TGHA Update
June 19, 2007
 
New Board Members/Leaders
Coaches Named
Next Board Meeting
TGHA Summer Hockey
Adult Women Extend Program
NYSAHA Zone Camp
 
New Board Members/Leaders
 
After the May 1 Board Annual Meeting with elections, two openings remained.  On June 12, Karen Muckstadt and Catherine Van Brunschot-Dunk were elected for two year terms. Welcome to them and to other new board members John Golay and Wayde Whittaker!
 
Board members then discussed their interests and experiences and how they each wished to serve TGHA during the upcoming year. Below is the list of TGHA leadership positions and who will fill it for 2007-08 season.  Stay tuned for another message about various non-board positions that also need volunteers!
 
Co -Presidents    Matt Ulinski        mattulinski@verizon.net
                              Mary Grainger    mmgithaca@aol.com
Vice President for House/Initiation    Karen Muckstadt  klc76@cornell.edu
Vice President for Travel    John Golay jwgolay@twcny.rr.com
Secretary                Cindy McPherson   cmcpher5@aol.com
Treasurer                Judy Yonkin             jlyonkin@twcny.rr.com
Ice Scheduler          Dave Herrick          dah@tgmillerpc.com
Registrar                 Cathy Long              cel3@cornell.edu
Communications    Catherine Van Brunschot-Dunk sdunk@twcny.rr.com
Fund Raising           Barbara Horton     homesweethome@fltg.net
Coaching Coordinator Lita Remsen    litarem@gmail.com
Rep at Large/Cub Club    Wayde Whittaker  wmw9@cornell.edu
 
*Carol Mullins, Richard Goldstein and Michelle Mogil will be staying involved at least through the summer to assist with transition.
 
Coaches Named
 
As announced in May, TGHA will have the following teams for 2007-08 (note Recreation has been brought back to the TGHA program after several years):
 
19U Travel
16U Travel
14U Travel
12U Travel (or 13U depending on player numbers)
 
Recreation (for middle and high school girls who have played at least one year)
House (for elementary and middle school girls who have completed Initiation)
Initiation (for beginning hockey players)
 
Outgoing President and Coach Carol Mullins had collected the interest of potential coaches; some who have the appropriate USA Hockey training to coach at their level and others who need more training before they can be named 'coach' by TGHA.
 
The Board wanted to announce a contact name for each team if a qualified head coach hasn't yet been identified.  Feel free to direct your questions to the team coach/contact or the appropriate vice president or TGHA leader.
 
Head coaches will select their assistants including from those who have already placed their names for consideration.
 
19U Travel    Contact VP Travel John Golay
16U Travel    Contact Head Coach Tony Eisenhut  te@kensagroup.com
14U Travel    Contact Heath Coach Chris Grippin  cjg29@cornell.edu
12U Travel    Contact Joel Brock    brock@clarityconnect.com
Recreation   Contact VP House Karen Muckstadt
House           Contact Head Coach Pete Wolczanski  ptw2@cornell.edu
Initiation        Contact Karen Muckstadt
 
Next Board Meeting
 
Next TGHA Board Meeting is Tuesday July 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cayuga Heights Fire Station.
 
TGHA Summer Hockey
 
It's time to sign up for TGHA's summer hockey program! Cornell women's hockey team captain Brianna Schmidt has volunteered to head up the program working with the board and the head coaches!
 
Summer Hockey is  here for everyone in TGHA! Other girls from the region are also welcome to participate, too! 
 
Come join us on Mondays for skills, skating and game development. TGHA travel as well as house/initiation coaches and guest coaches will participate in these sessions along with Cornell players!

When:                  Mondays  6:00-8:00 pm
                            July 16th, 23rd and 30th
                            August 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
                            
Where:               The Rink - Lansing

Who:                  TGHA players registered with USA Hockey (if you were registered for the
                           2005-2006 season you are covered!  Non-TGHA females must 
                           show their  registration for USA Hockey insurance coverage.)

                           Depending on who signs up we will be splitting up the ice based on age
                           and ability so that each participant is offered appropriate level practice
                           and scrimmage opportunities. A confirmation message will clarify. 
                            Last year the younger players started at 6:00 and older ones were told to 
                            come on the ice starting at 6:30 or 6:45.

                           Full equipment is required. If anyone has equipment needs please send a
                           message to the email below.

Cost:
 
$15  per session or $80 for the six sessions
                       
Please make checks out to TGHA - in the memo write Summer Hockey
Bring to first session you attend or mail to TGHA PO Box 3962, Ithaca 14852

How do I sign up?

Email questions and/or registration interest to   tgha0607@yahoo.com
 
If registering by email, indicate player name, age, previous team, which weeks she can skate!
 
Phone Questions to Barbara Horton 387-4244
                        
Adult Women Extend Program
 
The Wednesday evening women's league concludes this week after four teams played each other once a week at The RINK.  A number of TGHA girls played on a team or played as a 'sub'.  The women's league organizers have purchased ice to extend weekly skates into the summer but without the two game team format.
 
TGHA players who are 12 and older are invited to these scrimmages at Lynah on Wednesdays from 8-9pm for the following dates:

July 11th and 18th (not the 25th because of the adult women's hockey camp)
August 8, 15, 22, 29 (ice on the 22nd is 7:30-8:30)

Cost is $10 (pay as you go).  We'll see how the first week goes and then make any necessary modifications (like requiring an email heads-up if you plan on attending).

Kelly Pike,
kellypike21@hotmail.com
 
NYSAHA Zone Development Camp
 
NYSAHA (New York State Amateur Hockey Association) has announced its first series of summer 'zone' camps for all girls in grades 5-12.  If you did not receive an emailed invitation  to the Central Section 'day camp' in Skaneateles July 13-15, please reply to this message to receive the material.
 
Mary
Mary M. Grainger
421 Highland Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone 607-257-3268
Fax 607-257-0483
Cell 607-280-4380