Southern Tier Hockey Association: Welcome

Last Updated:  12 May 2013 @ 9:05PM

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The Southern Tier Hockey Association is a Youth Hockey Organization located in the Southern Tier of New York State.  We offer both House and Competitive Tier II Travel Programs ranging from Mini-Mites through Midgets, ages 4 to 18. 

STHA Address:  P.O. Box 2765, Binghamton, NY 13902

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Thursday, May 16


    RAISE THE RINK GOLF TOURNAMENT

Fourth annual golf tournament for SCORE rink.  

When:  Saturday, July 27th 1:30pm shotgun start
Where:  Enjoie golf course

For the tournament application click here.




Sunday, May 12


    FRIDAY NIGHT HOCKEY LEAGUE

Friday Night Hockey League is back and will start Friday, July 19th.  The league is open to all kids playing at the Dyno, Squirt, PeeWee, Bantam, and 16U levels in the 2012/2013 hockey season.  For more information and the application click here.

Application with payment must be received by June 18th.




Wednesday, May 8

LETTERS OF INTENT 

The STHA has received Letters of Intent for open seats on the Board of Directors from the following members.  


Pat Basile

Jeffrey Espe

Al Gorick

Kelly Luckey

Lori Meyers

Kimberly Newell


There will be (4) 3-year positions available.
  Voting will take place at the annual meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at The Relief Pitcher, Binghamton, NY.



Wednesday, May 1

2013-2014 TRAVEL TEAM ROSTERS

All 2013-2014 Travel Team Rosters have been posted on the Travel Information page. 


Anyone with questions regarding the tryout and/or selection process is asked to contact the STHA VP of Travel, Todd Macan.




Saturday, May 25

PENN STATE HOCKEY CAMP

Penn State is hosting an Instructional Camp for Bantams and Peewees, an Advanced High School Camp, an Elite High School Camp and the USA Hockey/Mid-Am Select 13 Development Camp. In addition to these camps they are also offering for the first time two High School Position Specific Camps that follow each of our previously stated high school camps.

 

Your student-athletes will have access to exceptional facilities, both on-ice and off-ice, and an outstanding staff from various Colleges, Professional organizations, Prep Schools and Junior teams. Penn State offers a premium destination for the individual development of your student-athletes.

 

For more information, see the attachments below.

 

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Monday, April 22


SOUTHERN TIER GOALIE SCHOOL

A goalie clinic will be hosted at the Chenango Ice Rink on July 16-19th, 2013 with instruction provided by Assistant Coach of the Binghamton Senators, Matt Meacham.  Vaughn Custom Sports will provide jerseys.

 

For more information, see the attachments below or

contact Tom Severance at 607-222-1866.

 

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Registration/Waiver Form




Wednesday, May 8


ASPIRATIONS AND GOALS HOCKEY CAMP

The Skaneateles YMCA is sponsoring a hockey camp August 4-5 and 11-12 for players and goalies aged 10+.  Keith Buehler (Wesleyan University) and Packy Jones (Nazareth College), both alumni of Skaneateles Varsity Hockey, will teach players the difference between goals and aspirations, draw connections between nutrition, off-ice conditioning, work ethic and how the choices they make socially can effect player development.

 

Click here for more information.

 




Thursday, February 28


STHA 2012/2013 AWARDS

 

THANK YOU, STHA Coaches and Sponsors, for the commitment, dedication, support and contributions you provided to the STHA and more importantly, the STHA Players.  

 

A special THANK YOU to the Binghamton Senators and Jack Sherman Toyota for the continued commitment, dedication, support and contributions you have provided to the STHA.  

 

The following awards were announced at the Sponsor's and Coaches Appreciation dinner on Wednesday February 26th, 2013:

  • Don Franck Award - Brian Nestlerode

Awarded to an individual that has served for ten or more years in the STHA as a board member, coach, sponsor, etc. Don Franck is one of the original founders of the STHA, which started at Quaker Lake. He played and coached in the STHA and also served on the Board.

  • Ramo Folli Award - Randy Warner

Awarded to an individual that has served for five or more years in the STHA as a board member, coach, sponsor, etc. Ramo Folli was also instrumental in forming the STHA and worked in many capacities for the organization.

  • Cliff Hunter Award - Jon Klenovic

Awarded to the Coach of the Year. This goes to a coach who exemplifies the true meaning of coaching in all aspects of the game. Coaching ability, team spirit, leadership, rapport with parents and players are all qualities of this recipient. Cliff Hunter was an exceptional coach in the STHA who exhibited all of the mentioned qualities of a coach for years in the STHA.

  • Special Service Awards - Awards for individuals that have provided contributions to the STHA during the season.

Dave and Pam Helkenn
Greg Gibson
Chris Tatar
Vinny and Amy Polacek
Rebecca Miles
Jan Avery
Pucedo Funeral Home (Gary Pucedo and Steve Rogers)
Ryan Andrew
Rich and Julie Uhlig

 




Tuesday, October 23

JR SENATORS APPAREL

Interested in purchasing Jr. Senators apparel?  

 

The Binghamton Senators have recently added new Jr. Sens items to their on-line store, some of which can be customized with your favorate players name and number.  Click here to view a list of current items available for purchase.

 

 




Thursday, December 13

BINGHAMTON SENATORS LICENSE REMINDER

 

PLEASE NOTE!!

 

Any member wishing to purchase customized warm up suits, sweatshirts, shirts or other items that contain the Binghamton Senator Branding shall obtain approval from the STHA Equipment Director prior to placing any orders to ensure appropriate license requirements are met.  Binghamton Senators merchandise, including Binghamton Jr. Senators merchandise, is only available through authorized dealers.  The STHA Equipment Director shall seek approval of the Binghamton Senators if their branding is being requested.

 

For more information, please contact Gregg Castaldo.

 




Thursday, April 25


STHA BOARD MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the STHA Board of Directors has been scheduled for 7PM Tuesday, 28 May 2013 at The Relief Pitcher, 197 Conklin Ave, Binghamton, NY.   

 

Please come out and help support Youth Hockey in the Southern Tier.




Friday, January 18

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

 

Please note that there will be a $10 convenience fee added to the posted fees

for all payments made through PayPal.  If you have any questions regarding

any fees or balances due, please contact the Treasurer, Romney Shelepak.

 

All general registration questions should be directed to the Registrar, Kirk Avery.

 

Payments can be made via PayPal or by mailing a Personal Check or

Money Order to STHA, PO Box 2765, Binghamton, NY 13902.

 

All base house payments are required to be made by August 31st, 2012

(No invoices will be provided).

 

For information on making additional payments to the STHA via

PayPal, please click here.