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

2. Agenda Mission & Vision Introductions New for 2015-16 Communication
Updates
DASA
HDC / Team Updates
Scheduling
Girls
Safe Sport
Concussion Baseline
Fundraising / Volunteer / Concession
Thank you!
Dave
Introductions = board members

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
Dave

4. … and make each new year better than the last
Vision…
Mission Statement
Provide our kids an opportunity
Develop Hockey Skills
Develop Life Skills
Dave (Good Spot for Don Lucia video)
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. 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
Kirk
Maple Grove, Wayzata, St. Louis Park / Hopkins, Minneapolis, Mound/Westonka, Orono, Armstrong, Brooklyn Park

6. New for 2015-16 Marketing & Recruiting Committee & Focus
Parking Lot & New Glass
Dryland Improvements
Online Store
Delano Tiger Branding
Kirk / Dan

7. 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
Kirk

8. 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. Ess Brother Bar Stools, Cooling Tower, Glass, Parking Lot, Dryland)
Aging Facility

9. HDC Responsibilities Hockey Development Committee
On ice advisory body to the Board
Team placement
Evaluations & Player placement
Coach Selections / Level Leaders
Player Development
Special Training Programs
Hockey Communication (Stacie Nelson)
Tryout Grievance Process
Brandon
Coach Selections – talk about paid coaches

10. HDC Members Brandon Heinzen ( Ace Coordinator)
Kevin Dulin – Intro/Mite/Termite Coordinator
Steve Brown – Squirt Coordinator Asst.
Gerrit van Bergen – Varsity Boys Coach
Ron Guild – Squirt Coordinator
Dave Hargarten – DAYHA President
Lance Reynolds – Bantam Coordinator
Todd Williams – Peewee Coordinator
Stacie Nelson – Administrative
Brandon

11. Team Forecast As of 10/6/2015 Bantams (A,B2) 15U (A)
26 skaters
5 goalies
15U (A)
12 skaters
1 goalie
PeeWees (A,B1,B2,C)
57 skaters
7 goalies
12U (B)
10 skaters
2 goalies
Squirts (A,B2,B2,C)
48 skaters, 4 goalies
10U (B)
14 skaters, 2 goalies
Mite – 54*
8U – 18*
Termites – 30*
Intro – 18*
One Goal – 56
*Registration still on-going
Brandon or Dave

12. Scheduling As of 10/6/2015 Goal & Objectives
Changes (e.g. Wed/Sun, Open Hockey)
Ice purchased outside of Delano (e.g. Mound)
Growing Association (13 Traveling teams compared to 10 teams last year)
Girls 12u and 15u in Delano
Dan
Where does the money go?

13. Girls Program
The DAYHA Girls Committee and Board have reviewed the projected registered girls, ice availability, appropriate skill levels and association feedback. The following is the plan for the season:
8u – Maintain a Delano 8u team. Please recruit your friends, neighbors and siblings as we can always use more. The future of the program starts with the 8u level!
10u – Maintain a Delano 10u B team. Our projections will be less than last year, so we encourage each of you to recruit friends, neighbors and siblings.
12u – Delano 12u B team*. DAYHA is excited to offer a Delano only 12u team. The goal is to grow numbers to offer an A and a B team in future years in D3.
15u – Delano 15u A team*. DAYHA is excited to offer a Delano only 15u team. 15u is new to MN Hockey. The objective is to reduce the attrition from 14u/High School. This will likely be temporary as the future will be a High School Jr. Varsity or Varsity program which will start in season in Delano! Longer term, the goal is to grow our numbers to support a High School and 15u program.
*New for Season
Kirk

14. Safe Sport Locker Room Policy
Must be supervised at all times (outside of locker room)
No 1vs1 locker room attendant and player
No cell phones in locker rooms & cameras
Safe Sport certification (Good for 2 years since 9/1/2015)
Safe Sport Handbook is the required guide for all misconduct grievances
Stacie

15. Pre Concussion Testing … highly recommended!
When – Oct. 26th and 27th
Who – 11 years old and above (by 10/26/2015)
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
If a concussion is suspected the post concussion test is $50.00, which includes an assessment by a concussion specialist which is often paid for by health insurance.
Stacie
If your child sustains a concussion:
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.

16. Volunteering $100 single Mite/8U player = 10 volunteer hours
$200 single Squirt/10U, PeeWee/12U, Bantam or Jr. Gold = 15 hours
$200 for 2 or more Mites/8U = 15 hours
$300 for 2 or more players combination of Mites/8U, Squirts/10U, PeeWee/12U, Bantam/15U or Jr. Gold = 20 hours
The sport has been built on the backs of volunteers
Volunteering significantly reduces the cost of hockey
When done right, volunteering can make a huge difference and help make the season so much fun
Sign-up Genius
All association members are required to provide a volunteer check (jersey’s will not be given until check is received)…. Board members are an exception
Areas of Need: DASA & Playoff Tournaments, Outdoor Rink
Stacie

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

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 the Delano Sports Arena parking lot (Cash Value Ticket). A portion of this money will be donated to Delano Sports Arena for parking lot resurface (Cash Value Ticket).
Voluntary …help players raise money
Wreaths - $5.00 per wreath (information found on DAYHA website)
Tom

19. Sponsorship
Troy, Rick of Kirk

20. Gambling Gambling Sites Pull-tabs and Meat Raffle
Dave Town Club
Delano Lanes
Norm’s Wayside
Pull-tabs and Meat Raffle
~$40k profit for DAYHA
Lowers Registration Fees
16 Employees
Volunteer Committee Managing (Thank YOU!)
Kirk

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