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    Welcome Back Week

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    Only 56% of youth hockey players are still playing by the time they are 9 years old. For an organization to truly experience growth, they need to focus on inviting previous players back to the rink.

    The most effective and efficient way to get more families to return to the rink is a personal phone call inviting them back.

    During the week of September 12-18, 2011, USA Hockey is looking for associations to reach out to each and every player who skated with them last season. The goal is to reach 100% of parents of 8 & under players from 2010-11 and let them know they are WELCOME BACK for the new season.

    USA Hockey provides:
    - Email reminders
    - A recorded phone message reminder from an Olympian
    - Instruction on how to run a retention phone call program
    - List of all players who played for your program last season
    - Recognition for participation

    Host Site is responsible for:
    - Coordinating a retention call plan/party & collecting a group of volunteers willing to make phone calls to families who have yet signed up for the 2011-12 season.

    Click here for a complete overview of Welcome Back Week.

    To sign up to participate in Welcome Back Week, click here.

    Come Play Youth Hockey Moments Campaign

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    USA Hockey has created a second campaign for local associations and rinks to utilize in their promotion of youth hockey. The Come Play Youth Hockey Moments Campaign can be used in marketing materials (flyers, cards, bookmarks, etc), advertising, website, social networking and various other promotion. To access a .jpg of these graphics, click here.  

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    The 2 & 2 Challenge: Are You On Board Yet?

    Associations across the country are signing up to participate in USA Hockey’s 2 & 2 Challenge. It is an attainable goal for growth at the 4 to 8 age group, regardless of the size of the local association. Don’t miss out on being a part of USA Hockey’s national initiative!

    The 2 & 2 Challenge is supported by the Membership Development department, which has designated a staff to assist local associations in reaching the 2 & 2 Challenge. Here is the breakdown:

    Kevin Erlenbach
    (719) 538-1119
    Districts: Central, Michigan, Northern Plains, Pacific

    Kevin Kavanagh
    (719) 538-1115
    District: Massachusetts, New England, New York, Rocky Mountain

    Shannon Webster
    (719) 538-1118
    Districts: Atlantic, Mid-American, Minnesota, Southeastern

    OneGoal Orders 2011

    Missed the OneGoal order deadline? USA Hockey purchased some additional sets. The delivery date for this order is estimated at August 2011. Equipment sets come in two sizes, small (4-6 year olds) and large (6-8 year olds) and cost $70 each plus shipping and handling. Minimum order is 20 sets of equipment and orders must be made in multiples of 4. Equipment is not for resale. Click here for the order form.

    If you are looking for OneGoal sticks, please contact Christine Lucas at clucas@onegoal.com for additional information.

    Growth Coordinator Description
    The Local Association Growth Coordinator would work to acquire and retain youth hockey players in the 4 to 8 year old age range. Click here for a full description for the volunteer position.
 
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