Marshfield Youth Hockey Association May 2002

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Marshfield Youth Hockey Association May 2002 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/myha http://www.tznet.com/comn/myha/

MYHA Board of Directors - 2000 being a disseminator of information. On the last issue, President: Dave Wunrow you seldom hear anyone complain that they are being told Vice-President: Brenda Baur too many details of what’s going on. Keeping everyone Secretary: Allyson Mayeux “in the loop” in an organization as diverse as MYHA is a Treasurer: Mike Schumitsch tough job. Thankfully technology is up to the task. I encourage everyone who can, please join the MYHA Yahoo Group (see article). All board-meeting minutes, policies and other information can be viewed at our site From the President… 24/7. - Dave Wunrow There are many challenges for MYHA. MYHA skaters This is my first “From the President…” article. I’d like to during the late 80’s and early 90’s (who traveled to tell you a little bit about my family and me, my Medford and Mosinee) spent more time on the ice each philosophy and the challenges I see for our association. week at practice than our skaters do right now (and in those days they skated on a full sheet of ice!). To My wife, Jean, is a Speech and Language clinician at improve, all of our skaters need more ice practice time. Jefferson School who will be transferring to Grant School Finding and scheduling ice time equitably for our kids in fall when Jefferson closes. Many of you know Jean will be a monumental challenge as we field more teams. from the various times that she and others have been “on call” for concessions. We have a daughter, Lindsay, who Another challenge for MYHA will be to maintain and will be a senior, who skated with Silver Laces from what manage our growth. The largest percentage of our seems like their inception until last year. Our son, Greg association’s future growth will be in girl’s hockey will be a first year PeeWee (oh boy…….checking after 1 programs. Since the 1998-1999 season, MYHA has had year of Squirts….that’s scary) this year with the age about 240 (age K-12 skaters) enrolled each season. This classification changes. This year was his 5th year of number has remained quite steady, though there are 360 skating. I am a pharmacist administrator with Marshfield fewer students (age K-12) available in Marshfield (from Clinic. I skate about as good as most 2nd year Mites (I both the Marshfield public and parochial systems). If you still can’t hockey stop equally both left and right) and I look at this from a different perspective, we have actually never even owned a pair of hockey skates until a few increased our “market penetration” from about 4.7% to years ago. 5.1% with about the same number of skaters in the program! Still this means that only 5 of every 100 As president, I see my job as being a cheerleader for the students currently in Marshfield public and parochial organization, as being a moderator for the board and as schools is involved in our hockey program, so there’s 2 Ice Times plenty of room for growth! Figures just released by - Continue to Yahoo! Groups WAHA show that MYHA, a Division 2 association now - Fill this part out. You may choose to not receive e-mails has more registered skaters than two of the three Division from the group, but if you choose this option, you 1 associations in our region 2. (South Wood County-262, won’t know the issues being discussed! Marathon County-236, Portage County-193, Marshfield- - Click the join button and you are temporarily in. You 240) will receive an e-mail at the address you specified with an authorization code that you use the first time A third major challenge for MYHA is money (isn’t it only to enter our group. always?). Our board just found out our liability insurance (beyond that offered by USA Hockey) may better than Or triple in price from $3,200 to $10,000 or more annually. We all know hockey is expensive compared to other To join/subscribe to a group via email: sports. As a board we will continue to explore options to Send a blank email to: help control our costs so our children will be able to [email protected] participate in hockey at reasonable prices. You will receive a subscription confirmation message. Just reply to this message and your subscription is ready As the incoming president of MYHA, I must tell you that to go. I am in awe of the dedicated volunteers that MYHA is so fortunate to have. What other organization in Marshfield has no paid employees with the assets MYHA has? Who Hometown hockey player makes it to would have believed back in August of 1991, (when the first shovels of dirt were turned) that we would have the the 2002 USA National fine facility that we currently have, be debt free (with Girls’/Women’s Hockey money in the bank) and be contemplating a building addition and/or a second sheet of ice? The only reason Championship in Anchorage, Alaska any of this exists is because of the past visions of previous - Tracy Butler boards members who were good stewards of the association. I am confident that the members of this In early April (4/1 to 4/7) Tracy Butler, from Marshfield, board will be good stewards of the association and I hope competed in the 2002 USA Girls’ Women’s National U- that as president, I will be too. 15 Hockey Championships in Anchorage, Alaska. The tournament consisted of 12 teams from all different areas of the United States. Tracy added 4 assists to help the Wisconsin Challengers win 2 games and tie 1 game in the MYHA Yahoo! Groups preliminary rounds. The Challengers moved on to the semi finals with a win over Colorado Selects, then the MYHA makes much of the information it has available quarterfinals with a win over the Connecticut Polar Bears. through the web via Yahoo! Groups. Policies, meeting Eventually earning a spot in the championship game to minutes, old (and new) issues of Ice Times and other face Assabet Valley from Massachusetts. The Wisconsin information are available to you free through this service. Challengers scored first in the first period but Assabet Additionally, you can send and receive e-mails from other came back and scored two by the end of the second members of the group. To use this website, you must be a period. The only thing to do was pull the goalie at the end member of the group. Here is how to join. of the game Assabet scored two more times, the outcome of the game was Assabet 4 Wisconsin Challengers 1, with Go to the MYHA website and click on the link to MYHA an overall 2nd place finish at the National Championships Yahoo! Groups by the Wisconsin Challengers. The team represented Wisconsin very well by putting on an excellent show. http://www.tznet.com/comn/myha/ This was a great experience and also good exposure for future hockey. You should go to a web page that says: myha – Marshfield Youth Hockey Association Hockey was not the only thing on our minds in Alaska. The state of Alaska is one of the most beautiful places that - Click on the link that says [Join this group] I have ever seen. My family and I chartered a plane to - Under the new to Yahoo!? Click on the link: “Sign up take a flight around the peak of Mt. McKinley. The day now” was absolutely picture perfect. Any pictures that we saw - Choose an ID, password and fill in the form as desired. before the plane ride didn't compare to the breath taking - Hit the submit button view we saw of the mountain. Visiting the earthquake 3 Ice Times museum and park was a great opportunity to learn about be assembling. We will post the location on our website: Alaska's history. A road trip to the south took us to www.tznet.com/comn/myha/ Portage Glacier where there was tons of wild life and snow. One afternoon we came upon a moose roaming the Additionally, we will have a voice message on the city limits. If I had to describe Alaska in one word, it MYHA rink phone, 384-0025. All skaters should arrive would be "awesome"! by 10:30AM. Skaters should have their roller blades and be wearing a helmet. No one will be allowed to roller Tracy also played for the Marshfield Bantam A Boys blade without a helmet. Other safety equipment is team; she had a very busy season. Traveling back and encouraged, but not required. You will be provided a fourth she always had something to do on the weekends. MYHA jersey to wear for the event. Between both teams Tracy had a very good season. The Bantams finished 3rd at the State Championship in The parade will begin at 11:00AM. The parade will travel Sheboygan, with the help of Tracy adding 1 goal and 3 down Central Avenue; turn left onto 14th Street, then assists during the tournament that weekend. Overall for South on Cherry ending up at the Fairgrounds. You the 2001-2002 season Tracy had 16 goals and 61 assists should meet your child at the MYHA building’s front between the 2 teams. "Without playing with the boys entrance. The building restrooms should be available to along the way, I wouldn't be where I am today. I feel very us. fortunate that the boys respect me both as a hockey player and as a friend." says Tracy. "This was an awesome If there are any questions, please call Duane Kulke, 384- season, thanks guys." 9474 or Nanette Schwantes, 384-5395.

“This has been the best season yet.” Says Coach Butler (David Butler, Tracy’s father). Coaching Tracy in 81 Wisconsin Amateur Hockey games has been lot of fun this season. If Tracy was not playing a game or practicing at the fair grounds she was Association (WAHA) skating on her own private indoor rink at the Butler home. “This is just the ending of our winter season and the The WAHA annual meeting took place on Saturday, May beginning of our summer hockey.” Says the Butler 18th in Wisconsin Dells. MYHA was well represented Family. Tracy has been selected to participate in the Girls with Steve Smith, Brenda Baur, Jeff Graves, Dave WAHA summer development programs offered by Wunrow, Mike Schumitsch and Dave Butler in Wisconsin Amateur Hockey. Tracy Butler will be a attendance. Here are the major issues that were presented, freshman at MSHS next year. Tracy is looking forward to voted on, or discussed. high school hockey and another year with the Wisconsin Challengers. Association Classification Changes. Beginning this 2002- 2003 season, MYHA is known as a Division 2 - 35 games with Marshfield Bantam Boys association. We were formerly known as an “A” - 46 games with U-15 girls Wisconsin Challengers association. Our top team in an age class will continue to - 81 total games for 2001-2002 season be called our “A” team, but our second team will now be - Over all 53 wins 19 loss 9 ties the “B” team, while the third team will be our “C” team. - Scoring a total of 16 goals and 61 assists In our WAHA region 2, the Division 1 teams are Wausau, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids; Division 2 teams are Marshfield, Eagle River and Mosinee; Division 3 teams are Antigo, Everest, Lakeland, Medford, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, and Merrill; Division 4 teams Dairyfest Parade are North Lakeland, Price Ice and Shawano. The designation AAA will still exist. This refers to a team “All Roads Lead Home” (sounds a bit like “all roads lead composed of players from various divisions. Associations to the Stanley Cup” doesn’t it?) is the theme of this year’s designated as AAA may not compete in WAHA state Dairyfest parade. Again MYHA roller blade equipped tournament play. skaters will be a part of the Dairyfest parade. Coaches Clinics. WAHA expects to adopt the USA The parade staging area will be on Central Avenue Hockey coaching grid for the 2002-2003 hockey season at between 1st and 4th street (the start of the parade). the June meeting of the board of governors. If passed, MYHA is unit number 79. Unfortunately, at deadline for January 1 of 2003 would be the effective date. This grid printing Ice Times we do not know exactly where we will requires that you be certified as a coach for the level that you will be coaching. This policy applies to anyone on 4 Ice Times the bench as well. USA Hockey insurance will disallow considering coaching to take the Level 1 and 2 any claim by a member or from an association if USA certifications this fall. Remember, if you are not currently Hockey determines you are using a non-certified coach. certified, the highest level you can coach next year (with The certification names will also change. going through two clinics) is Squirt or U12. Initiation certification will now be called Level 1; Associate certification will be called Level 2; Officiating Seminars. The only big change for officials Intermediate certification will be called Level 3; is that all new and returning officials are required to pre- Advanced certification will be called Level 4 and register online. Detailed information can be found at: Masters certification will be called Level 5. www.offserv.com/whoa. The grid is:

Program Certification required Mite (age 8 and under) Level 1 U10 (age 10 and under) Level 1 Squirt, Levels 1 and 2 U12 Levels 1 and 2 PW Levels 1, 2 and 3 BAN Levels 1, 2 and 3 Midget Levels 1, 2 and 3 HS Levels 1, 2 and 3 Junior C Levels 1, 2 and 3 U15 Levels 1, 2 and 3 U19 Levels 1, 2 and 3 Tier 1 & 2 nationally bound teams Levels 1,2,3 and 4 Junior A & B teams Levels 1,2,3 and 4

The levels of certification must be earned sequentially. You may only pass two levels of certification in a season. If your certification has lapsed, you may be forced to start over at Level 1. A list of Level 1 dates follows. Exact locations and times will be available after July 1st on the WAHA website: www.waha-hockey.com.

September 28 Fox Valley area October 6 Verona October 12 Milwaukee & Eau Claire areas October 20 Onalaska October 26 Stevens Point area November 2 Beloit November 9 Waupun

Level 2 and 3 coaching clinics will be:

October 5 Green Bay and Spooner October 12 Verona October 19 Milwaukee October 26 Eau Claire November 2 Schofield November 9 Eagle River and Janesville November 16 Fond du Lac December 7 Tomah

MYHA will financially reimburse anyone who completes a certification level. MYHA encourages all current coaches to double-check your current certification expiration date. We also wish to encourage anyone 5 Ice Times

Level 1, 2 and 3 seminars: Date Location August 21, 22 Verona August 24 Appleton September 7 Janesville and Eau Claire September 14 Beaver Dam September 21 Milwaukee and New Richmond September 28 Superior and Sun Prairie October 5 Minocqua October 12 Wausau and Waukesha October 19 Wisconsin Rapids October 26 Waupaca and Onalaska November 2 Grantsburg

Level 4 seminars: September 29 Madison October 20 Wisconsin Rapids

Is There a Seamstress in the House?

MYHA will be participating in the STOP program this year. The STOP program is a philosophy that is taught to the skaters that discourages checking from behind. A major part of the program is a reminder “stop sign” emblem that is worn on the back of our skaters’ jerseys. We will need a number of talented individuals to sew these patches on our hundreds of jerseys! If you enjoy sewing and wish to get a super head start on this year’s work hours (on your own schedule) or are just interested in assisting with this project, please call Lori Remeika at 387-4866.

From The Board Meeting:

For an organization the size of MYHA to function effectively, many jobs need to be completed throughout the year. You can do your part by volunteering to fill one of the vacancies that currently exist. The Association is looking for a Scheduler of Officials. This individual is responsible for scheduling available referees to work home games (except Tiger’s). A group of members is also needed to coordinate the Dog Show Fundraiser. This event is coming up soon so please respond quickly. If interested, please contact any Board member.

In the past, team try-outs have been held over several weeknights, but this year, we’ll be trying something new. Team try-outs will be held on Saturday, October 18. Hours have yet to be determined, but please mark this date on your calendar. As with any date(s) selected, scheduling conflicts are bound to arise and will have to be addressed as they occur.