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Hudson Hockey News HUDSON YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION February 11
HHA Profile: Mike Brooks - Arena Manager Mike Brooks is the Hudson Hockey Association’s Arena Manager. He is one of two full time employees of the association, the other being his assistant, Kevin Peterson. Mike has been employed by HHA as Arena Manager since 2001. He has a long history working in the field of recreational facility management beginning in 1965, when he ran a small warming house at an outdoor skating rink in Minnesota. After graduating from high school, Mike served four years in the U.S. Navy including a tour in the Viet Nam war. Following that, and in addition to other jobs through the years, Mike spent 10 years at the Burnsville Ice Arena, including five as their arena manager. Then he spent 9 years as Instructor of a 96 credit, 2 year technical program teaching Arena Facility Management at Red Wing Technical College.
The Puck Stops Here!
Calendar of Events FEB 11-13 - GIRS U8 JAMBOREE Gornick/Raider FEB 11-13 - MITE JAMBOREE Gornick/Raider FEB 17 - PEEWEE INT. FUNDRAISER 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Best Western Hudson House Inn FEB 18-20 - PEEWEE B TOURNAMENT Gornick/Raider FEB 21 - ANNUAL MEETING/ELECTION Gornick
When Mike left teaching, he returned to facility management, spending two years at Bielenberg Arena in Woodbury, Minnesota before coming to Hudson. Mike can typically be found at the arena every weekday between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. As you might guess, much of his work responsibilities include ice maintenance and related tasks. Mike installs and removes the ice as necessary, resurfaces both ice sheets during day hours, performs 90% of all preventative and maintenance repairs to our Zamboni machines, and monitors and repairs both of the refrigeration systems. Mike is responsible for the general custodial condition of the buildings as well. This includes maintenance and repair to the air handling units, furnaces, d/h systems, lighting, security and P.A. systems. Mike also has a number of administrative responsibilities which include ordering and stocking to all vending machines; Ordering and stocking for both concession stands, preparing an operating budget for the review and approval of the Association’s board, scheduling of “off season” dry floor events and administering ice rentals. Mike and his wife live in Lakeland, Minnesota. They have three grown daughters and three grandchildren. None of them drive Zamboni.
Claim Volunteer Opportunities & View Hours Worked 1.
Open the HHA website at http://www.hudsonhockey.com
2.
Click on "Dibs" (upper right corner under the header)
3.
Login using the username/password that you used to register your skater THIS season.
4.
Click on "2010-2011 Season”
5.
Pick your shifts and claim them (it will walk you through the process)
Important: make sure to use the username/password you registered with as it ties to the skater.
Inside This Issue 1 IN 50,000
2
DID YOU KNOW - SKATERS
2
UPDATE ON GORNICK FLOOR
3
MEETING/ELECTION NOTICE
4
PEEWEE IINT. FUNDRAISERS
5
PARENTS PLEASE READ
5
SOCKS STILL AVAILABLE
5
CONCUSSIONS
6
TEAM PICTURES
7
USEFUL INFORMATION
8
Hudson Hockey News You can be 1 in 50,000! The CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (CCC) has been working on a multi-tiered strategy to raise funds to complete the Phase 2 objectives over the next three years. This will complete the vision started in 2004 which was to create a community center that then can be used to host additional tournaments as well as additional community events such as providing meeting and multi-purpose facilities, a possible fitness center, dance events and other youth sports activities such as basketball and volleyball. This opens the door to partner with other non-profits such as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Bridge for Hudson Youth, the Rotary, Lions Club, Kiwanis, etc… The future possibilities are endless. A new fundraising concept was recently approved by the board to specifically address the immediate needs to raise $500,000 to replace the Gornick Arena floor which is the first objective in Phase 2. Why do we need to replace the Gornick floor and why don’t we have the funds available? The direct cooling system in the Gornick floor circulates Freon through steel pipes embedded in concrete. Corrosion occurs gradually over time causing this type of system to fail. We are beyond the normal useful life of this system and failure is imminent. Although the cooling equipment is still functional, it is a direct Freon-based system which cannot be replaced due to federal environmental regulations. Some funds have been reserved for replacing this system, but they are not sufficient for a major capital investment such as this project. The 1 in 50,000 campaign is simple… if we get 50,000 people to donate $10 we will have $500,000. There will be a large board hung in the arena listing the 50,000 people who donate. When you donate, you will be assigned a number (or some families are buying a block of numbers) where your name will be listed. This is a tax deductible contribution - so reach out to your family and friends. The team is working on launching 1 of 50,000 on the Hudson Hockey Facebook page “Hudson Hockey Association”. This is will help in educating friends and families about the program and pledge their support online. You can find more information on the CCC, the future vision of the facility or the 1 in 50,000 campaign on the HHA website at www.hudsonhockey.com Any questions can be direct to Trisha Danielson at [email protected] Submitted by T. Danielson
Total Hockey - The Leader in Player Development All Programs designed, coordinated and run by Dean Talafous and Pete Talafous Flex Pass Training
• •
Wednesdays: 6-7:15 PM and Saturdays: 8:30-9:45 AM Individual Skills Training for players looking to get more individual attention during the season.
Spring Development Program 2011
• •
April 11th – May 19th 6 Week On and Off Ice Development Training 20 hours of training
Summer Camps 2011
• • •
July 11th- 23rd August 8th – 20th 2 Week On and Off Ice Development Camp
Go to our website http://www.totalhockey.com for more information on all of our programs we offer!
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715-377-1440 or 800-209-4048
Hudson Hockey News Update on Gornick Floor Gornick Arena was constructed in 1988. The ice is maintained in the arena by a mechanical refrigeration system that was purchased used in 1989. That system is currently 37 years old. The mechanical refrigeration system cools the floor. The typical life expectancy of a refrigerated floor, and its component tubing, is 20-30 years. The Gornick floor is 22 years old. Overall, the Gornick Arena ice refrigeration system is reaching the end of its life expectancy. A sign of its age is the frequency of coolant leaks that occur each fall when the system is re-energized. During each of the past 5 years leaks in the supply and return header system have occurred at start-up. This season 4 leaks were repaired. With appropriate maintenance the ice refrigeration system continues to supply a reliable ice surface, but it has been recommended that we replace it as its ability to continue becomes less certain every year. The cost of replacing the entire refrigeration system is approximately $500,000.00. Fundraising efforts are underway to achieve that goal. Raider Arena: Update on Plans for Construction (submitted by Mike Brose) Raider Arena was constructed over the course of 8 months, reaching its present stage of completion in February 2006. Since the conception of the project it has been the Association’s intent to integrate The Gornick Arena and The Raider Arena into a single hockey complex. That objective is reflected in the plans to join the arenas with locker rooms and storage areas (Phase #2) and then with the construction of a large entrance that combines the lobbies of the separate buildings (Phase #3). Drawings depicting those construction phases are posted on the exterior walls of the concession stand in Raider Arena. In the course of completing the construction phases, other additions and modifications will be made to the existing buildings. Significant in that regard will be the removal of the existing lockers, bleachers and mezzanine storage that currently exist in Raider Arena. Frequently, members of the Association and visitors to our arenas inquire whether the current lockers and bleachers are permanent aspects of Raider Arena. They are not. But, anticipating that the fundraising efforts to complete Phase #2 and Phase #3 of the arena would take several years, and knowing that the membership wanted to make Raider Arena as functional for players and useful for observers as possible in the interim, The Hudson Hockey Association directed the temporary construction. Almost exclusively, the lockers were the product of volunteer labor. A tremendous thank you is owed to Dean Rodewald for his efforts planning the lockers, laying block, constructing benches, hanging doors, installing ceiling and placing the heating system. He did not work alone, but he was the driving force behind this work. The money necessary for the material purchase came from hockey operations. The bleachers were purchased from a company in New York that manufactures and installs aluminum seating. They were previously installed in another facility, removed and shipped to Hudson where they were erected over the course of a single weekend. Again, Dean Rodewald led the efforts of a small team of volunteers to complete that work. Many also wonder why there is a fence-like railing that prevents spectators from standing on the mezzanine level to watch ice activities. The answer is that the City of Hudson precludes use of that area as being unsafe due to limited egress out of the bleachers. The problem will be resolved when stairs can be constructed per the construction plans. To make some use of the mezzanine space in the meantime, The Hudson Hockey Association built the temporary storage area which runs the length of the west half of the mezzanine. Ultimately, when all three construction phases are complete, the lockers and temporary bleachers will be replaced with stands that run the entire length of the rink and permit access to the mezzanine for additional viewing. The Association is anxious to make this a reality. The impediment to completing our goal of a single Hudson Hockey Association Complex is money. As the membership which dedicated itself to the task of raising money and constructing the existing Raider Arena transition out of the program and is gradually replaced by a new membership, our fundraising efforts have renewed. We encourage everyone to ask what they can do to facilitate the completion of the project. Submitted by Mike Brose
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Hudson Hockey News Notice of Annual Meeting and Election Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Hudson hockey association will take place on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the upstairs viewing area of Gornick arena, 1820 Hanley road, Hudson. At this meeting, required annual business items will occur. Association members will be asked to vote for an amendment to the bylaws to change the responsibility of advertising and signage from the role of the Arena Management Board (AMB) to the vice-president for administrative support. In addition, the election of certain officers will take place. HHA members who are interested in serving in any of the offices listed on this posting should print and sign their name on the appropriate sheet located at the Gornick arena and place the date on which they signed the posting. Please print legibly. If a name cannot be read or if the person listed is determined not to be an HHA member, in good standing, that name shall not be listed on the ballot. Basic information on the duties of the offices is noted on the nomination forms. More specific details on the duties of each office can be found in the by-laws of the association. In order for a name to appear on the ballot, candidates must sign the nomination form located in Gornick arena no later than 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Nominations may be taken from the floor on the night of the annual meeting, but these individuals will not have their name on the ballot. Vice-President For Administrative Support The VPAS shall be responsible for supervising committees for the following functional areas: (1) Fundraising; (2) Concessions; (3) Advertising. The VPAS will assist in preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, and shall perform such other duties, as a majority vote of the Board of Directors shall prescribe. This officer serves a two-year term Vice President For Hockey Operations The Vice-President for Hockey Operations shall be responsible for supervising committees and/or officials that have primary responsibility for ensuring the effective implementation of the association's youth hockey program. The VPHO will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the following officials: (1) Age-level representatives, (2) Coaching Coordinator(s) and (3) Referee-in-Chief. The VPHO will supervise the Coaching and Player Development Committee. The VPHO will also meet annually with all age-level representatives and Team Managers to explain the duties and responsibilities of every team manager. The VPHO will assist in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, and will serve with the President and PBM/AO in hearing and deciding disciplinary cases and requests for financial accommodation. The VPHO shall perform other duties, as a majority vote of the HHA Board shall prescribe. This officer serves a two-year term. Age-Level Representatives The Representatives of the various age levels participants are responsible for making recommendations to the HHA Board on how to most effectively implement a youth hockey program, promoting development of individual and team skills, creating e an appreciation of discipline and good sportsmanship, while serving as an advocate for their specific age level. Age Level Representatives must share responsibility with the association's officers to ensure the formation adoption and implementation of policies that advance the interests of the Association as a whole are followed.
• • • • • • •
Player Development - Level 1 & 2 Player Development - Level 3 Squirts Peewees Bantams Girls U8/U10 Girls U12/U14
Age level representatives serve one-year terms.
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Hudson Hockey News PeeWee International Friendship Tournament Fundraisers Food, Beer and Wine Tasting Event Thursday, February 17, 2011 Best Western Hudson House Inn 1616 Crest View Dr. Tasting 5:30-8:00 Silent Auction 5:30-8:30 Sponsors: Buffalo Wild Wings, R.J.’s Meats, Culvers, Shanghai Bistro, Green Mill, Sweet Butter Cakery, Knotty Vines, Urban Olive & Vine, Mama Maria’s, Village Inn, Midwest Beverage, Winzer Stube Ticket Price $25.00 in Advance; $30.00 at Door Contact Rich O’Connor (612)590-1147 for tickets
Tuesday Night Pizza - Willow River Inn Beginning Tuesday, February 1st - Head to Carbone’s in the Willow River Inn, Burkhardt, WI on Tuesday nights – mention the Hockey Deal and Carbone’s will donate a percentage of your bill to the Pee Wee International Tournament to help offset the costs of hosting several international teams and their families from June 15-25.
Mouthguards Mandatory - Parents Please Read This! Parents, please be advised that this is already being enforced and the officials have been told to start cracking down on the mouthpiece issue below. Per District 2 rules, ALL mouth guards need to be attached to the facemask; failure to have an attached mouth piece will result in the first player being asked to leave the ice and then a warning will be given to the bench (if ANY player comes on the ice without an attached mouth piece after the warning they will be issued a 10 minute misconduct penalty.) This mouth guard rule applies to squirts/u10 and above. The rule is under District 2 By-laws 3.5 Player Equipment: 3.5.3 – An internal colored (NON-CLEAR) mouthpiece, covering all the teeth in the upper jaw is mandatory for all players including the goalkeepers in all age classifications. The mouthpiece must be an unaltered ONE PIECE unit, and ATTACHED to the FACEMASK (i.e. no strings, etc.) a. penalty is MISCOUNDUCT (10 minutes) Thank you! Al Wurtzberger Referee-in-Chief
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN
SERVICES
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
A Fact Sheet for PARENTS
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? A concussion is a brain injury. Concussions are caused by a bump or blow to the head. Even a "dinq," "getting your bell runq, " or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. You can't see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms yourself, seek medical attention right away.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION?
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD PREVENT A CONCUSSION? Every sport is different, but there are steps your children can take to protect themselves from concussion. • Ensure that they follow their coach's rules for safety and the ru les of the sport. • Encourage them to practice good sportsmanship at all times . • Make sure they wear the right protective equipment for their activity (such as helmets, padding, shin guards, and eye and mouth guards). Protective equipment should fit properly, be well maintained, and be worn consistently and correctly. Learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion.
Signs Observed by Parents or Guardians
If your child has experienced a bump or blow to the head during a game or practice, look for any of the following signs and symptoms of a concussion: • • • • • • • • • •
Appears dazed or stunned Is confused about assignment or position Forgets an instruction Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Moves clumsily Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness (even briefly) Shows behavior or personality changes Can't recall events prior to hit or fall Can't recall events after hit or fall
Symptoms Reported by Athlete • • • • • • • • • •
Headache or "pressure" in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to noise Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion Does not "feel right"
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU THINK YOUR CHILD HAS A CONCUSSION?
1. Seel< medical attention right away. A health care professional will be able to decide how serious the concussion is and when it is safe for your child to return to sports.
2. Keep your child out of play. Concussions take time to heal. Don't let your child return to play until a health care professional says it's 01
HHA Profile: Mike Brooks - Arena Manager Mike Brooks is the Hudson Hockey Association’s Arena Manager. He is one of two full time employees of the association, the other being his assistant, Kevin Peterson. Mike has been employed by HHA as Arena Manager since 2001. He has a long history working in the field of recreational facility management beginning in 1965, when he ran a small warming house at an outdoor skating rink in Minnesota. After graduating from high school, Mike served four years in the U.S. Navy including a tour in the Viet Nam war. Following that, and in addition to other jobs through the years, Mike spent 10 years at the Burnsville Ice Arena, including five as their arena manager. Then he spent 9 years as Instructor of a 96 credit, 2 year technical program teaching Arena Facility Management at Red Wing Technical College.
The Puck Stops Here!
Calendar of Events FEB 11-13 - GIRS U8 JAMBOREE Gornick/Raider FEB 11-13 - MITE JAMBOREE Gornick/Raider FEB 17 - PEEWEE INT. FUNDRAISER 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Best Western Hudson House Inn FEB 18-20 - PEEWEE B TOURNAMENT Gornick/Raider FEB 21 - ANNUAL MEETING/ELECTION Gornick
When Mike left teaching, he returned to facility management, spending two years at Bielenberg Arena in Woodbury, Minnesota before coming to Hudson. Mike can typically be found at the arena every weekday between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. As you might guess, much of his work responsibilities include ice maintenance and related tasks. Mike installs and removes the ice as necessary, resurfaces both ice sheets during day hours, performs 90% of all preventative and maintenance repairs to our Zamboni machines, and monitors and repairs both of the refrigeration systems. Mike is responsible for the general custodial condition of the buildings as well. This includes maintenance and repair to the air handling units, furnaces, d/h systems, lighting, security and P.A. systems. Mike also has a number of administrative responsibilities which include ordering and stocking to all vending machines; Ordering and stocking for both concession stands, preparing an operating budget for the review and approval of the Association’s board, scheduling of “off season” dry floor events and administering ice rentals. Mike and his wife live in Lakeland, Minnesota. They have three grown daughters and three grandchildren. None of them drive Zamboni.
Claim Volunteer Opportunities & View Hours Worked 1.
Open the HHA website at http://www.hudsonhockey.com
2.
Click on "Dibs" (upper right corner under the header)
3.
Login using the username/password that you used to register your skater THIS season.
4.
Click on "2010-2011 Season”
5.
Pick your shifts and claim them (it will walk you through the process)
Important: make sure to use the username/password you registered with as it ties to the skater.
Inside This Issue 1 IN 50,000
2
DID YOU KNOW - SKATERS
2
UPDATE ON GORNICK FLOOR
3
MEETING/ELECTION NOTICE
4
PEEWEE IINT. FUNDRAISERS
5
PARENTS PLEASE READ
5
SOCKS STILL AVAILABLE
5
CONCUSSIONS
6
TEAM PICTURES
7
USEFUL INFORMATION
8
Hudson Hockey News You can be 1 in 50,000! The CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (CCC) has been working on a multi-tiered strategy to raise funds to complete the Phase 2 objectives over the next three years. This will complete the vision started in 2004 which was to create a community center that then can be used to host additional tournaments as well as additional community events such as providing meeting and multi-purpose facilities, a possible fitness center, dance events and other youth sports activities such as basketball and volleyball. This opens the door to partner with other non-profits such as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Bridge for Hudson Youth, the Rotary, Lions Club, Kiwanis, etc… The future possibilities are endless. A new fundraising concept was recently approved by the board to specifically address the immediate needs to raise $500,000 to replace the Gornick Arena floor which is the first objective in Phase 2. Why do we need to replace the Gornick floor and why don’t we have the funds available? The direct cooling system in the Gornick floor circulates Freon through steel pipes embedded in concrete. Corrosion occurs gradually over time causing this type of system to fail. We are beyond the normal useful life of this system and failure is imminent. Although the cooling equipment is still functional, it is a direct Freon-based system which cannot be replaced due to federal environmental regulations. Some funds have been reserved for replacing this system, but they are not sufficient for a major capital investment such as this project. The 1 in 50,000 campaign is simple… if we get 50,000 people to donate $10 we will have $500,000. There will be a large board hung in the arena listing the 50,000 people who donate. When you donate, you will be assigned a number (or some families are buying a block of numbers) where your name will be listed. This is a tax deductible contribution - so reach out to your family and friends. The team is working on launching 1 of 50,000 on the Hudson Hockey Facebook page “Hudson Hockey Association”. This is will help in educating friends and families about the program and pledge their support online. You can find more information on the CCC, the future vision of the facility or the 1 in 50,000 campaign on the HHA website at www.hudsonhockey.com Any questions can be direct to Trisha Danielson at [email protected] Submitted by T. Danielson
Total Hockey - The Leader in Player Development All Programs designed, coordinated and run by Dean Talafous and Pete Talafous Flex Pass Training
• •
Wednesdays: 6-7:15 PM and Saturdays: 8:30-9:45 AM Individual Skills Training for players looking to get more individual attention during the season.
Spring Development Program 2011
• •
April 11th – May 19th 6 Week On and Off Ice Development Training 20 hours of training
Summer Camps 2011
• • •
July 11th- 23rd August 8th – 20th 2 Week On and Off Ice Development Camp
Go to our website http://www.totalhockey.com for more information on all of our programs we offer!
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715-377-1440 or 800-209-4048
Hudson Hockey News Update on Gornick Floor Gornick Arena was constructed in 1988. The ice is maintained in the arena by a mechanical refrigeration system that was purchased used in 1989. That system is currently 37 years old. The mechanical refrigeration system cools the floor. The typical life expectancy of a refrigerated floor, and its component tubing, is 20-30 years. The Gornick floor is 22 years old. Overall, the Gornick Arena ice refrigeration system is reaching the end of its life expectancy. A sign of its age is the frequency of coolant leaks that occur each fall when the system is re-energized. During each of the past 5 years leaks in the supply and return header system have occurred at start-up. This season 4 leaks were repaired. With appropriate maintenance the ice refrigeration system continues to supply a reliable ice surface, but it has been recommended that we replace it as its ability to continue becomes less certain every year. The cost of replacing the entire refrigeration system is approximately $500,000.00. Fundraising efforts are underway to achieve that goal. Raider Arena: Update on Plans for Construction (submitted by Mike Brose) Raider Arena was constructed over the course of 8 months, reaching its present stage of completion in February 2006. Since the conception of the project it has been the Association’s intent to integrate The Gornick Arena and The Raider Arena into a single hockey complex. That objective is reflected in the plans to join the arenas with locker rooms and storage areas (Phase #2) and then with the construction of a large entrance that combines the lobbies of the separate buildings (Phase #3). Drawings depicting those construction phases are posted on the exterior walls of the concession stand in Raider Arena. In the course of completing the construction phases, other additions and modifications will be made to the existing buildings. Significant in that regard will be the removal of the existing lockers, bleachers and mezzanine storage that currently exist in Raider Arena. Frequently, members of the Association and visitors to our arenas inquire whether the current lockers and bleachers are permanent aspects of Raider Arena. They are not. But, anticipating that the fundraising efforts to complete Phase #2 and Phase #3 of the arena would take several years, and knowing that the membership wanted to make Raider Arena as functional for players and useful for observers as possible in the interim, The Hudson Hockey Association directed the temporary construction. Almost exclusively, the lockers were the product of volunteer labor. A tremendous thank you is owed to Dean Rodewald for his efforts planning the lockers, laying block, constructing benches, hanging doors, installing ceiling and placing the heating system. He did not work alone, but he was the driving force behind this work. The money necessary for the material purchase came from hockey operations. The bleachers were purchased from a company in New York that manufactures and installs aluminum seating. They were previously installed in another facility, removed and shipped to Hudson where they were erected over the course of a single weekend. Again, Dean Rodewald led the efforts of a small team of volunteers to complete that work. Many also wonder why there is a fence-like railing that prevents spectators from standing on the mezzanine level to watch ice activities. The answer is that the City of Hudson precludes use of that area as being unsafe due to limited egress out of the bleachers. The problem will be resolved when stairs can be constructed per the construction plans. To make some use of the mezzanine space in the meantime, The Hudson Hockey Association built the temporary storage area which runs the length of the west half of the mezzanine. Ultimately, when all three construction phases are complete, the lockers and temporary bleachers will be replaced with stands that run the entire length of the rink and permit access to the mezzanine for additional viewing. The Association is anxious to make this a reality. The impediment to completing our goal of a single Hudson Hockey Association Complex is money. As the membership which dedicated itself to the task of raising money and constructing the existing Raider Arena transition out of the program and is gradually replaced by a new membership, our fundraising efforts have renewed. We encourage everyone to ask what they can do to facilitate the completion of the project. Submitted by Mike Brose
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Hudson Hockey News Notice of Annual Meeting and Election Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Hudson hockey association will take place on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the upstairs viewing area of Gornick arena, 1820 Hanley road, Hudson. At this meeting, required annual business items will occur. Association members will be asked to vote for an amendment to the bylaws to change the responsibility of advertising and signage from the role of the Arena Management Board (AMB) to the vice-president for administrative support. In addition, the election of certain officers will take place. HHA members who are interested in serving in any of the offices listed on this posting should print and sign their name on the appropriate sheet located at the Gornick arena and place the date on which they signed the posting. Please print legibly. If a name cannot be read or if the person listed is determined not to be an HHA member, in good standing, that name shall not be listed on the ballot. Basic information on the duties of the offices is noted on the nomination forms. More specific details on the duties of each office can be found in the by-laws of the association. In order for a name to appear on the ballot, candidates must sign the nomination form located in Gornick arena no later than 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Nominations may be taken from the floor on the night of the annual meeting, but these individuals will not have their name on the ballot. Vice-President For Administrative Support The VPAS shall be responsible for supervising committees for the following functional areas: (1) Fundraising; (2) Concessions; (3) Advertising. The VPAS will assist in preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, and shall perform such other duties, as a majority vote of the Board of Directors shall prescribe. This officer serves a two-year term Vice President For Hockey Operations The Vice-President for Hockey Operations shall be responsible for supervising committees and/or officials that have primary responsibility for ensuring the effective implementation of the association's youth hockey program. The VPHO will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the following officials: (1) Age-level representatives, (2) Coaching Coordinator(s) and (3) Referee-in-Chief. The VPHO will supervise the Coaching and Player Development Committee. The VPHO will also meet annually with all age-level representatives and Team Managers to explain the duties and responsibilities of every team manager. The VPHO will assist in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, and will serve with the President and PBM/AO in hearing and deciding disciplinary cases and requests for financial accommodation. The VPHO shall perform other duties, as a majority vote of the HHA Board shall prescribe. This officer serves a two-year term. Age-Level Representatives The Representatives of the various age levels participants are responsible for making recommendations to the HHA Board on how to most effectively implement a youth hockey program, promoting development of individual and team skills, creating e an appreciation of discipline and good sportsmanship, while serving as an advocate for their specific age level. Age Level Representatives must share responsibility with the association's officers to ensure the formation adoption and implementation of policies that advance the interests of the Association as a whole are followed.
• • • • • • •
Player Development - Level 1 & 2 Player Development - Level 3 Squirts Peewees Bantams Girls U8/U10 Girls U12/U14
Age level representatives serve one-year terms.
Page 4
Hudson Hockey News PeeWee International Friendship Tournament Fundraisers Food, Beer and Wine Tasting Event Thursday, February 17, 2011 Best Western Hudson House Inn 1616 Crest View Dr. Tasting 5:30-8:00 Silent Auction 5:30-8:30 Sponsors: Buffalo Wild Wings, R.J.’s Meats, Culvers, Shanghai Bistro, Green Mill, Sweet Butter Cakery, Knotty Vines, Urban Olive & Vine, Mama Maria’s, Village Inn, Midwest Beverage, Winzer Stube Ticket Price $25.00 in Advance; $30.00 at Door Contact Rich O’Connor (612)590-1147 for tickets
Tuesday Night Pizza - Willow River Inn Beginning Tuesday, February 1st - Head to Carbone’s in the Willow River Inn, Burkhardt, WI on Tuesday nights – mention the Hockey Deal and Carbone’s will donate a percentage of your bill to the Pee Wee International Tournament to help offset the costs of hosting several international teams and their families from June 15-25.
Mouthguards Mandatory - Parents Please Read This! Parents, please be advised that this is already being enforced and the officials have been told to start cracking down on the mouthpiece issue below. Per District 2 rules, ALL mouth guards need to be attached to the facemask; failure to have an attached mouth piece will result in the first player being asked to leave the ice and then a warning will be given to the bench (if ANY player comes on the ice without an attached mouth piece after the warning they will be issued a 10 minute misconduct penalty.) This mouth guard rule applies to squirts/u10 and above. The rule is under District 2 By-laws 3.5 Player Equipment: 3.5.3 – An internal colored (NON-CLEAR) mouthpiece, covering all the teeth in the upper jaw is mandatory for all players including the goalkeepers in all age classifications. The mouthpiece must be an unaltered ONE PIECE unit, and ATTACHED to the FACEMASK (i.e. no strings, etc.) a. penalty is MISCOUNDUCT (10 minutes) Thank you! Al Wurtzberger Referee-in-Chief
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN
SERVICES
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
A Fact Sheet for PARENTS
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? A concussion is a brain injury. Concussions are caused by a bump or blow to the head. Even a "dinq," "getting your bell runq, " or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. You can't see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms yourself, seek medical attention right away.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION?
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD PREVENT A CONCUSSION? Every sport is different, but there are steps your children can take to protect themselves from concussion. • Ensure that they follow their coach's rules for safety and the ru les of the sport. • Encourage them to practice good sportsmanship at all times . • Make sure they wear the right protective equipment for their activity (such as helmets, padding, shin guards, and eye and mouth guards). Protective equipment should fit properly, be well maintained, and be worn consistently and correctly. Learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion.
Signs Observed by Parents or Guardians
If your child has experienced a bump or blow to the head during a game or practice, look for any of the following signs and symptoms of a concussion: • • • • • • • • • •
Appears dazed or stunned Is confused about assignment or position Forgets an instruction Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Moves clumsily Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness (even briefly) Shows behavior or personality changes Can't recall events prior to hit or fall Can't recall events after hit or fall
Symptoms Reported by Athlete • • • • • • • • • •
Headache or "pressure" in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to noise Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion Does not "feel right"
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU THINK YOUR CHILD HAS A CONCUSSION?
1. Seel< medical attention right away. A health care professional will be able to decide how serious the concussion is and when it is safe for your child to return to sports.
2. Keep your child out of play. Concussions take time to heal. Don't let your child return to play until a health care professional says it's 01
