GRAND FORKS YOUTH HOCKEY

ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION

PARENT EDUCATION

SESSION

October 27th

7:00 p.m.

Red River High School

Grand Forks Youth Hockey Association

Introduction of GFYHA Staff

Mission StatementTo create a youth hockey

organization designed specifically to help kids reach their full potential.

Fun! Fun! Fun!

Grand Forks Youth Hockey Parent Education SessionsO Foundation for all hockey programs is the

American Development Model (ADM)O Provide information on upcoming hockey

seasonO Help you and your child prepare for the

upcoming seasonO Let you know where you can find

information as things develop during the season

O Try to answer question

RED, WHITE and BLUE Hockey (Termites and Mites – including 8U)

O Cross-Ice games for Termites and MitesO Increase puck time and play timeO Skating skills repetition - stop, start, and change

directions far more oftenO Increase the competition - number of puck battles

goes upO Reduce the time and space, increase the decision

making (hockey sense)O Playing surface fits the size of our players

Players that succeed at the higher levels are the ones who can play in traffic, this playing

format increases the traffic!

Playing Surface to fit the Player

A pro-size ball measures 28 inches, while a youth-size ball measures 24 inches.

Field size for U-8 runs between (20yds TO 25yds) & (30yds TO 40yds) while the pro-size International field is between (70yds TO 80yds) & (110yds TO 120yds)

In pro baseball, the distance from the pitcher’s mound to home plate is 60’6”, while in Little League it’s only 46 feet.

Pro base lines are 90 feet while Little League the base line are 60 feet.

A pro basketball hoop measures 10 feet high. Younger kids play with a hoop that’s as much as 2 feet lower. They also play cross court.

Long Term Athlete Development

American Development Model

ADM Guiding Principles

O Fun! Fun! Fun!O Pursuit of excellence – players, coaches and

volunteersO Affordability – best program at the most

reasonable costO Teamwork – hockey is a team sport; success on

ice, as in life, best achieved working together towards a shared goal

O Enjoyment – player-centered organizationO Skill and Player Development – emphasis on

these factors in long-term development process

Steve JohnsonO Your child’s success or lack of

success in the game of hockey does not indicate what kind of parent you are. But, having a child that is coachable, respectful, a great teammate, mentally tough, resilient, and always tries their best is a direct reflection of your parenting.

Programming Summary

TermitesO 11/1/14 - 2/21/15O Termite Coordinator – Marc NielsenO Assistant Coordinator - ?O Termite 1 and Termite 2

O Divided by age group (recognized glitch during registration)O 7/1/07-6/30/08 = Termite 2O < 6/30/08 = Termite 1

O First year skaters are termite 1 regardless of ageO Players may be moved from termite 1 to termite 2

at my discretionO NO PLAYERS WILL BE MOVED TO MITES

TermitesO 2 Ice sessions per week until ICON opens, then 3 ice

session per weekO Monday and Thursday (practice)O Saturday (games)O No off-ice sessions

O 45 minutes per ice sessionO 40 skaters per session

O Practices ADM modelO Development level

O Stickers will be placed on back of helmet to designate development level (3 levels)O Goal:

O Allow players to compete against players of equal development level

O Make teams equal

TermitesO Games

O First games 11/15/14O 10-12 skaters per team Teams

O Rosters released 11/13/14O Jersies given prior to start of first game

O No full time goaliesO ½ ice

O 45 min run-timeO Change players every 2 minO No full time goalies

O Goalies don’t need equipmentO Change goalie every 2 min

O No travel at Termite level but will have Holiday and Season ending Jamboree

MitesO 11/1/14 - 2/21/15O Mite Coordinator – Nate WasvickO Assistant Coordinator - ?O Mite 1 and Mite 2

O First 4 or 5 ice sessions will be used to determine development levelO Mite Red – less developed (NOT LESS SKILLED)O Mite Blue– more developed (NOT MORE SKILLED)O Players will be given sticker for back of helmetO NO PLAYERS WILL BE MOVED TO SQUIRTS

O Practices• Helmet stickers will be used within the top half and

bottom half groups to group kids of similar skill levels together for station based practices.

O 3 ice sessions per weekO 2 practices, 1 game

O Practices ADM model (45 minutes)

O 45-60 minutes per sessionO No off-ice sessions

MitesO Games

O First games 11/15/14O Red vs Red and Blue vs Blue

O 10-12 skaters per team TeamsORosters released 11/13/14O Jerseys given prior to start of first game

O ½ ice, 60 min, run timeO No full time goalies (goalie equipment

available for new player each week)O Holiday and Season ending Jamboree

MitesO Travel program for second year mites (not red or blue)

O Available to ALL second-year mite playersO Birthdate 7/1/05-6/30/06

O Opt-in for additional feeO Must register with USA HockeyO 4-6 equal teamsO Teams selected by Traveling Mite Coordinators (Jay Panzer and John

Spicer) and Steve JohnsonO Practices start upon completion of regular season

O 2/1-2/15/15 Sundays onlyO 2/22-3/18/15 Mon/Th/Sat

O Games start first part of MarchO Jamboree (Grand Forks) ?O Jamboree (Warroad)?O Grand Forks Classic – 3/20-3/22/15

O Coaches must be USA Hockey certifiedO Registration

O Sometime in DecemberO Last years fee $100

In-House SquirtsO 11/2/14 - 2/22/15O # of teams dependent on number of playersO 1 coach and 1 assistant coach per team

O Do NOT need to be USA Hockey certifiedO Practices

O 1 hourO Thur and Sun Evening

O Games O Saturday

OpponentsO Other Grand Forks in-house squirt teamsO Squirt B teamsO Northwood, Manville, Mayport, Fargo

O Officials if available, otherwise coaches

8u GirlsO “Angels”O Mite Division

PRIOR TO FIRST PRACTICE

O Please use white tape and have your child’s name on the front of their helmet

O Cut stick to right lengthO Standing on skates, stick should be

no taller than their nose!

COACHESO We need a bunch!

O Last year 32 different coaches contributed at the termite level!

O DO NOT need to be USA Hockey certifiedO 6-13 coaches needed per practice sessionO Coach = meet volunteer requirementsO Following meeting see the following

individual if you are interested in coachingO Marc – TermitesO ? – MitesO Steve - Squirts

Special EventsO Jessica Sporbert will be the special

events coordinator for the Termite/Mite level

O Special events will include a holiday jamboree, pack the park initiative, year end event, outdoor classic, and many other events throughout the season.

O Please add your name to the list or e-mail Jessica if interested in helping

Clothing orderO Downloadable form is available on-line.O Samples will be available at the first

practiceO Orders are due November 5th for a

delivery in early DecemberO Prices are cheaper than in the store for

group orderO 10% of all sales goes directly back to

the organization

Volunteer Requirements

O All parents will have to perform volunteer requirements

O Parents who coach or volunteer to run special events will have their volunteer requirements met

O All others will need to sign up for shifts at the Grand Forks Classic (shared responsibility in GFYHA)

How can I get involved?

O Attend future Board Meetings. Dates and meeting minutes are posted on website.

O Volunteer to serve on one of the committees.

O Become a coach, team manager, or part-time puck-mover!

Closing CommentsO Closing comments about perspective

in youth hockey.

O ADM exists to create hockey players - All ages, all talent levels, all organizations, all of hockey – a brighter future for all.

Where can I learn more?

www.grandforksyouthockey.com

QUESTIONS

We’re available to field questions regarding Grand Forks Youth Hockey

Association.