GRAND FORKS YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION PARENT EDUCATION SESSION .

Grand Forks Youth Hockey Association Introduction of GFYHA Staff Mission Statement To create a youth hockey organization designed specifically to help kids reach their full potential. Fun! Fun! Fun!

Grand Forks Youth Hockey Parent Education Sessions 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 question

RED, WHITE and BLUE Hockey (Termites and Mites – including 8U) Cross-Ice games for Termites and Mites Increase 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.

Long Term Athlete Development

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

Programming Summary

Dates/Coaches 11/6/17 – 2/24/18 In-House Coordinator: Josh Kunz Termite 1 Coordinator: Tony Bina Termite 2 Coordinators: Dave Nord Mite 1 Coordinators: TBD Mite 2 Coordinator: Chip Shereck Mark Bry

Termites Termite 1 and Termite 2 Divided by age group First year skaters are termite 1 regardless of age Players may be moved from termite 1 to termite 2 at coordinators discretion and with the parents permission NO PLAYERS WILL BE MOVED TO MITES

Termites 3 Ice Sessions per week No off-ice sessions Monday and Thursday (practice) Saturday (games) Will start December 2nd No off-ice sessions Games after Thanksgiving and New Years, not Christmas 45 minutes per ice session Practices ADM model Development level Stickers will be placed on back of helmet to designate development level (3 levels) Goal: Allow players to compete against players of equal development level Make teams equal

Termites Games First games 12/2/17 10-12 skaters per team Teams 7½ ice Rosters released prior to jersey handout Will group kids by Parks and skill level Very difficult to honor parents requests for teammates Jersies given out at practice 11/27/16 7½ ice 45 min run-time 4 on 4 or 5 on 5 (depending on number of kids) Change players every 3 min (parents run the clock) No full time goalies Goalies don’t need equipment Change goalie every 2 min No travel at Termite level

Mites 11/6/17 – 2/24/18 Very few players will be moved from mite 1 to mite 2 at coordinators discretion and with parents permission 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 ice sessions per week 2 practices, 1 game Practices ADM model (45 minutes) 45-60 minutes per session No off-ice sessions

Mites 10-12 skaters per team Teams Games First games 12/2/17 No games first two Saturdays of November 10-12 skaters per team Teams Rosters released prior to jersey handout Jerseys given out at practice 11/27/17 ½ ice 60 min, run time No full time goalies (goalie equipment available for new player each week) Goaltender numbers in GFYHA are low Kids who want to play goaltender are encouraged to do so Season ending Jamboree

Mites Travel program for second year mites (not red or blue) Available to ALL second-year mite players Birthdate 7/1/08-6/30/09 Opt-in for additional fee Must register with USA Hockey 4-6 equal teams Teams selected by Traveling Mite Coordinators and Steve Johnson Practices start upon completion of regular season Games start first part of March Coaches must be USA Hockey certified Registration Sometime in December

8u Girls “Angels” Termite2, Mite 1, and Mite 2 girls Practice at Mite 1 level Play games at termite 2 level

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 need a bunch!! Must be USA hockey registered (not certified) and Safe Sport certified USAhockey.com Must wear a helmet for practice 6-13 coaches needed per practice session Your child may skate both ice sessions for practice ONLY if you are on the ice for BOTH Coach - must attend 70% of practices to meet volunteer requirements Sign-up for coaching following the meeting

Special Events Jessica Sporbert will be the special events coordinator for the Termite/Mite level Also volunteer coordinator Special events will include a holiday jamboree, hot cocoa day, year end event, outdoor classic, and many other events throughout the season.

Event Dates (days subject to change) Hot Cocoa Day- December 9th Hockey Day Grand Forks- December 16th Outdoor Winter Classic- January 20th Donut Day at the rink- February 3rd End of the year tournament-February 23rd-24th. Other events to be scheduled

Clothing order Online store from Gerrells open until 11/6 Go to https://gerrellssportscentergrandforks.itemorder.com/sale Enter password GFTRAVEL17

Volunteer Requirements All players will need to meet 6 hours or 3 shifts at designated tournaments Parent coaches will have requirements met for the season All volunteer shifts will be done and tracked through the DIBS system If you do not meet your requirements, you will be charged $50 per shift (up to $150 per player) and your player will not be allowed to register for next season until paid in full Please contact Jessica Sporbert with questions at jessica.sporbert@gmail.com

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