Thursday, March 17, 2011

Fundraising - sell chocolate bars

Susie Miller writes ...

Besides giving us free ice time (see regularly updated tournament post) the Anoka Area HOckey Association has given us 55 boxes of 50 candy bars which are sold for $1 each.

We will retain all proceeds; it's 100% profit with the ability to make $2750 for our program. We are hoping people would be willing to help sell the candy bars at ...

1. This weekend is the youth hockey state tournaments. There are tournaments all over the metro area. If you are able to spare a couple hours at any

point over the weekend visiting one of the rinks it would be a great way to make money for the program, PLUS market the program to other MN Hockey players.

2. Take a box to see at work, to family, at a local business, anywhere you feel you could.

If you think you could help with this please contact Susie Miller at mnspecialhockey@gmail.com or call 612-325-3392. I will be happy to deliver

or meet somewhere to deliver the boxes. Please, please, please help if you can.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

USA Disabled Hockey Festival 2011 Summary Updated 3/18/11

This USA Disabled Hockey Festival post will be updated as we head towards the festival. During that time dated material will be removed and new material will be added. Click links for more information.

Minnesota Teams

MNSH rules require us to field an "A team". We have two - the Wild and the North Stars. The Wild draw from the Polars, Eagles and The Raptors, the North Stars draw from Polars, Stinger and Wildcat.

The remaining Stingers and Eagles will play as separate teams in the 'B' division.

The remaining Polars will play in the 'C' division and the remaining Wildcats and Raptors are combining to make another team in the 'C' division.

Apparel Order and MN Wild game option

Minnesota WILD game offer: March 31st, 2011 Minnesota WILD ticket have special offer to all USA Disabled Hockey Festival participants.  The Minnesota Wild is offering tickets to the game against the Oilers on Thursday, March 31st.  All festival participants, families and friends who may be arriving on that Thursday can take advantage of this offer, that will also help to support the 7th Annual event.  Just click on the link, www.wild.com/usa, to choose your tickets and enjoy the State of Hockey in what has been described as the best arena in the country.

Clothing and Festival gear will be sold on site (pre-orders have closed).

Game Events

Game Schedule: Games start Friday around 11:20am and end Sunday pm.

Social Event invitation - Friday April 1

Team Photographer with Stanley Cup and raffle

A schedule for team photos with the Stanley Cup will be ready the week before the event.  We will hold a 50/50 raffle along with prizes for all those at the Super Rink that weekend.

Festival Transportation We will be offering accessible transportation between the hotels in Bloomington and Roseville and the Super Rink.  The schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 & SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011

BUS

LOCATION

8:00 AM

Bloomington

8:30 AM

Roseville

9:00 AM

Blaine

10:00 AM

Bloomington

10:30 AM

Roseville

11:00 AM

Blaine

2:00 PM

Bloomington

2:30 PM

Roseville

3:00 PM

Blaine

4:00 PM

Bloomington

4:30 PM

Roseville

5:00 PM

Blaine

Return

9:00 PM

Depart Blaine

Drop at Roseville

Drop at Bloomington

SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011

BUS

LOCATION

7:00 AM

Bloomington

7:30 AM

Roseville

8:00 AM

Blaine

1:00 PM

Depart Blaine

Drop at Roseville

Drop at Bloomington

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Disabled Hockey Event: Social RSVP, Buddy Teams, Apparel, Volunteers

Lots of news from Jane Cashin on the national event ..

Order USA Disabled Festival apparel -There will be a very limited amount of apparel for sale at the festival… you must pre-order it at this website!

and

Invitation to Social Event Friday April 1 -7:30-9:30

All USA Disabled Festival Teams are invited to a social event after the Opening Ceremonies at the Schwan’s Super Rink on Friday night, April 1.

6:45 – 7:00 – Players and coaches seated in VIP/reserved area 7:00 – 7:20 – Opening Ceremonies 7:30 – 9:30 – Opening Ceremonies Social Event

Once the Opening Ceremonies are concluded the event floor will be open to all attendees.

The Social Event Includes: Food and beverages – hotdogs, chips, powerade and more! DJ and dance floor! Time for pin trading and getting to know players from other teams!

RSVP: In order to accommodate all of the teams in the VIP/reserved seating area, an RSVP is required by Sunday, March 27th.

Special VIP passes will be handed out to each team, all you need to do is respond with a number!

Please respond to Jane Cashin at jocashin@comcast.net with the number of coaches and players that will be representing their team.

and

Seeking local hockey teams as "buddy teams"

Buddy Teams are needed all three days of the event. Your group can sign up for one or more of the following times to volunteer to be a Buddy Team. Please select from the times below.

  • Friday April 1: 9:00 to 12:00, 12:00 to 3:00, 3:00 to 6:00
  • Saturday, April 2: 9:00 to 12:00, 12:00 to 3:00, 3:00 to 6:00
  • Sunday, April 3: 9:00 to 12:00, 12:00 to 3:00

Please email Suzy Lindeberg at slindeberg@comcast.net with a contact name for the group, email address for the group contact person, day/time you would like to volunteer and an estimated number of people you will be bringing with you.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - see attachment and read on -

We got a few volunteers to sign up on Sunday, but we need many more.  I have said it before, the success of this tournament depends a lot on its volunteers.  Please give some of your time to make this event special for all of the players and families!  Please ask your friends and family to volunteer some of their time.

Contact Suzy Lindeberg at slindeberg@comcast.net

Provide the following information:

  • Volunteer Name:
  • Email address:
  • Team associated with (if any):
  • Day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday):
  • Time (Morning, Afternoon, Evening):

Schedule

All of the teams will be playing during the day on Friday.  It is a great excuse to skip out of work and school!  I will forward the schedule when it has been finalized.

Minnesota WILD game offer:

March 31st, 2011 game deal: Minnesota WILD ticket have special offer to all USA Disabled Hockey Festival participants.  The Minnesota Wild is offering tickets to the game against the Oilers on Thursday, March 31st.  All festival participants, families and friends who may be arriving on that Thursday can take advantage of this offer, that will also help to support the 7th Annual event.  Just click on the link, www.wild.com/usa, to choose your tickets and enjoy the State of Hockey in what has been described as the best arena in the country.

 

 

 

Monday, March 07, 2011

Alexandria Tourney - Details and please reply Susie Miller

This weekend we have an out of town tourney in Alexandria Mar 12-13.We have been making room reservations at the Holiday Inn, I know one family is at the Super 8. Details and directions are below. There's still time to join us!

Alexandria Tourney Questions - please respond to Susie Miller by Tuesday March 8thmnspecialhockey@gmail.com
1. What team do you play for during the regular season? (Raptors, Eagles, Polars, Stingers, or Wildcats)
2. Susie will be making Door signs. What is your skaters number & name that is desired on the hotel door sign? i.e. #35 Joey
3. Are you staying at the Holiday Inn?
4. Are you interested in going to the Blizzard game? ($10 per person)
Event Summary
March 12-13 Alexandria, MN
Hotel Rooms Reserved at Holiday Inn Alexandra $101.99 + tax 320-763-6577 Block: MN Special Hockey
Questions? Call Susie at: 612-325-3392
Alexandria Schedule:
Runestone Community Center Arema
802 3rd Ave. West, Alexandria, MN 56308
Rink Directions (traveling from MSP)
• Take I-94 exit 103.
• At the stop light turn right onto Highway 29 north.
• Take 29 north through downtown to the stoplight at the intersection of 27/29/Broadway and County 82/3rd Ave. W.
• Take a left onto 82/3rd Ave. W.
• At the next stoplight take a left. RCC will be in view.
Holiday Inn Alexandria
5637 Highway 29 South, Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-6577

Directions from Rink to Holiday Inn

802 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, MN 56308
1. Head east on 3rd Ave W/Co Rd 82 NWtoward Fairgrounds Rd 0.7 mi
2. Turn right at MN-27 W/MN-29 S/Broadway St 2.2 mi
3. Slight left to stay on MN-27 W/MN-29 S 1.2 mi
5637 Minnesota 29, Alexandria, MN 56308