1. 2018-19 Elk River/Rogers/Anoka Co-op Parent Information Meeting
September 18, 2018

2. Tonights Topics Introductions Team Apparel SafeSport Billing
Ice Scheduling
Development – Skaters & Goalies
Team Projections
Tryout Process
Tryout Schedule
Injury/Sickness Policy
Scoring
Evaluators
Team Selection
Questions

3. Introductions Background Future Co-op committee Board Members
This is the first year of this co-op, but we hope it continues for many years.
Future
We created an agreement which we hope will help the co-op go on for many years. Additionally this agreement allows registration to register each player with their home association (vs all waive in under one for D10 recording purposes)
Co-op committee
A co-op committee has been meeting to work on the details of merging the three associations.
The committee consists of Elk River/Rogers/Anoka board members and folks with a history of the co-op as well as girls hockey. If you would like to get involved please let us know!
Board Members
Thanks to all the support from the Board Members who have helped us grow our girls programs!

4. Team Apparel (OPTIONAL)
There will be an online order process this year through Hat Trick Hockey
The order window will be: Sept 26 – Oct 10
Samples will be onsite at Hat Trick Hockey (Anoka) during try-outs and throughout ordering period
Any questions can be directed to Bobby at Hat Trick

5. Team Apparel (OPTIONAL)
CCM Midweight Jacket - $69
Embroidered logo
Free name embroidery on back
CCM Heavyweight Jacket - $99
Free name embroidery on hood

6. Team Apparel (OPTIONAL)
Augusta Performance Hoody - $45
Screen pressed logo
Name option on R sleeve
Pennant Performance Tee - $25

7. Team Apparel (OPTIONAL)
Augusta Ladies Running Short $22
Screen pressed logo
CCM Hat $30
Embroidered logo
Snapback

8. Team Apparel (OPTIONAL)
CCM Lightweight Pant - $39
Embroidered logo on L thigh
Pennant Performance Jogger - $35
Screen printed logo on L thigh

9. Safesport What is Safesport?
USA Hockey’s SafeSport program provides resources to ensure the safety of all involved in the game both on and off the ice.
Who is Required to Complete Safesport Training?
ALL Coaches/Asst. Coaches
ALL Team Managers
ALL Volunteers that will interact with the players (locker room attendants, dryland trainers, etc.)
ALL Board Members
Safesport Policies:
NO CELL PHONES or Camera enabled devices are allowed in the locker rooms
Locker Room Attendants required
Travel Policies

10. Billing Process Up-front fee then monthly payments
Will receive bill on 1st of the month
Need to pay by 15th of the month
For example: The November bill will be ed out early December, and due December 15th.
Each monthly billing is a running YTD total so will show all expenses and all payments
This will come by and will either be
The subject will read:  Statement from Anoka Area Hockey Association

11. Ice Scheduling
All ice is scheduled through Anoka ice scheduler who will be given ice hours from the Rogers & Elk River ice schedulers to incorporate into the total ice time bank
Given there are 2 sheets of ice at Anoka, 2 sheets of ice at Elk River and 1 sheet of ice at Rogers the ice time is not split equally, but we are working to get as much ice at each location as possible
No practice times at other locations (may be scrimmages)

12. Player Development
Mira Jalosuo, 2014 Olympian and former University of Minnesota 2x National Champion hockey player, will be conducting skills training sessions this season again at all levels of the co-op
Our teams will also have 3 dryland sessions which will be run by Acceleration. (Oct/Nov). These will consist of a dryland trainer and treadmill sessions in the Anoka dryland room. Most of these sessions will be 90 minutes with 30 minutes of dryland training 30 minutes of treadmill and 30 minutes of shooting and stickhandling. The girls will rotate these three different stations.
In addition to the 3 early season Acceleration dryland sessions, coaches will be scheduling team dryland sessions during the season at both the Anoka and Rogers Dryland Facilities.
MEGA Training Sessions for Goalies
Anoka & Rogers goalies will participate with the Youth Travel teams at Anoka
Elk River goalies will participate with Youth Travel teams at Elk River

13. Team Projections 24-26 skaters & 3 goalies 2 teams
One A team and one B team

14. try-outs are held at Anoka
Tryout Schedule
Goalies ONLY - MEGA
Pre-skate – Thurs, Sept 27 (7:50 pm)
Evaluation – Fri, Sept 28 (6:40 pm)
Skaters & Goalies
Intra-squad Scrimmage 1– Sat, Sept 29 (5:30 pm) – 4v4 Full Ice - Evaluation (33.3%)
Intra-squad Scrimmage 2 – Sun, Sept 30 (2:00 pm) 4v4 Full ice - Evaluation (33.3%)
Intra-squad Scrimmage 3 – Mon, Oct 1 (7:00 pm) – 4v4 Full ice Evaluation (33.3%)
First Level Tryouts (posted Mon, Oct 1)
Scrimmage/Shared Practice – Tues, Oct 2 vs CP/CR (8:15 pm Rogers) – 2 hr block
Practice – Thurs, Oct 4 (9:00 pm Rogers)
Scrimmage/Shared practice – Sat, Oct 6 vs. NWC (3:10 pm Anoka)
“A Team” Roster finalization – Sat, Oct 6
All judged portions of
try-outs are held at Anoka
Please note: dates/times could change. Please refer to the Anoka website for the most up-to-date information.

15. Tryout Process
Skaters must use socks issued to them at first tryout session.
No bright colored laces or stick tape colors will be permitted. All stickers should be removed from helmets.
Skaters will be required to wear a white jersey that has no advertisement or decals. Tryout pinnies will be issued to skaters before each tryout session and will be returned after each session.
White Jerseys will be on sale throughout the duration for tryouts.
Skaters will not be allowed on the ice until they are in proper uniform.
There may be exceptions to goalies due to size and fit of jerseys, however this must be approved by the tryout director before the goalie steps on the ice.
Black, red or maroon helmets, gloves, and breezers will be considered acceptable uniform attire.

16. Injury/Sickness Policy
The Parent/guardian must notify their home association Board President, Anoka Tryout Director/Rogers Development Director or Girls Directors in writing, of the player injury prior to or during tryouts.
Injured or sick players must provide a written doctor’s note.
Policy pertaining to "Timing of Injuries“ is addressed in the Co-op Tryout packet.
After obtaining a written release from a doctor, the player will practice with the team according to the "timing of the injury policy". The team coach will report to the Tryout Selection Committee as soon as possible, but not more than four scheduled ice hours later, the status of the player and if he/she wants to select them or not. If not selected, the coach of the next lower rated team has the same privilege, etc. All reasoning and selection choices will be approved by the Tryout Selection Committee.
Please refer to the ERRA tryout packet for additional details on the policy for missing for any other reasons.
Note: The top level Coach may hold spot at designated level if player is cleared to return after Oct 31, 2018.
If the injured player has an injury that will not allow them to participate until after the cutoff date for roster sign off with Minnesota Hockey (November 5th, 2018) then the coach in descending order of the held open team has the option of choosing that player for his/her team with approval from the Tryout Selection Committee. In this situation, the player is not guaranteed a position on a traveling team. Coaches are encouraged to select players and finalize their roster as soon as possible. If the player is not chosen, he or she can join the ‘B’ program, if available. If the Anoka/Rogers co-op does not have a team at that level, the player may be waived to another association.
Please notify the Anoka Tryout Director immediately if you will miss tryouts

17. Tryout Process - Scrimmage
Using a random schedule, skaters will be divided into groups for each scrimmage session.
These groups will be posted online prior to tryouts.
Each skater will participate in at least three scrimmage sessions
Each group will be broken down into lines of four skaters. These lines will skate together for 60-second shifts.
All scrimmages 4vs4 full ice
The lines are changed by random selection (set via a computer program) so each skater is skating with and against new skaters for subsequent shifts.
Each player will be randomly selected to play an assigned position (e.g. forward or defense).
Each player will be evaluated the same number of times at each position (e.g. 6 times at forward, 6 times at defense).
Each judge will be randomly assigned to evaluate 2 skaters at a time, one from each team.
Each judge will evaluate every player the same number of times.

18. Tryout Scoring - Scrimmage
Each skater will receive an overall score comprised of impressions from the hockey player qualities on the next slide. (the "whole package", no one skill is more valuable).
Each player will be graded from 1 to 9 with 1 being the lowest.
Each player will be evaluated the same number of times, regardless if a player skates more shifts then another player (due to ghost skating).

19. Tryout Scoring - Scrimmage
Judges will base the player’s scores on the following (but not limited to) skills:
1. Offensive Skills to be evaluated are as follows:
a) Skating (forward, backward and lateral mobility)
b) Positional Play (what does the player do without the puck)
c) Shooting
d) Puck Handling
e) Play-making
f) Passing
2. Defensive Skills to be evaluated are as follows:
a) Skating (forwards, backwards and lateral mobility – backward and lateral mobility is especially important for defense)
b) Positional Play (reading the play and reacting to it)
c) Angling
d) Back-checking
3. Attributes which effect both offensive and defensive skills:
a) Competitiveness
b) Desire / Attitude on Ice / Team Play
c) Hustle / Persistence / Perseverance
d) Aggressiveness / Giving and Taking Body Contact
e) Unselfish and team play characteristics

20. Goalie Evaluations MEGA Skills evaluations
1 Dedicated goalie evaluator for scrimmages
Evaluated during scrimmages
Positioning in net
Game play awareness
Tracking the puck
Movement around crease
Stopping / controlling the puck
Dates:
Pre-skate: Anoka Rink2 – Thursday, September 28 (7:50pm)
Tryout: Anoka Rink2 – Friday, September 29 (6:40 pm)

21. Evaluators Evaluator Criteria:
They must have played post High School hockey or Head coached 2 years of Bantam A or higher.
Evaluators cannot evaluate in an age group that they have a child competing.
The list includes individuals from within and outside the Elk River/Rogers/Anoka area.
They are knowledgeable and experienced with evaluating hockey skill.
They are dedicated individuals who are passionate about hockey.

22. Team Selection The order of events will be as follows:
The A level coach may be provided access to the rank groupings, for each player at that level who has demonstrated the ability, based upon tryout score, to make that coach’s team.
Top 6 players are locked in for the A team, remaining team is based on coach selection
The A level coach can solicit feedback from those in attendance in order to complete and submit a proposed roster of the team under consideration.
The proposed head coach will then be asked to list his roster for the group to review.
Any changes from the final order derived by the tryout process offered by the evaluators will need to be discussed and defended by the coach to the group.
The group will be responsible for thoroughly discussing those changes amongst themselves and to make sure the manual is being followed. Final decisions on rosters will be made by a group consisting of some or all of the following: President, Vice-President, Development Director, Tryout Director, Head Coach and Girls Directors. There will be equal representation from all three associations.

23. Misc Comments Final Rosters will be posted ASAP
If you have issues with the results
Do NOT call the coaches
Do NOT call Board Members
MUST your Association Girls Director & request a meeting
ZERO Tolerance for violations

24. Questions?