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 season

Program Summary Squirt Travel Teams: Two (2) SQ “A” Teams Two (2) SQ “B1” Teams Four (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 Summary Peewee Travel Teams: Two (2) PW “A” Teams Two (3) PW “B1” Teams Two (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 Summary Bantam Travel Teams: One BTM “AA” Team Two (2) BTM“A” Teams Two (2) BTM“B1” Teams One (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 Time O Uniforms and Team Equipment (Jerseys and Socks) O Referees for Home Games O Tournament Entry Fees / Team Gate Fees O Coaches Compensation and Expenses O Coaching Certifications and Training Programs O Miscellaneous / Supplies O Online Processing Fee included in Registration Fees O 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

Coaching O 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 impartial O Panel of non-involved parent evaluators O Progressive tryout process O Combination of skill and drill evaluations and scrimmages O Closed tryout process O Website as funnel for all information

Tryouts Keeping it in perspective

Where can I learn more?

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