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Do you have or know a child who is interested in trying hockey?

CLHA is partnering with USA Hockey to offer a FREE one-hour skating experience to any child from 4-9 years old!

Kids can try hockey in a FUN, safe environment with trained coaching staff.

• When: Saturday, November 4th
• Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• Where: Chisago Lakes Ice Arena
• Equipment needed: Skate and helmet (bike helmets are OK)

We do have a limited number of skates and hockey helmets to lend; please check in early if you need to borrow gear.

No experience necessary! There will be plenty of assistance on hand to be sure your child has the best first hockey experience and answer any questions you might have. 

The Kitten Club is a mentorship program for your daughter in partnership with both CLHA and the CLHS Girls' Hockey program. Upon registration, girls will be paired with a Wildcat "Big Sister" from the high school team. Activities will include on- and off-the-ice events throughout the season. We also have new Kitten Club apparel, be sure to check it out in the registration page!

The Kitten Club is open to all girls enrolled in CLHA (including those in the FL/CL Playing Agreement) in the following levels:

• Learn to Skate
• Little Wildcats
• Mite
• U8
• U10
• U12

Cost: $30 per player

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 5th 

Calling all youth hunters - this contest is for you!

If you shoot a doe, you may submit your entry to be included in the consolation drawing.

Keep selling those car wash cards!

Complete the google form no later than October 31st to reserve your cards. Orders will be placed on November 1st.

Use hashtag #WildcatRinkRat in pics or videos of your player stickhandling and shooting!

Contact David Steenstra if you are willing to donate to our program.

Congratulations to the players on the Rink Rate scoreboard!

The current CLHA apparel ordering window is closing at the end of the day tomorrow, October 15th. Orders placed during this window will arrive between November 6th and 12th.

The next window will open on October 27th with orders arriving in December.

Calling all youth hunters - this contest is for you!

We have enrolled in the Kwik Trip Car Wash fundraiser program to allow individual players to earn funds to help offset their registration and/or other hockey expenses.  

You may pre-sell cards using the tracking sheet provided or you may sell them after you receive them. You must complete this form by October 31st as cards will be ordered on November 1st. Cards typically arrive in less than a week and will distributed upon arrival. 

Complete the form at the link to reserve your cards. The treasurer will invoice you for the cost of the cards you reserve ($20/card). You then keep the funds from the cards sold. ($36/card for $16 raised/card). 

Have you heard about our new program? The Rink Rat program encourages skill development and love of the game on a player’s own time. 

Chisago Snipers - shoot 1,000 pucks

Filthy Mitts Club - stickhandle for 100 minutes

Pond Hockey Beauties - skate outside for 10 hours

Completing any category will earn your name displayed on the board in the lobby or on the website. The first 35 players to complete all three categories receive a Wildcat Rink Rat hat of honor. Additional prizes are being developed. 

Congratulations to the players already on the board!

CHISAGO SNIPERS

Gavin Bushweiler

Silas Dube

Jaxson Griggs

Brody Thorvaldson

Wyatt Larson

Keegan Linhoff

Logan Linhoff

FILTHY MITTS CLUB

Bennett Boleman

Jordan Boleman

Silas Dube

Jack Howe

Eli Moore

Keegan Linhoff

Logan Linhoff

Gavin Bushweiler

POND HOCKEY BEAUTIES

Outdoor ice N/A...can't fool us

Tryouts begin this Wednesday, October 4th for Squirts and above. We will be sending out an email tomorrow with more detailed information. In the meantime, you may review details at the link below.

We are seeking helpers to work the clock, penalty box, and keep score during the tryout scrimmages this Saturday, October 7th. View and claim your opportunities before they are gone!

The second ordering window for Chisago Lakes Hockey Association apparel is NOW OPEN and will be available until October 15th! Orders placed during this window will arrive between Nov 6th and 12th.

Your new jerseys were unfortunately produced without the required blaze orange stop sign on the upper back. To remedy this issue, the board has had printed iron-on vinyl stop signs produced to be pressed onto jerseys for Squirt and above.

We will be handing out two stop signs per player (one per side) during pre-skates tomorrow evening. If you do not receive them at that time, we will provide them at tryout check-in.

Instructions for adhering:

• Best if applied to an unwashed garment.
• Warm the area for 2-3 seconds.
• Place the stop sign on the upper back in the middle of the jersey (just above the name)
• Press for 15-20 seconds at 295 degrees.
• Peel the carrier (clear plastic film) while the applique is still hot.
• Wait 24 hours before washing.

In the event that you are uncomfortable with applying the applique, we will have a heat press at tryouts. Jerseys can be left at check-in, and we will return once complete.

Save the date! All coaches and managers will be required to attend the mandatory meeting:

• Date: October 8th
• Time: 4 PM
• Location: Uncommon Loon Brewing - Barrel Room

Join us on Wednesday, September 27th for this season's kick-off meeting. We'll share what's new at CLHA, MN Hockey, and D2, what to expect this season, and answer any questions you may have. This meeting will be held online via Zoom.

Mark your calendars and save the meeting link!

Little Wildcats and Mites

Date: Wednesday, Sept 27th

Time: 6 pm - 7 pm

Squirts, Peewees, and Bantams

Date: Wednesday, Sept 27th

Time: 7 pm - 8 pm

Tryouts are right around the corner. All players who are registered to try out are invited to attend the pre-skate sessions. The pre-skate and tryout schedule is shown below.

NOTE: Updated time for Bantam on 10/2 to accommodate football

During the 2023-24 winter hockey season, CLHA is expecting over 200 youth to participate in hockey at various levels. Sponsors and financial donations to youth hockey help us develop our skaters' skills, keep skaters active and healthy, and allow us keep costs lower so more families can participate in hockey.

If you know someone who may like to sponsor or donate to CLHA, please have them complete the form at the link below. We are so grateful for all of our generous sponsors and donors.

The Board of Directors is looking for a new recruitment coordinator to join the team!

The recruitment coordinator is responsible for recruiting and retaining youth hockey players at the younger levels, working under the direction of the Mite Director. The goal of this position is to direct energy and resources to the mission of growing youth hockey and sustaining strong numbers by enhancing programs within CLHA. 

Save the date! All coaches and managers will be required to attend the mandatory meeting to be held on Sunday, October 8th.

• Date: October 8th
• Time: 4 PM
• Location: Uncommon Loon Brewing - Barrel Room

Join us on Wednesday, September 27th for this season's kick-off meeting. We'll share what's new at CLHA, MN Hockey, and D2, what to expect this season, and answer any questions you may have. This meeting will be held online via Zoom.

Mark your calendars and save the meeting link!

Little Wildcats and Mites

Date: Wednesday, Sept 27th

Time: 6 pm - 7 pm

Squirts, Peewees, and Bantams

Date: Wednesday, Sept 27th

Time: 7 pm - 8 pm

Get a head start on your DIBS at this weekend’s 3v3 tournament. There are several opportunities still available.

We are in need of additional coach volunteers at ALL levels. If you are interested in helping out this season, click the link below and complete the registration requirements.

If you have already signed up to coach, please complete your registration requirements ASAP so you will be ready to go on the ice when the season starts.

Tryouts are right around the corner. All players who are registered to try out are invited to attend the pre-skate sessions. The pre-skate and tryout schedule is shown below.

TRAVEL MITE BOYS - PRACTICE

• 10/3 - 6:40 PM - 7:40 PM
• 10/4 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

TRAVEL MITE BOYS - SCRIMMAGE

• 10/7 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
• 10/8 - 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM

GIRLS U8 - PRACTICE

• 10/7 - 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM
• 10/8 - 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

In need of rental gear? The Rental Gear program is designed to meet the needs of first-year skaters through Mite 1 (In-house). Request equipment by clicking on the link below.

Embrace Orthodontics is a great sponsor of Chisago Lakes Hockey Association and they are again offering our players a free, custom-fit mouthguard for the upcoming season!

An impression will be taken to create the custom-fit mouthguard. Non-custom mouthguards are also available for players with braces.

To take advantage of this generous offer, call the Lindstrom Embrace Orthodontics office at 651-257-4445 to make an appointment.

Custom mouthguards are available approximately one week after your appointment.

Chisago Lakes Hockey Association apparel is now available for order through Letterman Sports. There will be four ordering windows with delivery corresponding to the dates shown. The first window is NOW OPEN.

Join Northeast Elite Hockey September 22nd - 24th for the Fall 3v3 Cup at Chisago Lakes Ice Arena!

This co-ed tournament is a fun opportunity for players to get together and play 3v3 hockey and have some ice time prior to tryouts.

All games will have two 20-minute run time halves with a 2-minute break between halves. 

All divisions are co-ed; there will be no checking allowed at any level. Registration is limited and first-come, first-served.

Cost: $60

Our Minnesota Wild will be taking on the LA Kings and Chisago's own Blake Lizotte on Thursday, October 19th at 7 PM!

CLHA has secured a block of tickets for those who would like to attend. This is the only game this season the Kings will be in town. Tickets are $31 each and you can email Sara Nelson to claim yours.

Note: This is MEA break!

As a requirement of being a member of CLHA, each family is required to fulfill volunteer hours called DIBS. The hours by level are:

• Second-year Bantam: 4 hours per player
• Squirt, Peewee, and first-year Bantam: 8 hours per player
• Travel Mites: 4 hours per player
• In-house mites: 2 hours per player
• Little Wildcats: 0 hours

Families with multiple players will be required to complete the DIBS of the oldest child and half of the second oldest never to exceed twelve (12) DIBS per family.

We are in need of additional coach and manager volunteers. If you are interested in helping out this season, click the link below and complete the registration requirements.

As a proud supporter of Minnesota Hockey, DICK'S Sporting Goods will be providing participants with an opportunity to save on in-store purchases from September 15 – September 18, 2023, at all Minnesota store locations.