IHWC Youth Hockey Parent Meetings

Promote a “fun and learning” environment for the growth of youth hockey and all its participants and enthusiasts by encouraging, educating, developing, and administering all aspects of the sport 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey2 IHWC Youth Hockey Mission

Goals Youth Hockey Player Player’s Expectations: USA Hockey & IHWC Code of Conduct Playing Level Overview Teams Tryouts Travel Hockey Success Factors Play Up Policy Youth Hockey Coaches Coaches Expectations Coaches Select Process 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey3 Agenda

Deliver the best youth hockey experience for you and your child Generate enthusiasm and passion for the game of hockey so players return the following season Commit to program quality and integrity Build upon the program’s successes o New Youth Hockey Director o Goalie Clinics o Better Website Presence and capitalize on learnings to evolve the program o Player & Coaches Expectations (new) Improve program/team communications updates/pictures from teams Establish and communicate clear Travel Coaches selection process (new) 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Goals

Recognize that all coaches are volunteers & that effective coaching support is critical to the program’s success Provide more coaching structure, tools, guidance, etc. to simplify the coaches’ commitment Provide coaches training guidance on certification requirements Continue with Goalie Development Program with dedicated goalie coaching for all ages Squirts & above Utilize TeamSnap for Communication for all teams – standardize as central scheduling and notification tool Establish & execute pre-season and holiday clinics conducted by Youth Hockey Director Monitor / coordinate each team’s practices by Youth Hockey Director twice per month to drive quality execution and accountability 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Goals

6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey6 USA Hockey Player’s Code of Conduct

6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey7 IHWC Hockey Player’s Code of Conduct (new) Establish clear expectations for all players program-wide Drive accountability & empower coaches with consequences Examples of focus areas: o recognize that hockey is a team sport o support & embrace USA Hockey & IHWC Youth Hockey Core Values o treat my teammates, opponents, game officials and coaching staff with respect at all times o attentive to coaches and instructors o value & respect precious on-ice time o respect the IHWC facilities & honor all Club policies o commitment to the team o Signed by player, parent & head coach

House: Open to all players, regardless of playing experience; no tryouts 2 practices, 1-2 games per week (15-20 games) Games played as part of MYHL with some travel to Dayton, Lex, WV, or NKY Select: Team selected from House players by tryout (scheduled for fall) Practices / Plays Games with House program games (MYHL, independent, tournaments) beyond house schedule Travel: Team selected by tryout: Squirts & Bantams: Monday April 25 th Peewees: Friday April 29 th 2 practices/week; 40 games average could be more 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey8 Playing Level Overview

Mites (40) – ’08 and younger Mite House Schedule Scrimmages Mite Select (MYHL, practices with Squirt House) Squirts (40) – ’06 and ‘07 Squirt House ( 2 Teams MYHL) Squirt Select (Ind, MYHL) Squirt Travel (Buckeye) Pee Wee (42) – ‘04 and ‘05 Pee Wee House (2 Teams MYHL) Pee Wee Select (Ind, MYHL) Pee Wee Travel (Buckeye, multiple teams?) 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Teams Bantam (45) – ’02 and ‘03 Bantam House ( 2 teams MYHL) Bantam Select ( Ind, MYHL) Bantam Travel (Buckeye, multiple teams?) Midget (15) – ‘98 – ‘01 Midget Travel – Buckeye Travel Double Roster High School (15) – ‘98 – ‘01 Varsity – League TBD Double Roster Jr. Varsity – League TBD Double Roster

Eligibility – birth year 2008 and later, must have completed LTS program or possess basic skating skills Divided into Mite Major and Mite Minor groups based on age & ability We will have a Mite Commissioner who will oversee practices Practices structured based on USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM) 4 teams based on registration and talent IHWC practice/game jerseys provided to all players Registration ihwinterclubhockey.com Registration opens April 2, $100 fee for late registration after May 15 (for current members) Scrimmages at Home will be scheduled throughout the season against other area Mite programs. Play 3-4 games outside the Club in Greater Cinti area During the season will schedule a night to play at Cyclones Game 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Mite House Program

Eligibility – birth year 2008 and later, must be house participant Tryout scheduled for September (date TBA) Top 9-11 players will be selected to roster. Mite Select games utilize Goalies for games Mite Select team will practice with Squirt house program Per MYHL 4 Mite Select players are eligible to be rostered on a Squirt House Roster. Schedule (beyond House practices): games (within 2 hour driving distance) 2-3 tournaments 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Mite Select Program

Eligibility – birth year 2006 and 2007, open to all members regardless of playing experience. Basic Skating skills required Practices based on American Development Model (ADM) Based on preliminary registration numbers we will have 2 Teams playing MYHL All registration must be completed at ihwinterclubhockey.com Season runs Mid-October through no later than first weekend in March Registration Opens April 2, $100 fee for late registration after May 17 (for current members) Schedule: 2 practices/week 16 game season (part of MYHL) Season ending tournament 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Squirt House Program

Eligibility – birth year 2006 and 2007 Tryout scheduled for September Based on interest and skillset Top players will be selected to roster Select players are required to play on Squirt House Team We will communicate Date and Time of try-outs in August Schedule (beyond House games and practices): games 2-3 tournaments 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Squirt Select Program

Eligibility – birth year 2006 and 2007 Head Coach – TBA Tryout scheduled for Monday, April 25 th 6:00-7:15p Top players will be selected to roster, up to 3 alternates Independent practice and game schedule Registration for tryouts is required ihwinterclubhockey.com Registration for IHWC Hockey opens April 2 at ihwinterclubhockey.com if registering after May 15 there will be a late fee of $100 Schedule: 2 practices/week Approx 40 games 2-4 tournaments 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Squirt Travel Program

Eligibility – birth year 2004 and 2005, open to all members regardless of playing experience, basic skating skills required Pee Wee house program will participate as part of MYHL (Midwest Youth Hockey League) Based on Preliminary registration numbers we will have 2 teams participating in MYHL Registration completed at ihwinterclubhockey.com Registration opens April 2, $100 fee for late registration after May 17 (for current members) Season runs Mid October ending no later than first week of March Schedule: 2 practices/week 16 game season as part of MYHL Season ending tournament 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Pee Wee House Program

Eligibility – birth year 2004 and 2005 Tryout scheduled for September Team formation is based on demand and skillset Top players from house teams will be selected to roster Required to play on IHWC House Team We will communicate date and time of tryout in August Additional fees apply for games, officials, and tournaments Schedule (beyond House games and practices): games 2-3 tournaments 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Pee Wee Select Program

Eligibility – birth year 2004 and 2005 Head Coach – TBA Top players will be selected to roster, up to 3 alternates Tryout scheduled for Monday, April 29 th 6:00-7:15p Teams will compete in Buckeye Travel Hockey League Registration for tryouts is required ihwinterclubhockey.com Registration for Youth Hockey Season opens on April 2 at ihwinterclubhockey.com with a late fee of $100 if registering after May 15 Season starts week of Labor Day and ends last week of February Schedule: 2-3 practices/week (including dryland training) Approx 40 games 2-4 tournaments 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Pee Wee Travel Program

Eligibility – birth year 2002 and 2003, open to all members regardless of playing experience Bantam house program will participate as part of MYHL (Midwest Youth Hockey League) Registration at ihwinterclubhockey.com Registration will be open April 2 if registering after May 15 there will be $100 fee for late registration (for current members) Season starts Mid October and ends no later than first week of March Schedule: 2 practices/week 16 game season as part of MYHL Season ending tournament 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Bantam House Program

Eligibility – birth year 2002 and 2003 Tryout scheduled for September Select team formation is based on interest as well as talent/skill- set Top players from house teams will be selected to roster Additional fees apply for games, officials, and tournaments Required to play on IHWC House Team We will communicate try-out dates and times in August Schedule (beyond House games and practices): games 2-3 tournaments 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Bantam Select Program

Eligibility – birth year 2002 and 2003 Head Coach – TBA Tryout scheduled for Monday, April 25 th 7:45p-9:00p Teams will compete in Buckeye Travel Hockey League Registration for tryouts is required ihwinterclubhockey.com Registration for IHWC Youth Hockey Season required at ihwinterclubhockey.com Registration opens April 2 with a late fee of $100 if registering after May 15 Schedule: 2-3 practices/week (including dryland training) Approx 40 games 2-4 tournaments 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Bantam Travel Program

Conducted by independent evaluators & the Head Coach Players will be evaluated on the following criteria: Skating, Shooting Skill, Puck Control, Work Ethic, Coachability, & Hockey Sense Initial rosters will include the top players at each level Attendance at Try-Outs are Mandatory to be considered Final roster spots will be impacted by members who decide to play in other programs and decline a roster spot on one of our teams (competing travel program tryouts scheduled for mid-May) Registration for tryouts will open up April 1 ihwinterclubhockey.com Coaches invitations will be firmly established (TBD) Player Acceptance Date & signed Player / Parent COC due date will be firmly established (TBD) Non-Members Tryout fee - $100 non-refundable (NEW) Applied to Membership Fee if player accepts & joins IHWC by Acceptance Date 1 spot per travel team will be held (with alternate) for potential new Member 6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey21 Travel Tryouts

6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey22 Travel Hockey Success Factors

6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey23 Travel Hockey Success Factors

6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey24 Playing Up Policy The policy places a priority on safety and age-appropriate player development For a player to participate above their designated age group, they must be evaluated as one of the top line players (3) in their position in the age group they are requesting to play in Requests to play up must be submitted by and approved by Kevin Lord and Danny Wood. Coaches alone do not have the authority to authorize a player to play up, nor do they have the authority to permit a player to tryout for a level at which he/she is not authorized to tryout by Kevin Lord and Danny Wood. USA Hockey Policy Second Year Pee Wees are not permitted to play up into Bantams due to the Checking Component.

6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey25 IHWC Coaches Expectations (new) Establish clear expectations & accountability program-wide Take full advantage of Youth Hockey Director & related resources Commitment to team concept and player development Examples of focus areas: o Adhere to and embrace the USA Hockey’s Coaching Ethics Code o Take full advantage of IHWC Youth Hockey Directors expertise & resources o Meet the time requirements for practices & games o Assemble a coaching staff that shares same vision and commitment o Maintain positive, constructive approach with the players o Communicate thoroughly with players / parents throughout the season

6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey26 IHWC Coaches Expectations (new) Examples of focus areas (continued): o Commit to skating development, strength & technique o Embrace proper nutrition, especially between games o Provide formal / specific individual player assessments at beginning, throughout and at end of season o Promote outside skill development made available at IHWC (power skating lessons, skating techniques, clinics, etc.) o Commit to regularly scheduled coaches meetings lead by Youth Hockey Director to assess development & opportunities for improvement o Be a visible, active member of the IHWC community

6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey27 IHWC Coaches Selection Process Establish clear expectations & accountability program-wide Candidate’s son/daughter must unquestionably be a roster player Candidate must be willing to enforce player/parent code of conduct Prior experience for applied level is valued but not mandatory Work/Family commitments allow candidate to attend the majority of games/practices

6/14/2016IHWC Youth Hockey Spring Hockey (NEW FORMAT) Begins the week of 3/7 and runs through 4/22 Great opportunity to keep hockey legs fresh in preparation for Travel Tryouts if applicable Minutes of Power Skating followed by 3 on 3 cross ice games Danny Wood will be lead on Ice Instructor for all age groups We suggest registering your child for the age group/level you expect them to play in next season One night per week for each age group Registration is open ihwinterclubhockey.com, cost is $125 Schedule: Mon 6:00-7:30 – Squirt Travel/Pee Wee House Tues 6:00-7:30- High School Thurs 6:00-7:30 – PW Travel/All Bantam Aged Players Fri 5:30-7:00 – All Mite Players/Squirt House