WELCOME BACK TO HOCKEY SEASON!
Volume 2, Number 1
Tape to Tape is an electronic newsletter created as a means of direct communication between USA Hockey and hockey administrators around the country. We encourage you to distribute this newsletter to as many people in your association as possible, and encourage them to sign up for their own copy of Tape to Tape. If you do not receive this newsletter directly from USA Hockey and would like to, please click here to subscribe.
USA Hockey Forms Membership
Development Department
In an effort to focus on both expanding and retaining its membership, USA Hockey has created a new Membership Development department. The department will work directly with USA Hockey Districts, Affiliates and local associations to support all growth initiatives. Growing hockey at the youth level is the highest priority for the department. Pat Kelleher will oversee the new department. For more information, please contact Pat directly at 800-566-3288, ext 114 or patk@usahockey.org.
Hockey Weekend Across America Returns
Hockey Weekend Across America will be back in 2009. USA Hockey’s 2nd annual celebration of our game will take place February 13-15. For ideas on what other associations did during last year’s Hockey Weekend, visit hockeyweekendacrossamerica.com
Skills and Drills Fundraiser
Players, parents and coaches are discovering the power of USA Hockey Skills and Drills – the most comprehensive set of hockey instructions ever compiled that runs on your computer. Now you can have this valuable personal resource and raise funds for our local program at the same time! USA Hockey is offering member organizations a substantial discount on the Skills and Drills for the Complete Player and Coach DVD-ROM for resale, with the proceeds benefiting your local associations.
The suggested retail Price is $49.95 Your purchase price (plus shipping and handling):
- 25-49 for $39.95/each
- 50-99 for $34.95/each
- 100-plus for $29.95/each
For ordering information contact: Mike Kiely at mkiely@crameronline.com. For more information about the DVD-ROM visit usahockeyskillsanddrills.com.
Fond du Lac (Wis.) Offers Free Hockey for First-Year Players
The Fond du Lac Youth Association will be offering hockey free this season to all first time participants in their Learn to Play/Learn to Skate programs. The association bought 70 sets of OneGoal starter equipment and will be supplying equipment for the participants in the November through February program.
“We have 2 high school programs that we feed and we need to grow our membership numbers,” said Fond du Lac Board Member Don Mulder. “The cost of hockey made it tough to get kids started. Once they get started in hockey, we think they will want to stay in the sport.”
Is your program trying something to increase participation? Please let us know and we can share ideas with other programs around the country – patk@usahockey.org.
Vitamin H – Put Some Hockey In a Kid’s Diet With OneGoal
Great things happen when you put hockey in a kid's diet. Hockey is rich in energy, it boosts confidence and produces big healthy smiles. A kid's world is full of sweets and electronic junk food. Counteract that with the Vitamin H in hockey. Visit onegoal.com to download and post cool posters that show how healthy, fun and energetic hockey can be for kids. It's a great way to spread the word in your schools, rec centers, rinks and other places where active-minded kids and families are looking for a fun, healthy outlet.
Links of Interest
General Hockey Information
- Mini Mites reach record numbers in the Mat-Su (AK) Amateur Hockey Association
- Connecticut Hockey Conference creates e-newsletter for its membership
- Nashville Predators support local youth hockey coaches
- Hockey Moms – Sarah Palin has helped introduce “Hockey Moms” to the mainstream media. This blog contains humorous definitions of various Hockey Mom categories.
Resources For Players and Coaches
2008-09 Registration Update
Online registration is off and running for the fourth season and the numbers indicate that most programs across the country are taking advantage of the process. As of September 9, over 255,000 people have registered online for the 2008-09 season. If your program isn’t online yet or has questions, please contact Member Services at 800-566-3288, ext 123. Best wishes to all programs for a successful hockey season!
USA Hockey Annual Guide Online
Each year, USA Hockey publishes its annual guide, which details the organization's administrative structure, programs and philosophy, bylaws, rules and regulations and much more. You can read the guide right here online, simply click here.
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