TGHA Update

October 5, 2007

 

Home Games

Preseason Practices This Week

Help Promote Girls Hockey: Oct, 13, Oct. 21, Oct. 22, Oct. 29

Next Board Meeting

How to Register 2007-08 Season

 

 

Home Games

 

Sunday    Oct. 7    14U Shooting Stars vs. Skaneateles Lakers    1:00 PM    RINK

 

 

Preseason Practices This Week

 

10/6/2007   Saturday Cortland   4:00-5:15  PM  16/19U        
10/8/2007   Monday  The Rink 6:00- 7:00 PM  I/H/R*  7:00-8:00 PM   13U           
10/9/2007   Tuesday  Lynah     8:00- 9:15 PM  14U   8:30-9:45 PM   16/19U
10/11/2007  Thursday Cortland 8:30- 9:30 PM  14U and 16/19U       

 

*Initiation, House and Recreation girls welcome to skate IF they are registered for 2007-08  season. VP House Karen Muckstadt will be on hand Monday to assist.                  

 

 

Help Promote Girls Hockey: Oct, 13, Oct. 22, Oct. 29

 

Invite Friends to Give Girls Hockey a Try!

 

Spread the Word!

 

Girls of all ages are invited by Tompkins Girls Hockey Association to two upcoming events introducing girls to ice hockey on Monday, October 22 and Monday, October 29. TGHA is celebrating its 35th anniversary this season; Ithaca is home to the third oldest girls ice hockey program in the country.

"Try Girls Hockey" is a special free event planned for October 22 at 6:30 p.m. October 29 at 6:30 p.m. is the annual Open House when new girls who are thinking of joining TGHA this season get together with those who already play girls ice hockey.  Both will occur at The RINK, 1767 East Shore Drive, north of Ithaca.
 
On October 22, TGHA coaches and players will be on hand to introduce girls and their parents to the sport before they go on the ice.  Free skate rentals will be available and there will be hockey equipment to borrow for the evening. Fun activities are planned to help them get a feel for playing hockey before deciding to start in TGHA's Initiation program for beginners. "Try Girls Ice Hockey" is scheduled for 6:30-8:00 p.m.

"Open House" is the traditional kickoff (or face off!) for the TGHA year. New and continuing skaters participate in this social event from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on October 29 which features a special on-ice welcome to new members as well as off-ice games, speeches, door prizes and refreshments! Skate rentals are free. No one wears full hockey equipment for Open House, but there will be information about the necessary equipment for beginners who will have their first practice on Thursday, Nov. 1.

TGHA offers a progression of instructional and competitive experiences beginning with Initiation (offered once or twice a week for girls ages 4 and up). Girls then advance to the House League after one or more years in Initiation.  After developing basic skills in Initiation and House, some girls choose to join a travel team at the 12U, 14U, 16U or 19U age level.  Girls who are not interested in playing on an Ithaca Shooting Stars travel team can participate in recreational hockey.  Some become coaches or referees as well.

TGHA offers scholarships and operates a used equipment loan program.  New TGHA members benefit from the special mentoring program called 'Cub Club'.  The Cornell Women's Hockey team members are "Big Red Sisters" to the youngest girls hockey players in the "Cub Club". 


Information on all aspects of the program and the fees can be obtained by checking <www.ithacagirlshockey.com> or by contacting 539-6920, TGHA0708@yahoo.com.

 

 

October 13 Take A Shot at Hockey

 

TGHA and IYHA have partnered to offer a special event for prospective hockey players on Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:30-11:00 a.m., at The RINK.  It's a free opportunity for boys and girls ages 4 and up to wear some hockey equipment (helmets and gloves required when on the ice) and discover the 'coolest sport around'.  Skate rentals will be free, too. Coaches from both Ithaca Youth Hockey Association and Tompkins Girls Hockey Association will be on hand to lead on-ice activities and to answer questions about the programs which begin in late October.  For IYHA, contact Rick at 273-3921 and for TGHA , contact Karen at 539-6920.

 

Attached is one flier that has been distributed to the elementary schools.  We also have copies of one legal size full color version; contact Mary for copies.Feel free to give it to your friends and neighbors, or post where you go during this week and weekend.

 

 

Cornell Hockeyfest Oct. 21

 

Cornell Hockeyfest! What promises to be a great day and hopefully the start of a new tradition for hockey lovers of all ages! Cornell women's hockey coach Doug Derraugh has planned a full day of fun for both the die-hard hockey fan and those who haven't discovered the joy of our beloved sport yet.

 

On October 21, 2007, please join us at Lynah Rink for a full slate of on-ice and off-ice action. Doug has been kind enough to make this day not just about Cornell hockey, but also to promote all the local hockey programs. I would like to see us participate to the fullest extent possible as this is a great outreach opportunity.

 

I would like to have some volunteers, be it the girls or parents to help run some off ice activities in the Ramin Room. We would like to do three stations, one for slapshots with a radar gun, one for accuracy with Cornells shooter tutor, and a stickhandling course.

 

Along with that we will have a table for TGHA info and a Cub Cub display. If you have any ideas or would like to help out please call or email Wayde Whittaker. WMW9@cornell.edu or call 327-1588. Help to make this a successful day and expose TGHA to as many new people as possible.

 

Stay tuned for more information as we work out the details, but for now
some of the planned events are:


Shooting Stars girls hockey game to watch in the morning
Poster(or jersey, stick, etc.) signing by the women's team 
Lots of off-ice activities in the Ramin room late a.m. pregame
Food and drinks
Raffles

Women's hockey game at 1pm vs. Vermont,  and Men's exhibition game vs Ottawa at 4pm (Tickets available for $20 gets you in both games!)
Special t-shirt package for sale; $25 gets you a Cornell hockey tee and season tickets to womens hockey.

Thats all for now but please let me know if you would like to help on the 21st so I know how much we can do!  Thanks, Wayde

 

Next Board Meeting

Tuesday October 16, 7:30 p.m. at Lynah Rink


 

How to Register 2007-08 Season

If you are unable to attend a registration session, I’m happy to find a time to be available to collect your forms and fees.  Please contact me, Cathy Long, TGHA Registrar, 257-4005. You may also send information to the TGHA postal mailbox (Attn: TGHA Registrar, PO Box 3962, Ithaca, NY 14852) for non-time sensitive information.
 
PLEASE NOTE: ALL FORMS AND PAYMENT as noted below ARE REQUIRED BEFORE PARTICIPANTS GET ON THE ICE.
 
What to bring to registration:


Register on-line with USA Hockey before you come to skate and register; and bring a printed copy of your registration confirmation. All returning players, coaches, and newcomers must be registered with USAHockey prior to going on the ice.  Cost is $33 to USAH if over age 6.  See USA Hockey website for instructions:  www.usahockeyregistration.com.  A parent/guardian must complete the registration for girls who are under age 18.  TGHA will reimburse coaches for their USAH registration (and for training expenses).

If you do not have internet access or need to make arrangements for a form of payment to USAH other than credit/debit card, please contact TGHA Registrar Cathy Long, 257-4005, cel3@cornell.edu.
 
Complete the following forms. 

Bring completed forms or fill out copies available at the registration events.  See TGHA’s website for copies of these forms: 

 

http://www.ithacagirlshockey.com/registration/how_to_reg.html

TGHA Membership Form
TGHA Parent Code of Conduct (Parent signature needed)
USAHockey Consent to Treat
USAHockey Player Code of Conduct
 
If you are coming to TGHA from another association, you need to bring your official release paperwork from your previous association.
 
Payment will be collected at the time of registration as follows (see season fee information below; checks to TGHA; we are unable to process credit card payments):

Full fees are payable in 1 check or 2 checks, each for ½ the season fee amount, at the time of registration, the first check with the current date and the second check dated no later than Dec. 31, 2007.
 
Scholarships are available. Contact Cathy Long, cel3@cornell.edu, 257-4005, for more information. Participants applying for scholarships are not expected to pay the program fee prior to getting on the ice, however, they must register with USA Hockey and complete all forms.

2007-08 Season Program Fees

Initiation        $210 (Full= twice a week from Oct. 29-March 6)
                        $135 (Half Season or Half Time)
                        $75 (Half Season and Half Time)  
House            $375
Recreation     $425        
12U                 $875           
14U                 $975
16UTB            $975
19UNTB         $875

14U and 16U have two practices per week and 20 home games.
19U NTB are girls who are playing with 16U except for about 15 games and states/sectionals.

12U has two practices per week and 15 home games.
Each team has one tournament fee covered by registration fees.

 

 

 

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