Category: Announcements

2018-2019 League Fees and USA Hockey Registration Reminders

It’s almost September!! With the 2018-2019 season just a few weeks away, we are now accepting league fee payments for all non-goalie players. After the deposit, league fees are $200 and they are due by September 9 when pre-season clinics begin.
 
We offer two options for paying your league fees:
2) Click here to request a payment plan (or email treasurer@madisongayhockey.org). Players who request this option will be emailed a monthly PayPal invoice for $50 over four months (September, October, November, and December).
 
Secondly, all players must register with USA Hockey prior to the stepping on the ice at an MGHA skills clinic, practice, or game. Detailed instructions about how to complete this registration can be found on our website. Registration costs $45, includes insurance benefits to individual players, and is valid for one year. Once you have registered with USA Hockey, please be sure to send your registration confirmation to Andi at registrar@madisongayhockey.org. 
 
Please also know that the MGHA is committed to making hockey accessible to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and funds are available to provide financial assistance to players in need. To request financial assistance to help cover the cost of your league fees and/or gear, please complete our financial assistance form.
 
Questions? Please email treasurer@madisongayhockey.org

Recruiting Update – We’re Full!

A couple of quick recruiting announcements, along with some TODOs for you.

Recruiting Updates

  1. We’ve filled up our 10 teams for the season! We’ve got a waiting list.
  2. There will be a gear event, a new player orientation, and new player social. We are just finalizing dates and locations for those.

The Season Begins…

The first skills clinic is Sunday, September 9th at 7pm at Hartmeyer.  Ironman is that weekend, so be aware of downtown traffic.  Expect another email from Hockey Ops with more details soon!

Things For You To Do:

  1. You can pay your league fees, now!  The fees are $280 dollars total and are due September 30th.  Your $80 deposit counts toward your league fees.
  2. If you haven’t done so already, make sure to register for USA Hockey.
  3. Make sure your profile lists your pronouns.
  4. Make sure your profile lists your emergency contact information.
  5. While we’re on the subject of your profile… take a moment to update your bio and upload a pic if you don’t have one!

2018-2019 Board Duties

Hey all!

The board members have selected their titles and duties. If you are curious as to what those might be, please mosey on over to “About the Board”

Hope you all are enjoying the weather, and if you are in need of a hockey fix, don’t forget about summer scrimmages! Subbing opens on 7/8.

If you are hankering to play again this season, make sure to pay your dues or contact Zach, our Treasurer at treasurer@madisongayhockey.org.

Apologies for the belated announcement on this, the Cool Whip will most likely have words for the Secretary.

Sincerely,

Witte, the Secretary.

2018-2019 League Deposit

Player deposit for next season is now available. The deposit is $80 dollars and due by the end of the business day on Monday, July 9th. After that, returning players will be treated as new recruits. If you are unable to pay the deposit by July 9th but intend to play with us next year, please contact Zach (treasurer@madisongayhockey.org).

As a reminder, we will be maintaining 10 teams and expect to fill up. In following with our mission statement, in recruiting and in accepting new players, we will prioritize members of the LGBTQ+ community and other groups with historically limited access to hockey.

As a reminder, we will be sending announcements for when we have 100 players, 125 players, and a full roster.

Looking forward to next season with y’all,

-Recruitment team and MGHA board

2018 Membership Voting

The following people have applied for membership in the MGHA. Please click on their name to see each person’s application. Once you’ve read the applications you can click on the boxes to the side of their names to vote; voting “Yes” means you are voting for this person to become a member, while voting “No” means that you are voting against their becoming a member.

Voting will be open from now until Friday, May 18th, in order to allow time to notify applicants prior to the Annual Member Meeting. You may change your votes at any time until voting closes.

You must log in to vote.

As a reminder, the Annual Member Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd at 7pm at Glass Nickel East.

2018 Summer Scrimmages

The summer scrimmages for 2018 are ready!  The scrimmages are split into the early session and the late session, and you’ll need to sign up for each individually (you can pay for them at the same time, though).  Each session costs $70 for skaters, and is free for goalies.  Signup is available to both current MGHA players and alum, and is capped at 24 players for each session (first come, first served!).  If you are a goalie, reach out to the board to sign up.  Scrimmages are played the MGHA way, so players of all skill levels are welcome to participate.

You need to be registered with USA Hockey in order to skate with us.  If you registered with USA Hockey for the 2017-2018 season, your registration is valid through August 31st of this year.  If you played with us in the previous season or in the MGHA Classic Tournament, we have your USA Hockey registration on file.  If you didn’t, please reach out to registrar@madisongayhockey.org!

You have the option to sub for a particular scrimmage if there are absences.  Sub signups open 3 days before the scrimmage at 9am – because all scrimmages are on Wednesday this year, that means signups open on Sunday at 9am.  If you want to sub or are going to be absent from a scrimmage, use the home page of the MGHA website to indicate your attendance.

Also note – the first two scrimmages are at MIA and at odd times – after that, things settle down at Hartmeyer at a consistent time.  From the calendar link, you’ll be able to add the scrimmages to your calendar if that helps you remember the times.

Early session (skater signup) (calendar):

  • Wed, May 30th – 8:00 PM (MIA-Main)
  • Wed, June 6th – 6:45 PM (MIA-Main)
  • Wed, June 13th – 7:45 PM (Hartmeyer)
  • Wed, June 20th – 7:45 PM (Hartmeyer)
  • Wed, June 27th – 7:45 PM (Hartmeyer)
  • Wed, July 11th – 7:45 PM (Hartmeyer)

Late session (skater signup) (calendar):

  • Wed, July 18th – 7:45 PM (Hartmeyer)
  • Wed, July 25th – 7:45 PM (Hartmeyer)
  • Wed, August 1st – 7:45 PM (Hartmeyer)
  • Wed, August 8th – 7:45 PM (Hartmeyer)
  • Wed, August 15th – 7:45 PM (Hartmeyer)
  • Wed, August 22nd – 7:45 PM (Hartmeyer)

On behalf of your 2017-18 Board (Matthew, Shelly, Sara, Tim, k8, Amanda and myself),
Your friendly local hockey Viking princess,
-Randi

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2018 Annual Member Meeting

Annual Member Meeting
Wednesday May 23rd
7pm
Glass Nickel East
2916 Atwood Avenue

The 2018 Annual Member Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd at 7pm at Glass Nickel East. This meeting is for members of the league; the primary purpose of this meeting is for the election of a new board of directors. 

If you are not a member but would like to be one: New applicants may go to the Membership page and fill out an application by Sunday, April 29th. In order to become a member, you must have played at least one year with the league, be aligned with the MGHA mission, and have sponsorship from a current member. We also ask for a commitment to serve the league, either formally or informally. Membership is your way to be involved in making decisions for the league. 

If you would like to run for the Board of Directors or nominate someone to run: Please email president@madisongayhockey.org with an email stating your intention to run or your nomination. You may choose to declare your intentions any time between now and the start of the meeting; nominees will have until the start of the meeting to accept or decline a nomination, but may do so at any time. Per the Bylaws, voting for the Board of Directors must be done in person at the Annual Member Meeting–in other words, you must be present to vote. 

A formal agenda will be sent to members prior to the meeting. If you have anything you would like to see discussed, please email the Board or President. 

On behalf of your 2017-18 Board (Matthew, Shelly, Sara, Tim, Randi, Amanda and myself),
-k8, President
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2018 MGHA All the Way Award Winners!

Hi friends! The season may be over, but there’s plenty more to come. Keep your eyes on your email, as we have several important announcements to come over the next couple of weeks.

Before we get too far into the summer, though, we wanted to share the text for the MGHA All the Way Award winners. The text was written by that team’s captain(s). We’re really proud of how everyone played this year–it was a great season and we’re sad it’s already over. Also, a giant thank you to Anna Cates for captain-herding and getting the trophies ordered. <3

Congrats to our All the Way Award winners, and to everyone for their contributions this year!

Ghostbusters:
The ghostbusters nominate Nick Raffa for the all the way award.  This is Nick’s first season, and he came onto the ice ready to learn and have a great time.  He always has a positive attitude and has a real love for the game. In fact, just tonight he said it’s one of the best decisions he has ever made.  He has really improved a lot (and even scored his first goal!) since we began back in October, and he works hard at it.  He really does embody what the MGHA is all about.

Blue Oxen:
Heather Dzick. Heather is a player who was consistently in high spirits no matter whether we were winning or losing. Her positive attitude made her a delight to play with and brought lightness and levity to our team.

Pumpkin Disorderly:
Natalie Miller. Natalie has been an awesome player from the start. She constantly shows up to games with more energy than anyone else. She is positive and motivating throughout and always pumps people up. On top of that Natalie is a good friend and often sticks around to support those that need it. There are few people that embody the MGHA spirit as well as Natalie!

Blunicorns:
John Stephany.  John is eternally positive on the bench and in the locker room before and after the game.  On the bench John’s cheerleading is so loud and infectious that occasionally the other team joins in.  In the locker room after the game the first thing we routinely hear, win or lose, is John’s pronouncement that”…well, that was a hoot.”

John is always welcoming to everyone, plays inclusive hockey, and is the league’s loudest in-game cheerleader. He has also worked tirelessly both on the ice and off to make the MGHA a welcoming place to play. (And…he’s totally not a spy.)

They Might Be Ducks:
Molly Costello: Whether on the ice or in the stands Molly’s bright smile and positive attitude can be felt throughout the arena. Her determination and encouragement for all her fellow teammates can be seen in the fun her team has with her. This MGHA all the way recipient embodies all that’s is the MGHA.

Basic Bees:
Our award winner is Connor Hagen. Connor always has a smile on his face. On the ice he’s constantly commending other players, is very supportive to everyone and is an amazing positive influence to all. He has grown so much from the beginning of the season and is always willing to try new positions. Off the ice he is genuine to not only his fellow teammates, but to everyone. He has been a joy to play with and get to know. BUZZ BUZZ!!!

Redrum:
Gene Zadzilka. A new addition to our league, Gene quickly proved that he fit right in. He was the brightest presence in the locker room. Always upbeat, win lose or tie, and the first to complement everyone else on a job well done.

Merlot:
Maggie Augustin. Maggie never gives up, and she does it with a smile. Her effort inspires those around her.  She has come so far as a player in a very short time. A great friend to all, on and off the ice!

Raisin’ Trouble:
On behalf of the Raisin’ Trouble team, we’d like to nominate our captain, Amanda Thornton.  In addition to the typical/expected duties of every captain, she goes above and beyond to support the team and reflects the true spirit of MGHA. Weekly team emails that include a new raisin meme each time, baked goodies for the locker room almost every week, making sure everyone, including our subs, feels welcome and is feeling good about their experience, facilitating awesome team curling event, hand decorating the pucks of the game for player recognition each week. She has earned lots of respect for all she gives — All The Way.

Black Sheep:
Nat Carlston. This award goes to someone who is always positive on and off the bench!  Was caught numerous times encouraging and putting up fellow teammates and other MGHA players during games most often right when you needed it most!  Willing to sub, share gear, listen to your every need, always around the rink wanting to learn as much about the game of hockey possible!  Nat is a cover story for the MGHA Hockey League!