Texas Amateur Hockey Association

Online registration for the 2009 Girls TxPDP program is now available. For further details and the link to register, please click on  the "Girls Hockey" tab to the left of this message. 

TAHA would like to congratulate the teams below for a great showing at 2009 Nationals:

• U18 Tier I Dallas Stars 2nd - Coach Adam Robbins
• U18 Tier II Dallas Stars 1st - Coach Stan Tugolukov
• U14 Tier I Dallas Stars Top 8 - Coach David Fry
• U14 Tier II Dallas Stars Top 8 - Coach Peter Wood
• U14 Dallas Star Selects Top 8 - Coach Marty MacInnis
• U12 Tier I Dallas Stars Top 8 - Coach Steve Lamere
• Women’s ‘B’ Dallas Lady Stars Top 10 - Coach Patti Greco

Congratulations to Team Texas Goalie Tony Girard for winning the Most Valuable Goalie Award at the 2009 Chicago Showcase held April 15-19.  Tony is being congratulated by NHL Hall of Fame Player, Garry Unger. 

State Champs!!!!
Gold Division - Allen High School
Silver Division - Arlington Martin

2nd Place -
Gold Division - Southlake Carroll
Silver Division - Plano Senior

Congrats to all the teams who played in the State tournament. 

Updated brackets posted 4/19/09.  Click on  "High School Hockey" to the left of this message, this click on "Texas Cup" for  further information and updates.

The 2009 TAC posting is now avaiable in the "TAC" seaction, located in the "Travel Hockey" section.  Congats to all participants!

The Texas Amateur Hockey Association is proud to announce the seventh year of the Texas Player Development Program (TXPDP) for girls ages 11-19. The TXPDP is an elite training program run in the summer, and has been modeled after similar state affiliate sponsored programs in Minnesota and Massachusetts. For more information, click on the "Girls Hockey" tab to the left of this notice.

 
http://usahockey.cachefly.net/ADM.pdf 

From The President and Executive Director


Over the past several weeks, our staff has made presentations about the concept of a new initiative – the American Development Model (ADM). At the core of the ADM are long-term athlete development (LTAD) principles, which for the first-time ever provide our 2,500-plus associations across the country a blueprint to follow in optimal athlete development – a blueprint based on sport science and consensus child development research.

A small but important component of the new ADM is what we’ve called a High Performance Club program. While there is widespread support of the long-term athlete development principles presented as the core of the ADM, it is clear that we need additional time to discuss how the HPC tool can work within our various regions throughout the country. We’ve had applicants for the HPC from across the country and we’re extremely pleased with the interest level. However, because of the feedback we’ve received from many in terms of the challenges involved with implementation in a very constrained time frame, we have determined that we will not implement the HPC component of the ADM in any region for the 2009-10 season.

We are asking stakeholders such as Tier I applicants, affiliates, directors, rink owners, league operators, local programs, etc., to send your comments on the overall ADM and specifically the HPC program to adm@usahockey.com. We are keenly interested in how you view the effect of the HPC as it is now proposed (more information at usahockey.org/adm). We’ll utilize usahockey.com/adm as our vehicle to share commentary on these topics as the evaluation process moves forward.

As for the implementation of the LTAD principles in the ADM, our staff will continue to work on the infrastructure and provide personnel to assist districts and affiliates in adapting these principles within local hockey associations for those that wish to adopt them.

Most of you are aware of the generous support we’ve received from the NHL. The grant they’ve provided to us includes up to $8 million dollars annually, consistent with the restrictions defined in the plan provided to and approved by the NHL. Under that plan, approximately $3 million is budget relieving as it covers our costs of the NTDP and the USA Hockey elite officiating program. Because of that budget relief, USA Hockey will continue all its current budgeted programs without the need for any membership fee increases for next season. Up to $2 million will be invested in support of growth initiatives through our Membership Development department under the leadership of Pat Kelleher. Up to $1 million will be utilized for specific NHL requested elements, including support for the USHL, referee development programs and college hockey. Approximately $2 million will be allocated to the efforts of the ADM, including the HPC component. We will utilize some of these resources this year to build up the infrastructure to support the LTAD initiatives with districts and affiliates.

The NHL is solidly behind our efforts and has conveyed they are with us for the long term. They fully understand that the results associated with the investment they are making will take several years to measure. The oversight committee the NHL has in place associated with the grant has the responsibility to assure that the money is being spent on targeted initiatives and is well-managed. It is the responsibility of the hockey department at USA Hockey to deliver on providing quality products relating to the NTDP, referee development and the ADM. It is USA Hockey’s business operation which is responsible for helping to grow and retain participants in the game, as well as to develop more enthusiasts in watching and loving the game.

We’d ask to you take a moment to thank the NHL for its grant, one that helps us support the growth of the game and its participants throughout the USA in these economically difficult times. You may express your appreciation by sending a note to ThankYouNHL@usahockey.org. We will gather your sentiments and share them with the NHL.

We appreciate the trust and confidence expressed by so many directors and presidents. We will continue to work on exciting new options and tools for providing a “fun and learning” environment for our children. There is a lot to like about USA Hockey.
 

February 12, 2009

An updated Excel file of individuals who have successfully passed background screenings has been posted.  To view, please click on the  "Background Screenings" tab.  Any discrepancies should be reported to VP Gary Fawks at Gfawks@verizon.net.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Hockey Helmets

Units: About 1,000

Distributor: Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc., of Montpelier , Vt.

Hazard: The helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves RBK and CCM brand hockey helmets. Helmets included in this recall have a HECC sticker with date code JUN - 2013. HECC stickers and model numbers are located on the back of the helmets. Models included in the recall are:

Brand | Model Numbers | Colors Of The Helmet Shells That Require Inspection | Colors Of The Helmet Shells
That Are Not Affected By This Recall

RBK | HT8K | Black/Black, Black/Silver, White/Silver, Navy, Red, Green, Maroon, Yellow | White/Black, Royal
RBK | HT6K | Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal | None
RBK | HT6K Combo | Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal | None
RBK | HT4K | Black, Navy, Red, Royal | White
RBK | HT4K Combo | Navy, Red, Royal | Black, White
CCM | HTV10 | Yellow | Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal, Green, Maroon
CCM | HTV10 Combo | Black | White, Navy, Red, Royal
CCM | HTV08 | Black, White, Royal, Yellow | Navy, Red, Green
CCM | HTV08 Combo | Black, Medium Black, White, Navy, Royal | Red
CCM | HT692 | White, Navy | Black, Red, Royal
CCM | HT692 Combo | Black | White, Navy, Red, Royal

Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and Internet retailers from May 2008 through July 2008 for between $80 and $200.

Manufactured in: Canada

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and return the helmets to the place of purchase for a free replacement helmet.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok-CCM at (800) 451-4600 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.reebokhockey.com and http://en.ccmsports.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09058.html 
 

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