TGHA Update
April 11, 2009

www.ithacagirlshockey.com

Watch USA vs.Canada Online
Update on April 25
Spread the Word
Summer Hockey Announcement
Next Board Meetings

Watch USA vs.Canada Online

Despite losing to Canada 2-1 in the semi-final on Friday, USA and Canada will meet again Sunday in the finals of the World Championships 2009 being played in Finland.  Sunday's game can be watched on www.universalsports.com as well as tracked via www.usahockey.com, 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m.

Update on April 25

Please note that the April 25 sessions are open to girls who were not on 2008-09 travel teams....TGHA House girls, IYHA girls, IHS girls, former TGHA girls, and those who have been playing hockey in other communities! See attached flier that was released April 6.

Spread the Word

Tell other girls who play hockey about TGHA's Process for Travel Team Formation, 2009-2010

Cut and paste this message into email to friends who should know about this opportunity. Thanks for helping!

Tompkins Girls Hockey Association (TGHA) will hold player evaluations on Saturday, April 25 at The RINK on East Shore Drive in Lansing for new and returning skaters interested in joining a Travel Team for the 2009-2010 season (October-March). Players may receive skill assessments, and preliminary team rosters will be assembled.  A third team formation session will be held in September to accommodate newcomers; final rosters will be set then. 

 

Ithaca Shooting Stars teams at the 12U, 14U, 16U and 19U age levels will compete at the Tier 2 level.  USA Hockey has announced that the 2009-2010 season will culminate with the first ever national championship tournament at the Tier 2 level.  

 

Interested players should pre-register for the April 25 sessions by April 22 by contacting Vice President Travel John Golay, 272-8916, or President David Herrick, 277-1414. Further information including the time schedule on April 25 is available from them as well as at www.ithacagirlshockey.com. 

 

Summer Hockey Announced

 

TGHA is sponsoring an exciting summer hockey program that will help improve your skating, skill development and game fundamentals just in time for the upcoming season. There will be six evening sessions offered during July and August for all girl hockey players registered with USA Hockey. The ice time will be split based on age and ability so that each participant is offered appropriate level practice and scrimmage opportunities.

 

The House session should be a good fit for our Initiation and beginning House or Recreation level skaters. We will focus on basic skating technique, puck handling and of course fun games.  

 

For the Travel team and advanced House skaters, our Travel team Coaches will offer some higher intensity and physically challenging skating drills together with practice to improve your puck control and shooting skills.

 

It will be big help to know before the first session who can attend full time as well as those of you who will be dropping in for one or several sessions. Send an email to the registration address: skemuck@yahoo.com  to let us know of your interest and schedule. Spread the word to others you know who might be interested in participating in one session or the entire series!

 

Dates:              July 20th and 27th

August 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th

 

Time:               House Session 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Travel Session 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

 

Where:             The RINK

 

Who:                Girls hockey players registered with USA Hockey (if you were registered for 2008-2009 season you are covered!  Non-TGHA females must show their registration for USA Hockey insurance coverage).



Next Board Meetings

Tuesday, April 21
7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12
7:30 p.m.

Cayuga Heights Fire Station
All welcome!

Mary Grainger
280-4380