West Fargo Hockey Association Parent Education Presentation

West Fargo Hockey Association Mission Statement: The chief objectives of this association are to promote, develop and administer a competitive hockey program. The program is meant to serve the youth of West Fargo, ND and surrounding area. Our objectives will be accomplished by offering high quality coaching, adequate ice time for practice and skill development and exposure to advanced competition through participation in high caliber games and tournaments.

West Fargo Hockey Association Foundation for all hockey programs is the American Development Model (ADM) Provide information on upcoming hockey season Help you and your child prepare for the upcoming season Let you know where you can find information as things develop during the season Try to answer questions

West Fargo Hockey Association RED, WHITE and BLUE Hockey Cross-Ice games for Termites and Mites Increased puck time and play time Skating skills repetition - stop, start, and change directions far more often Increase the competition - number of puck battles goes up Reduce the time and space, increase the decision making (hockey sense) Playing surface fits the size of our players Players that succeed at the higher levels are the ones who can play in traffic, this playing format increases the traffic!

Playing Surface to fit the Player A pro-size ball measures 28 inches, while a youth-size ball measures 24 inches. Field size for U-8 runs between (20yds TO 25yds) & (30yds TO 40yds) while the pro-size International field is between (70yds TO 80yds) & (110yds TO 120yds) In pro baseball, the distance from the pitcher’s mound to home plate is 60’6”, while in Little League it’s only 46 feet. Pro base lines are 90 feet while Little League the base line are 60 feet. A pro basketball hoop measures 10 feet high. Younger kids play with a hoop that’s as much as 2 feet lower. They also play cross court.

American Development Model

ADM Guiding Principles Fun! Fun! Fun! Pursuit of excellence – players, coaches and volunteers Affordability – best program at the most reasonable cost Teamwork – hockey is a team sport; success on ice, as in life, best achieved working together towards a shared goal Enjoyment – player-centered organization Skill and Player Development – emphasis on these factors in long-term development process

PROGRAM SUMMARY Dates/Coordinator 10/21/17 through 2/25/18 Termite/Mite Coordinator-Justin Routh rudy1616@gmail.com

TERMITES Termite Red/Yellow/Green DOB: 7/1/10-3/1/14 First year skaters are typically blue dots, second year skaters are typically yellow dots, and third year skaters are typically green dots. Player movement is based on discretion of coaches and coordinator.

TERMITES 3 Ice sessions per week Termite practices will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays (two teams per practice) 60 minutes Saturday games (everyone plays) 45 minutes Check your Ngin schedule weekly No off-ice sessions

TERMITES Practices ADM Model Development level Stickers will be placed on the back of helmets to designate development level (3 levels) Kids grouped by skill level Very difficult to honor parent requests for teammates Games First game will be on 11/11/2017 8-10 skaters per team Rosters will be released to website 10/30/17

TERMITES No full-time goalies. Jerseys can be picked up at Play It Again Sports on November 1, 2017 between 10am and 5pm. Cross-ice, 45 minute run time games 4 on 4 or 5 on 5, depending on number of kids. Change players every two minutes, parents run the clock. No full-time goalies.

MITES Dates/Coordinator 10/21/17 through 2/25/18 Termite/Mite Coordinator-Justin Routh rudy1616@gmail.com DOB: 7/1/08-6/30/10

MITES Eastern Conference (Intermediate) Western Conference (Advanced) Practices Helmet stickers will be used within the top half and bottom half groups to group kids of similar skill levels together for station based practices. 3-4 ice sessions per week 2/3 practices, 1 game Practice ADM Model (60 minutes)

MITES Games First games will be Saturday 11/11/17 8-10 skaters per team Rosters will be released to website 10/30/17 Half-ice, 60 minute run time games 4 on 4 or 5 on 5, depending on number of kids. Change players every two minutes, parents run the clock. No full-time goalies, but WFHA goaltender numbers are low. Kids who want to play goaltender should be encouraged to do so. Goalie equipment will be provided for each team. Jerseys can be picked up at Play It Again Sports on November 2, 2017 between 10am and 5pm.

PRIOR TO FIRST PRACTICE Please use white tape and have your child’s name on the front of their helmet Cut stick to right length Standing on skates, stick should be between their chin and nose

COACHES We are still in need of volunteer coaches. All Coaches must complete the following: Background check Coaches application Register with USA Hockey and WFHA as a coach USA Age-specific modules Level 1 CEP will also be needed, the class will be offered later in the year. Safe Sport certified (usahockey.com) Coaches must wear a hockey helmet for practice

COACHES We need at least 8-15 coaches per practice session. Coaches must attend 70% of practices to meet volunteer requirements (completion of DIB Hours) Sign up for coaching following the meeting or email me at rudy1616@gmail.com Coaches meeting: October 3, 2017

SPECIAL EVENTS December 16th & 17th Mite Holiday Jamboree End of season Mite Tournament Feb 24th & 25th Fargo Force Little Chippers opportunities (Termite level)

Clothing Order Stampede warm-ups If you are interested, Scheels will be taking orders for Stampede warm-up gear. The last day to order through them will be by the end of day on Monday, November 14th. This is not required gear. Samples are available at the store.

Volunteer Requirements All player families will need to meet 10 DIB hours Team managers also receive the full DIBS amount. DIBS are made available through the WFHA website, and are posted as they come available. All volunteer shifts will be done and tracked through the DIBS system If you do not meet your requirements, you will be billed at $40/hour For further information regarding DIBS, contact Drew Likness dlikness@stampedehockey.club

How can I get involved? Attend future Board Meetings. Dates and meeting minutes are posted on website. Volunteer to serve on one of the committees. Coach Team Manager Run the clock during your child’s Termite/Mite games