League fees for next season are now available.  The fees are $275 dollars and due by the end of the business day on Friday, September 30  If you have already worked out financial aid with Shelly, you do not need to pay your league fees using this button. If you want to work out a payment plan for your league fees, please contact Shelly (treasurer@madisongayhockey.org).

Your $75 deposit counts toward your league fees.  You can pay the $200 remainder below:

A couple of quick recruiting announcements, along with some TODOs for you.

Recruiting Updates

1. We’ve filled up our 10 teams for the season!  We had a surge of interest since the last email, so we’ve got a wait list, now.
2. We’re still working on that goalie spot.  For those of you who helped spread the word – thank you!
3. We’re getting mentors set up for the new players this season.  If you’re new, expect some communication from us shortly.

The Season Begins…

1. The first skills clinic is Sunday, September 11th at 6pm at Hartmeyer.  Ironman is that weekend, so be aware of downtown traffic.  Expect another email from Hockey Ops with more details soon!
2. We blocked off on the MGHA calendar for the games, but we’re still figuring out teams and jersey colors.  When we’re done, you be able to copy your team’s games to your own calendars.

Things For You To Do:

1. You can pay your league fees, now!  The fees are $275 dollars and are due September 30th.  Your $75 deposit counts toward your league fees.
2. If you haven’t done so already, make sure to register for USA Hockey.
3. Make sure your profile lists your pronouns.
4. Make sure your profile lists your emergency contact information.
5. While we’re on the subject of your profile… take a moment to update your bio!

Quick update: we’re up to 141 players next season. Just 9 more spots left… things are filling up fast!

We still need 1 more goalie, so we’re holding one of those spots open. Do you know any goalies who’d be interested in playing with us? Have YOU ever wanted to try being a goalie? (they’ve got… interesting humor (thanks Nikki!)) Just shoot a quick email to Randi and the Recruiters (trademark pending) and let us know!

We hit 125 players (out of 150) yesterday! In fact, yesterday was so busy, we’re up to 129 at the time of writing this email. We’ve got a lot of players – the recruiting team is working hard to make sure we have enough goalies for next season.

In order to play next season, you have to register for USA hockey!
https://www.madisongayhockey.org/usa-hockey-registration-2016/

New folks have already gotten this link, but as a reminder for returning players – don’t forget to register!

Today is the final day to secure your spot in the league for the next season! You have until the end-of-day today to submit your deposit or talk to Shelly.

Today is ALSO the day where we have hit 100 players joining us next season. There are 50 spots left.

Player deposit for next season is now available.  The deposit is $75 dollars and due by the end of the business day on Monday, June 27.  After that, returning players will be treated as new recruits. If you are unable to pay the deposit by June 27th but intend to play with us next year, please contact Shelly (treasurer@madisongayhockey.org) ASAP.

As a reminder, we will be maintaining 10 teams and expect to fill up.  In following with our mission statement, in recruiting and in accepting new players, we will prioritize members of the LGBTQ+ community and other groups with historically limited access to hockey.

As a reminder, we will be sending announcements for when we have 100 players, 125 players, and a full roster.

Looking forward to next season with y’all,

-Recruitment team and MGHA board

The MGHA is hoping to form a team for the upcoming Boston Pride Hockey Summer Classic Tournament, August 19th – 21st.

Cost is $150 until June 17th so sign up today & email Christina or Tylor with any questions.