TGHA Update

October 10, 2008

 

www.ithacagirlshockey.com

 

This Week for TGHA

Everyone Registers with USA Hockey Online

Financial Aid Application

Welcome Events for Newcomers

Regular Season Begins

TGHA Team Contacts

Volunteers Are Needed

TGHA Board

 

This Week for TGHA

 

Saturday Oct. 11  19U vs. Oswego 19U                              4:00 p.m.                        Cortland&

Sunday Oct. 12    Take A Shot At Hockey #                        8:30 a.m.                        RINK

Sunday Oct. 12     Last Session Put the Biscuit in Net *    12:45 for 1:15                RINK

Sunday Oct. 12    12U Practice       @                                  1:15-2:30                       RINK

Monday Oct. 13    Initiation and House if registered for 0809 6:00-7:00                  RINK

Monday Oct. 13    12U Practice                                            7:00-8:00                       RINK

Tuesday Oct. 14   14U Practice                                            8:00-9:15                       Lynah

Tuesday Oct. 14   19U Practice                                            8:30-9:45                       Lynah

Thursday Oct. 16  14U and 19U Practice                            7:40-8:40                       RINK

 

*Girl Scouts who are already hockey players are invited to come on the ice to help, call Mary to tell us when you can help.

 

@Half ice sharing with the Put the Biscuit in the Net program.

 

#See below for details! TGHA is cooperating with IYHA on this event to introduce ice hockey to those who haven't tried it yet!

 

&J MacDonald Sports Center; directions at www.ithacagirlshockey.com

 

Everyone Registers with USA Hockey Online

 

The very first step for all players (and all coaches) who are going to be members of Tompkins Girls Hockey Association (TGHA) this year is to register with USA Hockey using the online process.  This is mandatory before anyone goes on the ice for their first time of the season whether that is for Preseason Practices or the start of the season at the end of October.  Go to www.usahockey.com and see the box on the right for Register Here. Print the copy of the registration confirmation receipt and present with other TGHA registration forms found on our web site:  www.ithacagirlshockey.com. Forms can be brought to first ice session, to an October event, or mailed (if post marked one week before first time on the ice.). Thank you!

 

Financial Aid Requests

 

As an organization, TGHA works to keep member fees as low as possible. We offer two check payment plans as well as half time and quarter time options for the House programs. Financial aid is also available; funds are limited so it is recommended that interested members complete the financial aid process as soon as possible. Download form from:

 

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

 

Upcoming Events for Newcomers

 

Spread the word to prospective new players you know!

 

Registration Information at all events AND at first regular season ice times October  30 (Cass Park) and Nov. 3 (The RINK)!

 

Take a Shot at Hockey   Sun. Oct. 12 and Sun. Oct. 26

FREE!!     The RINK, 1767 E. Shore Drive

Boys and girls (ages 4-10) are invited to try on hockey equipment and take the ice with IYHA and TGHA coaches to experience the ‘coolest game in town’.  Arrive at 8:30 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. ice time.  Parents will need to sign in and should stay in the rink lobby during this fun introduction that will end at 10:00 a.m.  It’s not necessary to know how to skate, and it’s OK to attend just one session, or both!  Questions:  Brian Crane  bc69@cornell.edu   Tom O’Neil  277-4600

 

Try Girls Hockey  Mon. Oct. 20

FREE!!  The RINK  6:30 p.m.

For girls only (ages 4-12) who would like to try on hockey equipment and see how they like learning to skate and play hockey.  On ice starts at 7:00 p.m. but attendees should come at 6:30 to get into equipment and hear an introduction to TGHA. Free and fun!

 

Open House Mon. Oct. 27

6:30 p.m. at The RINK brings together newcomers with continuing members of TGHA and the coaching staff.  Refreshments, door prizes, season kickoff! Hockey equipment isn't worn at Open House; wear comfortable clothes and hockey skates for this annual gathering of everyone connected with TGHA.

 

Regular Season Begins

 

When Cass Park opens in late October, TGHA begins its Regular Season.  The starting date for Regular Season is Open House on Oct. 27 and continues with other ice times that week. The season practice schedule concludes March 9 week.

 

TGHA Team Contacts

 

19U    Head Coach Tony Eisenhut    te@kensagroup.com    533-7599

14U    Head Coach Diane Duthie   dmd4@cornell.edu          533-7345

12U    Heath Coach Pete  Wolczanski   ptw2@cornell.edu    539-6029

 

Initiation, House and Recreation 

VP House Kathey MacQueen           macqueenbkm@hotmail.com  387-4117

 

TGHA Needs Short Term Volunteers

 

At this time of year, there are a number of short term volunteer roles that are critical to the season starting well for all.  Can you pitch in to help?  Please rsvp to Mary at the contact info below. 

 

Equipment loan team--crew of adults and older teens is needed on Oct. 20 for Try Girls Hockey and Oct. 12 for Take a Shot at Hockey. 

 

Hosts for events--volunteers are needed especially for Oct. 20 Try Girls Hockey and Oct. 27 Open House--for refreshments, off-ice activities, decorations, etc.

 

Delivering publicity posters and fliers--TGHA and IYHA distributed 2000+ fliers to elementary school students in September about Registration Day and other events for newcomers.  We need to distribute some other publicity materials in October.  We have key places to reach but also open to your ideas.

 

Event assistants--Players who are in middle or high school are welcome to volunteer to assist on-ice or off-ice during Oct. 12 and 20 events.  Adults are needed to help host off ice and coaches are needed for on ice!  Just come on Sunday by 8:15 am if you can. Please rsvp to Mary regarding your availability on Oct. 20. 

 

TGHA Board

 

Co -Presidents    Dave Herrick      dherrick@twcny.rr.com
                              Mary Grainger    mmgithaca@aol.com
Co-Vice President for House   Kathey MacQueen macqueenbkm@hotmail.com

                                                Heather Swift  hcl8@cornell.edu 
Vice President for Travel    John Golay jwgolay@twcny.rr.com
Secretary                Karen Muckstadt    skemuck@yahoo.com
Treasurer                Judy Yonkin             jlyonkin@twcny.rr.com
Ice Scheduler          Dave Herrick          dherrick@twcny.rr.com
Registrar                 Cathy Long              cel3@cornell.edu
Co-Fund Raising    Barbara Horton     homesweethome@fltg.net
                                  Liz Wood  lizwood@twcny.rr.com
Rep at Large/Cub Club    Wayde Whittaker  wmw9@cornell.edu
Rep at Large            Becky Waddle  rsw274@gmail.com

 

Tournament Chair    Matt Ulinski        mattulinski@rivertrailchinooks.com

Equipment Loan       Louise Derraugh  dlderra@yahoo.ca

Co-Communications    OPEN

 

 

Mary
Mary M. Grainger
421 Highland Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

Phone 607-257-3268
Fax 607-257-0483
Cell 607-280-4380