JUNE 2013 NEWS FROM RAYHA TO ITS MEMBERS A Message from the RAYHA President
I hope that the off season finds you enjoying the great out The summer months are the time of year that many new of doors, working on your tan and the only ice you see is ideas for changes to our program are discussed for potential keeping your beverage at an optimal temperature. implementation in the fall. You are always welcome to sit in and share your ideas, comments, or concerns at our regular Over the course of the last several years, I have written board meetings (schedule on page 4 and at many articles for the Goaltender, but this is the 1st time I rosevillehockey.org.) Feel free to attend all or a portion of do so as RAYHA President, and I have to admit it feels a any meeting as your time allows. This is your association. little strange. While I am very excited to work with the new board (Returning members Jill Ray, Carter Olson, Joe In addition to the routine preparations, here are a few topics Van Guilder, Matt Sundeen, Tony Goodmanson, Steve currently being discussed: Barrett, Mark Vijums, Tom Malloy, as well as new board members Jim Tschida, Heidi Pierson, and Amy Nentwig Team jerseys, rounding out the All Star cast) it is important to note the Goalie equipment, contributions of President Jeff Johnson, Treasurer Barb Player development, Suciu, and Registration Director Kris Swanson who all Standardized team clothing, “retired” this year, as well as Kari Kennedy who “retired” from the board last year. The contributions that these four New fund raising opportunities, have made to RAYHA are, well, immeasurable. They all Registration/assessment fee and deadline changes, sacrificed family time, and worked countless hours to Thanksgiving tournaments, make RAYHA what is today. I can’t thank them enough, I Advertising opportunities, am fortunate to have learned from them over the past 6 Volunteer program changes, years, and most of all, I am proud to call them friends. Bingo hall operations and building improvements.
2013-14 Board of Directors ...... Page 4 MN Wild Summer Bash ...... Page 11 News from the Board ...... Page 5 Sponsor Spotlight…………………………Page 12 RAYHA Loves a Parade ...... Page 9 B-I-N-G-O ...... Page 14 Congratulations Lee Stecklein! ...Page 10 News From the Booster Club ...... Page 15
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A Message from the RAYHA President (cont.)
Attending board meetings is an easy way to stay informed on the latest news in the association and greater hockey community.
RAYHA has done well with fundraising, and leveraged that advantage to maintain and grow enrollment through aggressive advertising, and cost control. We have always strived to provide a quality product at the lowest possible cost. Financial pressures continue to make that challenge increasingly difficult, as we head into the 13-14 season. As a group, we will continue to strive to meet expectations for a quality product.
Despite our success we continue to face many challenges. We, along with other associations, have been challenged with changing demographics in our communities that affect youth hockey participation. The growth of club hockey, for-profit leagues, and open enrollment has opened up additional competition for both players and coaches. We are not immune to these pressures. These pressures spotlight how our non-profit community based association relies completely on the dedication, effort, time, talent and most importantly generosity of our Coaches, Managers, Board Members, Volunteers, and general members all of who are unpaid. Together we perform a valuable service for the youth in our community and consequently help to secure our collective future.
See you at the rink! Mike Murphy Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association President
Congratulations Mike!
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Introducing the 2013-14 RAYHA Board of Directors!
Congratulations to the newly elected planning and hosting tournaments, you can be of service or come to the Board members for the 2013-14 and much, much more! The Board next Board Meeting to find out how season: Steve Barrett, Tony works hard and makes important you can help. Goodmanson, Mike Murphy, Matt decisions every day all year long. Sundeen, Tom Molloy, Jill Beckman Thank you to all the candidates who All board member contact Ray, Jim Tschida and Heidi Pierson, submitted applications this year for information and the 2013-14 meeting who then, unanimously, elected Mike the election. Participation of schedules have been posted on the Murphy as your new RAHA President. members is vital to the success of website as well as in this edition of Mike was officially nominated by your volunteer organizations. It is truly the Goaltender. outgoing President Jeff Johnson. exciting to see so many people According to association by-laws, the willing to step up and give generously There are still plenty of opportunities eight elected Board members of their time and talents for our to help us launch another great appointed Amy Nentwig, Carter association and our kids. RAYHA season. We couldn’t do it Olson, Mark Vijums, and Joe without all of YOU! Without a strong VanGuilder to fill the remaining open As with any election, voter organization and great volunteers, positions. All terms are for one year. participation is crucial to a successful there would be no hockey association and fair process. Thank you to all the for our kids. The roll of Board members is to members who participated in this provide all the behind the scenes spring’s Board election Thank You! work necessary to put players on the ice and run our association. These We Need Your Help! Thank you to outgoing Board jobs include selecting coaches, Members Jeff Johnson, Barb Suciu purchasing and distributing ice time RAYHA and District 2 are always in and Kris Swanson for your and equipment, setting fees, need of volunteers for many behind- contributions and years of service registering and insuring players, the-scenes positions in the and dedication to our association! maintaining the website, producing association and at the District level. the Goaltender, establishing budgets, Let’s all work together to make this supervising Lawful Gambling, season the best ever. Contact a participating in D2 meetings, board member TODAY to see how JUNE 2013 PAGE 4 RAYHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014
2013-14 Board Meetings Mike Murphy Mark Vijums President/CEO Girls Director 763.219.5658 651.260.0480 RAYHA Board meetings are held monthly at [email protected] [email protected] the Roseville Skating Center and are open to all members. The board reserves the right to caucus and limit the amount of time Jim Tschida Matt Sundeen for discussion of any issue. Members are Treasurer Initiation Level encouraged to attend meetings to maintain 651.249.3112 651.592.8687 communication between themselves and [email protected] [email protected] the Board and to provide input and ideas for the benefit of RAYHA. Jill Beckman Ray Tony Goodmanson
Secretary/Communications Coaches Director/C Teams Director All meetings are in the Raider Room at the Director/Webmaster 651.248.8510 Roseville Skating Center and begin at 5:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. 651.270.9330 [email protected] [email protected] Any schedule changes will be posted at Joe VanGuilder rosevillehockey.org Tom Molloy D2 Representative Equipment Director 651.699.9992 Monday, June 17 612.491.0944 [email protected] Monday, July 22 [email protected] Monday, August 26 Carter Olson Monday, September 23 Monday, October 28 Amy Nentwig Fundraising Monday, November 25 Registration Director 651.276.5365 Monday, December 9 651.247.3481 [email protected] Monday, January 27 [email protected] Monday, February 24 Heidi Pierson Monday, March 24 Steve Barrett Volunteering, Promotions, Recruitment & Monday, April 28 - Fireside Room Youth Traveling Director Retention Monday, May 19 651.484.1103 320.505.9757 [email protected] [email protected]
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RAYHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Communications Director/Webmaster -- Jill Beckman Ray, 651.486.9154, [email protected]. Be sure to check out all of the important news in this edition and at www.rosevillehockey.org throughout the summer for all the latest news. The next Goaltender will be arriving in your email inboxes in late August.
Having trouble receiving emails from the website? Click here to find out how to classify league athletics as a safe sender and so you can continue to receive important updates and information from RAYHA!
Registration Director – Amy Nentwig, 651.247.3481, [email protected]
Mark your calendars! RAYHA Registration will take place at the Roseville Skating Center - Rose Room on
Sunday, September 8 Monday, September 9
If you would like to help with registration, please let me know and we will add your name to the volunteer list!
We are an affiliate of USA/MN Hockey and those organizations require that each association use On-line registration for the portion of the fees and sign up that ties to them. The process is easy:
To register with USA Hockey before registering with RAYHA.
• Visit www.usahockey.com and click on the membership link then the register a player link.
• Select the Ice Players & Coaches tab and follow the instructions.
• Pay the MN/USA Hockey registration fee with a credit card. (RAYHA fees will be paid to RAYHA separately)
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• Print the receipt with bar code and bring it to one of the registration sessions above.
• Note: JR Gold players may register September 8/9 without the bar code sheet, however, players will be required to register and bring the barcode sheet to try-outs or you will NOT be allowed on the ice.
Note: All Coaches/Managers are also required to be registered online with USA hockey in order to participate on the ice or on the bench. There is no cost to register as a manager. Coach fees will be reimbursed by RAYHA once you are assigned to a team and have up to date CEP certification.
What else do I need to bring with me?
All players need to bring with them:
• USA Hockey confirmation sheet with bar code (register online at www.usahockey.com)
• Completed Consent to Treat Form (or Health Insurance and Clinic info required to complete the form)
• For new players or any player not currently registered with RAYHA, please also bring a copy of your government issued birth certificate.
• All Coaches must complete a background check form prior to being on the ice with any players.
Registering on-line helps eliminate one of the required forms from the process AND from the roster books!
Coaches Director – Tony Goodmanson - 651.248.8510, [email protected] RAYHA is still looking for traveling coaches at each level and is accepting coach applications for the 2013-14 season. Information can be found under the Coaches tab at www.rosevillehockey.org or by clicking here. The application deadline for youth and girls A & B travel teams is July 1. The application deadline for all other teams is at registration in September. RAYHA news continues on next page
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INITIATION PROGRAM - Initiation Director – Matt Sundeen, 651.592.8676 [email protected]
“The best value in town”, “The most fun my child has had”, are two ways parents describe Roseville Area Youth Hockey’s Initiation hockey program. The program is divided into three levels, Mite 1, Mite 2, and Mite 3 and is designed for kids ranging in age from 5 to 8.
The Mite 1 level is designed to teach the most basic development skills of hockey skating. Most players at this level will be first year players/skaters. This program will be conducted in a team/group format, focusing on individual skill development. There will be an average of two hours of indoor ice per week and an additional one to two hours of outdoor ice, weather permitting. Games will be played half-ice with multiple teams on the ice against other teams from our association. There will be a practice-to-game ratio of about 6-to-1 over the course of the season.
The Mite 2 level is designed for those players who have completed the Mite 1 level or first year skaters who have displayed the ability and desire. Most players in this category will be in second and third year skaters. This program will be conducted in a team format, focusing on continued individual skill development, and the ABC’s of hockey (agility, balance, coordination, and speed). This level will also give players an introduction to basic team concepts. There will be an average of two hours of indoor ice per week and an additional one to two hours of outdoor ice, weather permitting. Games will be played half-ice with multiple teams on the ice against other teams from our association. There will be a practice-to-game ratio of about 6 to-1 over the course of the season.
The Mite 3 level is designed for those who have either completed two years of Mite hockey. Most players in this category will be in 2nd and 3rd grades. This level will be conducted in a team format, focusing on skating, stick handling skills, shooting, passing, and individual creativeness. In addition to skill development, this level will continue the focus on team concepts, and a basic introduction to the rules of hockey helping to prepare the kids for Squirt
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RAYHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS hockey and beyond. There will be an average of two hours of indoor ice per week and an additional one to two hours of outdoor ice, weather permitting. Games will be both in half ice and full ice format against teams from our association plus other D2 associations. There will be a practice-to-game ratio of about 5 to-1 over the course of the season.
The Initiation Program follows the American Development Model (ADM) utilizing long-term athlete development principles as its framework. The ADM was created to value fun practices and proper training above all else. As children mature and develop as hockey players they progress through development stages. Certain aspects of these stages are addressed at the appropriate points along the development curve to ensure each child has the best chance to learn at an age and skill appropriate level.
Should you have any questions about the Initiation level or where your child fits please feel free to contact Matt Sundeen at 651-592-8676 or [email protected]. There will also be more information available at registration.
New to Roseville Hockey?
If you are a new Mite playing Roseville hockey, you could be eligible to check out a set of equipment for the season. This equipment is expected to be returned at the end of the season. See Tom Molloy, the RAYHA Equipment Director during registration for more info.
If you are new to RAYHA please bring a copy of your birth certificate to be held in our files for future use at registration.
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RAYHA LOVES A PARADE!
As a part of our never ending efforts to expose as many people as possible to the great sport of hockey, RAYHA will be entering two parades for the fifth summer in a row. Kids and coaches kicked off the roller-blading fun at the Rosefest Parade on Monday June 24. You will see us again in the Little Canada Parade on Sunday, August 4. Thanks to all who participated last year and who plan to participate again this year! Remember, your participation earns volunteer credits toward next season!
Parades are a great way to spread the word about our hockey association and recruit new players before registration in the fall. If you would like to participate in the August 4 Little Canada Parade, or for more information, contact Heidi Pierson, [email protected]
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Roseville’s own, Lee Stecklein to compete with Team USA in the 2014 Olympics
Five current and former University of Minnesota women’s The 2009 graduate was an All-American in 2008 and sits hockey players made the United States National Team seventh in program history in scoring with 195 points. roster, announced today by USA Hockey. Megan Bozek, Amanda Kessel, Gigi Marvin, Anne Schleper and Lee Anne Schleper helped the Gophers win the 2012 National Stecklein will compete with Team USA as they prepare Championship as a defenseman who notched 28 points for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. In (5g-23a). The St. Cloud, Minn. native played in 159 all, 25 players were named to the team, while 21 games at Minnesota and was an All-American in 2010. advance as a member of the U.S. Olympic Team and a chance at a gold medal. Lee Stecklein is coming off her freshman season at Minnesota where she appeared in 41 games and tallied Megan Bozek capped off her Golden Gopher career by 12 points (3g-9a). The Roseville, Minn. native is the third becoming Minnesota’s all-time scoring defenseman with youngest player on the roster. 146 points (47g-99a). The Buffalo Grove, Ill. native was a Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Top-3 Finalist and First Kessel and Stecklein will redshirt the upcoming season Team All-American. to train with the USWNT.
Amanda Kessel is coming off one of the most historic All five of the players were on the U.S. Women’s National seasons in the history of women’s hockey history as she Team that captured the gold medal at the 2013 was named not only the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World winner but also the Bob Allen Women’s Player of the Championship in Ottawa, Ont. in April. Year, which goes annually to the best American-born women’s hockey player. The Madison, Wis. native aided The 2014 Olympic Winter Games will run from Feb. 6-23 the Gophers in repeating as National Champions by and the women’s ice hockey competition is slated to leading the nation in scoring with 101 points (46g-55a) to begin on Feb. 8 with the gold medal game played on become only the fourth player in NCAA history to reach Feb. 20. the century mark. USAhockey.com – 6/24/13 Gigi Marvin is the lone Gopher to have already represented the Maroon & Gold in Olympic competition with being on the roster for the 2010 Winter Games.
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MN WILD SUMMER BASH is back at the OVAL!
The Roseville Skating Center is thrilled to have the MN Wild back for the 2013 Summer Bash. Please see the link below for information on the 2013 Wells Fargo Minnesota Wild Road Tour that was just released.
The Road Tour wraps up with the Summer Bash event at the OVAL on Thursday June 27 from 6-9pm. http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=672501
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Sponsor Spotlight
Welcome Midway Express Car Wash!
Our newest Sponsor and Fundraising Opportunity Midway Express Car Wash, located on Energy Park Drive at Snelling Avenue just one block west of the Oscar Johnson Ice Arena, is partnering with Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association.
This opportunity is open to all RAYHA members, family and friends. Just go to the wash and enter Coupon Code 623 (Roseville School District) at the pay station and the rest is automatic. You will receive a $1.00 discount off the Works Wash and RAYHA gets a donation for every Works Wash purchased. Our fundraiser code works only on the Works Wash. There are no restrictions or limits on who can use the code or how often it can be used, so please to pass it along to your friends, family, and neighbors.
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Sponsors Rock!
Oh sure, we see their names above the website banner, but have you really ever taken a close look at who is investing time and money into your youth athletic association? Over the course of the season this page will feature some of our sponsors. Take a little time and get to know them. They are fantastic folks!
Roseville is blessed to have a very solid core of sponsors, as well as some energetic new comers. In the RAYHA stable we have folks that:
Insure our homes and loved ones Equip our teams Entertain us Straighten our teeth (Come on, We are hockey players!) Fix our equipment Take care of our dogs while we are at tournaments Keep our vehicles running (and if not, sell us a new one!) Make us faster Help our investments grow Make sure the roof over our head does not collapse with the weight of the snow And so much more!
But the one thing they all have in common is the willingness to invest in their community. When you are out and about this season, let them know how much we appreciate their help!
If you know of a business who would like to be a sponsor for RAYHA, please have them contact Carter Olson, 651.276.5365 or [email protected] and he will take if from there. JUNE 2013 PAGE 14 B-I-N-G-O! We are excited for the continued success of the Roseville Bingo Hall. We have more sessions than any other Bingo Hall and over 30 sessions for RAYHA. See below for upcoming session times and specials. Click here to see the full July calendar! JULY RAYHA SESSIONS: Sun. (7th, 21st) 1, 3, 7, 9 & 11pm
Mon (8th, 22nd) 1, 3, 7, & 9 pm nd, th th Tues. (2 16 and 30 ) 3, 7 & 9 pm Wed. (3rd, 17th and 31st) 3, 7 & 9 pm
Thurs (11th, 25th) 1, 3, 7, 9 & 11 pm
Fri (12th, 26th) 1, 3, 7, 9 & 11 pm th th Sat (6 , 20 ) 1, 3, 7, 9 & 11 pm
Happy Birthday to You!!! We LOVE birthdays at the Roseville Bingo Hall. The day of your birthday you receive your admission package FREE every session, just bring in your state ID. Monthly B-Day babies play $5 off admissions on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of the month.
Monthly Birthday Party Come to our monthly birthday party and receive your Admission package and a gift bag. Don’t forget to bring your ID! The July Birthday Party is Sunday, July 21 at 9 pm.
The Roseville Bingo Hall is located at 2525 N Snelling Ave in Roseville. Come out and support your local charities.
Thanks for another GREAT YEAR! Make sure to “like” us on Facebook!
April Borash RAYHA Gambling Manager
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NEWS FROM THE RAYHA BOOSTER CLUB
The RAYHA Booster Club needs you!
The Boosters have done things like organizing our annual One Team Pasta Dinner, supplying fun and affordable hockey apparel to families and friends, putting together coaching bags, including first-aid kits, implemented the now famous Icebreaker... the list goes on and on. The Boosters are looking for some friendly fans to join the Boosters and keep the tradition going. This is a really fun opportunity for friends to get together and make good things happen!
It’s a great way to connect with other Roseville hockey families and give back to our association (and heck, it’s a lot of fun, too!). Contact the Boosters at [email protected] if you are interested in joining the Boosters!
Reminder – the RAYHA Boosters will be at registration fully stocked with Raider apparel.