LAHA MEMBERS,

Here is another opportunity to get skating this Summer in ABQ.

Join us at the McDermott Athletic Center Ice Rink (The MAC) in Rio Rancho, NM for our two-day on-ice/off-ice offering.

Our focus will be on providing players with advanced skating, shooting and puck handling techniques used specifically for in-game scoring and playmaking scenarios. A GPS jersey is included in the price of the clinic.

Saturday 8/29
8:30-10:30am on-ice
10:45-11:45am off-ice
11:45-1:15pm lunch + stretch
1:30-3:30pm on-ice

Sunday 8/31
9:30-11:30am on-ice

*This clinic is designed for travel players 10U-18U. If you are interested in having a younger player on the ice, please email us at

REGISTER HERE: GPS Hockey - Control the Ice Clinic, Aug. 29-30 @ The MAC, Rio Rancho, NM

LAHA MEMBERS,

On the LAHA Facebook page there is a petition set up by a man trying to get the mayor to not close the ice rink.  Here is the link to the petition.  Do as you feel compelled to help or not.

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/re-open-the-gccc-ice-arena-and-recognize-the-hard-work-and-dedication-of-our-rink-staff?bucket&share=70d6ad6f-c2fa-4810-82b0-25734009a480&source=s.fb.ty&time=1593214900&utm_campaign&utm_source=s.fb.ty&fbclid=IwAR3kjXmjikpUtxsIF4igNq-hjE6luY59TpQmmLCt2y9H88vwJwHHfVX2iUM

Thank you,

Bob Nolen

President LAHA

LAHA MEMBERS,

As you may know, there is a good chance that the Genoviva Chavez Community Center may be turned into an indoor soccer arena.  There are a number of things being done.  Below is a letter from the Executive Director of USA Hockey sent to the mayor of Santa Fe on this subject.  I will be sending you another email about how you can help from our Facebook page.

From: Pat Kelleher < >
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 8:06 AM
Subject: support for Santa Fe Youth Hockey - Genoveva Chavez Community Center
To: < >
Cc: Joe Bonnett < >, < >, < >, Katie Holmgren < >

Mayor Webber,

Please see the attached letter from USA Hockey regarding the ice rink at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read it.

I hope you, your family and the entire Sante Fe community enjoy a safe and happy 4^th of July weekend.

Pat Kelleher

Pat Kelleher
Executive Director
1775 Bob Johnson Drive | Colorado Springs, CO  80906
T (719) 538-1114 | C (719) 650-4339 |

Cc:          Rick Wenner, President, Land of Enchantment Hockey Association

                Will Briggs, Santa Fe Youth Hockey Association

                Joe Bonnett, USA Hockey

                Katie Holmgren, USA Hockey

Letter from Pat Kelleher

LAHA MEMBERS,

As the title states, the New Mexico Hockey Association (NMAHA, Rio Rancho) is hosting a goalie clinic.  I believe you can even try it and expierenced ones.  Please take a look at this for all players can use help with goalie tending

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The Summer Goalie Development Program is designed to allow goalies of all ages and skill levels to participate in a system designed to work on their conditioning, and goaltending skills prior to the start of the 2020-2021 hockey season.

Please click the link below for additional information and registration.

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

Greg J Garcia
President NMAHA
Chief of Coaches NMAHA
USA Hockey Coach Developer RMD
505.357.8845  

Blake Nolen, LAHA Head Coach

LAHA MEMBERS,

USAH has changed how they do initial registration.  Every player and volunteer must register with USAH first before they sign up for LAHA (not up yet)!!

As of April 1, 2020, we can register for next year.  I know this may seem a little pre-mature with COVID-19 all around us, but it is the way it is. We also do not know yet if our rink project will be affected by this virus.  So far, it has not. USAH also has decided that they are using one national screening organization instead of lettting each affiliate choose their own background screening company.  Also, there is a $30 charge for this per paerson.  However, this fee is being absorbed by LAHA ($10 and LOEAHA $20 (state affiliate to USAH).  Since, you only need background screening for 18 year olds and all adult volunteers every 2 years, this on the average is only $5 to LAHA/person/year.

To register for next year's hockey with USAH and file the application for back ground screening use this link

https://www.newmexicohockey.org/page/show/5706019-screenings-2020-21

You will be able to register with USAH first in this link.  Then do the background screening.  If you are uncertain if you need the background screening, there is another page that will allow you to check your status before you go forward to screening.

When you register with USAH, you will get a receipt that says "CONFIRMATION NUMBER".  It does not say your USAH number for 20-21 but the confirmatioin number is your USAH number.  When you start right off with the screening process there will be a blank that asks for your USAH number but there is already a number there.  It is not your number, you must type in your USAH number for 2021.  I reported this to USAH and hopefully they will be cleaned up.

Also, when you have finished your screeing process, you will get a screen that shows PayPal button, DO NOT CLICK THAT BUTTON, just be patient and that screen will update and USAH pays for the screening at this level.  You will also need a photo ID, such as drivers license, passport, birth certificate, state ID, etc. to upload

I have gone through all of this, so I could help anyone who needs to do this.  It is a pretty good system for USAH registration and for background screening.  Contact me by email or phone (top of website).

Bob Nolen