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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
June 2014
Total Hockey Team Rewards Earn rewards for shopping at Total Hockey - page 6
New Uniform Policy RAHA has implemented a new “Navy” policy - page 5
DIBS or Dollars? Start earning DIBS or Ice credits at Von Hanson’s July 4-6- page 5
Got Ice? RAHA working on a sec-
ond sheet of ice - page 2
RAHA at Leprechaun Days Street Hockey, Bathtub races and Parade. Pages 6-8
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
A message from the Board-Got Ice?
If you haven’t heard, your Rosemount Hockey Association has been making a little noise in recent months. Along with all of the great things our girls and boys have been doing on the ice, a few of us have been busy off the ice meeting with city officials and others regarding the shortage of ice in Rosemount. As much as I’d like to report that the City recognizes the need and is ready to get started on a new rink, it’s not that easy. We’ve done a good job pulling together compelling facts and figures that clearly lay out the need for more ice, however, the City has the responsibility of be-ing good stewards of our tax dollars. More than a good story is needed before they can agree to in-vesting substantial dollars into a new rink.
It’s now time for all of us to get involved to help city officials recognize that a new facility is some-thing that would be a great benefit to Rosemount’s youth. RAHA has seen significant growth in re-cent years which is expected to continue; in particular with the popularity of our program, the suc-cess of our teams and all of the new housing development and young families moving into Rose-mount. Until additional ice is found, we will continue to struggle to secure enough ice to support this growth and to provide our kids with the ice needed to maintain and improve upon our already strong program.
♦ RAHA Numbers and Facts: 2013-2014 registration numbers for RAHA exceeded 500 participants - 11% higher than last season and 19% higher over the last two seasons
♦ RAHA’s Initiation Program (Mites, Mini-mites and 8U girls) participation increased by more than 24% over last season
♦ 31 first year girls joined RAHA this year compared to 15 last year
♦ We are anticipating 3-4 more traveling teams next season along with continued growth in the number of IP participants
♦ RAHA acquired 1300 hours of ice last season (excluding away games and tournaments) which was about 300 hours short of what we wanted
♦ Last season, all traveling teams had practices that ended after 10:00PM on school nights
♦ All teams had 7:00 AM weekend practices last season. In order to accommodate our needs, 6:00 AM practices are likely to return next season.
Members of the RAHA board have held meetings with the Park and Rec Commission, the City Council, Mayor Droste and others. We are currently working with the Rosemount Park and Rec to develop a business plan which will provide an understanding of area demographics and costs asso-ciated with building and operating a second facility. We are also in discussions with past board members and private parties exploring the possibility of a non-city owned facility.
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
A message from the Board-Got Ice?
President Craig Nelson
Vice President Kyle Anderson
Operations/Fundraising Tim Roszak
Secretary Lisa Toll
Communications Coordinator MaryAnn Fox
Event Coordinator Mike Humble
Player Development Troy Campbell
IP Coordinator Andy Proshek
Girls Coordinator David Nygaard
Coaches Coordinator(Pw,Bt,JRG) Stacy Johnston
Coaches Coordinator(Sq,10U,12U) Jeff Tuccitto
IP Coaches Coordinator John DeBettignies
Tournaments Coordinator Chris Noonkesser
Equipment Coordinator Scott Nitti
Registration/Website, Volunteers Chris Kalata
Assoc. Coaching & Education Coordinator Dan Nicklay
Goalie Coordinator Tony Hekrdle
2014-15 RAHA Board of Directors
What can you do? Communicate with city officials and make sure your voice is heard. If you know a council member, the mayor or the city administrator, let them know that an additional sheet of ice is something that is desperately needed in Rosemount. You can also send them an email, a letter or give them a call. The more they hear, the more they will recognize the need as well as the posi-tive impact this would have on the city. Along with supporting our RAHA program, additional ice will be a huge draw for local businesses. More ice will keep Rosemount families in Rosemount and bring out of town families in for tournaments, games and summer hockey programs.
For more information on RAHA’s need for additional ice as well as ideas on alternative off-season use of a new facility, please visit rosemounthockey.org. We’ve provided a link to the packet of infor-mation that was provided to City officials earlier this year. We also have links to articles regarding our story that were published in the Pioneer Press and the Rosemount Town Pages.
Craig Nelson, RAHA President
Thank You!
Thank you to our exiting board members Matt Berg, Shaun Nelson and Dave Tentis for your years of service to RAHA. Your time and dedication are appreciated.
Welcome to our newly elected board members, John Debettignies, Chris Noonkesser and Tim Roszak. John, Chris and Tim are already hard at work to help ensure a fun and successful 2014-2015 season.
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
News
Calling All RAHA Coaching Candidates
RAHA is now accepting Head and Assistant Coach applications for the 2014 - 2015
hockey season. In an effort to get our Traveling Level Head Coaches in place ear-
lier than previous years, we would like all Head Coach candidates to have their ap-
plication submitted by Sunday, June 29 so we can process for interviews between
July 7 and July 18. The application link is located on the RAHA Homepage.
Rosemount Area Hockey Association (RAHA) awarded four post-secondary education scholarships. Awards
were presented to one male Rosemount Varsity Hockey Player and one female Rosemount Varsity Hockey
Player. Two additional scholarships were awarded to either a male or female who has participated in at least
4 seasons of Rosemount Youth Hockey (Mini Mites through Jr. Gold).
We had a GREAT pool of candidates this year and it was an extremely tough decision. Thank You to all can-
didates who applied and good luck in your journey.
Congratulations to our (4) $1000 Scholarship Winners:
• Justin Crowell • Claire Smith • Kristen Reuter • Aaron Roszak
Craig Nelson (RAHA), Justin Crowell, Aaron Rosak, Claire Smith, Kirsten Reuter, Lisa Toll (RAHA)
Congratulations to the 2014 Scholarship Winners
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
News
RAHA has implemented a new “NAVY” uniform policy for all non-goalie Traveling Level Skaters. This policy will apply to
all Bantam, Peewee, 14U and 12U skaters for the upcoming 2014-15 Season . Squirt and 10U players will need to be in
compliance for the 2015-16 Season.
A second trim color will be acceptable on the equipment below, but NAVY should be the dominant color when making
Helmet
Navy colored helmets will now be re-
quired for all players. Below are some
acceptable examples.
Breezers
Navy colored breezers will now be re-
quired. Below are some acceptable
examples.
Gloves
Navy colored gloves will now be
required. Below are some accept-
able examples.
New Uniform Policy: (Not Applicable to Goalies)
The 2014-15 Season Dibs have opened and we need your sup-port July 4th, 5th and 6th. We are giving you an extra option for this fundraiser in earning your hourly credit as normal or choos-ing to take a RAHA Ice credit where you will earn $40 for a 2.5 hour shift and $50 of for a 3 hour shift. You will be helping grill and sell Brats at the RAHA Von Hansons Tent at the Apple Val-ley store (42 and Cedar). Get some or all of your hours done EARLY or choose to add some $$$ to your RAHA Credit Bal-
ance! Checkout the available shift times Get My Dibs
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
News-Leprechaun Days
2nd Annual RAHA Street Hockey Tournament - Saturday, July 26th Mini-Mite/6U, Mite/8U, Squirt/10U, Peewee/12U
RAHA will be hosting a Street Hockey Tournament in the RCC Parking Lot on Saturday July 26th between 9-3pm for Boys and Girls. $72 Per Team or $12 Per Player- Includes Event Tee-Shirt Kids will play on one of (3) 80ft.x 40ft. rinks outlined with chalk on the RCC parking lot surface and will be played in a 3x3 format with no goalies. Each game will have a referee monitoring the action. Each team is guaranteed 3 games which will run 20 minutes. 4 divisions (all boys, all girls or Co-Ed Teams) PeeWee/U12 Girls-Squirts/U10 Girls - Mites/U8 Girls - Mini Mites/6U Girls Each division will be made up of 6 teams, with 6 players on each team. Required Equipment Helmet with face mask, hockey stick and athletic shoes (No sandals or flip flops) Registration is now open on the RAHA website!
FREE SLUSHIES!!!
EQUIPMENT DRIVE….DONATE YOUR
USED HOCKEY EQUIPMENT!!!
AWESOME FOOD
& REFRESHMENTS!!
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
News-Leprechaun Days
RAHA Taking Over Leprechaun Days Bathtub Races
Tuesday July 22nd 5:30pm - Online Registration Coming Soon!
Mark your calendars for the Leprechaun Days Bathtub Races in
Central Park on July 22. Three-person teams from the Rosemount community will navigate an obstacle course while dodging water
balloons tossed from the crowd. Also don’t miss the opportunity to give a soaking to whomever is the target in the DUNK TANK.
Other activities to include…..
• MC Humble will be in The House
• Water Wars
• Silent Auction by the Rosemount Hockey Boosters
• Food and Refreshments from Carbone’s
• Pre-Event workout fun with Sutherlin Fitness
• In-Event entertainment from Rosemount ATA Karate
Stay Tuned to Rosemounthockey.org for more info!!!
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
News - RAHA Total Hockey Team Rewards Program
RAHA Total Hockey Team Rewards Program
Register now and receive a free $10 Rewards Card
Total Hockey is proud to offer Team Rewards, a loyalty program designed specifically for
hockey associations and teams. This program provides you with the rewards you want and
allows you to use them how you want.
HOW IT WORKS
Each player receives a free team-branded Total Hockey Silver Breakaway membership card. The cards are provided to
the association to deliver to the players. In addition, each player receives a $10 Gift Reward to Total Hockey simply for
signing up.
When a player shops at Total Hockey, both the individual and the team earn rewards. The individual receives one point
for every $1 spent. Throughout the year, we track the total purchase amount from the individual players as well as the
organization and provide the association with a 3% rebate, which can be used in a variety of ways throughout the sea-
son.
HOW CAN TEAM REWARDS BE USED?
Team Rewards can be used toward a team purchase (e.g. jerseys, socks, warm-ups, accessories, etc.) throughout the
season. In some instances, rewards may also be applied to sponsorships that support the team. The purpose of the pro-
gram is to reward teams and players for their loyalty to Total Hockey.
Total Hockey recognizes that you and your team choose to shop at Total Hockey and this is one way to show our appre-
ciation for you, our loyal customers.
HOW MUCH DOES TEAM REWARDS COST?
The Team Rewards program is FREE. And we reward you just for signing up – 15 days after registration, each player
will receive a $10 Gift Reward to Total Hockey via email. There is no catch and no hidden fees. We just need a valid
email address and zip code to register each player.
WHAT HAPPENS TO EXISTING BREAKAWAY REWARDS ACCOUNTS?
If you are currently a Breakaway Rewards member, your current member status (Silver, Gold, Platinum) will not change.
Your Breakaway Rewards account number will remain the same. Your account will also now reflect your team name.
Every purchase made at Total Hockey will now benefit both the individual player and the entire team.
Ready to start earning Team Rewards or do you have a team sales question? We are here to help.
ABOUT TOTAL HOCKEY TEAM SALES
Total Hockey Team Sales is dedicated to providing top of the line assistance to teams and associations. Each team or
association is assigned a personal Team Sales Manager to assist them with all of their team needs including perform-
ance game wear, practice jerseys, personalized warm-ups, pucks, custom helmets, gloves and everything in between.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION?
Exclusive service, commitment and dedication to your Association and complete assistance in satisfying all of your
equipment needs. What makes our Team Sales division so exceptional is our ability to offer the highest quality customer
service paired with special programs and exclusive discounts. As an Official Sponsor of USA Hockey’s Grow the Game
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
Rosemount Youth Hockey Boosters
Merchandise Sales
Rosemount's Leprechaun Days is just around the corner. We will be selling parade t-shirts on
Thursday, July 17th in the back room at Carbone’s from 6:00-8:00 pm. The cost is $15. Cash,
checks, & credit cards will be accepted. Look for more parade information on our Facebook page in
the upcoming weeks.
The Boosters are now accepting credit cards, checks and cash! Other future sales dates will be
posted on Facebook.
More information
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RAHABoosters
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 [email protected] 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 Fireside for our next Hockey Boosters meeting on Tuesday, July 8 at 7pm
President Cara Marx
Vice President Becky Pasch
Secretary Carrie Allen
Treasurer Elizabeth Hoover
Tournament Director Julie Salak
Tournament Director Sheila Gullickson
Merchandise Manager Stacy Retka
Merchandise Assistant Melanie Hekrdle
Merchandise Assistant Amy Stenger
Merchandise Assistant Karla Blume
Merchandise Assistant Karla Kraus
2014-15 RAHA Booster Officers
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
Make a Big Save With Our Sponsors
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Rosemount Area Hockey Association
Check Your Calendar
July 4 - 6
Von Hanson’s Brat Tent
Apple Valley Von Hanson’s
Get started on your DIBS
volunteering for the 2014-
2015 hockey season or earn
ice credits for working the
Brat Tent.
July 22
Leprechaun Days Bathtub
Races
Central Park
July 26
RAHA Street Hockey
Tournament
RCC Parking Lot
July 26
Registration
opens for the
2014-2015
season.
September 13
RAHA Golf Tournament
Emerald Greens Golf
Course 1pm - 6pm
Monday’s January—
December
Bingo at Carbone’s
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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
EVERY $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 details and how to order.
Earn a $30 ice bill credit on every box of chocolate bars you purchase ($60 per
box +$1 Shipping). Eat’em Up yourself or sell the bars to friends, family,
neighbors 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.
Thank You to our Sponsors
