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6 Associations Gain Recognition for 2 and 2 Challenge

By Mass Hockey , 06/21/18, 11:00AM EDT

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More growth and success in the state of Massachusetts.

In total six local associations have been recognized by USA Hockey for participating in the 2 and 2 Challenge. 

The following associations successfully completed the 2 and 2 Challenge during the 2017-18 season. Please commend them on their continued commitment to driving youth hockey growth at the 8 & under age level!

GOLD STATUS
Lynn Youth Hockey
King Philip/Walpole Youth Hockey
Martha's Vineyard Youth Hockey

Starhawks Youth Hockey

SILVER STATUS
Medford Recreational Hockey Association

BRONZE STATUS
Franklin Youth Hockey

Associations can get started growing for the 2018-19 season again with the 2 and 2 Challenge! The 2 and 2 Challenge guides youth hockey leadership through national programs and tools to drive participation at the 4 to 8 age group. By growing hockey at this age group, programs will experience long-term growth as these kids continue to develop.

By participating in the 2 and 2 Challenge, your program will be accomplishing two things:

1. You will drive participation in the 8 & under age group and ensure that your program continues to grow as these players graduate to older age levels.

2. Your association will establish itself not just as the best hockey program locally, but as the best youth sports option in your community!

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NATIONAL GOALS                                                
  17-18 GOAL 17-18 ACTUAL 18-19 GOAL                              
TOTAL 120,738 122,135 127,231                              
NEW 54,598 55,769 58,317                              
RETAINED 66,140 66,366 68,914                              
MASSACHUSETTS GOALS                                          
Based on 1,274 associations that registered 5 players or                              
more, the National 2018-19 goals are:                                      
TOTAL: 122,135 + 5,096 = 127,231 (+4.2%)                                
NEW: 55,769 + 2,548 = 58,317 (+4.6%)                                
RETAINED: 66,366 + 2,548 = 68,914 (+3.8%)                                
Based on 141 associations that registered 5 players or                              
more, the Massachusetts 2018-19 goals are: TOTAL: 13,019 + 564 = 13,583 (+4.3%)                
NEW: 5,566 + 282 = 5,848 (+5.1%)                                    
RETAINED: 7,453 + 282 = 7,735 (+3.8%)                                
  17-18 GOAL 17-18 ACTUAL 18-19 GOAL                              
TOTAL 13,772 13,019 13,583                              
NEW 5,997 5,566 5,848                              
RETAINED 7,775 7,453 7,735                              
ASSOCIATION GOALS                                              
Below is an example of an association that achieved their 2 and 2 Challenge goals from the 2017-18 past season and their new goals for 2018-19 season:
Previous three seasons results                                         2 and 2 Challenge results and goals                
If the 2 and 2 Challenge goals are achieved again in 2018-19, this program will enjoy a 4.8% increase.      
TOTAL:  46 new + 42 retained = 88 (+4.8%)                                
NEW:  44 + 2 = 46 (+4.6%)                                        
RETAINED:  40 + 2 = 42 (+5.0%)