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RAHA 2013 September Newsletter
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Inside this
issue:
Letter from the Vice
President
1
Did You Know? 2
Upcoming Events 6
Sponsors 7
Booster Board Mem-
bers
8
Important Dates 8
Parent Meetings-
RAHA Gils/REV
2
Parent Meeting–
Traveling
3
2013-14 Registra-
tion
5
Boosters 4
RAHA Board Mem-
bers
8
RAHA Parents,
We are excited to begin another season of Rosemount Irish Hockey. The Board of Direc-
tors is at work setting up parent meetings, tryouts and fundraising opportunities.
The tryout process and fundraising opportunities will be explained at the parent meet-
ings. It is required that an adult from each family attend their meeting so that they can
given information and any questions that may arise can be answered.
For many, tryouts are often a great source of stress. In order to help alleviate unneeded
stress, we recommend the following:
A few days prior to try-outs, sit down with your child and help them understand the proc-
ess. Ask him/her what goals they have for the coming season. Make sure they are eating
good balanced meals and drinking plenty of fluids. Sleep is also important, make sure they
get to bed early and get a good night’s sleep.
During try-outs, get them to the rink early (being right on time or late could cause them to
lose the mental focus they need to do their best on the ice). Make sure they stretch be-
fore going on the ice (this is a great way to mentally focus and gets the blood flowing.)
Keep them drinking water (staying hydrated will assist them during the try-outs as well as
the recovery needed after each session). Before their scheduled tryouts, remind them to
do their best and that you are proud of their efforts.
After the sessions, let your hockey player unwind, as they need to decompress and men-
tally shut off for a few minutes. Refrain from negative words or tones and always support
your child as they are counting on you to help them if in need of confidence recovery. If
they had some challenges, don’t dwell on them and focus on what they did right and
again remind them how proud you are of them.
When try-outs end and they are placed on their teams, celebrate their efforts. If there’s
disappointment, let them know how proud you are of them and that no matter what
team they made you are excited to see them play. If possible, point out friends that are
also on their team and focus on the fun they'll have during the season.
We wish everyone the best of luck and look forward to seeing you at the rink.
Kyle Anderson
RAHA Vice President
RAHA GIRLS/REV
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RAHA Girls/REV Mandatory Parents Meeting:
Tuesday, September 24nd @ RCC
10U - 6:30 pm ROOMS 212 and 214
12U and 14U - 7:15 pm ROOM 212 and 214
REV Mandatory Parents Meeting : Tuesday, September 24nd @ RCC during Irish Clinic 10U - 6:30pm ROOM 212 & 214 12U/14U -
7:30pm ROOM 212 & 214
What to bring:
1) A Volunteer Deposit Check post dated to March 31, 2014. ($350 for 1 player or $500 for 2 or more players.) This check will NOT be
deposited IF your complete your required volunteer hours.
2) A signed consent to treat form. A PDF version is available on the website at, http://www.rosemounthockey.org/page/show/209476-
forms, and in email sent on Sunday, September 16.
What you will pick up:
1) Raffle tickets. These were paid at the time of registration and there is no need to bring a separate check.
2) A signed consent to treat form. A PDF version is available on the website at, http://www.rosemounthockey.org/page/show/209476-
forms, and in email sent on Sunday, September 16.
FIRST YEAR 8U GIRLS-YOUR FIRST SEASON IS ON US
In order to grow Rosemount Girls Hockey, if it is your first year as a 8u girl, registration is free for the 2013-2014 season. The $50
USA hockey fee is the responsibility of the parents for those girls born prior to 1/1/06.
Girls Tryout Schedule
REV U10 Tryout Dates/Times HAYES 10/7/2013 5:45 PM HAYES 10/12/2013 12:45 PM HAYES 10/13/2013 10:15 AM
REV U12 Tryout Dates/Times
HAYES 10/7/2013 7:00 PM HAYES 10/12/2013 2:00 PM HAYES 10/13/2013 11:30 AM
REV U14 Tryouts (if necessary, depending on number of players) Dates and times TBD, and to be communicated when available
Traveling Mandatory Parent Meeting
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RAHA families have already
slashed a total of $48,000
off their ice bills from our
members buying gas!
Check out the website for
information on how to get
in on the action. Informa-
tion on the Kwik Trip gift
card program will also be
outlined at the traveling
and IP parents meetings.
.
RAHA has teamed up with
“The Pond” to offer a $40
skate sharpening cards for
12 sharpenings. That is
only $3.33 per sharpen and
saves you $10 off the regu-
lar price of $50. This offer
is ONLY available via the
RAHA website. The Pond
uses the revolutionary
Blackstone skate Sharpener
that offers standard cuts or
the FVB (Flat Bottom V).
In addition to the regular 8-
Punch Pass for $20, RCC is
now offering a 16-
Punch Super Pass for just
$35. This great deal will
only be available through
September 30th. Both
cards are good for skate
sharpening or open
skate. Stop by the RCC
Office and purchase your
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Did You Know?
Squirt, Peewee and Bantam Parents ,
The mandatory parent meeting for the 2013-2014 season is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17th at
7pm in the Rosemount Community Center Auditorium.
Topics covered include; tryouts, fundraising, volunteer commitments, booster information and asso-
ciation updates on the upcoming season.
Players who have chosen to tryout will also be receiving their tryout jerseys and pool schedules.
Doors will open at 6pm and we encourage everyone to arrive at least a half hour early to get checked
in.
What to bring:
1) A Volunteer Deposit Check post dated to March 31, 2014. ($350 for 1 player or $500 for 2 or more
players.) This check will NOT be deposited IF your complete your required volunteer hours.
2) A signed consent to treat form. PDF version available on the website and in email sent on Sunday,
September 17.
What you will pick up:
1) Raffle tickets. These were paid for at the time of registration and there is no need to bring a sepa-
rate check.
2) An information packet with fundraising information, a flier from out newest team sponsor Dr. Jenni
- ger, booster information and more.
3) Tryout jerseys and pool assignments for players who have chosen to tryout.
There have been many exciting changes this season, make sure to come and get all the updates!
HEY GIRLS!!!!!!
This message to all the all sisters who are constantly being carted to the rinks and forced to hang out
being while their brother is on the ice.
You need a wardrobe change. It is not to late to sign up for the 2013-2014 season. Get on the ice and you can go
from wearing this to wearing this.
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Rosemount Youth Hockey 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!
You can also find us on FACEBOOK –search “Rosemount Youth Hockey Boosters”
Join us at Fireside for our next Hockey Boosters meeting on Tuesday, October 8 at 7pm.
2013 RAHA warm ups-- Player warm-ups will be available to purchase through Total Hockey.
Samples will be available to view at the Boosters table at the traveling boys parent meeting. Or-
der dates will be coming soon!
Remember to use your Total Hockey “break away” card when placing your order. A rep-
resentative from Total Hockey will be available on official sale dates so you can sign up
for a “break away” card at that time.
MERCHANDISE SALES
The Boosters are now accepting credit cards, checks and cash! Our upcoming sales dates will be
posted on Facebook. Gear up for the 2013-14 season with new Irish hockey apparel. Our next sale date is
September 17th during the boys traveling hockey parent meeting. Stop by and check out
the great selection of Irish Hockey gear.
9/17 7-8pm* Traveling Parent Meeting, RCC
9/24 6:30pm-U10 or 7:30pm-U12/U14 * REV Parent Meetings, RCC 212 &214
10/21 6-8pm *IP Parent Meeting, RCC
News & Notes
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Registration Information
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Registration is conducted online through the RAHA website. As in previous years, each player must first be regis-
tered with USA Hockey on the USA Hockey website (www.usahockeyregistration.com) before beginning the online
registration process for RAHA.
LEVEL
USA
Hockey
Cost*
RAHA
Cost
Pull Tab
Credit
RAHA
Total Tryouts Raffle
Boys (SQ, PW, BT) $50 $90 $75 $15 $100 $160
Girls (10U, 12U, 14U) $50 $90 $75 $15 $75 individual
Mites $50 $245 $75 $170 and
Mini-Mites (born prior to 1-1-06) $50 $135 $75 $60 $200
Mini-Mites (born after 1-1-06) $0 $135 $75 $60 max per
Girls 8U (born prior to 1-1-06) $50 $245 $75 $170 family
Girls 8U (born after 1-1-06) $0 $135 $75 $60
The raffle is a mandatory fund-raising activity with each family purchasing up to $200.00 worth of raffle tickets
($160.00 for a one-player family, $200.00 total for a multi-player family) and then retains any money collected in
selling them. Prizes are awarded throughout the season. The fee for the raffle tickets will automatically be added
to the registration fee during the registration process.
• Traveling player regis-
trations closes com-
pletely on September
26.
• Register all your skat-
ers together to avoid
paying additional
raffle ticket fees.
• RAHA offers a Jr. Gold
program for high-
school age players.
• Mite and U8 registra-
tion costs will be split
in half with second
payment due later in
the season to allow
families to take ad-
vantage of fundrais-
ing opportunities.
• If you are a RAHA
family that have play-
ers with REV this
year, go to the RAHA/
REV tab on the RAHA
website for loads of
information about
the season.
*$40 to USA Hockey + $10 affiliation fee.
FIRST YEAR 8U GIRLS-YOUR FIRST SEASON IS ON US
In order to grow Rosemount Girls Hockey, if it is your first year as a 8u girl, registration is free for the 2013-2014
season. The $50 USA hockey fee is the responsibility of the parents for those girls born prior to 1/1/06.
Did You Know?
Upcoming Fun Events
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RAHA ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT CARBONE’SRAHA ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT CARBONE’SRAHA ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT CARBONE’SRAHA ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT CARBONE’S
You can come for the night, you can come for a flash... But come to have fun at our Annual RAHA Halloween bash!
Fly on a broom or float like a ghost. Just join in the fun on Saturday, October 26th,
as RAHA holds the 6th Annual RAHA Halloween Costume Party! This fun event is
being held at Carbone's on October 26th, 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! Admission includes pizza buffet. Door prizes as well as prizes for the
best costume!
Tickets will be on sale soon. Watch out for further information
on RAHA website and in the October newsletter.
If you or your company is interested in donating any items for door prizes, please
contact Shaun Nelson at [email protected]
Support Rosemount Hockey, and have fun.
RAHA Appreciation Day
Sunday, September 22nd 12—3pm
**Complementary on-the-spot mouth guard impressions** 3340 Sherman Ct., Eagan
651-406-8100 Inflatables Food
Icee’s Much More!
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 cred-
its. Visit our KWIK TRIP PAGE for more details and how to order.
RAHA has teamed up with Nitti Sanitation where you can earn an $80 ice bill credit when
you switch over 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
PAGE for more details and how to sign-up.
Earn a $25 ice bill credit on every box of chocolate bars you purchase ($50 per box +$1 Ship-
ping). 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 Page
for more details on how to order WORLDS FINEST PAGE.
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.
Earn money for RAHA and yourself while supporting many of our local merchants 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% Rose-
mount 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 mer-
chants and you don’t have a card, you are missing out. Visit our FUNDRAISING PAGE for more
details.
Start Saving NOW for the Upcoming Hockey Season
SPONSORS
We are creating a great recognition program for our Sponsors. If you would like to be a sponsor please contact Shaun Nel-
son at [email protected] or 612-860-8555.
All the fundraising options listed below are available for our members to utilize all Year Round
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Important Dates
2013-14 RAHA Booster Officers
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 Board of Directors
President Craig Nelson
Vice President Kyle Anderson
Operations/Fundraising Shaun Nelson
Secretary/Treasurer Mike Humble
Communications MaryAnn Fox
Website/Volunteers/
Registration Chris Kalata
ACE Coordinator Dan Nicklay
Coaches Coordinator Matt Berg
Player Development- Travel Troy Campbell
Player Development #2-T Jeff Tuccitto
Tournaments Coordinator Scott Nitti
IP Coordinator (Mites&U8) Lisa Toll
Player Development - IP Stacy Johnston
Traveling Coordinator Dave Tentis
Girls Coordinator David Nygaard
September 8-25 Goalie Clinic
September 3-26 Irish Clinic Sessions - Traveling Ages
September 8-October 14 Irish Clinic Sessions - U8/Mite/Mini-Mite Ages
Tuesday, September 17 Boys Traveling Tryout Meeting at RCC
Tuesday, September 24*** Girls Traveling Tryout Meetings at RCC***
October 10 Last day to register IP player before late fee
October 7, 12-13 Girls U12 and U10 Tryouts
October 18 Submissions for October Newsletter
September 22-Ocotber 8th Traveling Goalie Tryouts
September 26th—October 8th Traveling Tryouts
Monday, October 21 IP Mandatory Parent Meeting
October 26-27 Hockey Days
October 26 Halloween Costume Party at Carbone’s
November 8-November 10 IP Evaluations
Monday’s January-December Bingo at Carbone’s
September 30 Last Day to Purchase RCC 16 -Punch Super Pass
***Note Date change