TGHA Update

November 29, 2007

Home Games

Share the Warmth

Tournament Volunteers

Why Visit the Tournament?

Three Ice Times for Sale

Coffee Sale Update; Deadline Dec. 4

Adult Women and Recreation on Thursdays

Girl Scouts PBN Starts Dec. 5

Upcoming Dates

Home Games

Cornell Women vs. Quinnipiac on Friday and Princeton on Saturday

Friday at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Lynah

FREE admission for ALL females to cheer on the Big Red Women

Ithaca Shooting Stars Invitational tournament games are FREE for all to spectate; games are continuous at The RINK from Friday at 1:15 p.m. through Sunday morning when the championship games are at Lynah from 8:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.  There are games at Cass Park when there isn't public skating (Friday afternoon, most of Saturday, and Sunday morning).

Cheer on the home team girls at:

Friday    1:15 p.m.    RINK    Ithaca 13U vs. Camillus

Friday    2:30 p.m.    RINK    Ithaca 19U vs. Perinton

Friday     4:00 p.m.   RINK    Ithaca 14U vs. Webster

Friday    5:30 p.m.    RINK    Ithaca 13U vs. Troy

Friday    9:30 p.m.    RINK    Ithaca 19U vs. Adirondack

Saturday 8:30 a.m.   Cass    Ithaca 14U vs. Adirondack

Third games for each team depend on record in first two games; check the web site for updates.

Share the Warmth

Rotary Clubs in Ithaca are collecting new and lightly used winter outer-wear through Dec. 2 for distribution to local families.  There is a large wood crate in the lobby of The RINK marked "Share the Warmth".  Children's clothing (coats, hats, snowpants, gloves, boots) are especially sought.  Consider helping this campaign when you are at The RINK before Dec. 2.  (Note: teams visiting Ithaca for the tournament are also being asked to participate if they can.)

Tournament Volunteer Update

Thanks for everyone who replied to this week's plea for help.  Here are the remaining openings.  If you need to learn to run the clock or keep score, we have some experienced volunteers who can show you the ropes.  RSVP to Matt Ulinski at mattulinski@verizon.net

Saturday (all p.m.unless noted)

12:45 at Cass

2:15 at RINK

5:15 at Cass

8:00 at Cass

9:30 at Cass

Sunday

12:15 at Cass

11:35 a.m. and 1:15 at Lynah

Why Visit the Tournament?

Besides watching exciting girls hockey games and cheering on the Shooting Stars, there are other reasons to attend this weekend. 

The tournament is a fundraiser for TGHA, and it brings economic activity to our area--with 24 teams competing that's over 300 girls and their coaches and family members!

For example, if you have never played Chuck A Puck, you are missing out!  It occurs between the second and third periods of all games at The RINK. 

The RINK lobby is also where you can find the items being raffled; tickets are purchased and then placed in the container that corresponds with the items you would like to win. Two tickets to the Cornell men's game on Friday are among the prizes.  There are Cornell women's hockey and USA Olympic prizes as well as a wide variety of useful and fun items.

Three Ice Times For Sale

TGHA will have some extra time this season for sale to any interested families, groups or clubs. Consider having a birthday skate or pick-up hockey game on any of the following available dates:

December 15, 2007 from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM at the Cortland Sports Complex
January 20, 2008 from 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM at Cass Park
February 17, 2008 from 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM at Cass Park

You can contact the TGHA Ice Scheduler, David Herrick at dherrick@twcny.rr.com or call 277-1414 with your reservation and for more information.

Coffee Sales Update

Hi everyone,

TGHA sold 112 pounds of gimme! in our first round of coffee fundraising.  We made almost $400.00!!! Nine players/families were able to achieve this!!! What will happen when every player/team contributes to this wonderful fundraising event?!?!! We'll be able to finance many improvements to our programming. Our loaner equipment can be upgraded (remember that first helmet???)... scholarship assistance enhanced... uniform replacement funds can be initiated... and special event costs will be covered.

There's a lot to do off ice in addition to TGHA's excellent on ice experience. Please download some gimme! forms from the website, www.ithacagirlshockey.com or ask me. You can even email orders to me homesweethome@fltg.net if arrangements for payment can be made. The deadline for placing orders is Tuesday, 12/04/07... so please ask friends/family/co-workers/ ice hockey fans...now!

These one pound bags of locally roasted gourmet coffee are an excellent gift idea and a delicious treat for coffee drinkers. Please sell some gimme! and help TGHA grow. Prizes will be awarded at season's end to the top 3 sellers!!!

Questions? Please call, Barbara Horton, 607-227-8897.

Thanks!
Barbara Horton
TGHA 2007-08 Sponsorship/fundraising chair

Adult Women and Recreation on Thursdays

There will be two coaches tonight at Cass for 6:45-7:45 p.m. for Recreation girls and adult women who are beginners or who are looking to practice.  RSVP to TGHA0708@yahoo.com or call Mary at 280-4380.

Girl Scouts PBN Starts Dec. 5

Are you a Girl Scout?  If you want to encourage your scout friends to learn about your sport, they can earn the Put the Biscuit in the Net patch with TGHA's edition of this national program.  RSVP to Mary at mmgithaca@aol.com ASAP

Upcoming Dates

Dec. 2        Share the Warmth donations due to RINK lobby box

Dec. 4        gimme! Coffee orders due, Barbara Horton, 387-4244, forms on the web

Dec. 5        First of three Put the Biscuit in the Net programs for Girl Scouts

Dec. 7        Skate with Big Red Men and Women, Lynah at 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 7        Ithaca High Girls vs. Salmon River, Cass at 5:15 p.m.

Dec. 8        Ithaca High Girls vs. Massena, Cass at 12:15 p.m.

Dec. 9        Ithaca 19U vs. Princeton 16U, Cass at 12:45 p.m.

Dec. 9        Ithaca 14U game, RINK at 1:15 p.m.

Dec. 10     TGHA Board, Rick's Room at RINK, 7:00 p.m.    

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