Category: Announcements

2016-2017 Season Update from Hockey Ops

The MGHA season calendar is updated with dates of clinics, evaluations, and practices. The season schedule will be released the week prior to the first games. Before the games begin, however, there are a series of important events to help us all prepare to take the ice. Please read carefully and reply to this email if you have questions or concerns.

Clinics
Clinics are open to all new and returning players. New players who are new to hockey are strongly encouraged to/should plan to attend all clinics.

Week 1
  • When: Sept. 11, 7:00 pm & 8:10 pm
  • What: Skating Drills I & II
    • Skating Drills I: Focus on essential skating skills for the beginner
    • Skating Drills II: Additional skating focus building on Skating Drills I
  • Who: New skaters only during the first hour followed by a second hour open to all players who would like to work on skating fundamentals
  • Where: All of the following events will take place at Hartmeyer Ice Arena

Please arrive an hour before the first clinic to ensure that you will have enough time to get you gear on.

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Gear Swap!

We are very excited to announce that we will be having a GEAR SWAP on Saturday the 20th, just before PRIDE!

TLDR:

  • Stop by between 1-3p on Saturday in front of Hartmeyer Ice Arena
  • Donate, swap, and acquire gear
  • Look as fly as this pug with new gear; see image below
  • Returning players: We’re having a jersey drive. Donate all of the extra jerseys and socks you have lying around!

 

Mo’ deets:

This event is for new and returning players who want to acquire new gear or get rid of old gear. We have a bunch of donated gear that is free if it fits you, so this is a great opportunity to save some money, especially for new-to-hockey players who don’t have any gear yet. Don’t be shy! If you have no idea where to start, come hang out with gear mentors and other returning players and get some advice. Returning players – if you’re interested in selling your gear, please plan to be available to accept payment. Even if you don’t have any gear you’re looking to move, come hang out and help out!

 

Can’t make this date?

  • Players who need gear: contact Kit (kit@madisongayhockey.org) and we can see if we have anything that’ll work out for you
  • Players who want to get rid of gear: post your items on locker-room/our Facebook group and wait for someone to bite! Or if you want to donate your gear and not have to think about it further, contact Kit (kit@madisongayhockey.org) to arrange for a gear drop-off/pick-up ASAP (preferably before the 20th)!

Thanks,

-Kit Hamada and Sarah Bottjen, Gear Swap Rockstars

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2016-2017 League Fees

League fees for next season are now available.  The fees are $275 dollars and due by the end of the business day on Friday, September 30  If you have already worked out financial aid with Shelly, you do not need to pay your league fees using this button. If you want to work out a payment plan for your league fees, please contact Shelly (treasurer@madisongayhockey.org).

Your $75 deposit counts toward your league fees.  You can pay the $200 remainder below:

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 had a surge of interest since the last email, so we’ve got a wait list, now.
  2. We’re still working on that goalie spot.  For those of you who helped spread the word – thank you!
  3. We’re getting mentors set up for the new players this season.  If you’re new, expect some communication from us shortly.

The Season Begins…

  1. The first skills clinic is Sunday, September 11th at 6pm at Hartmeyer.  Ironman is that weekend, so be aware of downtown traffic.  Expect another email from Hockey Ops with more details soon!
  2. We blocked off on the MGHA calendar for the games, but we’re still figuring out teams and jersey colors.  When we’re done, you be able to copy your team’s games to your own calendars.

Things For You To Do:

  1. You can pay your league fees, now!  The fees are $275 dollars and are due September 30th.  Your $75 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!

Recruiting Update – 125 Players

We hit 125 players (out of 150) yesterday! In fact, yesterday was so busy, we’re up to 129 at the time of writing this email. We’ve got a lot of players – the recruiting team is working hard to make sure we have enough goalies for next season.

In order to play next season, you have to register for USA hockey!
https://www.madisongayhockey.org/usa-hockey-registration-2016/

New folks have already gotten this link, but as a reminder for returning players – don’t forget to register!

USA Hockey Registration 2016

For liability reasons, all players must register with USA Hockey.
Registration covers one year of play (September 1 to August 31).

IMPORTANT: You will NOT be allowed to step on the ice at a MGHA skills clinic, practice, scrimmage, game, etc., without being registered with USA Hockey.

How to Register with USA Hockey

  1. Go to: www.usahockeyregistration.com.
  2. Click the red “REGISTER NOW” button.
  3. For Registration Type, select “Ice Player/Coach.”
  4. Complete the form. Include payment of $45.
  5. You will receive a registration confirmation email with a confirmation # and bar code. Please forward this email from USA Hockey to K8 Walton (registrar@madisongayhockey.org).

MGHA needs the entire email in order to scan the bar code and register you with our league.

Note: If you play in more than one league, you only need to register with USA Hockey once per season.

Recruiting Update – 100 Players

Today is the final day to secure your spot in the league for the next season! You have until the end-of-day today to submit your deposit or talk to Shelly.

Today is ALSO the day where we have hit 100 players joining us next season. There are 50 spots left.

2015-2016 “What Gay Hockey Means to Me” Essays Published and Winner Announced

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Thank you to all the players who submitted essays this year. As always, they were thoughtful, moving, and help us all reflect on what gay hockey has come to mean for each of us.

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Read Kelly’s Essay Here – https://www.madisongayhockey.org/kelly-bass-essay-2016/

 

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Read Sarah’s Essay Here – https://www.madisongayhockey.org/sarah-bottjen-2016-essay/

 

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Read Alpha’s Essay Here – https://www.madisongayhockey.org/andrew-brausen-2016-essay/

 

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Read Shelly’s Essay Here – https://www.madisongayhockey.org/shelly-kennedy-2016-essay/

 

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Logan will have next year’s league fees paid for and his essay will be published in Our Lives Magazine this summer.

Read Logan’s Essay Here – https://www.madisongayhockey.org/logan-kirwin-2016-essay/

 

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Read Kelli’s Essay Here – https://www.madisongayhockey.org/kelli-martino-2016-essay/

 

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Read Chuck’s Essay Here – https://www.madisongayhockey.org/chuck-mccain-2016-essay/

 

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2016-2017 League Deposit

Player deposit for next season is now available.  The deposit is $75 dollars and due by the end of the business day on Monday, June 27.  After that, returning players will be treated as new recruits. If you are unable to pay the deposit by June 27th but intend to play with us next year, please contact Shelly (treasurer@madisongayhockey.org) ASAP.

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