1. 2019-20 Anoka/Rogers Co-op Parent Information Meeting
September 21, 2019

2. Tonight's Topics Introductions Team Apparel SafeSport Billing
Ice Scheduling
Development – Skaters & Goalies
Team Projections
Tryout Process
Tryout Schedule
Injury/Sickness Policy
Scoring
Evaluators
Team Selection
Tournaments
Questions
Rogers Fundraising Director

3. Introductions Background Future Co-op committee Board Members
The co-op started in 2015 with the 12U level and was expanded to all levels three years ago
Future
Anoka recently started a co-op with Spring Lake Park at the girls Highschool level. There have not been any discussions about extending that arrangement to the youth level.
Co-op committee
A co-op committee has been meeting regularly to work on the details of merging the two associations.
The committee consists of Anoka/Rogers 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
The order window will be: Sept 5 – Sept 11:59PM (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Samples will be onsite at Hat Trick Hockey (Anoka) throughout ordering period
Questions, call 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)
PowerTek Subliminated Hoody $65
Can be personalized
Holloway Prospect Hoody- $50

7. Team Apparel (OPTIONAL)
Augusta Ladies Running Short $22
Screen pressed logo
Richardson Anoka Rogers Hockey Hat $20
CCM Pom Beanie $25

8. 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
Must register with USA Hockey as a volunteer and complete safesport training and background check
Safesport Policies:
NO CELL PHONES or Camera enabled devices are allowed in the locker rooms
Locker Room Attendants required
Travel Policies

9. D10 Locker Room Phone/Camera Penalties
Any player or parent that is caught using a cell phone or camera in the locker room is subject to the following disciplinary action.
Player
Coach/LRM/Adult
1st offense
2 game or 2 week suspension (whichever is longer)
$500 fine to the individual
2nd offense
4 game or 3 week suspension (whichever is longer)
$750 fine to the individual
3rd offense
60 day suspension
$1000 fine to the individual
$1000 fine to the home association

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 ice scheduler to incorporate into the total ice time bank
Given there are 2 sheets of ice at Anoka and 1 sheet of ice at Rogers the ice time is not split 50/50, but we are working to get as much ice at each location as possible
Ice time will be more of a challenge than it has been in the past. We expect that all girls’ teams may have to practice at other area rinks.

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
Dryland sessions will be available throughout the season at either the Anoka or Rogers dryland facility
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
All goalies will participate with the Youth Travel teams at Anoka

13. Team Projections – 10U
10U
35 skaters & 3 goalies (not including potential move ups)
3 teams
A, B1 and B2
Mite move ups
Move ups can participate in tryouts, but does not guarantee that they will be playing at that level
Tryout results will dictate the number of players that will play on each team and which move-ups will be accepted to play 10U

14. Team Projections – 12U 12U 36 skaters & 4 goalies 3 teams
One A team and two equal B teams

15. Tryout Process – 10U
Goalies ONLY
Pre-skate – Thurs, Sept 26 (6:40 pm)
Evaluation – Fri, Sept 27 (6:40 pm)
Skaters & Goalies
Intra-squad Scrimmage 1– Sunday October 6 (5:30pm) Anoka - 4v4 full ice evaluation (33.3%)
Intra-squad Scrimmage 2 – Tuesday October 8 (5:30pm) Anoka - 4v4 full ice evaluation (33.3%)
Intra-squad Scrimmage 3 – Thursday October 10 (5:30pm) Anoka - 4v4 full ice evaluation (33.3%)
Second Level Tryouts (posted Mon, Oct 10)
Practice – TBD
Scrimmages vs Orono Saturday October 12
B pool plays at 11:15
A pool plays at 12:30
Practice October 13
A team declaration October 13
All players not on selected for the A team will need to attend a B pool skate on October 15
Please note: dates/times could change. Please refer to the Anoka website for the most up-to-date information.

16. Tryout Process – 12U
Goalies ONLY
Pre-skate – Thurs, Sept 26 (6:40 pm)
Evaluation – Fri, Sept 27 (6:40 pm)
Skaters & Goalies
Intra-squad Scrimmage 1– Sunday October 6 (6:40pm) Anoka - 4v4 full ice evaluation (33.3%)
Intra-squad Scrimmage 2 – Tuesday October 8 (6:40pm) Anoka - 4v4 full ice evaluation (33.3%)
Intra-squad Scrimmage 3 – Thursday October 80 (6:40pm) Anoka - 4v4 full ice evaluation (33.3%)
Second level Tryouts
Practice – TBD
Scrimmages vs Orono Saturday October 12
B pool plays at 1:45
A pool plays at 3:00
Practice October 13
A Team Declaration October 13
All players not on selected for the A team will need to attend a B pool skate on October 15
Please note: dates/times could change. Please refer to the Anoka website for the most up-to-date information.

17. 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, or maroon helmets, gloves, and breezers will be considered acceptable uniform attire. All stickers must be removed from helmets.

18. Injury/Sickness Policy
The Parent/guardian must notify their home association Board President, Anoka Tryout Director/Rogers Athletic 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.
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

19. 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.
3 sessions of full ice 4x4 intra squad scrimmage
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 evaluated the duration of the scrimmage.
Each judge will evaluate every player.
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.

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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 Anoka/Rogers area.
They are knowledgeable and experienced with evaluating hockey skill.
They are dedicated individuals who are passionate about hockey.

23. 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 both associations.
The B level coaches will be picking their teams after the A team has been selected

24. 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

25. Tournaments 12A Scrimmage Fest Duluth 10/26
All American Blaine 11/15-11/17
Anoka Classic 12/6-12/8
Alexandria 1/10-1/12
Stillwater 1/24-1/26
12B Black
Hopkins 11/22-11/24
12B White
Osseo Maple Grove 1/24-1/26
10A
Duluth 1/17-1/19
10B1
10B2
Silver Bay 1/31-2/2

26. Rogers Fundraisng and Sponsorships
Personal Fundraising * unlike other sports, you are not required to do fundraising * we provide opportunities to recoup your personal expenses *Heggies Pizza - info on website *same set up as last year *Becky Chrisinger

27. Rogers Fundraisng and Sponsorships
Sponsorships /Partnerships  * we provide many opportunities throughout the year to highlight your business to the hockey community.    *Mite Team Sponsorship Program *Equipment Lease Program  *Travel Team Sponsorship Program *Bar Down youth hockey tournaments *SKATE Banquet  *Golf Event *Rockin’ Rogers Burger Booth *Custom packages available