The Board of Directors is looking at the potential to offer a summer ice hockey camp at Spartan Arena and we need your help! Below is the URL to a short 2 minute survey to determine the level of interest in holding a local summer camp. Simply copy the URL and paste it into your browser search line. We ask that surveys be completed by Tuesday Dec. 7 in order for the results to be compiled and discussed at the Dec. 9 Board of Directors meeting.
Thanks!

Sincerely,
RAHA Board of Directors

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DT52CKP

RAHA families,
  It has come forward that there are some questions and concerns about refunds in light of the COVID pandemic. Hockey is a big investment and we completely understand folks hesitancy in registering if they are not sure if there will be refunds.
In anticipation of the continuance of the COVID pandemic, the Board of Directors has added refunds into the policies and procedures. In short, if VSAHA/ACCD shuts down any part of the season a prorated refund will be issued. For the full text of the policy please visit our main webpage at rahavt.org, hover on the Documents tab and click on Organization Documents. Click on the Policies and Procedures file and scroll down to the section on RAHA Program Fees.
I hope this has helped clarify any questions and concerns folks may have.
Thank you.
Brian Olsen, President
Rutland Amateur Hockey Association

The Board of Directors will be holding monthly meetings from 6:30 - 7:30 PM (unless otherwise indicated) on the second Thursday of each month.  Meetings are open for any Association Member wishing to attend. Below are the upcoming meetings through June 2022:

Dec. 9,  Jan. 13,  Feb. 10,  Mar. 10,  Apr. 14,  May 12,  Jun. 9

RAHA has a strong tradition of supporting the Castleton University Men’s and Women’s Hockey Programs. As in years past, a RAHA player will once again have the opportunity to carry the Castleton flag as the team takes the ice. While open to all RAHA players, the 10U player and above generally have the necessary skating skills and coordination to carry the flag while skating on the ice with the players. The opportunity is limited, first come / first serve, and we ask that those signing up for this opportunity to only sign up a player for a single game to maximize the opportunity for multiple RAHA players.

Fred Bagley will be the Point of Contact at the arena on game nights. Players should have skates, a helmet, and of course don’t forget to wear the RAHA and Castleton Green!

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In order to keep consistent practices,  and in consultation with the Rutland Recreation Dept. and Castleton Univ., RAHA has enacted the following masking requirements at both Giorgetti Arena and Spartan Arena  for the 2021/22 Hockey Season:

•   Masks are required for all spectators in all areas of the building at all times  (e.g., lobby, stands, along the boards, other common areas, etc.). This includes when parents are helping younger players get equipment on in the lobby.
• Players, coaches and locker room parents must wear masks in common areas and locker rooms.
• Players and coaches are not required to wear masks while on the ice or bench but may choose to do so if they wish. 

 It is RAHA's and the Arenas expectation that everyone entering the facility complies with the mask requirement which includes wearing masks correctly.  The Arenas and RAHA reserve the right to prohibit entry and/or ask spectators to leave the Arena for not following the masking policy. Policy is subject to change as deemed appropriate. 

rev: 11/11/21
 

Need some extra money? Become a referee! Multiple opportunities exist for adults, high school students and current RAHA players alike to referee local games. Many have used refereeing as a way to understand and develop their game through the referee viewpoint. Please check out information on the USA Hockey website or contact Bob Bruttomesso at mykidsandi@aol.com for details. 

Thank you to all the families and volunteers that made the 2021 Bruins Academy Learn to Play Hockey program (Little Bruins) a success. We had 46 participants who learned the FUNdamentals of hockey!

Little Bruins 2022

RAHA is a proud host of the Bruins Academy Learn to Play Hockey program.  The program is for FIRST time hockey players age 5 to 9 and runs for 4 consecutive Saturdays in October. Registration generally opens in early September.

Cost is approximately $180.00 and includes ALL hockey equipment for the player to keep. You may get more information at BostonBruins.com/LearnToPlay. 

If you are planning to participate in the Bruins Academy Learn to Play Hockey program, do not register with USA Hockey, RAHA, or your local league affiliate until after you complete the Bruins Academy Learn to Play Hockey program. Registering with USA Hockey and RAHA will disqualify you from participating in the Bruins Academy Learn to Play Hockey program.  You will get information about registering for RAHA during the program.