Update on De Pere Ice Arena and Upcoming City Council Decision

Attention: the City Council meeting about De Pere Ice Arena on December 3rd has been cancelled and we are no longer requesting attendance on this date. DPIA will be on the agenda at a future meeting that is currently TBD: we will share the date when it is announced.

Mayor visit: We have been informed that the Mayor and Council Members will tour DPIA on Wednesday, December 11. We plan to have a DPYH representative join in this visit.

What remains unchanged: The De Pere City council will review the recent DPIA assessment and discuss whether the city will retain financial accountability/ ownership for the rink at an upcoming City Council meeting. This decision is critical for the future of the arena and our programs.

We need your support!

Here are some key actions we encourage all members to take:

1. Contact City Council Members: If you live in the City of De Pere, please consider sending an email to your council representative expressing your support for the DPIA. Attached to this email are two sample letters you can use to start your email (one for Residents of De Pere and one for Non-Residents).  You can find the contact information for the Mayor and all council members on the De Pere Council website.  

2. Identify Influential Contacts to Advocate for DPIA: If you’re a community leader or know influential community members who could write letters of support to the Mayor and Council, please let us know. Letters from respected members of the community will significantly underscore the arena’s value.  Please send their contact information to DENA.SANDS@DPYH.ORG so that we can reach out with a request to send this communication.

3. Attend the City Council Meeting in the Future (Date TBD)

The future of DPIA impacts hundreds of young athletes, families, and the wider community. Let’s come together, as Hockey families always do, to ensure it remains a valuable resource for De Pere.

Thank you in advance for your continued commitment and support!

SAMPLE LETTER FOR RESIDENTS OF DE PERE (You will need to copy and paste into an email to edit)

SAMPLE LETTER FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF DE PERE (You will need to copy and paste into an email to edit)

Learn to Play Registration Now Open

Learn to Play registration is open!   Two 6-week sessions this season for $60 per session.  Sign up for one or both!

Session 1

11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 from 5:15-6:05 at Cornerstone Community Center on Rink 3

Session 2

1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 from 5:15-6:05 at Cornerstone Community Center on Rink 3

Register Here

High School Games!

Come on out and support your High School Voyageurs!  There are a lot of fun theme nights this season - and a lot of home games!  Check out their website for more info!  Voyageurfanspot.com

Skate with Santa!

Join De Pere Youth Hockey for this Family-Friendly Event!

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM

Location: De Pere Ice Arena | 1450 Fort Howard Ave. De Pere, WI. 54115

This event is open to the entire community, everyone is invited! Enjoy holiday music, festive decorations, and a chance to meet Santa on the ice. Plus a special visit from "Ace" of the Green Bay Gamblers!

Activities Include:

Skating with Santa: Glide around the rink with Santa himself!

Photo Opportunities: Capture the moment with Santa and your loved ones.

Holiday Treats: Enjoy complimentary cookies. Other refreshments will be available for purchase.

What to Bring:

Your own skates (limited rentals available for $3)

Wear warm, holiday themed clothing.

Holiday spirit and cheer!

Admission:

Admission is FREE!

Gamesheet Live Scoring

Did you know you can now follow your favorite team with live, realtime scoring right from your mobile device?

Step 1: Go to https://gamesheetinc.com/hockey/

Step 2: Type in Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association 

Step 3: Find the date & game you’re looking for.

Neck Laceration Guard and Mouth Guard rules

Neck laceration guards

--USA Hockey has issued a new rule that takes effect August 1, 2024. All players (including goalies), regardless of age, must wear a neck laceration guard at all practices and games.

--Neck guards can be in the form of a strap that velcros around the neck or a base layer shirt that has an attached neck guard.

--Here is a link to USA Hockey's website for FAQs regarding neck laceration guards:

                 USA Hockey neck guards FAQs

Mouth guards

--Mouth guards are required for all players in the 12U (PeeWee) and 14U (Bantam) age groups. Players in the 10U (Squirt) age group are not required to wear mouth guards.

--Mouth guards need to be colored, not clear.

As a reminder, both of these equipment rules can result in an in-game penalty if they are not followed.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Thank you!

Amy LaBelle

De Pere Youth Hockey Safety Officer

Safety@DPYH.org