The mission of the Greater Haverhill / Pentucket Youth Hockey Program is to administer and maintain a not-for-profit organization designed to support inter-league competition in the sport of hockey. It is our objective to foster good sportsmanship, discipline and teamwork through the execution of structured programs. We will provide for a positive learning experience geared towards developing the fundamental knowledge and athletic ability of our players.

Hi Parents,

 Quick update as the weather turns back to winter again:

• Cash Calendars - As a reminder, they are due. Please bring them to Skills as we will be collecting.  Each child is responsible for selling at least $100 in entries.  We use these funds to pay for our late season ice bills and offset what would be a $150+ increase to league fees without this important fundraiser.
• Schedule - All regular season games have been added to the calendar, along with practices through February. Take note that a few practices have been scheduled for the Haverhill Valley Forum to supplement ice we have lost at HHS. 
• Learn to Skate - Space is still available and we've only had 1 week for the winter session. All events take place Saturdays at 11am at Haverhill High Veterans Rink. Go to www.hpthunder.org to register. 
• Winter Weather - Now that the cold has returned, a reminder that unless you hear from us, rinks are open. The Valley League site will post updates in the event of a rink closure (rare). If the HS rink is closed, we'll notify you.

Thank you!

Chris

A reminder that tonight is our Five Guys fundraiser!

 

Parents,

 Hopefully the kids are well on their way to selling all their tickets for this year's Cash Calendar fundraiser. As a reminder, each player is required to sell 10 tickets. This fundraiser allows us to keep tuition the lowest in the area.  If you need more tickets, please ask a board member tonight. I will be there early from 6:30 and on. 

We will begin collecting funds and filled out tickets next week and each Tuesday until February. We've given out quite a few tickets already. Who's going to win the prizes?  

Chris

LEARN TO SKATE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
 

WHO - Open to boys and girls ages 4-10
 
WHEN / WHERE?

LEARN TO SKATE Session 2 begins on Saturday January 11th, 2020 at 11AM. This is a 10-week session, runs through March 14th.  Registration starts at 10:30AM Saturday January 11th, 2020 at Haverhill Veterans Rink or you may also register online by clicking register on-line.
 
COST:

LEARN TO SKATE - $100
 
I WANT IN, NOW WHAT?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
 
Email Fred Bishop at: fred.bishop@fisglobal.com

On December 21st, the Greater Haverhill Pentucket Hockey Board of Directors had the privilege of honoring Bill "Wilbur" Mahoney prior to the Haverhill High School game vs. Concord Carlisle. As a board member, coach and Learn to Skate instructor for over 20 years, Wilbur has impacted the hockey development of hundreds, if not thousands, of kids.

His dedication and commitment to volunteering and our program is a true testament to his character. Wilbur has always taken a kid first approach and been a tireless advocate for our members and coaches.

Good Afternoon,

 I hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. As we turn the calendar towards December, we wanted to address many items that have been topics of discussion recently at board meetings and within teams.  There’s been quite a few different issues that have come up that are varying degrees of issues that are all 100% avoidable.  We’ve had parents get ejected from games for interacting with officials, complaints about parents behavior/yelling during games, kids bullying other kids (hateful language), kids vandalizing items in locker rooms and more.   Please take a few minutes to read these.

• USA HOCKEY POLICY -  All Members agree to the USA HOCKEY code of conduct at registration. Additionally, everyone is provided this document at the start of the season. It outlines many items about how parents, players, coaches, etc. should act.  It is attached once again for review and each parent/player should read and understand the expectations.
• USA Hockey guidance for Hate Language – on October 30^th, all USA Hockey members received an email from Jim Smith regarding the enhanced penalties for Abusive conduct. This includes actions of player, coaches and affiliates.  Any negative conduct observed by officials, regardless of if it’s during a game, can and will be address. There is no place for derogatory, racial or bullying language and behavior in our game. It will not be tolerated by USA Hockey or our program.
• LOCKER ROOMS – Lockers rooms are a privilege, not a right. Effective with Skills on 12/3, all locker rooms should be locked when that team is on the ice, except for mites (there are just too many kids that come and go).  Coaches will be responsible for unlocking the rooms after practice concludes. Further locker rooms must be monitored by coaches always. Coaches will be given instructions on how to handle locker room monitoring to ensure there are no issues.  Parents of younger ages are also encouraged to monitor locker rooms, especially during skills nights.  Failure to respect the locker rooms and other players property will result in the lack of locker room usage at our rink.
• Official interaction – All players and coaches should respect the officials, regardless of their decisions during a game, and interact with them in such a manner that is appropriate and within the bounds of fair play. We are losing officials at a record pace and we cannot play games without them. At no time is it acceptable for a parent/spectator to engage with an official.  Respect of our officials is an expectation, not a request.

While the overwhelming vast majority of our organization adheres to all of the above already, it’s important for all to read this message. Please share all age appropriate material listed above with your children and anyone else who enjoys watching our teams practice and play.  As a board, we hope this is that time we have to address any of these items with our members. If you see any items that need to be addressed, please reach out to any Board Member or Myself.

Thank you,

Chris Baker

President – Board of Directors

 

 

LEARN TO SKATE / LEARN TO PLAY REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
WHO - Open to boys and girls ages 4-10
 
WHEN / WHERE?
LEARN TO SKATE Session 1 begins on Saturday October 12th, 2019 at 11AM. This is a 10-week session, runs through December 21st.  Registration starts at 10:30AM Saturday October 19th, 2019 at Haverhill Veterans Rink or you may also register online by clicking register on-line. There is no session on 11/30/19.

LEARN TO PLAY begins on Saturday December 7th, 2019 at 10AM. This is a 10-week session, runs through February 22nd. (no sessions over Christmas break). You must register beforehand by clicking register on-line.

LEARN TO SKATE Session 2 begins on Saturday January 11th, 2020 at 11AM. This is a 10-week session, runs through March 14th.  Registration starts at 10:30AM Saturday January 11th, 2020 at Haverhill Veterans Rink or you may also register online by clicking register on-line.
 
COST:

LEARN TO SKATE - $100

LEARN TO PLAY - $250 includes full equipment from TSR Hockey in Salem NH. $150 if you have your own equipment. 
 
I WANT IN, NOW WHAT?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
 
Email Fred Bishop at: fred.bishop@fisglobal.com