Be a part of the exciting 32nd Annual
OMGHA Scholastic Achievement Award ceremony!

WHEN: Monday, April 27, 2020; 6:30PM
WHERE:  Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 18500 County Road 101

APPLICATION: See requirements below. If eligible, click link below to complete application.

Application opens on March 18 and closes on April 10. 

The Scholastic Achievement Award program honors those OMGHA hockey players, 10U/Squirt level and above, who achieved a 3.0* or higher grade point average during the 2019-2020 hockey season, or who were nominated by their team exemplifying the character traits promoted by the #11forJacob Movement. 

All OMGHA hockey players who qualified, and their guests/parents, are invited to attend.  Please review the eligibility requirements below, complete the registration form and submit with a copy of the player’s complete report card (detailing grades for each class for both 1st and 2nd trimester).

Program 

Welcome / 2019-2020  Season Recap

Terry Gallagher Award for Academics 

Keynote Address

Presentation of Character Awards 

Presentation of Scholastic Achievement Awards

Door Prizes 

Closing 

Scholastic Achievement Award eligibility requirements are as follows:

1. The skater must be an OMGHA registered hockey player 10U/Squirt level or above.  Mites and Supermites are not eligible for the SAA program. 
   1. 6th graders and above  must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 marking scale when combining the first two school grading periods.  4th & 5th graders must have an average grade of a 3.0.  Please note: the minimum GPA to achieve the Honor Roll for the Osseo School District is lower than the requirements for SAA.
2. The grade point average is calculated on the straight letter grade and any +/- will not affect the average.  For all non-letter grade subjects, the grade point average will be calculated using a grade conversion scale  (A: 4.0, B: 3.0, C: 2.0, D: 1.0, F: 0.0).  Please note: Report cards reflecting a GPA less than 3.0 are ineligible. Please do not complete the application if your player's GPA is less than 3.0. Rounded scores will not be accepted. 
3. Grades for all subjects, including Phy Ed, Art, Music, and Homeroom, if assessed, are used in the calculations of the grade point average.
4. New for 2020: The Scholastic Awards Achievement Ceremony will include a character component. Each travel team will nominate one player who best represents the traits promoted by the #11forJacob movement. The nominated player should be an excellent example of a player working hard to live these traits both on and off the ice, in the classroom, and at home.  The nominated player may meet the established scholastic requirements, but this is NOT required. Individual head coaches may determine how the players are selected from their teams. The Jacob Wetterling Resource Center (JWRC) has a number of resources available for teams looking for ways to embed these traits within their team culture. Please reach out to us for support if needed.  Each head coach will click this link to fill out the form by the end of the winter season, no later than April 10, 2020 (link will go live February 2020). Questions may be directed to Kristina Kampa, Bridget Erickson or OMGHA secretary, Nicole Kustermann -ScholasticAchievement@omgha.com. #11forJacob Movement - Character Traits This movement centers around 11 simple traits that Jacob valued: Be fair, Be kind, Be understanding, Be honest, Be thankful, Be a good sport, Be a good friend, Be joyful, Be generous, Be gentle with others, Be positive. 

Grading Periods

Public Schools:  Applications will include an upload of the eligible Trimester 2 Report Card (this should reflect both Trimester 1 AND Trimester 2 grades) here (if the report card does not reflect a GPA of 3.0, do not submit application). 

Private Schools:   Students attending private schools or public schools outside ISD #279 should use their grading periods that most closely match the corresponding ISD # 279 (Osseo/Maple Grove schools) grading periods. Note: If your child's school does not provide both trimesters on one document or follows a different report card schedule, email your documents to ScholasticAchievement@omgha.com

Home Schools:  Players who are home schooled are eligble to submit an application. Contact Kristina Kampa or Bridget Erickson if you have any questions.

Report Cards

A copy of the student’s report card showing all grades for both grading periods MUST accompany the completed SAA application form.  All information will be kept in strict confidence and will be reviewed by the SAA committee for grade point average only.  Please white out any other personal information that you don’t wish to share.

**please note, the application is completed online.  Make sure you upload a copy of your player's Trimester 2 report card (this will reflect both trimester 1 and 2 grades) before you fill out the application, so you are prepared.  Any applications submitted without report cards attached will be viewed as incomplete.**

APPLICATION

If your player meets the above eligibility requirements, please:

1. Submit this application (link will go live on March 18, 2020) no later than April 10, 2020 at 11:59PM.  

2. Upload your player's complete Trimester 2 report card detailing grades for each class for both 1st and 2nd trimester. 

Please note:
-No applications will be accepted after the due date. This deadline is firm. No exceptions will be made. Please plan accordingly.
-No exceptions will be made to eligibility requirements. Parents submitting ineligible applications will be notified. 
-All eligible and on time applications will be accepted. No notifications will be sent for the accepted applications. We will expect your player to attend the program. 

Door Prize Donations

We are accepting and appreciative of prize donations for the event.  If you or your business would like to donate a prize, please contact Kristina Kampa or Bridget Erickson. All businesses and individuals will be thanked in the event program.