Ames Mite Meltdown Merchandise Store
Below you will find the link to the merchandise store for our tournament. Orders can be placed until January 19th and will be available for pick up at the tournament. We have short sleeved shirts, long sleeved shirts, hoodies, and pins. As you can see in the logo, we are busting through 2020, into 2021!
Spring LTP is now closed.
Hockey is Back!
Welcome back AMHA! A board meeting was held on Wednesday, Dec. 9 with the City of Ames to make sure that we are meeting the expectations and rules set to continue playing hockey. We are trying our best to keep the ice that is available but need help from all parents and players in order to continue with the sport we love. The biggest issues of the season have been wearing masks, entering/exiting times of the building and additional people in the rink.
Here are the rules that we need to pay special attention to:
1. Must wear a mask when entering the building, both nose and mouth covered at all times
2. Masks can be removed once the helmet is fastened prior to entering the ice, the skater needs to remain seated until time to get on the ice.
3. No Locker rooms during practice
4. Do Not enter the building prior to 15 minutes
5. Exit the building 10 minutes after practice ends
6. Only 1 parent/guardian in facility if needed for younger skaters (must social distance 6ft from all others) for practice
7. Only 2 spectators per player for games, this does not include the volunteers, coaches and coordinator
8. No siblings are allowed in the facility (we are working on a system for those that don't have any other option)
9. No borrowing gear from storage room #2, make sure you have everything you need including an extra stick
To help, we will have volunteers monitoring each level, they are to report any noncompliance to the Conduct committee for individual review and disciplinary action.
We will also have a volunteer at the door prior to practice, they will allow the players to enter at the appropriate time and ensure that a mask is worn. If you do not have a mask, you DO NOT enter the building. Parents please put a few extras in the skater's bag so they will always have one available.
The Conduct Committee will be overseeing all reports and dealing with them on an individual basis. The disciplinary actions being put into place will start with a warning and then will go to player suspension of game time, possibly the remainder of the season.
AMHA COVID-19 Sanitization Policy Update
Information related to the AMHA COVID-19 Sanitization Policy can be found within the document below and on the COVID-19 page.
To ensure a successful season, it is important that all COVID-19 policies are followed.
COVID-19 Policy Information
The mission of AMHA is to positively engage local youth in the fundamentals of hockey through Sportsmanship, Teamwork, and Character Development. With that foundation in mind, the health, safety, and well-being of our skaters is our highest priority. Accordingly, the AMHA Board has developed the following policy to guide our association through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This hockey season is likely to present unique challenges. We ask that all members remain patient and understanding as we, as an association, work through this period together.
What AMHA Has to Offer
We at Ames Minor Hockey Association (AMHA) pride ourselves on our motto of "Raising the Bar". This year is no different, and we are excited to announce several new opportunities within the AMHA community, while also reminding you of the already existing programs we provide our players.
The following are included in annual registration fees:
- AMHA summer hockey program
- AMHA weekly specific goalie practice called "Behind the Mask"
- Team tournament fees
- A highly trained and experienced coaching staff
- All volunteers directly interacting with youth receive background checks and are Safe Sport certified
- House leagues and travel opportunities
- Up to three (3) practices a week with additional game time opportunities on the weekends
- AMHA incorporates both the USA Hockey ADM model and the Power Edge Pro (PEP) development system for practices.
AMHA also supports our coaching staff in providing additional training and practice opportunities for optional purchase:
- Stickhandling sessions by our Bantams coach
- Dryland strength, endurance, and conditioning for Squirts-High School offered by our High School coach
- On ice skating and goalie camps offered throughout the year by Top Shelf Hockey Academy
- Summer travel teams offered by Top Shelf Hockey Academy
- Power Edge Pro (PEP) camps offered throughout the year
- Additional technical skills through the Learn to Skate (Hockey) sessions offered by the Ames Figure Skating Club
Contact inforation for team coordinators
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Team Coordinators. Thank you all for volunteering and committing your time and effort for what is bound to be an interesting season!!
Mites (8U): - mite8ucoordinator@ameshockey.com
Michele Eaton - Co-Coordinator
Catherine Korrect - Co-Coordinator
Lindsey Dohrman - Assistant Coordinator
Squirts: squirtcoordinator@ameshockey.com
Beth Borrett - Co-Coordinator
Jenni Callan - Co-Coordinator
Kristine Loes - Assistant Coordinator
PeeWees: peeweecoordinator@ameshockey.com
Erikka Bouska - Head Coordinator
Tami Woehl - Assistant Coordinator
Bantams: bantamcoordinator@ameshockey.com
Mary Pink - Head Coordinator
High School: hscoordinator@ameshockey.com
Leslie Anderson - Head Coordinator
Rod Jones - Co-Coordinator
Jody Edgington - Assistant Coordinator
Women's Hockey is strong in AMHA
In honor of Athena and the many strong female hockey players that have played with AMHA, we are proud of the growth within the association related to female players. This past season AMHA had more female participants throughout the association than has been seen in years past.
Play Like a Girl!
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Play Like a Girl!
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