FEATURED EVENTS
Hockey Weekend Across America 'Try Hockey for Free'

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Hockey Weekend Across America, presented by Reebok, will be highlighted by a National Try Hockey for Free event on Saturday, February 18, 2012. There will be over 200 participating rinks and youth associations hosting a Try Hockey for Free clinic. The purpose of this event is to get as many new four to nine year olds to sample youth hockey. The most effective way to promote your event is through local grassroots marketing.  Promotional tools that can be customized to maximize participation are found below.

If your facility is interested in participating, please click here to register. For more information click here or contact your program services manager.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call 719.576-8724 and ask for Kevin Erlenbach or Shannon Webster.

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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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