Vision Statement
History
Payment Policy
League Information
Vision Statement
- Develop one of the best hockey programs in the United States.
- Integrate into the community.
- Provide opportunities for the development of NCAA Collegiate level players from within the youth program.
- Maintain an active adult recreational program.
- Manage programs that are highly competitive but very affordable
The Huntsville Amateur Hockey Association (HAHA) is a non-profit, all volunteer, corporation formed to promote the sport of hockey among the youth of Huntsville. The hockey program began in 1962, when Fred Hudson, an engineer for IBM, in conjunction with Benton Wilcoxen (owner of the Ice Palace), Laurance Cross (YMCA Director), Roger Julien, David Gregory and others began talking with parents of kids playing on four YMCA football teams.
They discovered a great interest in the winter sport. They then took volunteers and started the hockey program through the YMCA. Through those early years many fine people kept the program. A key contributor was Ed Ragland. The Program continued to grow. Around 1973 HAHA was formed and became independent from the YMCA.
As the young men outgrew the program, they saw a need to introduce hockey at the college level. Former HAHA alumni helped to establish club hockey at The University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH). UAH has grown to a NCAA Division II team and in the 1995/1996 and 1997/1998 seasons UAH won the NCAA Division II National Championship series here in Huntsville, the HOCKEY CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH.
HAHA has over 700 players with ages ranging from 4 to over 70. This is one of the best opportunities in winter sports in the city. Hockey is growing within the South and Huntsville plans to continue in a leadership role. After all our Slogan is:
HUNTSVILLE: HOCKEY CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH
HAHA is a member of USA HOCKEY and its affiliate Southern Amateur Hockey Association. This qualifies our players to participate in USA Hockey programs such as select hockey camps, and district, and regional playoffs. The playoffs lead to the selection of a national champion in the peewee, bantam and midget age groups.
PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY
1. LEAGUE FEES: Members may pre-pay any amount through the off-season and summer months. ALL FEES ARE DUE IN FULL BY NOVEMBER 30TH. A minimum payment of ¼ of the total league fees (excluding equipment) will be due each month beginning at registration until the fee is paid in full. Fees include a NON-REFUNDABLE $63.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.
2. OUTSTANDING BALANCES: Families with outstanding balances from a prior season will be required to pay that balance, plus the fees for the current season in full at time of registration.
3. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION:Any person that requests HAHA to mail them the registration paperwork or to meet outside of the advertised registration dates will be charged a surcharge of 5% of the total fees not to exceed $25.00.
4. LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Any registration form completed after the last official registration date will be assessed a late processing fee in the amount of 10% of the total fees including administrative fees not to exceed $50.00.
5. CREDIT BALANCES:Any member’s account that has a credit balance due to grocery certificates or refunds may use the credit towards league fees only!!
6. FAILURE TO PAY: Failure to pay fees in full by November 30th renders ALL family members ineligible for Board or office membership and causes suspension of voting privileges. A late payment fee of $20.00 per month will be assessed to all members that do not make the ¼ monthly payment each of the months of September, October, and November. A written warning that the player (s) will be removed from the roster will be mailed to everyone that does not make a payment by September 30th. If the total balance including late charges are not paid in full my December 31st, the player/coach will not be allowed to participate in any HAHA functions including coaching, refereeing and board membership.
7. EXTENDED PAYMENT PLANS: HAHA will charge a 5% surcharge of the total fees for those members that request to set up an extended payment plan beyond the 4 monthly payments plus registration fees. This payment option must be requested at registration directly to the treasurer. An exception will be made for any person receiving HAHA income over the course of the hockey season. If the member does not pay through HAHA income or other means, they will be charged the $20.00 late fee per month.
8. WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS:After registration, if a player must withdraw from the league, a notification must be made in writing to the Treasurer and mailed to:
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HAHA Treasurer
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PO Box 803
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Huntsville, AL 35804
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Withdrawal/Refund requests are based on the postmarked date of the requests:
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September postmark 100% refund less jersey cost and $63 administartion Fee
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October postmark 75% refund less jersey cost and $63 administartion Fee
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November postmark 50% refund less jersey cost and $63 administartion Fee
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December postmark 25% refund less jersey cost and $63 administartion Fee
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Withdrawal notices are not to be given to your coach or team manager!
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9. MONTHLY PAYMENTS:Monthly payments are NOT to be given to coaches, league directors or team managers. Payments should be mailed to the above address.
10. EXCEPTIONS:Any exceptions to the payment and refund policy must be approved by the Treasurer prior to November 30th.
11. POLICY IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.Neither coaches, team managers or age division directors have the authority to alter the policy or make changes to the fee structure without prior Board approval.
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No refunds will be given for games missed due to penalties and/or suspensions handed out as disciplinary action resulting from a player not complying with policies and procedures outlined in HAHA policy and Procedures or team related rules put in place by a team’s head coach.
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12. NSF CHECKS:Any member that has a check returned by the bank for any reason will be assessed a $25.00 returned check charge.
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Player’s Name: ________________________ House Comp HS Adult
Please Print (Player 1) Circle League(s)
_________________________ House Comp HS Adult
(Player 2) Circle League(s)
I have read and agree to comply with all of the above HAHA policies regarding payment, withdrawals and refunds.
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Parent/Guardian/Skater Signature Date
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Have questions call or email a league director for answers:
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