Hello Everyone,

 

A quick update on what is happening at FRAHA and around our league. All of the CCYHL member clubs met Tuesday night and voted on the adoption of USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM). The ADM was adopted by the member clubs for the U8 and Squirt divisions starting with the 2010/2011 season. For the U8’s the biggest change is the emphasis on cross ice practices for all levels of U8. The U8 season will begin the week of November 15^th with team selections and run through March 6^th, 2011.  The Squirt season will begin the week of October 4^th with tryouts and conclude the week of March 6^th, 2011 as well. Squirt game count will be capped at 45 games. Games played against the Colorado Select girls program will not count toward the cap. Rosters will be capped at a maximum of 15 skaters and 2 goaltenders. A, B, C divisions will remain in place. Squirts will be allowed to travel to a maximum of 1 out of state tournament. You can read more about the ADM here.

 

On the home front we are working with the Big Bear ownership group on our ice needs for the 2010/2011 season. I know there are many rumors circulating about our program. I want to assure you that it is the intention of the Board of Directors to play at Big Bear Ice Arena. We have begun discussions with existing coaches and hope to have all of our coaches for the 2010/2011 season named by mid March/ early April.

 

We are planning two events in the near future that we hope everyone will participate in. March 6^th will be FRAHA night with the Avalanche. Discounted tickets will be available to FRAHA members and there will be an opportunity to skate the Pepsi Center ice before or after the game. We are also looking at holding a Texas Hold ’Em tournament in April. More information to follow on both events.

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

Matt

All CCYHL Playoffs are the top 8 teams, single elimination. Midgets run 15 minute periods, Bantams & Peewees are 14 minutes, Squirts are 12 minutes.

 

CDCC Midget Major A - 3/4-7 @ Old Foothills Rink

Midget Minor A - 3/3-3/7 @ Arvada

 

Bantam A & B - 3/10-3/14 @ Arapahoe

Peewee A & B - 3/10-3/14 @ Hyland

Squirt A, B & C - 3/10-3/14 @ NCYH

 

NOTE - Squirt A will playoff down to the final 2 teams by 3/14 . Those 2 teams will then meet at the Pepsi Center on March 21 to play for the CCYHL & CAHA Championships.

  

Midget Major A & Minor A - March 13 (4 games) @ Arvada, Championships March 14 @ the Pepsi Center (along with PWAA, Bantam AA & Midget Minor & Major AA State Championships)

 

Squirt B & C, Peewee A & B & Bantam A & B Rec - March 19 & 20 @ The Edge, Championships March 21 @ the Pepsi Center.