GRAND FORKS YOUTH HOCKEY

ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION

Parent Meeting

October 2015

Grand Forks Youth Hockey Parent Education Sessions

O All forms uploaded on-line will be turned over to the team managers for game binders

O If you have not completed forms, your team manager will collect these from you prior to your first game or you will not be allowed to play

O Jessica Sporbert will serve as coordinator for team managers

Grand Forks Youth Hockey Parent Education Sessions

O Provide information on upcoming hockey season.

O Help you and your child prepare for tryouts.

O Let you know where you can find information as things develop during the season.

O Try to answer questions.

Grand Forks Youth Hockey New This Year

O Parent/Player Code of Conduct

Grand Forks Youth Hockey Parent Education Sessions

Summary from the 2015-2016 season

Program SummarySquirt Travel

Teams: Two (2) SQ “A” TeamsTwo (2) SQ “B1” TeamsFour (2) SQ “B” Teams

Anticipated Four (4) tournaments per team plus exhibition games. No State League or State Tournament at the Squirt Level.Approximately 35 games per season (including tournament games).

Program Summary

10U Girls

Teams: One (1) 10U team

Four (4) tournaments (one in GF), plus exhibition games. No State League or State Tournament at the 10U level.

Program SummaryPeewee Travel

Teams: Two (2) PW “A” TeamsTwo (3) PW “B1” TeamsTwo (2) PW “B” Teams

Three (3) tournaments per team (one in GF), plus State League and State Tournament.Approximately 40 games per season (including tournament games).

Program Summary

12U Girls

Teams: One (1) 12U team

Three (3) tournaments (one in GF), plus State League and State Tournament.

Program SummaryBantam Travel

Teams: One BTM “AA” Team Two (2) BTM“A” TeamsTwo (2) BTM“B1” TeamsOne (1) BTM “B” Teams

Three (3) tournaments per team (one in GF), plus State League and State Tournament. Bantam AA team will require scheduling oddities and additional fee. Approximately 45 games per season (including tournament games).

Program Summary

14U Girls

Teams: One (1) 14U team

Three (3) tournaments (one in GF), plus State League and State Tournament.

Program Updates

Two 90 minute ice times per week for each team to practice –variety of ice utilization plans (full ice and co-op

practices)

Schedules will be provided when teams

are finalized. Scheduling is changing daily right now

Off Ice Development Plan

Optional program for kids who seek to do more in addition to GFYHA programming.

Priority for GFYHA is the on-ice opportunities and informal opportunities

that are kids-centered on the outdoor rinks.

Goalie Sessions to continue.

Registration Fee Breakdown

O Ice TimeO Uniforms and Team Equipment (Jerseys and

Socks)O Referees for Home GamesO Tournament Entry Fees / Team Gate Fees O Coaches Compensation and ExpensesO Coaching Certifications and Training ProgramsO Miscellaneous / SuppliesO Online Processing Fee included in Registration

FeesO Coaching and Player Development

Optional Fundraising Requirements

All fundraising opportunities are optional, and in place to assist with keeping the cost of hockey affordable for all

Ad Sales: Optional ad sales for girls tournament and GF Classic offer the opportunity to earn a rebate on your fees up to $200 ($400 in ads= $200 or $200 in ads+ $100)

Raffle: This year GFYHA is piloting a raffle option which we hope to grow into a major revenue source for the association, and assist in reducing the fees for players in future years. Raffle to begin in November with drawing held during the Classic

More information to come on details of ad sales procedures and raffle information!

Please contact Derek Sporbert with any ad sales or fundraising questions

Volunteer Requirements

All travel hockey parents will have volunteer requirements unless informed otherwise

Volunteers help reduce the cost of registration this year by over $100 per player at the travel level

Volunteers must use the Dibs site on the GFYHA website, so make sure you know your login!

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteer opportunities will be centered around your players home tournament, consisting of at least three or more shifts depending on the size of tournament, and number of players at that level

A monetary fine of $50 per missed shift will be assessed again this year for hours not met, and your player may be deemed ineligible for play if volunteer hours are not met

Volunteer waivers will be given to 3 Parent coaches and 1 team manager per team

Please contact Jessica Sporbert with any volunteer questions

CoachingO Coaching applications remain

available on the website.

O Kids First and Coaches Second

O Plans for additional activities with Coaching Development

Tryout and Evaluation Process

Goal is to provide players with the best possible experience in an environment where they can

grow as hockey players and young people.

Tryout and Evaluation Process

O Fair and impartialO Panel of non-involved parent

evaluatorsO Progressive tryout processO Combination of skill and drill

evaluations and scrimmagesO Closed tryout processO Website as funnel for all information

Tryouts

Keeping it in perspective

Where can I learn more?

www.grandforksyouthockey.com

QUESTIONS

We’re available to field questions regarding Grand Forks Youth Hockey

Association