Ice Arena Authority

NORWICH ICE RINK AUTHORITY MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD October 21, 2010 Authority Attendance: Mike Goldblatt, Mike Schermerhorn, Rich Wolak, Doug Barlow and Cheryl Ritacco Guest: Jim Sanca, Mike Arnone and Theresa Bodinger MINUTES Meeting was called to order by Michael Goldblatt at 6:14 pm, a quorum was present. Minutes from the August meeting were reviewed. The minutes were unanimously approved. Public Comments There were no public comments Correspondence Rink Authority members were sent a copy of a letter sent to Jim Sanca from Leslie Christie. Ms. Christie’s coaching privileges were recently suspended at the Norwich Ice Rink by Jim Sanca. Ms. Christie states in her letter that she feels that the suspension was without cause. Mr. Sanca provided correspondence that led up to the suspension. Discussion took place and the Authority is satisfied with Mr. Sanca’s explanation and his actions. Reports Jim Sanca reported on the following: • The Southeastern Connecticut Youth Hockey numbers are higher than last year, with a total of over 150 skaters across all levels of play. • L&M hockey team has joined the adult league with the possibility of a second EB team • The Rink is now offering stick time every day from 11 to 12:50 • In high school hockey news: NFA/St. Bernard’s hockey team starts December 1st; high school pre-season ice time is scheduled for Saturday evenings; St Thomas More is back as a varsity team beginning November 1st • Learn to Skate numbers are pretty good with 169 skaters overall at both the Norwich Ice Rink and Connecticut College • The Rink will host a holiday skating show on November 20th and 21st. The show will be called Holiday Show “1st Snow” • The spring show in 2011 scheduled for April 1st and 2nd will be Little Mermaid on Ice  • The annual Haunted Skate and House will be held October 22nd and 23rd • The Rink has announced it will host District Championships for 4 days in June of 2011 • P&L report show September numbers to be good • Stick time and public skate are down slightly; pro shop had a good September as well as Learn to Skate. New Business There was no new business Old Business There was no old business The meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Ritacco