The Executive Board of AAYIHA recognizes the financial hardships and safety concerns that many families have endured this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth sports are a vital component in our return to normal because of the role they play in the lives of our children. Sports are more than athletics, our kids learn teamwork, develop social skills, and gain an appreciation of community. The Executive Board acknowledges the difficulties families are facing and have made it a goal to implement the following to keep hockey in our community. 

• Dues will not increase from last season despite increased costs to the organization. We will employ organizational fundraisers to help offset the expenses. 
• The health and safety of our players, coaches, team managers, and families is of utmost importance to us. We remain up-to-date with safety recommendations from USA Hockey, Galactic Ice, and other relevant sources and will implement changes as needed in response to those guidelines. 
• Contingency planning is in development to outline policy and procedures for refunds/future credit if the season or a portion of the season is canceled. 

Please contact a member of the Executive Board with any questions or concerns.  

Dan Pfeilstucker, President 
atracker32@gmail.com

Jill Breton, Vice President 
jillbreton@gmail.com

Nicole Panick, Secretary
trackers.secretary@gmail.com

Carrie Conrad, Treasurer 
trackersfunds@gmail.com

Joe Nixon, ACE Administrator
Trackersnixon@outlook.com

Dear Altoona Trackers Families,

Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe in these crazy times.

I would like to introduce you to the new AAYIHA Executive Board.  Dan Pfeilstucker  (President), Jill Breton (Vice-President), Nicole Panick (Secretary), Carrie Conrad (Treasurer) and Joe Nixon (ACE Administrator).  The board members have been involved in the AAYIHA for many years and have players that span from U8 to U18.  They have participated as coaches, team managers, score keepers, penalty box supervisors, and volunteers at various AAYIHA fundraisers.  

Although the season has been put on hold as per USA Hockey, Mid-American Hockey, and PAHL guidelines, the Executive Board has been hard at work.  Once we are given the go ahead we hope that business can pick up as usual.  We have been working on practice slots, tryouts, jersey bids, etc. to make sure the season is ready when your players are allowed back on the ice.

The Mid-Am Hockey Association, as of May 7th, extended the suspension of USA Hockey sanctioned activity until June 15th.  This is subject to change due to COVID-19 and restrictions placed on our area by Governor Wolf.

Please check the AAYIHA website for updates.  Contact information for the current Executive Board is listed on the website.  Please contact any of the members with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Dan Pfeilstucker

AAYIHA President