1. GRAND FORKS YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION
PARENT EDUCATION SESSION .

2. Grand Forks Youth Hockey Association
Introduction of GFYHA Staff
Mission Statement
To create a youth hockey organization designed specifically to help kids reach their full potential.
Fun! Fun! Fun!

3. Grand Forks Youth Hockey Parent Education Sessions
Foundation for all hockey programs is the American Development Model (ADM)
Provide information on upcoming hockey season
Help you and your child prepare for the upcoming season
Let you know where you can find information as things develop during the season
Try to answer question

4. RED, WHITE and BLUE Hockey (Termites and Mites – including 8U)
Cross-Ice games for Termites and Mites
Increase puck time and play time
Skating skills repetition - stop, start, and change directions far more often
Increase the competition - number of puck battles goes up
Reduce the time and space, increase the decision making (hockey sense)
Playing surface fits the size of our players
Players that succeed at the higher levels are the
ones who can play in traffic, this playing
format increases the traffic!

6. Playing Surface to fit the Player
A pro-size ball measures 28
inches, while a youth-size ball
measures 24 inches.
Field size for U-8 runs between (20yds TO 25yds) & (30yds TO 40yds) while the pro-size International field is between (70yds TO 80yds) & (110yds TO 120yds)
In pro baseball, the distance from the pitcher’s mound to home plate is 60’6”, while in Little League it’s only 46 feet.
Pro base lines are 90 feet while Little League the base line are 60 feet.
A pro basketball hoop measures 10 feet high. Younger kids play with a hoop that’s as much as 2 feet lower. They also play cross court.

7. Long Term Athlete Development

8. American Development Model

9. ADM Guiding Principles
Fun! Fun! Fun!
Pursuit of excellence – players, coaches and volunteers
Affordability – best program at the most reasonable cost
Teamwork – hockey is a team sport; success on ice, as in life, best achieved working together towards a shared goal
Enjoyment – player-centered organization
Skill and Player Development – emphasis on these factors in long-term development process

10. Programming Summary

11. Dates/Coaches 11/6/17 – 2/24/18 In-House Coordinator: Josh Kunz
Termite 1 Coordinator: Tony Bina
Termite 2 Coordinators: Dave Nord
Mite 1 Coordinators:
TBD
Mite 2 Coordinator:
Chip Shereck
Mark Bry

12. Termites Termite 1 and Termite 2 Divided by age group
First year skaters are termite 1 regardless of age
Players may be moved from termite 1 to termite 2 at coordinators discretion and with the parents permission
NO PLAYERS WILL BE MOVED TO MITES

13. Termites 3 Ice Sessions per week No off-ice sessions
Monday and Thursday (practice)
Saturday (games)
Will start December 2nd
No off-ice sessions
Games after Thanksgiving and New Years, not Christmas
45 minutes per ice session
Practices ADM model
Development level
Stickers will be placed on back of helmet to designate development level (3 levels)
Goal:
Allow players to compete against players of equal development level
Make teams equal

14. Termites Games First games 12/2/17 10-12 skaters per team Teams 7½ ice
Rosters released prior to jersey handout
Will group kids by Parks and skill level
Very difficult to honor parents requests for teammates
Jersies given out at practice 11/27/16
7½ ice
45 min run-time
4 on 4 or 5 on 5 (depending on number of kids)
Change players every 3 min (parents run the clock)
No full time goalies
Goalies don’t need equipment
Change goalie every 2 min
No travel at Termite level

15. Mites
11/6/17 – 2/24/18
Very few players will be moved from mite 1 to mite 2 at coordinators discretion and with parents permission
Practices
Helmet stickers will be used within the top half and bottom half groups to group kids of similar skill levels together for station based practices.
3 ice sessions per week
2 practices, 1 game
Practices ADM model (45 minutes)
45-60 minutes per session
No off-ice sessions

16. Mites 10-12 skaters per team Teams Games
First games 12/2/17
No games first two Saturdays of November
10-12 skaters per team Teams
Rosters released prior to jersey handout
Jerseys given out at practice 11/27/17
½ ice
60 min, run time
No full time goalies (goalie equipment available for new player each week)
Goaltender numbers in GFYHA are low
Kids who want to play goaltender are encouraged to do so
Season ending Jamboree

17. Mites Travel program for second year mites (not red or blue)
Available to ALL second-year mite players
Birthdate 7/1/08-6/30/09
Opt-in for additional fee
Must register with USA Hockey
4-6 equal teams
Teams selected by Traveling Mite Coordinators and Steve Johnson
Practices start upon completion of regular season
Games start first part of March
Coaches must be USA Hockey certified
Registration
Sometime in December

18. 8u Girls “Angels” Termite2, Mite 1, and Mite 2 girls
Practice at Mite 1 level
Play games at termite 2 level

19. PRIOR TO FIRST PRACTICE
Please use white tape and have your child’s name on the front of their helmet
Cut stick to right length
Standing on skates, stick should be between their chin and nose

20. COACHES
We need a bunch!!
Must be USA hockey registered (not certified) and Safe Sport certified
USAhockey.com
Must wear a helmet for practice
6-13 coaches needed per practice session
Your child may skate both ice sessions for practice ONLY if you are on the ice for BOTH
Coach - must attend 70% of practices to meet volunteer requirements
Sign-up for coaching following the meeting

21. Special Events
Jessica Sporbert will be the special events coordinator for the Termite/Mite level
Also volunteer coordinator
Special events will include a holiday jamboree, hot cocoa day, year end event, outdoor classic, and many other events throughout the season.

22. Event Dates (days subject to change)
Hot Cocoa Day- December 9th
Hockey Day Grand Forks- December 16th
Outdoor Winter Classic- January 20th
Donut Day at the rink- February 3rd
End of the year tournament-February 23rd-24th.
Other events to be scheduled

23. Clothing order Online store from Gerrells open until 11/6
Go to
Enter password GFTRAVEL17

24. Volunteer Requirements
All players will need to meet 6 hours or 3 shifts at designated tournaments
Parent coaches will have requirements met for the season
All volunteer shifts will be done and tracked through the DIBS system
If you do not meet your requirements, you will be charged $50 per shift (up to $150 per player) and your player will not be allowed to register for next season until paid in full
Please contact Jessica Sporbert with questions at

25. How can I get involved?
Attend future Board Meetings. Dates and meeting minutes are posted on website.
Volunteer to serve on one of the committees.
Coach