February 1, 2018 Midget A States Congratulations to your team for winning your district championship! GRAHA and the Patterson Ice Center look forward to hosting everyone at the MAHA Midget A state tournament March 9-11, 2018. Patterson Ice Center is located at 2550 Patterson Avenue Grand Rapids. Hotel information is available for teams in the document provided. Both hotels are within 5 minutes of the rink and offer a discounted rate if you mention GRAHA and the Midget A state tournament at Patterson. Please send your payment of $843.75 to GRAHA PO Box 559 Ada, MI 49301. This must be received by March 1 st. Please also email your roster complete with player names and numbers and a team photo to jeangrahahockey@gmail.com. This will be used for the apparel vendor and the program. If you have any questions please let me know. We look forward to hosting you in March! See you at the rink soon! Jean Laxton GRAHA
Michigan Amateur Hockey Association - STATE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION SHEET - MAHA FORM 11 The following information is required by the State Playoff Committee prior to approval of a Host Association. Print or type all entries. Complete all pages of this form and return to the Chairperson of the host District no later than December 1st. DIVISION TO BE HOSTED: Midget A National Bound TOURNAMENT DATES: March 9-11, 2018 HOST ASSOCIATION NAME: GRAHA ARENA: NAME: Patterson Ice Arena ARENA PHONE: 616-940-1423 STREET: 2550 Patterson Avenue CITY & ZIP: Grand Rapids, MI 49546 TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE: DISTRICT DIRECTOR IN CHARGE HOST COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN NAME: Brain Bellgraph STREET: PO Box 471 Jean Laxton 2843 Big Timber Dr. NE CITY & ZIP: Jenison, MI 49429 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 HOME PHONE: 616-460-6496 6165604419 WORK PHONE: ( ) 6162854600 E-MAIL: bbellgraph@mahadistrict6.org jeangrahahockey@gmail.com DISTRICT DIRECTOR ALTERNATE HOST COMMITTEE ALTERNATE NAME: Kevin Wood Brian Bellgraph STREET: PO Box 411 CITY & ZIP: Shelbyville, MI HOME PHONE: 616-560-6503 WORK PHONE: ( ) E-MAIL: kwood@mahadistrict6.org HOST ASSOCIATION MAHA ALLOWED CHARGES: PER TEAM: $843.75 MAHA Form 11 Information rev. 08/17/09 Page 1 of 3
Michigan Amateur Hockey Association - STATE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION SHEET - Organizations hosting a M.A.H.A. State Playoff are required to provide certain features and services. The manner in which these requirements are carried out and the addition of any of the optional items will greatly affect the quality of your tournament. Direct questions to the Chairperson of the State Playoff Committee. DIVISIOMidget A HOST GRAHA REQUIRED ITEMS: Explain if unable to comply. 1. Experienced, mature, time keeper - scorekeeper for each game 2. Public address announcer for each game 3. Mature penalty box attendants for each game 4. Certified athletic trainer, EMT, paramedic, or medical or osteopathic physician at each game 5. Large standings board maintained up to date throughout the tournament 6. Printed tournament program 7. Distribute MAHA player packages 8. Display MAHA banners / signs 9. Individual player introductions before the championship game 10. Hotel Rooms available that are sufficient to meet the number of teams entered. 11. Locker rooms for each team and the referees. All rooms with showers. OPTIONAL ITEMS: 1. National Anthem played before the first game of each day 2. National Anthem played before the championship game 3. Referees introduced before each game 4. Team name posted at the respective bench area 5. A welcome sign at the arena entrance 6. Teams separated when leaving the ice after each game 7. Personnel for crowd control ADDITIONAL ITEMS BEING PROVIDED: Apparel, photos, various vendors EPLANATION / ALTERNATIVE FOR REQUIRED ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE: Jean Laxton MAHA exec board, General Manager and D6 council MAHA Form 11 Checklist rev. 08/17/09 Page 2 of 3
Michigan Amateur Hockey Association - STATE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION SHEET - DIVISION: Midget A- AT: Patterson Ice Center ARENA, Grand Rapids, MI DIST. # AMERICAN DIVISION DIST. # NATIONAL DIVISION 2 1 GRAHA Griffins 3 4 7 5 8 6 SCHEDULE NO. DAY DATE TIME HOME TEAM SCORE VISITING TEAM 1 Fri 9-Mar 5:00-7:00PM District 2 District 8 West 2 Fri 9-Mar 7:00-9:00PM District 3 District7 West 3 Fri 9-Mar 5:00-7:00PM District 1 District 6 East 4 Fri 9-Mar 7:00-9:00PM District 4 District 5 East 5 Sat 10-Mar 9:00-11:00AM District 3 District 2 West 6 Sat 10-Mar 11:00-1:00PM District 7 District 8 West 7 Sat 10-Mar 9:00-11:00AM District 4 District 1 East 8 Sat 10-Mar 11:00-1:00PM District 6 District 5 East 9 Sat 10-Mar 5:00-7:00PM District 2 District 7 West 10 Sat 10-Mar 7:00-9:00PM District 5 District 1 West 11 Sat 10-Mar 5:00-7:00PM District 8 District 3 East 12 Sat 10-Mar 7:00-9:00PM District 6 District 4 East 1st American SEMIFINALS 2nd National 13 Sun 11-Mar 10:00-11:30AM West 1st National 2nd American 14 Sun 11-Mar 10:00-11:30AM East FINAL Winner #13 vs. Winner #14 (Coin toss for home team determination) 15 Sun 11-Mar 4:00-6:00PM West MAHA Form 11 Schedule rev. 08/17/09 Page 3 of 3
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Let our team help your team! Just 10 miles from downtown Grand Rapids, the Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids is near Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Gerald R. Ford Museum, John Ball Zoo and more. Grand Rapids hotel guests enjoy free wifi, free hot breakfast, free 5:30 Kickback and more. The Extras Aren t Extra! Free Hot Breakfast Our free hot breakfast of scrambled eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, make-yourown Belgian waffles, potatoes, sausage, pastries, bagels, KELSO+BROS coffee and more will set you up for a day of excellence. Free Hot Food & Cold Beverages at the 5:30 Kickback Relax and recharge with us in the afternoon at 5:30 Kickback. Indulge in a rotating menu of hot food options, like healthy salads, hearty soups & pastas, chicken tenders, grilled chicken slices, make-your-own tacos, steamed hot dogs, baked potatoes, nachos and more. Enjoy up to three free cold beverages, including a variety of beer, wine or mixed cocktails. Free Wifi Throughout the Hotel 60 Minutes of Free Domestic Long Distance Per Night Microwave & Refrigerator in Every Room Drury Gold Key Club Loyalty Program The Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids also features: Two-Room Suites Available Over 4,800 sq. ft. of Meeting Space Perfect for Team Meetings & Pregame Meals Indoor/Outdoor Pool & Whirlpool 24-Hour Business & Fitness Centers Guest Laundry & Pantry Available Same Day Dry Cleaning (M-F) Available Free Parking During Your Stay Service of alcohol is subject to state and local law