Red, White and Blue hockey league for all Mite skaters

2010-07-26

Arrowhead Youth Hockey Association enters into agreement with local organizations to participate in a Red, White and Blue hockey league for all Mite skaters...

Arrowhead Youth Hockey Association enters into agreement with local organizations to participate in a Red, White and Blue hockey league for all Mite skaters

For the 2010-2011 season AYHA Mites skaters will take part in a local Red, White and Blue hockey (Cross-Ice) league with Waukesha, Elmbrook, Shaw and Ozaukee youth hockey associations.  The formation of this new league was created after several meetings and conversations with local Region 5 associations, USA Hockey and WAHA representatives.  “Red, White, and Blue” hockey is a component of the American Development Model.

At the conclusion of the 2009-2010 season, a committee of coaches and parents was assembled to discuss the Mite program for the up coming season.  An initial program was created and presented to members of the Coaches Committee and the Board of Directors.  Both the Coaches Committee and the Board of Directors made some suggestions to the initial plan.  Based on those recommendations a second committee was created from representative of the other local organizations.  Based on the recommendations of this second committee, a final plan was presented to, and approved by, the AYHA Board of Directors.  The major guidelines of this plan have been agreed upon by the 5 associations in the new Red, White and Blue hockey league.

The creation of this league and the adoption of many of the components of the USA Hockey ADM program for our U-8 skaters present many positives not only for our skaters but the long term viability of AYHA.  Red, White and Blue hockey focuses on the fundamental development of our skater for their long term success in hockey.  For AYHA it creates a positive atmosphere to attract new families and skaters to the association and the great game of hockey.

We know there will be a number of questions regarding this change to our program and we will try to answer all questions in a timely manner.  In addition, a link will be created on the web site that will direct you to several pieces of information on Red, White and Blue hockey and the numerous benefits of the program. 

The intention of this notice is to provide you with the basic plan for our associations Mite skaters prior to the registration process.

We look forward to another successful year at AYHA.

Sincerely,
The Board of Directors AYHA