JULY 26, 2024
CHAVEZ CENTER ICE RINK UPDATE-
As many of our Members are aware, the Chavez Center has been working diligently to resolve several issues that resulted in the closure of the rink. These issues have included compressor failures, HVAC issues and roof leaks. Center management and staff have been working diligently to resolve the issues. Resolution has been compounded by parts and qualified labor availability, short-term budget constraints and unseasonably warm, wet weather. Chavez Center Management is providing regular updates to its User Group members. At this time, the situation is evolving on a daily basis and there is no firm reopening date. Updates will be posted on the SFHA web site as we get closer to the start of our Fall season.
SEASON REGISTRATION-
Registration for the 2024-25 season was scheduled to open on July 15th, however several items remained open resulting in a temporary delay. We now expect registration to be available by August 1st. Notice will be sent to all Association members and posted on our SFHA web site. Registration fees will remain the same as last year and early registration discounts will apply. We are planning on an official season start in mid-October.
Important changes in ordering jerseys, socks and Association branded merchandise are in the works and will be announced shortly. New this year, Players will have the option to add their names to their jerseys and limited jersey number selection will be available. Costs will be comparable to last season. Importantly, Players will have the option to retain and use their jerseys from last year.
BOARD CHANGES -
Alyssia Francisco has joined the Board as Treasurer, replacing Liz Alfaro who will remain on the Board as a voting member. Many thanks to Liz for her contributions over the past season. . Please join me in welcoming Alyssia and wishing her every success in her new role.
COACHING -
The Board is finalizing coaching assignments for the upcoming season. The full coach roster will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for details.....
Looking forward to another great season!
Bearclaw Shipe
President
I am pleased to announce the seating of three new Board Members at our Annual Meeting on June 11th.
Please join me in welcoming and congratulating Cat Petersen, Deirdre Ryan and Svenja Strieker on their new roles in Santa Fe Hockey.
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The Board also established July 1st as the starting date for registration for the 2024-25 Season. Registration fees will remain the same as last season, including early registration discounts. Watch for more details in the coming weeks.
As a reminder, neck guards will be mandatory for all players beginning August 1st. This new mandate from USA Hockey will be strictly enforced. Guards will be required for all games and practices.
SFHA is tentatively planning an official season start in mid-October. We are working with the Chavez Center on ice scheduling and will have more details as schedules are developed.
At its Annual Meeting in May, Land of Enchantment (LOEAHA) addressed the topic of high school teams and the utilization of JV and Varsity designations for teams. There has not been an operational high school hockey league in New Mexico for several years. As a USA Hockey affiliate, LOEAHA is dropping the use of these designations and high school age teams will be designated as U16 and U18 teams consistent with USA Hockey rules. This change applies to all USA Hockey sanctioned programs in New Mexico.
There is some inaccurate information being spread about girls' participation on U16 and U18 teams around the hockey community. SFHA has always promoted inclusiveness on all of our teams. Girls are welcome and encouraged to register and play on our U16 and U18 teams. We are firmly committed to ensuring that girls have the same opportunities to participate in hockey as their male counterparts.
Bearclaw Shipe - President
SFHA Policies, Procedures and Forms are located here.
Welcome to the Santa Fe Hockey Association, the home of the Santa Fe Capitals, where we continue to support the mission to grow hockey in the Southwest by providing opportunities for girls and boys of the Santa Fe community to succeed both on and off the ice. Here at Santa Fe Hockey Association, we are committed to fulfilling the three promises of youth hockey:
Promise of Fun
Promise of Guidance
Promise of Achievement
Do you want to maximize your ice time, improve your game, and help us make a difference? We are here to help you achieve your goals. We are introducing Life Skills Development, a pilot initiative with a promise to develop life skills that build a foundation for a child's confidence, pride, focus, and responsibility. Learn more here.
Ready to elevate your game with private and semi-private instruction? SFHA is pleased to introduce "on-demand" coaching sessions with coach Lisa and coach Sage. Learn more here.
Go Capitals!
The following Spread sheet is the GCCC schedule. You can find Stick and Puck times as well as open skate sessions.
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After COVID dwindled the number of youth hockey players in Santa Fe, coaches are trying new methods to build the youth programs back up. Blades on fresh ice and the puck gliding away as kids chase after it was much-awaited sights in the rink for coaches and families, alike. Watch the full story here.
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