1. IGHHA Squirt Parent Meeting
Welcome Parents!
IGHHA Squirt Parent Meeting
November 7th, 2017
7:00-8:00p

2. Agenda Introductions Equipment and Colors Apparel Coach’s Corner
Questions

3. Additional Information can be found on the IGHHA webpage
Introductions
Squirt B
Troy Woltman (Head coach)
Jim Kennedy, (Asst.)
James Luhrs, (Asst.)
Dwayne Unglesbee, (Asst.)
Kari Miller, (Manager)
Squirt C
Mike Sheir , (Head Coach)
Kevin Krech, (Asst.)
Larry Oster, (Asst.)
Austyn Kryzer, (Asst.)
Katy Anich, (Manager)
Additional Information can be found on the IGHHA webpage

4. Equipment and IGH Colors
Red
Gloves
Helmet
Breezers
Not mandatory, but please purchase red moving forward
You may be able to buy red breezer covers..
Mandatory Items
Helmet - proper fitting
Mouth guard
Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Shin guards
Breezers
Gloves

5. Equipment and IGH Colors Continued
Stick Information
Junior size
Height
Standing on feet – nose
Standing on skates - chin
Knob – optional but not too large
Skate Size and sharpening
Proper sizing important
Sharpening - every 4-6 skates or 2 outdoor
Sharpen before each game if possible

6. Equipment and IGH Colors Continued
Uniforms Game Jerseys and Socks
Each Player will receive the following items
Two Jerseys white/blue
Two pairs of socks White/Blue
A garment bag
Jerseys and socks will be worn during games and scrimmages (not during practice) Please keep jerseys in garment bags in order to keep them looking new.
We attempted to accommodate all requests for jersey numbers, but to be fair we will hand out a bag with the specific jersey size requested and then the players will be assigned that number.

7. IGHHA Apparel Options T4U https://www.t4uapparel.com/
Hoodies, Dry-fit shirts, Sweatshirts, Performance pants, Baseball Caps, etc.
Strauss Skate & Bicycle
Warm-Up Track Suits

8. Squirt Manager Info Thank you Managers!
Enormous amount of work goes behind the scenes goes into the logistics of being a manager

9. Squirt Manager Info Continued
Raffle Tickets
Volunteer Hours (Check Dibs)
Events/Tournaments
B Team Rochester (December)/C Team – River Falls (Dec 1-3)
Home Tournament – January 26-28
Additional option to follow
Please notify managers if you are interested in additional tournament (s) (50.00) per family average
Team Building Event - with players and parents - TBD
Game day duties “How To” Class – TBD
Sports Engine App – Notifies schedule updates
Background Checks – Please complete and send confirmation #

10. SafeSport
IGHHA is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for its participant’s physical, emotional, and social development and to ensure that it promotes an environment free from abuse and misconduct.
As part of this commitment IGHHA will be following the recommendations and guidelines defined in the USA Hockey SafeSport Program Handbook.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to IGHHA’s SafeSport coordinator.
More Information can be found on the IGHHA website at

11. Coaches Corner Mike/Troy
ADM- American Development Model
FUNdamentals / ABC’s – Continued from Mites
Station based practices / Cross-Ice games
More Puck Touches
Maximum Ice Utilization
Increased Competition For All Players
Fun for All Participants
**Must keep the game fun for our Kids/players **

12. Coaches Corner – Troy/Mike
Team Goals /Rules/Philosophy
E-AT
Effort
Always giving it 100%
Attitude
Stay positive in all situations
Teamwork
Practice and play as a team (on and off the ice)

13. Coaches Corner –Cont. Coaches must submit lineup before games
Notify coaches ASAP if player will miss a game
the coaches/managers please
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to a game if possible
If your child stayed home from school due to illness, please don’t bring them to the rink (for games or practice)
Bring your own water bottle – prevent the spread of germs
Tryouts (closed) explanation for new parents

14. Coaches Corner –Cont. Game Play
Full Ice games with referees, rules etc.
Positioning
We will assign and rotate so they learn the game at all positions
We do have designated goal tenders
If your child is interested let us know
New Icing Rule
If the team on the penalty kill ices the puck, play will be stopped and a faceoff will be in the defensive zone.
This promotes puck control/controlled breakouts(exiting the defensive and neutral zone under control)

15. Coaches Corner –Cont. Safety and Injuries Concussions
“Fair Play” Points – points for sectionals earned, 1 point per game fair point.
Players
Penalties no more than 10 minutes per game
Coaches –lead by example
Parents – lead by example
Safety and Injuries
Concussions
We will follow protocol and cannot play a player with a concussion
Injuries – ice, ice, ice
Notify coaches ASAP if your child has an injury from Hockey or any other activity

16. Questions? Questions? Thank You Parents!
If parents have any questions, concerns, or player is having problems with other players or doesn’t want to come to hockey please let us know immediately.
Questions?