Binghamton Blizzard Girls Hockey Association: Blizzard Team News

2011-2012 Binghamton Senators Slapshot Den Signups



For all Binghamton Senators Home Games, we ask every players parents to sign up to run the Slap Shot Den once during the season.  This fundraiser helps lower fees for all players.

Please review the BSENS SIGN UP SHEET and please reply to Patrick Stetson at stethom@stny.rr.com to reserve your date(s). 

To watch a video on how to run the SlapShot Den please click here

To print out instructions on running the SlapShot Den click here. 

Thanks for your support!!



Thursday, August 11
Registration for for 2011-12 Blizzard

1)  Registration Cover letter - lots of important information.
 
2)  Registration Policy - including payment schedule
 
3)  Registration Form - must be accompanied by non-refundable $75 Registration fee.
 
4)  Consent to Treat (USA Hockey Form)

 

The Blizzard needs your player to register with USA Hockey for the upcoming season. https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/register_form_input.action

 

Registration for USA Hockey will be online this year and must be completed before you hit the ice.  The total for USA Hockey will be $33.00.  When you finish, please email  Margaret Clancy-Darling with your registration number. mclancy5@stny.rr.com

 


 



Next Association Board Meeting -Feb 20



UPDATED -- The next Association Board Meeting -Monday, Feb 20th at Johnathans

All Binghamton Blizzard members are encouraged to come, participate and provide input.

 Meeting at 7:00 - Thanks!



Board Minutes

Board Minutes are available in the handouts section. Click Here for the Board Minutes

 



New Girl's League: Finger Lakes Area Girls Hockey League

This season, our competitive teams will be competing in a brand-new girl's hockey league.  

Named "FLAG", it stands for "Finger Lakes Area Girls" Hockey League.    The league has many positives:

  • Schedules will be established for the year in October.
  • More "close to home" teams in which to play.
  • Standings kept.
  • End-of-season tournament.

A Website has been started.   Click   to visit the Webpage.    

See if you can identify the Blizzard players on the Front-Page  !



Saturday, July 2
2011/2012 Player Fees
  • Player fees for the upcoming season have not been finalized yet.   
  • Please refer to the “2010-2011 Player Fees” link on the left-hand column to get an idea of our fees.     
  • Billing will be sent out in early October.  Refer to our Payment Policy for scheduling in the Handout Section of the Website.  

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    Binghamton Blizzard Girls Hockey Association By-Laws

    The Binghamton Blizzard Girls Hockey Association By-Laws are available in the handouts section.

    The By-Laws were ratified at the September 17, 2008 Board Meeting.

    Please Click Here for the Binghamton Blizzard Girls Hockey Association By-Laws


    USA Hockey - Heads Up Hockey

    USA Hockey has developed a video for players called "Heads Up Hockey".

    This video is an excellent video to show all ice hockey players the correct way to go into the boards to prevent a head and/or neck injury. It also talks about your most important piece of hockey equipment ----- your helmet.

    This video is available on YouTube.

    Please note that you will be directed off of the Blizzard website to YouTube when you click the link below.

    Please Click Here to view the USA Hockey video "Heads Up Hockey"


    Binghamton Blizzard Name and Logo on Sportswear

    The Binghamton Blizzard Girls Hockey Association Board would like to remind its members that it is not permissible to use the Binghamton Blizzard name, logo or emblem on any clothing items, hockey bags or any other purchased merchandise without permission from the Board of Directors.

    Please contact the Binghamton Blizzard Girls Hockey Association President Barb Watson at skywarn@stny.rr.com for further information. 



    Sunday, October 2
    New Hockey Magazine

    Hockey NYS is a new monthly online publication dedicated to New York State Hockey - it FREE!

    Check it out at: http://hockeynys.com/index.html



    Sunday, November 13
    Serve Weather Closing Policy

     

     There is a new severe weather closing policy for the BCC Ice Center and Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.  Both will close only when there is a state of emergency issued for Broome County.  BCC Ice Center closings will no longer be tied to the college closing.