Delano Area Youth Hockey Parent Meeting 2015-16 Dave Introduce Board Members

Agenda Mission & Vision Introductions New for 2015-16 Communication Updates DASA HDC / Team Updates Scheduling Girls Safe Sport Concussion Baseline Fundraising / Volunteer / Concession Thank you! Dave Introductions = board members

Delano Area Youth Hockey Association www.datigers.com DAYHA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Managed by a Board of Directors Elected by the association members Meets first Monday of each month at DASA Meetings are open to the association membership Made up of Volunteers Committees & Boards Hockey Development (HDC) Girls Gambling DASA Recruiting Dave

… and make each new year better than the last Vision… Mission Statement Provide our kids an opportunity Develop Hockey Skills Develop Life Skills Dave (Good Spot for Don Lucia video) DAYHA Mission Statement Delano Area Youth Hockey Association (DAYHA) is an independent, nonprofit, volunteer organization located in Delano Minnesota that is affiliated with USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey (MH). DAYHA is structured to organize and provide hockey opportunities for the boys and girls of Delano and surrounding communities in a safe, respectful learning environment that encourages the fun, development of sportsmanship, teamwork, life skills and individual achievement while building on the fundamental skills of hockey. To accomplish this, DAYHA provides an organization where youths ages 3-18, currently residing within Delano and surrounding communities, can play organized hockey. DAYHA Vision Statement:  DAYHA will create a youth hockey experience that will enhance the individual skills and character of all who participate. … and make each new year better than the last

Youth Hockey Governing Structure in Minnesota New to the program? www.datigers.com Youth Hockey Governing Structure in Minnesota USA Hockey MN Hockey District 3 DAYHA * Local associations are assigned to Districts by MN Hockey Kirk Maple Grove, Wayzata, St. Louis Park / Hopkins, Minneapolis, Mound/Westonka, Orono, Armstrong, Brooklyn Park

New for 2015-16 Marketing & Recruiting Committee & Focus Parking Lot & New Glass Dryland Improvements Online Store https://tigershockey.itemorder.com/sale Delano Tiger Branding Kirk / Dan

Communication… 3 Main Methods of Communication Website www.datigers.com Email (e.g. RSS, Ngin App for IPhone) Team Manager Always start with your head coach if you have questions about on-ice issues. Practice times and sometimes games can change, so check the website frequently. You can contact any board member at any time with a question or concern Kirk

DASA Delano Area Sports Arena Rick or Kevin Non –profit organization that owns and operates the facility. No subsidies from the city or the school. However, the school pays rent for the Varsity and JV teams. Updates (e.g. Ess Brother Bar Stools, Cooling Tower, Glass, Parking Lot, Dryland) Aging Facility

HDC Responsibilities Hockey Development Committee On ice advisory body to the Board Team placement Evaluations & Player placement Coach Selections / Level Leaders Player Development Special Training Programs Hockey Communication (Stacie Nelson) Tryout Grievance Process Brandon Coach Selections – talk about paid coaches

HDC Members Brandon Heinzen ( Ace Coordinator) Kevin Dulin – Intro/Mite/Termite Coordinator Steve Brown – Squirt Coordinator Asst. Gerrit van Bergen – Varsity Boys Coach Ron Guild – Squirt Coordinator Dave Hargarten – DAYHA President Lance Reynolds – Bantam Coordinator Todd Williams – Peewee Coordinator Stacie Nelson – Administrative Brandon

Team Forecast As of 10/6/2015 Bantams (A,B2) 15U (A) 26 skaters 5 goalies 15U (A) 12 skaters 1 goalie PeeWees (A,B1,B2,C) 57 skaters 7 goalies 12U (B) 10 skaters 2 goalies Squirts (A,B2,B2,C) 48 skaters, 4 goalies 10U (B) 14 skaters, 2 goalies Mite – 54* 8U – 18* Termites – 30* Intro – 18* One Goal – 56 *Registration still on-going Brandon or Dave

Scheduling As of 10/6/2015 Goal & Objectives 2015-16 Changes (e.g. Wed/Sun, Open Hockey) Ice purchased outside of Delano (e.g. Mound) Growing Association (13 Traveling teams compared to 10 teams last year) Girls 12u and 15u in Delano Dan Where does the money go?

Girls Program 2014-15 The DAYHA Girls Committee and Board have reviewed the 2015-2016 projected registered girls, ice availability, appropriate skill levels and association feedback. The following is the plan for the 2015-2016 season: 8u – Maintain a Delano 8u team. Please recruit your friends, neighbors and siblings as we can always use more. The future of the program starts with the 8u level! 10u – Maintain a Delano 10u B team. Our projections will be less than last year, so we encourage each of you to recruit friends, neighbors and siblings. 12u – Delano 12u B team*. DAYHA is excited to offer a Delano only 12u team. The goal is to grow numbers to offer an A and a B team in future years in D3. 15u – Delano 15u A team*. DAYHA is excited to offer a Delano only 15u team. 15u is new to MN Hockey. The objective is to reduce the attrition from 14u/High School. This will likely be temporary as the future will be a High School Jr. Varsity or Varsity program which will start in 2016-17 season in Delano! Longer term, the goal is to grow our numbers to support a High School and 15u program. *New for 2015-2016 Season Kirk

Safe Sport Locker Room Policy Must be supervised at all times (outside of locker room) No 1vs1 locker room attendant and player No cell phones in locker rooms & cameras Safe Sport certification (Good for 2 years since 9/1/2015) Safe Sport Handbook is the required guide for all misconduct grievances Stacie

Pre Concussion Testing … highly recommended! When – Oct. 26th and 27th Who – 11 years old and above (by 10/26/2015) Where – Delano Middle School, Computer Lab Administration – Delano Ridgeview Clinic will donate the health professional to administer the test Costs - $5.00 to take the baseline test If a concussion is suspected the post concussion test is $50.00, which includes an assessment by a concussion specialist which is often paid for by health insurance. Stacie If your child sustains a concussion: Call your health provider or Ridgeview clinic for post evaluation as soon as possible. If you suspect the concussion is serious please seek medical advice ASAP via ambulance or ER. Post tests are usually completed after the symptoms of headache and nausea subside but evaluation should be completed earlier Please let the school know about concussions, we can accommodate students and help with learning when we know what to advocate for.

Volunteering $100 single Mite/8U player = 10 volunteer hours $200 single Squirt/10U, PeeWee/12U, Bantam or Jr. Gold = 15 hours $200 for 2 or more Mites/8U = 15 hours $300 for 2 or more players combination of Mites/8U, Squirts/10U, PeeWee/12U, Bantam/15U or Jr. Gold = 20 hours The sport has been built on the backs of volunteers Volunteering significantly reduces the cost of hockey When done right, volunteering can make a huge difference and help make the season so much fun Sign-up Genius All association members are required to provide a volunteer check (jersey’s will not be given until check is received)…. Board members are an exception Areas of Need: DASA & Playoff Tournaments, Outdoor Rink Stacie

No Longer Required Concession Hours Sign-up process Does not count towards volunteer hours minimum No Longer Required Stacie

Fundraising Fundraiser Goal: $25,000.00 Purpose is to raise money for DAYHA related expenses. Mandatory All families required to participate (except families who only have Intro to Hockey or Termite player) Cash Raffle (1000 tickets @$20/piece) with a family obligation (Mites thru Jr. Gold) of 7 tickets for the Delano Sports Arena parking lot (Cash Value Ticket). A portion of this money will be donated to Delano Sports Arena for parking lot resurface (Cash Value Ticket). Voluntary …help players raise money Wreaths - $5.00 per wreath (information found on DAYHA website) Tom

Sponsorship Troy, Rick of Kirk

Gambling Gambling Sites Pull-tabs and Meat Raffle Dave Town Club Delano Lanes Norm’s Wayside Pull-tabs and Meat Raffle ~$40k profit for DAYHA Lowers Registration Fees 16 Employees Volunteer Committee Managing (Thank YOU!) Kirk

Thank You! Thank you for all of your time and effort volunteering to help make this association run. Kirk or Dave