available at Registration Day and Open House and at travel team tryouts.  TGHA and IYHA will be registering continuing and new members at the annual Registration Day scheduled for 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at The RINK. Everyone needs to be registered for going on the ice for the first time this season whether it be for tryouts or for preseason ice offerings or for regular season in October. There will not be a used equipment sale this year.
 
Information about TGHA scholarships and payment by installments can be obtained from Richard. Newcomers who are seeking information about TGHA are being directed to contact Wendy Bakal at wendyb@twcny.rr.com, 256-0669.
 
Regular Season Schedule
 
Mondays at The RINK
5:15-6:30 Initiation and House
6:30-7:45 12U
 
Tuesdays at Lynah Rink
7:45-9:45 16U and 19U
 
Thursdays at Cass Park
5:15-6:15 Initiation and House
6:15-7:30 12U
7:00-8:30 16U
8:15-9:45 19U

 

Preseason Ice Schedule

 
9/20 7:45-9:15 12U,16U and 19U Skills Clinic*   Lynah
       
9/27 7:45-9:115 12U.16U and 19U Sklls Clinic*   Lynah
       
10/3 5:15-6:15 Initiation and House    RINK
        6:15-7:15 12U
        6:45-7:45 16U
 
10/4 7:45-9:4:15 16U   Lynah
        8:15-9:45 19U
 
10/8 11:45-1:15 19U game or practice   RINK
 
10/9 2:15-3:45 16U practice RINK
      
10/10 5:15-6:15 Initiation and House   RINK
       6:15-7:15 12U
        6:45-7:45 16U
 
10/11 7:45-9:15 16U   Lynah
        8:15-9:45 19U
 
10/15 11:30-1:00  16U game or practice  RINK
        
10/16 2:15-3:45  19U game or practice   RINK  
 
10/17   5:15-6:15 12U   RINK
    Try Girls Hockey 6:30-7:45 **
 
10/18 7:45-9:15 16U  Lynah
        8:15-9:45 19U
 
10/22 9:45-11:15 19U practice or game RINK
       
10/23 2:15-3:45 16U  game  RINK
 
10/24 5:15-6:15 TBA
           TGHA Open House 6:30-7:45
 
*Other area girls hockey players welcome to pay to attend  these sessions if registered with USA Hockey. A time schedule of how the two hours will be organized will be announced at tryouts and by email.
 
** Initiation and House girls and parents are welcome to come and help welcome prospective new girls and parents at Try Girls Hockey (more details coming!).

2005-06 Fees
 
Fees include USA Hockey registration (and the annual subscription to American Hockey Magazine) and are set to cover the cost of ice use of each team and program.  Fees do not include $75 that can be earned back in fundraising this year.  Everyone will be needed to participate in fundraising in order for the budget income to be raised, and travel teams will have specific goals specifically to cover their tournament expenses.
 
Initiation
    Full season full time (twice a week)    $150
    Full season half time                         $100 
    Half season full time                          $100
    Half season half time                          $75
House    $200
Recreation  To be determined on a case by case basis depending on ice use
12U Travel    $825
16U Travel    $875
19U Travel    $975
 
Coaches and Teams
 
Initiation and House coaches will soon be announced by VP House Programs Matt Ulinski.
 
The Board received applications for head coaches for travel teams through Coaching Coordinator Chris Grippin.  Assistant coaches will be announced by the head coaches:
12U Ron Wilder, 16U Tony Eisenhut, and 19U Chris Grippin Tryouts for these teams have been scheduled. Girls should attend the tryout for the team for their age group unless they have communicated in advance with the coach of a different age group. All girls *must* be registered with TGHA before skating for a tryout.

There are a few options for travel girls to register. You may:

1) download and complete registration forms (web site above) and mail them no later than 9/5 to "TGHA Registration, P.O. Box 3962, Ithaca, NY 14852,
or
2) bring them to The RINK before your first tryout (plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before you would normally arrive to dress),
or
3)come to tryouts about an hour earlier than you would normally, pick up your preprinted forms (returning travel players), and complete any additional information needed.
 
Tryout Schedule:
 
Sunday Sept. 11 at The RINK
9:00-10:00 a.m. 12U
10:00-11:00 a.m. 16U
11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon 19U
 
Saturday Sept. 17 at The RINK
3:00-4:00 p.m. 12U
4:00-5:00 p.m. 16U
5:00-6:00 p.m. 19U
 
Penalty Box Sports
 
Penalty Box Sports has moved to a new location which is over 3 times the size of our old building.  We are now located at 980 Dryden Road (Rt. 366) at the corner of Rt. 366 and Freese Road.  This is a mile and a half up from Lynah Rink.   
 
Our Fall store hours are:
Wednesday    1:30 - 6:00
Thursday        2:00 - 7:00
Friday            2:00 - 6:00
Saturday        10:00 - 4:00
Sunday          11:00 - 3:00
Mon. & Tues.  Closed
 
After hours appointments are easily arranged by calling the store at 269-0447 or 351-7559.
Donations of broken hockey sticks are welcomed.
 
Thanks, Maddy Russell and Maureen Cooney


TGHA Board 2005-06
 
President  Carol Mullins  cwestmullins@yahoo.com  564-1089
Co-Vice Presidents (one focused on travel and one on non-travel programs)
               Matt Ulinski  mu25@cornell.edu  257-5600
               Cathy Long   cel3@cornell.edu  257-4005
Treasurer  Michelle Mogil  mmm3@cornell.edu  273-6401
Secretary  Mary Grainger mmgithaca@aol.com 257-3268
(and Communications)
Registrar    Richard Goldstein rg225@cornell.edu  266-8724
Ice Scheduler Chris Grippin cjg29@cornell.edu 277-3128
(and Coaching Coordinator)
Fund Raising Judy Yonkin  jly5@cornell.edu  272-8227
At Large     Barbara Horton homesweethome@fltg.net 387-4244
                 David Herrick  dherrick@twcny.rr.com 277-1414
 
19U Coach Chris Grippin cjg29@cornell.edu 277-3128
16U Coach Tony Eisenhut te@kensagroup.com 533-7599
12U Coach  Ron Wilder rwilder@securitymutual.com 277-5914

Mary
Mary M. Grainger
421 Highland Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone 607-257-3268
Fax 607-257-0483
Cell 607-280-4380
 

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