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VP-House:

Kathey MacQueen

607-387-4117

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"Try Girls Hockey" is  a special free event planned for October  20, 2008 from 6:30 – 8:00  pm at The  Rink

(1767  East Shore Drive, north of Ithaca).  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 girls  get a feel for playing hockey before

deciding to start in TGHA’s newcomers’  programs.

“Open House is the  traditional kickoff (or faceoff!) for the TGHA year.  New and continuing skaters participate  in

this social event from 6:30 – 8:00 pm on October  27, 2008 at The  Rink (1767  East Shore Drive, north of

Ithaca), 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, October

30,  2008.

Frequently Asked Questions!

You don't need to have ever stepped foot on the ice to be a part of TGHA. TGHA welcomes girls of all levels and

abilities. TGHA's structure provides instruction for girls of varying skating levels and competitive needs.

What do you need to play?
TGHA will do whatever possible to help players get outfitted and get on the ice! TGHA "equipment bank" has a

selection of secondhand equipment available for seasonal loan at no charge. All hockey players wear protective

helmets with face shields (made of plexiglas or reinforced wire), gloves and plenty of padding to help protect their

shoulders (shoulder pads), ribs, chest, hips, groin and lower back (pants), elbow pads, shin pads, socks over the

shinguards, a jersey that goes over the shoulder pads, and the very important mouthguard...and of course every

player needs a stick and skates! Contact Louise Derraugh at 607-319-4352 or dlderra@yahoo.ca.

Initiation members sometimes wear less equipment at the very beginning using sweatpants or ski pants over

shinguards instead of hockey pants and socks. They don’t always wear shoulder pads to start, but gloves and elbow

protection are needed.

New and used equipment is sold at Instant Replay Sports’ two locations: The RINK (Call Larry VanOstrand at 607-

216-0056 for hours); and Third Street (in the DMV Plaza; call 607-277-7366).

There are hockey equipment catalogs and some large hockey stores within an hour’s drive, but many of the basics

can be purchased at Dick’s.

Equipment Tips

Is girls hockey the same as boys hockey?
While rules for men's and women's ice hockey are virtually the same, the most significant difference between the

two is that women's ice hockey does not allow body checking at any level. “Body checking” is when a player uses

the hip or shoulder to slow or stop an opponent who has control of the puck. Players may use the body to "ride"

another player off the puck, but direct and intentional checking will result in a penalty. The no-check rule allows

players to concentrate on the skills of hockey - skating, passing, stick-handling and shooting.

How much time does it take?
Time commitment is based heavily on level of play. The Initiation and House programs are on the ice approximately

two hours per week. Recreational players are on the ice approximately one hour per week, but also occasionally will

play weekend games and travel for regional play. The Shooting Stars Travel Teams have the most substantial time

commitment with up to three hours of practice per week and extensive weekend games and tournament play.

How much does it cost?
TGHA is a not-for-profit organization. TGHA works hard to keep registration fees as low as possible. When you pay,

your registration fee includes paying for ice time, USA Hockey registration, insurance costs, team jerseys, and

referees. Fees are adjusted to consider each level’s ice time needs. The less ice time used, the less the fee. TGHA

works hard to try and make sure any girl who wants to play hockey can. Full and partial scholarship assistance is

available.

For the 2008-2009 season costs follow this link:
REGISTRATION INFO

What is the practice schedule?

Mondays at The  RINK

Initiation     6:00  - 7:00 pm

House         6:30 - 7:30  pm

12U            7:00  - 8:00 pm

Tuesdays at Lynah

14U      7:30 – 8:45  pm

19U      8:15 - 9:30 pm

Thursdays at Cass Park

Initiation and  House      5:15 - 6:15  pm

Recreation                    6:15  - 7:15 pm

12U                               6:45  - 7:45 pm

14U/19U*                      8:00  - 9:00 pm

Thursdays at The RINK

14U19U*  7:40  - 8:40 pm

*TBD which team uses Cass and which  uses The RINK on Thursdays.

Registrars

  Contact: Cathy Long

   cel3@cornell.edu

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