Novice Tier 2 Parent Meeting Sept 30/13
- Introductions:
· Coach, Assistant Coaches, Manager, Parents
Kim Vincent, Corey Hartnell, Jason Arnott, Nathan Sigurdson, Keith Berg, Michael Myers(absent)
Jennifer Berg - Mgr
- Coach Philosophy
· Skill devt, game iq
· Discipline on bench, ice and dressing room – disrespect, intentional bad behavior (safety) coach speaks to child first, continues – parents. May sit a shift during game. Explanation will be provided following proper time passing
· Short bench – last 3 minutes, close games only – not a typical occurance – will depend on situation – safety first
· Expectations of players
o Arrival time prior to games & practises – 40 minutes prior to game
ready to hit ice at beginning of practice
o Dress code – voted tracksuits V Jackets – vote 9-3 for tracksuilts
- Tracksuits available for purchase following practice Oct 1
o Respect!!
o Off-ice training: 10 000 pucks – Kim will register team – online program dedicated to developing kids skills off-ice
· Expectations of parents
o Zero tolerance – 24 hour cool off period – go through appropriate channels
o Parents out of room 15 mins prior to games – coaches will address kids about upcoming game plan
o No parents in room post-game/practice – kids should be able to dress/undress themselves. Let coaches have an opportunity to summarize games/practices with kids without distractions
- Team Operations
· Volunteers
o Treasurer – Christina Keller, cosigner – Jennifer Berg
o Tournament Committee Representatives (need 2 representatives)
§ BJ Arnott
§ Clayton Dunford
o Equipment Manager
§ Steve English
o Fundraising
§ Jessie Loewen
o Team Functions
o Timekeepers/Scorekeepers
§ Greg Lewis
§ Jason Brander
§ A schedule will be made to ensure all games are covered
· Number of votes needed to be considered majority 13 votes constitutes a majority
· Tournaments—
o Rescheduling ice with CAHL is difficult and could result in us travelling to another town to host a home game.
o discussion/vote on number and travel distance vote on 3 – all in favor – including our own
· Dryland –discussion/vote – no time – Kim offered it up to parents to run and organize if they choose
· Health Care Forms –needed for each player, please send e-copy or hard copy to Jen
· Fundraising—discussion/vote
o Socks – 27.25$ times 2
o Referees
o Tournaments
o Apparel
o 50/50
o Greg Lewis will have silent auction at work Christmas Party
o Scotia bank/ BMO offers money for opening accounts
o Jeremy Pautler will look into ice program run by/organised by a family member
- Financial
· Budgeted Expenses
· Additional per player fees to cover team expenses - $100 cash call
· Corporate sponsorship request – some parents offered to look into it with work
- Questions
- Summary
Communication is key
Parent/kid name cards will be provided – please send relavent info to show up on card to Jen
Rely on teammates if you need. Parents who work together are great role models for their children