05/18/2026
Board Update:
Last night the Board met via Zoom due to inclement weather.
During the meeting, the Board reviewed and considered options for the addition of a dryland area that would include a workout room and shooting area. Tentatively, the area being considered would be located at the top of the stairs behind the bleachers, between the chiller room and the stairs. Survey results have made it clear that having a dryland area is a critical competitive need for our program.
This space is being considered as a semi-permanent solution. We say “semi-permanent” because, ideally, a dryland facility would be incorporated into a future expansion project. However, considering the available space we currently have, this feels like a practical solution that can meet our needs now while still allowing the area to potentially be repurposed in the future should expansion occur. The Board will continue exploring the project and obtaining quotes.
At the previous Board meeting, the Board planned to meet outside of the normal meeting cycle to discuss future capital projects and facility priorities. Unfortunately, due to complicated schedules, that meeting has not yet happened. However, the Board reiterated that this remains a high priority and members will continue working to coordinate a meeting.
The Board also revisited policies pertaining to discipline and purchasing. Both policies had previously been considered and tabled by the past Board. The hope is to finalize these before the season begins, as both policies are intended to provide clearer structure and operating procedures.
The Board adopted updated and slightly revised home tournament rules. The Hockey Director met with the Tournament Director to review this past year’s tournaments and, with that input, developed a formalized tournament rules sheet with slight updates.
The Board discussed the House program at length and how the Association can continue fostering the opportunities the program provides while also balancing the management needs that come with it. After considerable discussion, it was clear the topic needed additional attention, and the Board elected to continue working with the Hockey Director before taking further action.
The Board also adopted a new goalie policy. Much of the policy simply formalizes practices that were already being followed informally. The larger changes include expanding the goalie stipend to now include the Sq**rt program (previously Peewee and above only). The goalie stipend provides a registration reimbursement based on the number of games started in goal. The policy also states that each Sq**rt team and above will roster two goalies.
The Board discussed several local grant opportunities and potential projects that could align with those grants.
Speaking of grants, the Association recently received a grant (more information will be announced later) that will help fund the purchase of new benches and cubbies for the lobby area. These new benches will provide a much cleaner and more organized look compared to the wooden benches. This will also offer individual cubbies for kids to store shoes and other items during high-traffic events such as Open Skate and Learn to Skate. Photos of the new benches are included below. The Association plans to place the order immediately, and this project should be completed soon.
Lastly, the Board discussed the upcoming fiscal year budget and the need to finalize it in the near future. The Association’s fiscal year begins June 1 and runs through May 31.
