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FALL
MEE
TING
SEPTEMBER 28TH 2014
INTRODUCTIONS: BOARD
President: Gina Wright
Treasurer: Jennifer Bessinger
Secretary: Katherine Foster
A Vice-President: Michelle Morgan
B Vice-President: Beth Chaplin
C Vice-President: Julie Hokeness
Gina
INTRODUCTIONS: WHAM SUPPORT
League Admin: Erika Hockinson-Spande
Development: Sandi Wewerka
Bookkeeper: Julie Johnson
Communications: Jen Johnson Rohloff
Referee Liaison: June Wheeler
MN Hockey Director: Nancy Wefler
USA Hockey Rep: Doug Foster
Gina
INTRODUCTIONS: WHAM SUPPORT
Commissioners A1: Angie RiegerA2: Alison Hanson
B1: Val GuseB2: Gina MagstadtB3: Terasa Bonifas
C1: Jenny LenhartC2: Bart DavidsonC3: Cathi Rude
Gina
WHAM Strategic Roadmap 2014+
Mission
Goals
Focus Metrics
Deliver the BEST overall experience in the market for women at all levels of hockey
Foster a fun experience, efficient processes, and a sense of community and belonging for all the women in our organization Membership retention, growth, and overall member feedback
Strategic Priorities Development
Annually assess membership needs and satisfaction, prioritize and incorporate into board initiatives & priorities
Utilize WHAM newsletter to reach all WHAM members
Continue to utililize managers for critical team information and requests
Make it EASY!
Efficient use of website
Streamlined scheduling
Support new teams
Continue to simplify the assessment process, be consistent
Centralized referee payment process
Communication
Utilize off season development to support growth and attract new players
Ensure information for off season development is published early for planning
Continue to partner with USA/MN Hockey to drive Try Hockey events
Division Focus
A Division Growth (A-Elite, A1 & A2 )
Ensure specific priorities and challenges of each division are identified and addressed
Focus on best solutions by division, one size does not fit all
Gina
WHAM Board & League Support Structure
President
B1Comm
A2 Comm
B2Comm
B3Comm
C1Comm
C2Comm
Voting Board Member
Non-Voting
A1 Manager
s
Development Director
C3Comm
A 1 Comm
Gina
A-Elite
Assessment Coordinator& Assessors
Referee Liaison
A2 Manager
s
B1 Manager
s
B2 Manager
s
B3 Manager
s
C1 Manager
s
C2 Manager
s
C3 Manager
s
Goalie Director
Gina
MN/USA HOCKEY REPORT
WHAM has been selected to host!!
2016 USA Hockey National Tournament
Girl’s Tier I U14, U16 & U19 (48 Teams)
Women’s Senior A, B & C (36 Teams)
Blaine Super Rink
March 30 – April 3, 2016
MANY WHAM VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED.MORE INFO TO COME!
MN/USA HOCKEY REPORT
Minnesota Hockey Handbook
•Article 6: Authority – Appeals - Suspensions
•WHAM modified policy to match – see WHAM handbook on website
USA Hockey Playing Rules (2013-17)
•Rule 411 – Progressive suspensions
Major penalties for aggressive infractions will be tracked by USA Hockey• Any player that receives three major penalties in the same season will receive an
additional three game suspension. • A player receiving their fourth major penalty of this type will receive an additional five
game suspension.• A fifth such major will suspend the player pending a hearing.
Katherine
MN/USA HOCKEY REPORT
Katherine
Classifications
Senior Women’s A
(A-Elite)
Senior Women’s B
(Skilled A Players)
Senior Women’s C
(Skilled B1 Players)
2015 USA Nationals Women
March 26-29 Green Bay, Wisconsin4 Day Tournament - Plan travel accordingly
Team letters of intent due by October 1st Rosters will be frozen December 21st.
Teams attending Nationals eligible for WHAM stipend – please cc [email protected] when sending letter of intent
Teams must play a minimum of 14 games (10-Senior A) against other rostered teams.
Each player must play in at least 10 of their
team’s games.
MN/USA HOCKEY REPORT
Katherine
Adult Recreational Nationals (30+, 40+, 50+)You must be the minimum age for the level as of 12/31/2015
April 23-26, 2015 Tampa, Florida Teams formed for tournament only
Registration flexible based on interest, individual players can be placed on teams
Goalies may be 5 years younger than age category
NOTE – WHAM will continue to provide funds to USA Hockey National Bound teams but will no longer offer funds for recreational tournaments starting in 2014-2015 due to the high demand.
For more information go to adulthockey.usahockey.com/nationals
TREASURER’S REPORTFINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Full report of the budget posted online at www.whamhockey.org
As of fiscal year ending 8/31/14• Cash in checking account $16,319
• Cash in money market account $11,378
Budget for 2014-15 season
Continue to invest in strategic priorities: • Affordable development clinics and leagues
• Affordable year end tournament – reduced team entry fees
TEAM MANAGER ROLL CALL
A1 B1 C1A2 B2 C2
B3 C3
Katherine
A DIV
ISIO
N UPD
ATE
A VP
MICHELL
E MORGAN
A DIVISION UPDATE
A Division Make-Over 2014-2015 Added new level A-Elite – pick up league Re-established A1, focus on under 30
with college experience Adjusted criteria for A2
All teams in A1 and A2 will be asked for input and feedback following this season
Michelle
A1 TEAMS –26 REGULAR SEASON GAMES
Michelle
Blue J’s Ring Stars Nutcrackers Shenanigans Lions Mean Muggers
Fighting Squirrels
Eagles Kinni Blades B Squad
A2 TEAMS –28 REGULAR SEASON GAMES
Michelle
Outer Edge Badenovs Glory Days Ligers Mn Xtreme District 5
Frozen Stiffs Ugly Pucklings
B DIV
ISIO
N UPD
ATE
B VP:
BETH
CHAPL
IN
B DIVISION UPDATE
Beth
B1 division biggest it has been in 5 years with 13 teams
B2 Growth required a division split – good problem for 17 teams
B3 holding at 10 teams – good size and continues to be a competitive division – great for upper skilled C1 teams to move up!
Drop down/sub up changes 2014+ Age & capability in current division to be considered with drop
downs going forward
B1 TEAMS- 24 REGULAR SEASON GAMES
Beth
Blizzard Blue Jays II Hinotes Heroes Marshals Northland
Thunder Cluster Puck
Lucky Stars TC Shatter Alley Cats Misconducts Flyers Mystery Machine Riveters
B2 TEAMS- 24 REGULAR SEASON GAMES
Beth
Arrows Blast Blue Chill Cougars NE Moose Lightning MCM Mystics
Puck Hogs Renegades Sharpshooters Shooting Stars Surly Misfits Synergy Top Shelf Tracy’s Saloon
Blue J’s III
B3 TEAMS - 27 REGULAR SEASON GAMES
Beth
Billy’s Chicklets Inside Edge Mustangs Power Play Raptors
Warriors Trainwreck V-O Last Shot
C DIV
ISIO
N UPD
ATE
C VP:
JULIE
HOKENESS
C DIVISION UPDATE
Julie
C1 and C2 Divisions are at ideal levels this season. Be prepared with players and start games on time Reminder of financial obligation to home teams for no
shows/forfeits! College Rec is completely disbanded for the time being C3 Division is lower in number than anticipated
There may be opportunity for scrimmages with 101 players who did not find a team this season.
2015 Goal: Put more time and effort into recruiting and starting to help 2-3 new C3 teams form for next season
Great volunteering opportunity for anybody interested!
C1 TEAMS – 24 Games Regular Season Games
Julie
Anarchy Blade Runners Blue Diamonds Bombers Crew Fusion Hot Shots
Ms. Conduct Northern Stars Rockets The Ravens Thunderbirds Xplosion
C2 TEAMS – 26 Regular Season Games
Julie
Arctic Blaze Chaos CWS - Fighting Sue Fine Lines Galaxy Goal Diggers Golden Stars
Hot Tamales Ice Pirates Ice Breakers Lucky Pucks Penalty Box Victorious Secret Voyageurs
Julie
C3 TEAMS – 20 Regular Season Games
Black Eyed Pucks Goal Getters Ice Cougars Stanleys Women On Edge
WHAM
GENERAL
UPDATES
WHAM FOCUS 2014+
Gina
Evaluation of A Division Changes MANY CHANGES THIS SEASON! Critical to receive feedback end of season
Regularly scheduled communication Added WHAM Marketing Committee to support social media
and communications
Development Leagues Development leagues 101/201 most successful 301/401 TBD for 2015 – depends on player interest
WHAM FOCUS 2014+
Gina
NEW Goalie Director to be named in 2015
Clinics and assessment process revised for goalies
Continue to leverage WHAM Volunteers
Note opportunities listed in registration
Participation in PRIDE 2015 – great turn out 2014
Continue to gather WHAM member input
The “door” is always open
Solution oriented feedback is much appreciated!
WHAM HANDBOOK RULE UPDATES
MANY updates in 2014!•Managers www.whamhockey.org to download the 2014-2015 Handbook•Key Changes for this season:
• A Division eligibility – age/experience updates• Dual roster eligibility• Drop down/age requirements • No tolerance – fighting penalties• Communication for scheduling changes/referee issues• Forfeit/No Shows – offending team pays 100% expenses
Beth
CHANGES TO APPEALS PROCESS
Grievance
Grievance Form
Authority-Disputes-Appeals-Suspensions
WHAM Concern Form
Grievance Committee• Quorum of Divisions• In Person Forum
Hearing Based on USA Hockey Bylaw 10• Minimum of Three Impartial Persons• In Person or by Telecom
Email WHAM Concern Form to:1)Division VP:
REFEREE FEES AND PROCESS CHANGES 2014+
Centralized billing for referees! No more checks at the rink Managers will receive 2 invoices
10/10 1st payment due – ½ total season ref fees 12/10 2nd payment due – ½ total season ref fees
Teams will pay 2x’s per season direct to WHAM Wham pay D1 for referee fees direct
Beth
Est# home games
Due to WHAM 10/10
12 $ 480.0
Due to WHAM 12/10
$ 480.0 $ 960.0
$40 per (2)ref per game Total Team
** This is an estimate based on 12 home games - you can estimate to get your team actuals** Managers will receive an invoice to submit their payment ** One team payment per due date ** Team can submit check or pay online WHAM website ** Team can pay entire fee up front if desired ** $40 per referee if ice scheduled BEFORE 9:55pm - after that time, fee per ref is $45.00
REFEREE FEES AND PROCESS CHANGES 2014+
Beth
Teams must contact [email protected] for ALL game changes or referee no shows, cc: [email protected] on all emails DO NOT CONTACT D1 SCHEDULER DIRECT
NEW - Wham/D1 will cover ice and referee expense for referee no-shows that are NOT caused by teams – please see handbook for specific directions when rescheduling due to this issue
REFEREE CONTACT
June Wheeler – WHAM Referee Liaison
[email protected] for ALL SCHEDULING CHANGES or issues with referee attendance
A friendly reminder that if you are a WHAM member, you are not allowed to ref within your division of play after 1/31/14
Female referees wanted – training available
Beth
REGISTRATION 2014-2015
Registration OPEN as of 9/1/14
USA Hockey $40
Minnesota Hockey fee $10
WHAM fee $20Additional $10 for dual rostered playersWI residents charged +$10 due to state fee
Erika
All additional team fees are based on the individual team’s discretion
REGISTRATION 2014-2014
Registration online at www.whamhockey.org Click on REGISTER tab at the top of homepage Skater or Goalies “click here” link to register You will be prompted to sign into Sport NGIN
using your previous username and password If you are a new player, create an account Save your login information!.
Erika
Erika
Dakotah Arena, Prior Lake
March 11th – 15th, 2014
Entry fee $525 per teamStay and Play Package DealsCasino, restaurants and entertainment nearbyMore to come on the website as we get closer
CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT 2015
Erika
A1 – Top 6 teams
A2 – Top 4 teams
B1 – Top 8 teams
B2 – Top 8 teams
(Top 4 per Division)
B3 – Top 6 teams
CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT 2015
C1 – Top 8 teams
C2 – Top 8 teams
C3 – Top 4 teams
IMPORTANT DATES
October 18th, 2014First day regular season games may be played
MIDNIGHT December 31st, 2014Last day to register for league play – rosters are frozen
February 25th, 2015Last day regular season games may be played
March 11th – 15th 2015: WHAM Championship Tournament
Erika
NEW: WHAM Audit in early November to ensure all teams have properly registered
players
FALL TOURNAMENTS!
Chris
Introduction: Chris LarsonShut Out HIV TOURNAMENT – Charity
Event•October 11th and 12th – OPEN SPOTS AVAILABLE
•Vadnais Sports Center
In memory of our friend and colleague Aaron Burks. Aaron was a wonderful, caring, passionate member of the Positive Care Center staff and of the wider community. We think the spirit of this tournament is a fitting tribute to a man whose contributions to his community, his friend and family will always be remembered.
FALL TOURNAMENTS!
Erika
WHAM Fall Warm-Up Tournament October 11-12th
Richfield Arena C2 Teams Let’s Try Hockey Event Sunday October 12th
BRING A FRIEND TO TRY HOCKEY!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introduction: Angie SzumowskiCONCUSSION BASELINE TESTING
• Overview of process
• WHAM Team Opportunities
• Questions?
Questions?
Thank
you!
SCHEDULING BREAK-OUT OVERVIEW
ERIKA HOCKINSON-SPANDE
