IGHHA Squirt Parent Meeting Welcome Parents! IGHHA Squirt Parent Meeting November 7th, 2017 7:00-8:00p

Agenda Introductions Equipment and Colors Apparel Coach’s Corner Questions

Additional Information can be found on the IGHHA webpage Introductions Squirt B Troy Woltman (Head coach) 651-280-9688 woltmant@gmail.com Jim Kennedy, (Asst.) James Luhrs, (Asst.) Dwayne Unglesbee, (Asst.) Kari Miller, (Manager) Squirt C Mike Sheir , (Head Coach) 651-336-1374 mikedeanna@comcast.net Kevin Krech, (Asst.) Larry Oster, (Asst.) Austyn Kryzer, (Asst.) Katy Anich, (Manager) Additional Information can be found on the IGHHA webpage http://igh.pucksystems2.com/

Equipment and IGH Colors Red Gloves Helmet Breezers Not mandatory, but please purchase red moving forward You may be able to buy red breezer covers.. Mandatory Items Helmet - proper fitting Mouth guard Shoulder pads Elbow pads Shin guards Breezers Gloves

Equipment and IGH Colors Continued Stick Information Junior size Height Standing on feet – nose Standing on skates - chin Knob – optional but not too large Skate Size and sharpening Proper sizing important Sharpening - every 4-6 skates or 2 outdoor Sharpen before each game if possible

Equipment and IGH Colors Continued Uniforms Game Jerseys and Socks Each Player will receive the following items Two Jerseys white/blue Two pairs of socks White/Blue A garment bag Jerseys and socks will be worn during games and scrimmages (not during practice) Please keep jerseys in garment bags in order to keep them looking new. We attempted to accommodate all requests for jersey numbers, but to be fair we will hand out a bag with the specific jersey size requested and then the players will be assigned that number.

IGHHA Apparel Options T4U https://www.t4uapparel.com/ Hoodies, Dry-fit shirts, Sweatshirts, Performance pants, Baseball Caps, etc. Strauss Skate & Bicycle http://www.straussskatesandbicycles.com/ Warm-Up Track Suits

Squirt Manager Info Thank you Managers! Enormous amount of work goes behind the scenes goes into the logistics of being a manager

Squirt Manager Info Continued Raffle Tickets Volunteer Hours (Check Dibs) Events/Tournaments B Team Rochester (December)/C Team – River Falls (Dec 1-3) Home Tournament – January 26-28 Additional option to follow Please notify managers if you are interested in additional tournament (s) (50.00) per family average Team Building Event - with players and parents - TBD Game day duties “How To” Class – TBD Sports Engine App – Notifies schedule updates Background Checks – Please complete and send confirmation #

SafeSport IGHHA is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for its participant’s physical, emotional, and social development and to ensure that it promotes an environment free from abuse and misconduct. As part of this commitment IGHHA will be following the recommendations and guidelines defined in the USA Hockey SafeSport Program Handbook. Any questions or concerns should be directed to IGHHA’s SafeSport coordinator. More Information can be found on the IGHHA website at www.IGHHA.org

Coaches Corner Mike/Troy ADM- American Development Model FUNdamentals / ABC’s – Continued from Mites Station based practices / Cross-Ice games More Puck Touches Maximum Ice Utilization Increased Competition For All Players Fun for All Participants **Must keep the game fun for our Kids/players **

Coaches Corner – Troy/Mike Team Goals /Rules/Philosophy E-AT Effort Always giving it 100% Attitude Stay positive in all situations Teamwork Practice and play as a team (on and off the ice)

Coaches Corner –Cont. Coaches must submit lineup before games Notify coaches ASAP if player will miss a game Email the coaches/managers please Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to a game if possible If your child stayed home from school due to illness, please don’t bring them to the rink (for games or practice) Bring your own water bottle – prevent the spread of germs Tryouts (closed) explanation for new parents

Coaches Corner –Cont. Game Play Full Ice games with referees, rules etc. Positioning We will assign and rotate so they learn the game at all positions We do have designated goal tenders If your child is interested let us know New Icing Rule If the team on the penalty kill ices the puck, play will be stopped and a faceoff will be in the defensive zone. This promotes puck control/controlled breakouts(exiting the defensive and neutral zone under control)

Coaches Corner –Cont. Safety and Injuries Concussions “Fair Play” Points – points for sectionals earned, 1 point per game fair point. Players Penalties no more than 10 minutes per game Coaches –lead by example Parents – lead by example Safety and Injuries Concussions We will follow protocol and cannot play a player with a concussion Injuries – ice, ice, ice Notify coaches ASAP if your child has an injury from Hockey or any other activity

Questions? Questions? Thank You Parents! If parents have any questions, concerns, or player is having problems with other players or doesn’t want to come to hockey please let us know immediately. Questions?