1. Delano Area Youth Hockey
Parent Meeting
Kirk
Introduce Board Members

2. Q&A Reserved at the End of the Meeting.
Agenda Tuesday , Oct. 11th
7:00 PM
Introductions
Mission & Vision
Summary
Financials
Communication
Updates
DASA
HDC / Team Updates
Girls
Scheduling
Safe Sport
Concussion Baseline
Fundraising / Volunteering
Gambling / Sponsorship
8:00 PM
Positive Coaching Alliance
Joel Maturi
Kirk - Introductions = board members, Committee Leaders
Q&A Reserved at the End of the Meeting.
Thank you!

3. 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
Kirk – United Way Contributions (EIN Number)

4. … and make each new year better than the last
Vision…
Mission Statement
Provide our kids an opportunity
Develop Hockey Skills
Develop Life Skills
Kirk
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

5. … and make each new year better than the last
Summary
Accomplishments
Facilities – Dryland
Recruiting Committee
~5% Growth
Gambling – NEW site
Favorable Financials
HS Girls Hockey
Bought Ice (Mound)
Giving Back…
Challenges & Changes
Ice Availability / Scheduling
Facility (DASA)
Fill Key Roles (Volunteers)
Kirk
… and make each new year better than the last

6. 2016 Association Feedback Strengths Opportunities
Mission Statement (80%)
Overall Season (74%)
Highest Number of “Best Season Ever” (36)
Coaches & Level Leaders
Tournaments
Manager s
Equipment Management
Concessions No Volunteers
Opportunities
More or Consistent Ice (34%)
Improve Rink Facilities
Enhance Monday Skills/Goalies
Enhance Tryout Evaluations
Kirk
Investment Priorities
Future Capital (45%)
Facilities
Coaching
Dryland
Sources:  2016 DAYHA Association Survey (up 155 as of 4/17), Manager Feedback

7. Financial Summary Where does the money come from?
Where does the money go?
Kirk
Incoming Money… Player Registration, Charitable Gambling and Fundraising
Outgoing Money…. Ice Rental, Tournaments, Playoffs

8. Communication… 3 Main Methods of Communication
Website
(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
Kristi

9. 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. Condensers, Parking Lot, Dryland)
Aging Facility

10. HDC Responsibilities Hockey Development Committee
On ice advisory body to the Board
Player Development
Special Training Programs
Team placement
Hockey Communication
Evaluations & Player placement
Tryout Grievance Process
Coach Selections / Level Leaders
Anthony

11. HDC Members Anthony Reynolds ( Ace) Josh Simonson (Girls)
Jackie Johnson (Girls HS)
Gerrit Van Bergen (Boys HS)
Lance Reynolds (Bantams)
Todd Williams (Peewees)
Ron Guild (Squirts)
Ben Mattson (Intro/Mite/Termite)
Dave Hargarten (OneGoal, Pre)
Steve Brown, Brandon Heinzen (Historians)
Bill Manuel (Goaltending)
Anthony

12. Team Forecast As of 10/7/2015 Bantams (A,B2,C) Peewees (A,B1,B2,C)
39 skaters
5 goalies
Peewees (A,B1,B2,C)
56 skaters
6 goalies
12U (B)
13 skaters
1 goalie
Squirts (A,B2,B2,C)
41 skaters, 3 goalies, 3 part-time goalies
10U (A,B)
18 skaters, 3 part-time goalies
Mite – 43*
8U – 18*
Termites – 46*
Intro – 18*
One Goal – 58
*Registration still on-going
Anthony
Tryouts - Jamie
Tryout Announcement – Bantam & Peewee's

13. Girls Hockey Summary Accomplishments Challenges & Changes
Transitioned to Delano (out of Co-Ops with Buffalo and Mound)
HS Girls Hockey
Growing Program (~5%)
66 girls
70 Girls
74 Girls
Highly Successful Teams
New Girls Coordinator
Challenges & Changes
Recruitment
HS Alignment
Two 10u Teams (A&B)
Ice-Time
Josh
DAYHA Girls Vision Statement:  “… to provide a hockey program from Intro’s to high school within Delano that enables the ability to maximize individual skill development and character to all that participate.”

14. Scheduling Challenges
Current State
Changes for
Goal & Objectives
Added Tournaments for Travel Teams
Growing Association
Eliminated DASA Tournaments
Purchased Additional Ice in Mound
14 Traveling teams compared to 12 teams last year and 10 the year before
Scheduled Early Morning Practices
Addition of the Girls HS Hockey
Rotating Wed/Sun Practice Practices
Added Mon/Wed Games
Added Clinics (removed Open Hockey)
Eliminate Black Ice and/or Private Rentals
Continue to pursue purchased or outdoor ice options
Dan or Kirk
2 Traveling Teams Impact ~110 hrs, GHS Team Impact ~40 hrs, Mound Ice Purchase ~60 hrs, Early Morning Practices ~20 hrs, Eliminated Tournaments ~50 hrs, Additional Paid Tournaments ~$1200/team

15. Safe Sport
Safe Sport Re-certification (Good for 2 years since 9/1/2015)
Applies to Locker Room Monitors, Coaches, Managers, Board Members
Every parent that didn’t test last year needs to retest this year!
SafeSport refresher is a small videos (30 min. max.)
Parent MUST send copy of certificate to their Team MGR by Dec. 1, 2016 at the latest.
Safe Sport Handbook is the required guide for all misconduct grievances
Locker Rooms:
Must be supervised at all times (outside of locker room)
No 1vs1 locker room attendant and player
No cell phones in locker rooms & cameras
Schmidt

16. Pre Concussion Testing … highly recommended!
What – Impact Baseline Testing
When – Early November (Dates being finalized)
Who – 10 years old and above
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
*Post concussion tests can be scheduled at Ridgeview Rehab Specialties in Delano by calling Student athletes should be symptom free when testing. The cost for post injury tests is $ This can be submitted to insurance by parents and is sometimes covered, but payment must be made at the time of the test.
Kristi
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.
ImPACT Baseline Testing
ImPACT (Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognition Testing) is a computer generated neurological evaluation that can be administered for a baseline and for post injury evaluations. ImPACT can help in managing a head injury by offering objective measurements for memory, reaction time, and other symptoms. This in turn can be used as a tool to help physicians, providers, and athletic trainers make safe return to play decisions for student athletes.
When: Early November (dates TBD)
Where: Delano Middle School Computer Lab
Who: Recommended for all youth hockey players age 10 and up
(you cannot be 9 ¾ years old for this test, you must be 10 by the date you test!)
Cost: $5.00 cash or check made payable to Ridgeview
*It is recommended that kids in grade 5 and 6 test yearly, kids in grade 7 and up can test every 2 years. Those playing certain high school sports will be tested every other year at the high school
**Kids that have a learning disability (or have an anxiety) and struggle to test in a group setting should not come to these sessions and can call Ridgeview Rehab Specialties in Delano at to set up a time to test 1:1 with a staff member at no additional cost.
***Post concussion tests can be scheduled at Ridgeview Rehab Specialties in Delano by calling Student athletes should be symptom free when testing. The cost for post injury tests is $ This can be submitted to insurance by parents and is sometimes covered, but payment must be made at the time of the test.

17. Volunteering
The sport has been built on the backs of volunteers and greatly reduces the cost of hockey and makes a significant difference.
$200 single Mite/8U player - 5 hrs
$200 single Squirt/10U, Peewee/12U, Bantam or Jr. Gold - 10 hrs
$300 for 2 or more players combination of Mites/8U, Squirts/10U, Peewee/12U, Bantam or Jr. Gold - 15 hrs
Required to receive your game jersey
Kristi

18. 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 with a family obligation (Mites thru Jr. Gold) of 7 tickets for capital improvements.
Voluntary …help players raise money
Wreaths - $5.00 per wreath (information found on DAYHA website)
Kristi

19. Gambling Gambling Sites Pull-tabs and Meat Raffle
Dave Town Club
Norm’s Wayside
Delano Lanes
B’s on the River
Pull-tabs and Meat Raffle
~$50k profit for DAYHA
Lowers Registration Fees
16 Employees
Volunteer Committee Managing (Thank YOU!)
Heidi or Kevin

20. Sponsorship
Objective: To raise funds to support all of the entities involved in Tiger Hockey in an equitable fashion. To provide one combined voice for Tiger Hockey to the DAYHA membership, Booster’s, and sponsors.
Groups Involved
1. DAYHA
2. DASA
3. Boys Varsity/JV Boosters
4. Girls Varsity/JV Boosters
5. Delano HS Athletic Boosters
Malo

21. Sponsorship
Malo

22. Positive Coaching Alliance
Objectives
Reinforcing DAYHA’s Mission Statement
Consistency throughout the Association
Higher Retention
Key to Success
Dedicated & Supportive Parents
Effective Coaches
Strong Leaders
Motivated Athletes
Tools
Education
ELM Tree (“ELM”: Effort, Learning, Mistakes are OK)
Honor the Game (“ROOTS”: Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, Self)
PCA Resource Center
Arena Signage
Culture Keepers
Mike

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

24. Appendix

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

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

27. Ice Analysis Kirk or Dave:
-All teams exceeded ADM/MN Hockey Recommendations
-Three Additional Teams – all within ~5% of last year (some over, some under)
-Teams were all relative close. Biggest discrepancy was 10% (Peewee A/C vs. B2) – if it comes up. Team Flexibility caused differences
-Great Job Scheduling (Dan/Vicky)
-Leveraged Mound (42 hours), look to do that again
-Opportunities: Sun/Wed, Consistency in Dec/Jan

28. Summer Training Program (STP) ** Registrations Open **
What: Summer Training focused on skills & small area games
When: June – August (Boys Monday & Tuesday STP, Wednesday Scrimmage
Girls Sunday nights STP.)
Who: Mite – Bantams ( Boys ), 8u – 12u & JV/HS ( Girls)
Where: Thaler Arena (Mound)
$$$: Package Details on home page, Goalie Discount!
Questions: Gerrit van Bergen (Boys), Brandon Heinzen (Girls)
Next: Register & Details
(Fee’s increase after May 15th)
Brandon / Garrett
DAYHA Summer Training Program (STP)
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
DAYHA is offering a Summer Training Program at Thaler Arena in Mound. It will be held on Monday & Sunday nights. There will be a total of 13 practices starting in June and finishing in August.
Monday Nights:
Mites: 6-7PM $100.00
U8: 7:15-8:15 $100.00
U10: 7:15-8:45PM $150.00
U12: 7:15-8:45PM $150.00
*** We are planning to have all girls practice together, however based on the number of registrations we may need to have U8 & Mite levels skate together.***
June: 2,9,16,23,30
July: 7,14,21,28
August: 4,11,18,25
Sunday Nights:
Squirts: 5:30-7:00PM $150.00
Peewee: 7:15-8:45PM $150.00
June: 1,8,15,22,29
July: 13,20,27
August: 3,10,17,24,31
STP: This training will focus on the necessary skills of the game. It will involve Skating, Passing, Puck Control, Shooting with a focus on individual improvement. There will also be fun interacting games the players always seem to enjoy as part of this training program. The coaching staff will be made up of Youth Hockey Coaches, High School Alumni & support from our High School Coaching Staff. We had huge success last year and look forward to another good turnout this summer.
If you have any questions please contact Brandon Heinzen at

29. Coaching 25% of DAYHA membership are coaches
120+ hour commitment per coach
Certification includes on site and on line modules
HC to clearly set expectations at team meetings
Website has Core Expectations
Playing Time, Position, Attendance, One Team
Code of Conduct
Practice Efficiency
We are all in this together
Support: Team Mgr, HDC, Commish, Exec Board
Thank your Coaches Often!