2019-2020 Head Coach Applications Now Being Accepted
Interested in coaching a RAYHA team next season? All new and returning coaches should complete an application soon. All applications must be submitted by July 15, 2019. Note that the RAYHA Coaches Hiring Committee will interview candidates on July 23 and 25. Please begin your application by clicking the following link:
2019-2020 RAYHA Calendar (Subject to change)
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June
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17th- RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm
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24th-Roseville Parade
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July
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23&25th-Coaches Interviews
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15th-Hockey Registration Opens
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29th-RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm
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August
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4th-Little Canada Parade
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19th- RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm
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31st- Registration Closes
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September
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1st-Registration Late Fee added $25.00
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10th- Warm up ice starts (Mite 4 & up)
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14th-1st skate (dry land)
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15th-1st Skate
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16th-RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm-Joe’s
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21st-1st Skate
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22nd-1st Skate
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28th-1st Skate
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29th-1st Skate
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September 22th thru September 30th -Boys Tryouts
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October
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1st-Mite 1-3/8U Girls Season starts
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7th-B’s & C Level practice starts
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3rd-7th 10U,12U Girls Tryouts
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12th Icebreaker
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21st-RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm
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18th-21th-MEA Break-coaches discretion practices*
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November
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1st-4th-CoOp 15U SPR Tryouts
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4th-D2 games start*
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12th-13th Team Pictures in the Olympic Room
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18th-RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm
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December
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14th-Girls Classic/Tradition Hockey Tournament at Oval
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16th-RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm-Joe’s
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January
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20th-RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm
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February
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17th-RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm
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29th-Mite Jamboree
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March
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16th-RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm
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16th-Annual Town Hall Meeting 7:00 pm
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April
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1st-8th RAYHA Board Elections
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13th- Last 2019-2020 RAYHA Board Meeting 6:00 pm
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Come to the RAYHA Board Meeting
Date & Time: July 29th, 2019 6 pm
Location: Roseville Arena aka The Oval
Please note...
Still searching for a Director of Managers, Girls High School Liaison, Coaches Certification, Director of Social Media. By taking a leadership role and giving your time, you are covering your DIBS and becoming part of the 2019-2020 board.
2019-2020 RAYHA Board
Executive Board
*President- Gretchen Hopeman
*CEO- Mike Oscarson
*VP of Finance- Andrew Knutson
*VP of Operations- Lissa Keely
*VP of Hockey- Adam Maier
Ice Scheduler- Justin Brown
Bantam Director- Dave Scott
Pee wee Director- Jeff Troska
*Squirt Director/Player Director- Ryan Twardowski
*Girls Director-Andy Skoogman
*Mite Director- Winny Brown
Mite 4- Anthony Skaja
*Intro/1st Skate- Chelsey Rosenthal
*Equipment Director- Andy Burth
Sponsorship/Fundraising- Annie Sumner
Gambling Manager- Ashlee Howarth
*District 2- Joel Millard
*Registration- Phil Diskerud
*Goalie Director- Ola Bildsten
Concessions/Volunteer- Jen Doerfler
Boys Liaison- Mike Heffernan
Girls Liaison-Jill Ray
Coaches Certification-Andy Freeman
* denotes those with a vote
Still seeking Director of Social Media, and Director of Managers
2019-2020 Board Meetings
RAYHA Board Meetings are held monthly at the Roseville Skating Center or another designated location. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (unless noted below). The meetings are open to all members. The Board reserves the right to caucus and limit the amount of time for discussion of any issue. All RAYHA members are encouraged to attend these meetings to maintain communication between themselves and the Board and to provide input and ideas for the benefit of RAYHA.
RAYHA maintains a license to, and operates a lawful gambling operation, the proceeds of which help keep our programs affordable for all our members. At the monthly board meetings all general members are invited to vote on all matters related to the conduct of gambling operations and give prior authorization for all expenditures of gross profits from said operations. Financial statements and tax documents are available at board meetings or upon request by any general member for inspection and review.
The following is the schedule for the 2018-2019 season, subject to change. All changes will be posted on the website.
All monthly Board Meetings are on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the Raider Room at the Roseville Skating Center unless noted below:
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The dates for the meetings are as follows:
June 17, 2019
July 29, 2019
August 19, 2019
September 16, 2019(Joe's)
October 21, 2019
November 18, 2019
December 16, 2019(joe’s)
January 20, 2020
February 17, 2020(joe’s)
March 16, 2020**Annual town hall meeting
April 13, 2020
Note the meeting time will be 6 pm this year.
Summer Hockey Opportunities with the Roseville High School Programs
Below is the information for the boys and girls summer skating put on by the Roseville boys and girls high school coaches: Coach Steffen and Coach Rosenthal. Please take a look at the hockey opportunities that they can offer at Roseville this summer.
Thank you for your time and contributions!
A very sincere thank you to all 2018-2019 board members who's terms are ending as of the board meeting on Monday, April 15. Their time, dedication and contributions are significant and much appreciated!
The 2019-2020 RAYHA Board (voting board members) will consist of: Mike Oscarson, Gretchen Hopeman, Andrew Knutson, Justin Brown, Winny Brown, Lissa Keeley, Ola Bildsten, Adam Maier, Andy Skoogman and Chelsey Rosenthal. If you're interesting in being on the board, there are positions still available. Come to the meeting on Monday, April 15 to check it out and join in!
Squirt B1 - Consolation Champions! Way to go!
8U Mite 1/2 Jamboree
8U Mite 1/2 jamboree that was on Sunday February 24th.
Here are some photos of the black, white and silver teams (with misc other jerseys to split up the teams) on Feb 24th - a fun day for sure!
Peewee C are the D2 Consolation Champions!
Peewee C takes home D2 Consolation Championship!
After loosing a heartbreaker to Stillwater 3-1 Friday these boys turned around and fought back to beat MVI Gold 5-0 and WBL Black 4-2. This capped off an amazing season!
15UA D2 CHAMPIONS! What a season!!
Squirt A made it to the D2 championship but lost to Mahtomedi (#1 team in the state). Great run boys - so proud of you!!!
The Mite 4 Silver team had their first ever tournament sweep in New Richmond, WI on Sunday!!
RAYHA Mission Statement
The purpose of Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association is to provide programs to teach, promote and compete in amateur youth ice hockey in a fun, healthy and educational environment for all participants. Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association strives to develop individual and team skills, teamwork, knowledge of the game, loyalty, responsibility and sportsmanship a positive youth sports culture, which teaches life lessons.
Look at what's in the Star Tribune today!
7 best holiday ice skating rinks in the Twin Cities
Looking to hit the rink? These spots are worth the chill of winter.
By Aimee Jordan Star Tribune DECEMBER 13, 2018 — 10:40PM
Add a little cocoa and some twinkly lights, and the frigid fun of outdoor ice skating stirs up feelings of warm, winter nostalgia. At locations throughout the Twin Cities, this winter tradition is beloved by generations of hardy Minnesotans eager to embrace the cold. From an enchanting candlelit lake with panoramic views of snow-laden trees to an LED-lit ice loop that pipes in classic holiday music, here are our picks for the most festive and whimsical outdoor skating spots in the metro area.
