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MCYHA Movie Night Thanks
posted 02/06/2010
 
Thank you to the many MCYHA families and friends who supported the league's Movie Night viewing of the Tooth Fairy.  This fundraiser was an overwhelming success, with not an empty seat in the theatre.  Thanks to Jim Fuller, who pulled it all together, and to Rebeccah Moss, Liz Buccheri and Kris Fuller for ticket sales.
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Coaches Updates
posted 02/05/2010
 
Last Tuesday over 30 current and former Middlesex Red Devil's and CT Clipper coaches attended the first coaches meeting of the newly named The Whalers program.
 
I was very encouraged by the turnout and participation and commitment going forward of all who attended. 
The "One Program, One Team, One Goal", was a constant theme and I personally left very encouraged at how motivated and positive everyone was to help work forward together to ensure our kids have the best program and experience that we can provide.
 
Since the meeting I have also found my way to having several informal discussions with many of you and I am continuously energized by those willing to help us in our common goal to operate the top youth hockey program in the country.
 
I'd liked to share the following directives, opportunities and action plan we intend to take moving forward.
 
1) My role will be that of supporting and directing the coaching program. In saying that I have made the decision not to coach an individual team next season. 
I feel that I can best help the organization and succeed in our common goals by attending games and practices lending support and providing guidance when asked or needed.  
 
I intend to have an advisory group, made up of among others the coaches from the three local high school hockey programs in our two facilities. I have spoken with them all and they are all excited and willing to help where appropriate. 
We currently house Rocky Hill/Middletown, East Catholic and Xavier between Champions and Wesleyan. Our increasing relationships with those three programs will help allow our players to succeed in their career progression should they choose the high school route.
I also hope to have two assistant coaching directors named soon that can me better carry out our shared mission. I feel that by having someone there at the rink(s) as much as possible to answer questions and/or help situations is always a positive.
 
2)For the upcoming season it is our goal to have 3 teams at each age classification with one exception that being Midget where we hope to field two teams. The teams will be classified in our organization as A, A1 and B. 
All of the teams will compete in the CHC divisions. The A teams will participate in outside leagues like the Mass Select League or have other scheduling alliances depending on the number of games our CHC commitment requires. The A1 and B teams outside scheduling alliances or leagues will be decided after the makeup and wishes of these teams is better understood.
It is the goal of all on the board to provide top quality affordable and appropriate scheduling opportunities to ALL of our teams at every level as a part of their positive progression, enjoyment and development.
 
3) The coaching applications I have received to date are both numerous and impressive.  Knowing we can look forward to having top quality coaches possessing advanced hockey knowledge combined impeccable character and caring makes all of our jobs easier. 
I expect all but our Bantam A and Midget teams to be head and assistant coached by the parents of our players as I see both highly qualified and motivated positive people populating the applications that have come my way.
I will be moving toward naming the Squirt A, Peewee A, Bantam A and Midget coaches shortly. It has been my experience that at these levels the parents and players demand advance knowledge of who the coaches are that will be guiding their children for the upcoming season. 
I will do my best but I may be unable to name the A1 and B coaches until the player makeup of those teams is decided at tryouts. I do intend to have a short list based on potential player and coaching team scenarios.
 
4) We are getting the tryout dates out to you all as soon as we find out from CHC what is an appropriate starting date. It looks like the last 7 or so days of March will be an early approximate time frame. We will try to be accommodating to families vacations plans and schedules in order to ensure all can attend and participate.
 
6) I will be attending as many games and practices as my schedule allows over the next 6 or so weeks in order to get to know you all better. Please feel free to contact me , or just stop me in the hall way as feedback is yet another way we can  progressively and positively move forward. 
 
Thanks also again to all who have worked so hard to help to make this happen!
See you at the Rinks!
 
Go Whale!
 
Bob

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Bob Crawford

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Executive Board Contact Information
posted 02/03/2010
 


President – Bill Rodrigues –
Hockey Director - Bob Crawford –
Vice President – Ken Vaughan –
Secretary – Victoria Serapiglia -
Treasurer - Karen Purslow –

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Re-scheduled Coaches Meeting
by posted 01/31/2010
 
 
The coaches meeting scheduled for January 28th has been re-scheduled to Tuesday, February 2nd at 7PM at Champions to meet the soon to be elected Hockey Director.  Please bring your coaches card to this meeting.

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New Name
posted 01/31/2010
 
1/31/10
 
To all Clipper/Red Devils Members:
 
I want to begin this letter by thanking everyone who submitted their ideas on names and logos for our new and upcoming re-organized MCYHA. This was not an easy decision to make, but nonetheless, it had to be done. The Executive Board proudly announces our new name:
“The Whalers”
 
We are excited to embark on this new era for MCYHA and to join forces with the Connecticut Clippers under one brand. As I mentioned before, we expect to be the strongest association in Central Connecticut and possibly in the State. I always believe in positive thinking. We expect this will have an impact on our membership for the upcoming year and many years to come. 
 
The Board is in the process of reviewing logos submitted and we plan on putting the potential logos on the Websites for members to vote on. We anticipate this to be done by the end of next week if not earlier. We thank everyone for their patience and dedication to the association.
 
Looking forward to an exciting transformation.

 
Thanks Again,
 
 
William Rodrigues 
Board President
 
 
 

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Welcome Letter
by posted 01/28/2010
 

                                                                                   
                                                                                                             
 
1/24/10
 
To all Clipper/Red Devils families:
 
I would like to take this time to express my and the board members gratitude and appreciation for everyone who took the time to come out and vote. The new Executive Board has some tough challenges and decisions ahead of them. We are motivated and ready to take them on. Many of these decisions have to be made before the upcoming tryouts and our main focus will be to unite the two organizations and bring in as many hockey players into this exciting new organization as soon as possible. 
 
First and foremost, the new organization is designed to take in all ages of youth hockey players at all skill levels. Our goal is to bring in as many hockey players into the program as possible. One main objective will be to rebuild/join the in-house and clinic programs. In order for the organization and base to grow, new and upcoming players are needed. We also hope to build from our existing teams/players and develop their skills. 
 
With this said, we are excited to move on with a new name and logo for the newly re-organized MCYHA. In the next several days communication regarding this will be sent out to all families. We are aware that many families are feeling anxious and uninformed about this new venture. We will try our best to communicate as effectively and quickly as possible in order to alleviate concerns and answer questions. 
 
Fees are also being discussed and reviewed. While considering current contracts, we will be looking to price the different levels accordingly, staying competitive with other local organizations. We anticipate having this completed by late February. 
 
Lastly, according to the bylaws presented, additional board positions need to be filled. If anyone is interested in being part of the board, please contact any of the board members. Help with this transition is needed and will be greatly appreciated. It is our hope to have the additional positions filled by the end of January.
 
May everyone enjoy the rest of the hockey season, and I look forward to working with everyone into transforming this new organization into one of the strongest organizations of Central Connecticut.
 
 
Thank you,
 
 
William Rodrigues
Board President
 

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