Problems with Bantam and Midget Jackie Bernard 2010 District III Problems with Bantam and Midget Jackie Bernard 2010

Problems Concerns originally focussed on; Lack of players at the Bantam and Midget level, especially at the Midget level Lack of players, especially at the competitive level

Bantam numbers – Nation & PGL 2010-11 – Total Bantams = 203 2011-12 – Total Bantams = 242 COMPARED TO NUMBERS FOR 2009-10; Total Bantams = 130 + 95 = 225 *** see hand-out for more detailed numbers ***

Midget numbers – Nation & PGL 2010-11 – Total Midgets = 352 2011-12 – Total Midgets = 338 COMPARED TO NUMBERS FOR 2009-10; Total Midgets = 85+113+109 = 307 *** see hand-out for more detailed numbers ***

Purpose/objective To keep or recruit more players at the Bantam and Midget level To promote the development of each player

Short or long term solution ?

Solutions proposed Amalgamation of Associations, yet still play within District III Joining other Districts to play in other competitive Leagues Elimination of Cobra Major Midget AA or Combining Bantam & Midget with Seaway

Amalgamation of associations Benefits: May increase the number of players per team at rep level within our District May have less players per team which means more ice time per player Increase number of neutral evaluators per category

Joining other Districts Benefits Provide greater development opportunities for players (Rep B or AA) Generate more interest by players Increase the number of teams to play against Attention: must separate Minor Midget and Major Midget

Option A Combining necessary Association players’ to create at least 6 PGL teams – Smallest number of registrants is distributed to other needed Associations - All games will still be played within District III St.Isidore/Hawk/VKH/Cass - Bantam St.Isidore/Hawk/VKH – Midget These associations are identified for next year to be the ones who will have the lowest amount of players for 2010.

Option B Apply only to Midget PILOT PROJECT . 2 years minimum Midget will be separated as Minor and Major Formation of at least 2 Minor teams and at least 5 Major teams All teams created based on number of players (smallest number of registrants is distributed to other needed Associations) Games played within District I, II & III Join also Juvenile teams to District I & II .

Congratulation to the women hockey team !

And … Canada wins the gold!