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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
October 2013
Inside this issue:
A message from the Board 2
New Helmet Rules 3
Rosemount Hockey Days 4
Boosters & Merchandise 5
RHS Teams & Skate with the
Irish
6
Calendar of Events 7
Sponsor Spotlight 8
Sponsors 9
Sync your Calendar
Don’t miss a practice or a game by syncing your players
team calendar with your smart phone. For information
on syncing your iPhone, Microsoft Outlook or Gmail
Calendar and Android smart phone, visit our Calendar
Sync webpage for instructions.
Merchandise Sales and 2013 RAHA Warm ups at Hockey Days.
Gear up for the season at the Booster’s Merchandise Sale at Hockey
days. See page 5 for more information.
DIBS Volunteer Opportunities Available
Sign up early to avoid the late season rush. Remem-
ber, if you have one player you will complete 7.5 hours
of volunteering, two or more players you will complete
15 hours. Visit the DIBS page and login.
Helmets
This year USA Hockey has implemented a rule change
pertaining to player safety and the certification require-
ments for helmets. See page 3 for more information.
Annual Halloween Party
Saturday, October 26 from 8:30pm to 2:00am. See page 4
and the website for more information.
Rosemount Hockey Days
Hockey Days kicks off the hockey season for most teams. Two days of
games and events are being held. See page 4 for more information.
LET’S PLAY HOCKEY!
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
A message from the Board-David Nygaard, Girls Coordinator
President Craig Nelson
Vice President Kyle Anderson
Secretary/Treasurer Mike Humble
Operations/Fundraising Shaun Nelson
Communications MaryAnn Fox
Website/Volunteers/Registration Chris Kalata
Player Development - IP Stacy Johnston
Coaches Coordinator Matt Berg
Player Development- Traveling Troy Campbell
IP Coordinator (Mites & U8) Lisa Toll
IP Coordinator (Mini-Mite & U6) Andy Proshek
Assoc. Coaching & Education Coordinator Dan Nicklay
Player Development #2-Traveling Jeff Tuccitto
Traveling Coordinator Dave Tentis
Girls Coordinator David Nygaard
Equipment Coordinator Tony Hekrdle
Tournaments Coordinator Scott Nitti
2013-14 RAHA Board of Directors
We are excited to announce that this year that the girls traveling program is fully back in Irish gear!
REV hockey was the combination of a nine year of merger between EVHA and RAHA girl’s. There
is a history of an excellent relationship between the Association with many new friendships fostered
between both the players and the parents. The decision to combine or separate has been an annual
decision based on each Association’s needs. REV rules and bylaws took each Associations Hand-
books into consideration and resulted in a partnership that allowed in flexibility for each association
However, REV was a short term solution to solve low numbers in each community and the climate is
changing precipitating the need to separate REV. There are multiple reason for the Associations to
severe the partnership. First and foremost, the girls desire to represent their own association. We
are excited to see the Rosemount girl players in Irish jerseys this year. Additionally both District 8 as
well as the Rosemount High school girls coach are requesting the separation. The number of RAHA
girls are growing and having a girls program independent of another association allows visibility to
girl’s hockey for the associations. Having a free standing girls program is needed to grow number
and will help to solve the problem of low numbers versus placing a Band-Aid on it. Surveys of neigh-
boring associations show that they have similar numbers in their girls programs and have free stand-
ing programs. Finally, keeping all of our Irish girls in our program allows a greater number of girls
playing at a higher level (A level).
We are moving to community-based teams for the 2013-2014 season. Moving forward we ideally
will have the top players from each community playing together and rostered as an A teamed. Girls
requiring more development may be shared pending numbers and association needs. This year we
will have separate community-centric 10U and 12U teams.
In the future we will continued to work with Boards, evaluators and coaches and always keep the
girls best interest in mind. Again, we look forward to watching the girls play this year in their full
Irish gear!
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
A Message from the Board - Hockey Helmets
New Helmet Rules-USA Hockey
This year USA Hockey has implemented a rule change pertaining to player safety and the certifica-tion requirements for helmets. The linked memo (below) was issued by USA Hockey and outlines the details of the rule change. In short, all helmets to be worn in USA Hockey sanctioned events are required to be in compliance with rule 304 (c). This will most likely not impact most of you this year as most helmets (Bauer, Reebok, CCM, etc.) are currently manufactured with a HECC sticker on them and approved for use in USA Hockey events. The new rule adds an expiration date to the hel-met sticker that defines the useful life of a helmet at roughly 6 and a half years. As you replace your players equipment keep this requirement in mind and look for the new stickers. If your player's cur-rent helmet does not have a certification sticker on it, please consider replacing the helmet as it's useful life may have expired and/or it might not be an approved helmet today. USA Hockey and RAHA want to make sure our players are all experi-encing our great sport safely. If you have any questions or are unsure about your players helmet please ask your coach or ACE Coordinator, Dan Nicklay @ acecoordinator@rosemounthockey.org for assistance. The USA Hockey Memorandum RULE 304(c) Protective Equipment - Enforcement Guidelines can be found at rosemounthockey.org.
New Equipment Rules from RAHA Board of Directors With this USA Hockey rule change, the RAHA Board of Directors has an opportunity to set uniform equipment color standards for our RAHA players. At the present time, there is no rule or guidelines as to equipment color for helmets, gloves and breezers. Our uniforms are an important facet of our Irish culture and an integral part the uni-form is the color of the players protective equipment. Our distinctive uniform is a unifying factor with-in our RAHA community and having multiple players with different helmets, breezers or gloves can be a distraction to this unity. With the new rule change regarding the HECC stickers on the helmets, we realize that many players will be purchasing new helmets and we request that NAVY helmets be purchase. We have passed a new policy taking effect next season, which requires all players at the Peewees, Bantams, U12 and U 14 players to have a Navy helmet, Navy gloves, and Navy beezers for the 2014-15 season. This rule will come into effect in the 2015-2016 season for Squirts and U10 players. This rule excludes goalies.
Welcome to New RAHA Co-Concessions Manager and Communications Assistant
Co-concessions manager: RAHA welcomes Kali Lauer as the newest co-concessions manag-
er. Kali will be joining Tim Lindgren in running the concessions stand for the 2013-2014 season.
Please give Kali a huge welcome next time you are at the concessions stand!
Communications Assistant: RAHA welcomes Joe Sapletal as RAHA’s first communication
assistant. A huge thanks to all the hard work he has put into getting the last two monthly newsletters
out. Like the new layout, give Joe a nod next time you see him!
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
Rosemount Hockey Days - October 26 - 27
Saturday, October 26
7:15am Initiation Program
8:30am Initiation Program
9:45am Initiation Program
11:00am High School Captain's practice
12:15pm Initiation Program
1:00pm The Pond - 8U Girls vs SSP
1:30pm Rosemount Squirt A Vs EV Squirt A
2:00pm The Pond - Initiation Program
2:45pm Rosemount 10U A Vs Farmington
3:00pm The Pond - Initiation Program
4:00pm Rosemount 12U A Vs Apple Valley
5:15pm Rosemount Peewee B1 Vs. EV B1
6:30pm Rosemount Bantam B1 Vs EVHA
8:00pm Rosemount Bantam A Vs EV A
Sunday, October 27
7:15am Initiation Program
8:30am Initiation Program
9:45am Rosemount Squirt B vs Rosemount Squirt B
11:00am Rosemount Squirt C - Blue Vs Green
12:15pm Rosemount Squirt C White Vs EVHA
1:15-2:05pm Initiation Program
2:10-3:00pm Initiation Program
3:15pm Rosemount 10UB Vs Apple Valley
4:30pm Rosemount Peewee B2 Vs Rosemount B2
5:45pm Rosemount Peewee C Vs EV Pewee C
7:00pm Rosemount Bantam C vs EVHA C
8:15pm Rosemount Peewee A Vs EV A
Hockey Days is finally approaching. This is the official start of the season for RAHA traveling play-
ers. For many teams, the Hockey Days game will be the first of the season. Tell your families and
friends to come and enjoy a fun (and free) weekend of hockey. The concession stand will be in full
swing and the Boosters will be selling merchandise. It is a great time to re-connect with other hockey
families. Come early before and stay late after your player’s game and help to cheer on other Rose-
mount skaters!
Annual RAHA
Halloween Party! Join in the fun on Saturday, October
26, as RAHA holds the 6th Annual
RAHA Halloween
Costume Party! This
fun event is being
held at Carbone's on
October 26, from
8:30pm-2:00am.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at
the door; last year it was a sell-out,
so get your tickets early! Live music
by CRAZY LARRY! Admission in-
cludes pizza buffet. Door prizes as
well as prizes for the best costume!
For more information visit the RAHA
website.
If you or your company is interested
in donating any items for door priz-
es, please contact Shaun Nelson.
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
Rosemount Youth Hockey Boosters
2013 RAHA Warm-ups
Player warm-ups will be available to purchase through Total Hockey. Total hockey will be at Rose-
mount Community Center Saturday, October 26 - 9am to 5pm for warm-up orders. If you have al-
ready ordered a warm-up, they will be available for pick up on Saturday, October 26 near the Boost-
ers table.
Merchandise Sales at Hockey Days
Gear up for the 2013-14 season with new Irish hockey apparel. Our next sale date is Friday, Octo-
ber 25 - 5pm to 9pm and Saturday, October 26 - 7am to 5pm at Rosemount Community Center.
Stop by and check out the great selection of Irish Hockey gear.
The Boosters are now accepting credit cards, checks and cash! Other future sales dates will be
posted on Facebook.
Business Sponsors Needed
Rosemount Youth Hockey Boosters are looking for business sponsors to include in our program for
the Rosemount tournament on December 6-8. The cost is $25 for a half-sheet ad and $50 for a full-
sheet ad. Contact Julie Salak at juliesalak@hotmail.com or Chris Noonkesser at
cnoonkesser@gmail.com for more information.
More information about the Boosters
You can also find us on FACEBOOK –search “Rosemount Youth Hockey Boosters”
Get Involved with the Boosters
If you are interested in getting involved with the Rosemount Youth Hockey Boosters, please contact
the Booster Secretary Carrie Allen at alleca1@gmail.com to be placed on the email distribution list.
The Boosters have many opportunities for you to get involved in your hockey organization!
Our next meeting
Join us at RCC for our next Hockey Boosters meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 7pm.
President Cara Marx
Vice President Stacy Retka
Secretary Carrie Allen
Treasurer Elizabeth Hoover
Merchandise Coordinator Becky Pasch
Merchandise Assistant Stacy Retka
Merchandise Assistant Meredith Johnson
Merchandise Assistant Melanie Hekrdle
Tournament Director Julie Salak
Tournament Director Chris Noonkesser
Tournament Director Shelly Conlin
Asst. Tournament Director Pamela Anderson
2013-14 RAHA Booster Officers
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
Rosemount High School Hockey
Support the Boys and Girls High School Teams
The boys and girls Varsity and Junior Varsity have a number of games coming up in November.
Come on out to cheer them on at the Rosemount Community Center or follow them on the road with
your friends and family.
Skate with the Irish!
Wednesday, November 27 - 7pm to 8:30pm at RCC
Fun Thanksgiving-Eve Tradition!
Help the RHS Boys program raise money for Local Families in Need this Holiday Season.
Open Skating, Autographs, Locker Room Tours, Silent Auction, Food Drive for RFRC, Pizza, Cook-
ies, Coffee and Hot Chocolate for Sale! Food Drive Donations, Cash donations, a Food and Gas Gift
Card donations also accepted! All funds raised go to local families in need!
Boys Varsity & Junior Varsity
November 15 JV - 6:15pm & Varsity - 7:30pm at Amsoil Arena vs Duluth Marshall
November 16 JV - 8am at Heritage - Sill & Varsity - 8:15am at Heritage - Seitz vs Mahtomedi
November 16 JV - 1:15pm at Heritage - Sill & Varsity - 1pm at Heritage - Seitz vs Moundsview
November 21 JV - 5pm & Varsity - 7pm at Chisago Lakes
November 26 JV - 5pm & Varsity - 7pm at Burnsville
November 27 Skate with The Irish! - 7pm to 8:30pm at Rosemount Community Center
Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity
November 9 JV - 1pm & Varsity - 3pm at Burnsville
November 12 JV - 5pm & Varsity - 7pm at Eden Prairie
November 16 JV - 12:30pm & Varsity - 2:30pm at Wayzata
November 21 JV - 5pm & Varsity - 7pm Home vs Lakeville
November 23 JV - 12pm & Varsity - 2pm at AVHS vs Eastview
November 26 JV - 5pm & Varsity - 7pm Home vs Hudson
December 14 Youth Jersey Night - mark your calendar
Home games are bold
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
Check Your Calendar
October 24
Traveling Pictures
Gerten”s orders due
Drop off in
Operations
Managers
box at RCC
October 26 & 27
Rosemount Hockey Days
Full Schedule on our web-
site and page 4.
November 9
Girls
JV - 1pm at Burnsville
Varsity - 3pm at Burnsville
November 8—10
Mite evaluations
November 12
Girls
JV - 5pm at Eden Prairie
Varsity - 7pm at Eden Prairie
November 15
Boys
JV - 6:15pm at Duluth Mar-
shall
Varsity - 7:30pm at Duluth
Marshall
November 16
IP Pictures—tentative
Girls
JV - 12:30pm at Wayzata
Varsity - 2:30pm at Wayzata
November 16
Boys vs Mahtomedi
JV - 8am at Heritage - Sill
Varsity - 8:15am at Heritage-
Seitz
Boys vs Moundsview
JV - 1:15pm at Heritage - Sill
Varsity - 1pm at Heritage-Seitz
November 19, 22, 24, 26 & 30
Jr Gold Tryouts
Nov 19—9 to 10:15pm RCC
Nov 22—9:15 to 10:15pm RCC
Nov 26—9:15 to 10:15pm RCC
Nov 30—9 to 10pm IGH
November 21
Boys
JV - 5pm at Chisago Lakes
Varsity - 7pm at Chisago Lakes
Girls
JV - 5pm at RCC vs Lakeville
Varsity - 7pm at RCC vs Lake-
ville
November 23
Girls
JV - 12pm at AVHS vs
Eastview
Varsity - 2pm at AVHS vs
Eastview
November
25
Gerten’s
fundraiser
pick-up
6 to 8pm
@ RCC
October 26
Halloween Costume Party at
Carbone’s from 8:30pm to
2am
November 27
Skate with the Irish at RCC
7pm to 8:30pm
November 29 –31
4th Annual Carbone’s Classic at
RCC
Monday’s January—
December
Bingo at Carbone’s
November 26
Boys
JV - 5pm at Burnsville
Varsity - 7pm at Burnsville
Girls
JV - 5pm at RCC vs Hudson
Varsity - 7pm at RCC vs Hud-
son
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
Make a Big Save With Our Sponsors
Money off hockey for driving your car? YES! Receive an $8 ice credit on EVE-
RY $100 Gas Card purchased through the RAHA website. Use your card at the
pump or in the store for Gas or goods. Use gas coupons along with your card to
save even MORE! We are running this program 24/7/365, so buy cards all year
round to maximize your ice credits. Visit our KWIK TRIP webpage for more de-
tails and how to order.
Earn a $25 ice bill credit on every box of chocolate bars you purchase ($50 per
box +$1 Shipping). Eat’em Up yourself or sell the bars to friends, family, neigh-
bors or at your office. We have Almond, Carmel and Crunch currently available.
See our World’s Finest Chocolate webpage for more details on how to order
WORLDS FINEST.
RAHA has teamed up with Nitti Sanitation where you can earn an $80 ice bill
credit when you switch to Nitti. They offer the best prices in town and you will be
supporting a hometown business who has kids in our association. See our
NITTI SANITATION webpage for more details and how to sign-up.
Earn money for RAHA and yourself while supporting many of our local mer-
chants like Carbone’s, Rosemount Liquor, Las Tortillas, and many more. Stop
into Carbone’s or Rosemount Liquor and ask for a RAHA Choice Loyalty card
and you can immediately start earning your rewards (3% Rosemount Liquor,
5% at Carbone’s). RAHA will benefit by receiving half of the reward and the
other half goes directly back onto your card for future purchases. If you visit any
of the Choice Loyalty merchants and you don’t have a card, you are missing
out. Visit our FUNDRAISING webpage for more details.
Get your fall planting needs through RAHA’s Gertens’ Plant Card and earn a $3
ice credit for every $25 plant card that you purchase. That is $12 back on every
$100 in cards that you purchase. Visit our GERTENS PAGE for more details
and how to order.
Sponsors
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