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Article: RINK FEES ARE MELTING PROFITS; HOCKEY ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS WANT SAME DEAL RECENTLY GIVEN FIGURE SKATERS.(Local)
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- The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
- Article date:
- December 20, 2005
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Byline: Catie O'Toole Staff writer
When the Oswego Minor Hockey Association hosted two recent tournaments, most of its profit was eaten up by higher ice fees.
The association brought in $100 after one tournament and about $175 after the other, president Tim Graber said.
At the same time, Oswego Minor Hockey Association paid the city $15,900 in ice fees last month. It expects to pay about the same this month, plus $16,500 to $17,000 in January, and $16,000 in February, Graber said.
Youth hockey officials say they need lower fees at city rinks to help keep their leagues solvent and tournaments running. City officials say maintaining the ...