September 2025 Board Updates
Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on September 22, 2025, marking the start of the new governance cycle.
Rob Maguire was elected President and Jason Foley was elected Vice President.
I joined the Board alongside Rob, and we discussed priorities around communication, player development, and financial stability.
The Board reaffirmed SKAHA’s Four-Year Strategic Plan, focusing on:
Improving the member experience
Developing and retaining coaches and staff
Streamlining the back-office operations
Maintaining strong financial health
Expanding partnerships with the Kraken, Thunderbirds, and PWHL
Programs and Operations
The new season officially began with 65 teams across all divisions:
Coaches completed training sessions and were reminded of USA Hockey requirements (SafeSport, background checks, and online modules).
The Rookies (Learn to Play) program successfully advanced 67 players from R2 to R3, while 22 chose to stay for additional practice time.
The Recreation program finalized rosters and launched a new coach-led dryland program to supplement on-ice development.
The Tier I Girls program began its season following a strong pre-season camp.
Marketing, Fundraising, and Partnerships
The Fall Fundraising campaign was prepared for launch, built around team-based peer-to-peer donations.
The Girls teams participated in an Intermission Skate with the Seattle Kraken on September 29, while the Jr. Thunderbirds night sold over 500 tickets.
SKAHA also began interviews for a new Marketing Manager to lead communication and sponsorship efforts.
Facilities
Renton: A new sound system was installed, and minor buzzing issues are being fixed.
Snoqualmie: The upstairs Goodman Room remodel was completed and looks great.
Kirkland: Repairs were finished on the chiller, snow pit, and HVAC. Plans are in progress to replace the broken Zamboni garage door with a sliding barn-style setup.