District 5

Meeting minutes

September 5th 2018

Meeting called to order 711 pm

Attendance All districts were in attendance except LDC

Secretaryrsquos Report- Dena Walters Meeting minutes from August 1st 2018 posted and motion made to approve 1st made by STMA and 2nd made by Moose Motion carried

Treasurerrsquos Report- Jeff Swenson- written and oral report given Attached is the written report

Treasurerrsquos ReportJeff SwensonD5treasurercharternet(763) 228-6445September 5 2018

Checking Account (Citizens Bank) $ 6932334Catastrophic Failure Savings (Citizens Bank) $ 3836137

Treasurers report approved 1st STMA and by 2nd Moose motion carried

Coach-in-chief- Derrick Brown- present

Minnesota District 5 Coaching InformationSteps to Become a USA Hockey CoachUSA Hockey and the Coaching Education Program require both certification and registration to beeligible to coach Registration is done online on a yearly basis Certification is also required A fewbasic steps requirements are as followsNEW FOR 2017-18Coaching Education Program Online Age-Specific Requirements (Must be completed PRIOR toparticipating in any team activities and cannot be added to a roster until completed)

Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching (Costis $10 per module and only needs to be completed once per age level) Register as a member of USA Hockey (Cost is $40 plus any affiliate fees if applicable) Complete the background screening (found on your affiliate website and some affiliatesrequire approval before you can be added to a roster) Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training (required every two years and cannot beadded to a roster until completed) Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic Requirements (Must be completed by Dec31)COACHING EDUCATION CLASSES IN ST CLOUD Fall of 2018Date CEP Level Location Time102718 CEP 1 Halenbeck Hall SCSU 800 AM- 400 PM102718 CEP 2 Halenbeck Hall SCSU 800 AM- 400 PM102018 CEP 3 Halenbeck Hall SCSU 800 AM- 400 PMYEARS OF COACHING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSYear 1 Level 1 clinic1048576+ age-specific componentYear 2 Level 2 clinic1048576+ age-specific component if not previously taken forcurrent age levelYear 3 Level 3 clinic good for Year 3 and Year 4 1048576+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age levelYear 5 Complete the online Level 3 Recertification Track 1 Good for Year 5 and Year 6 or attend a Level 4 clinic1048576+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age levelYear 7 Complete the online Level 31048576 Recertification Track 2 Good for Year 7 and Year 8 or attend a Level 4 clinic1048576+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age levelYear 9 Must attend a Level 4 clinic1048576+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age levelYear 10 and beyond No Level recertification required but must complete age specific component if not previously taken for current age level Coaches are highly encouraged to attend a continuing education course every two years

Official Report- Mike Mooney- not presentno report

Tournament Coordinator ndash Nate Wold no issues people have reached out and checklist has been sent to them if needed

Girls Coordinator ndash Dena Walters ~ If you have a girl that does not have a place to play at 15U please let us know we will try and find another place for them to play

MN Hockey District Director-Steve Gapinski

MN Hockey Updates

1) Level 4 Coaching clinic a) Sept 8-9th Marriott Bloomington b) Sept 21-22nd RiverCentre St Paul 2) Regions

BA- Monticello U12A American and National ndashSTMA Host agreements need to be completed Online MN Hockey

3) 2018-19 D5 Rule changes

a) Coaches game misconduct penalties b) Fair play point policy

4) SquirtU10 game limits

35 games total Includes all leaguetournamentexhibitionscrimmages

Does not include district playoffs

3 on 3 Half ice are encouraged Does not count against 35 game limit 5) Player move updown

a) Reminder Per District policy all mite move ups are placed on the lowest team offered

b) Move down requests have become a point of emphasis this season Will be extremely hard to obtain

6) No A team

No rules in MN Hockey allowing a player to try out for another Association if home association does not offer an A team This would need a discretionary waiver form to be completed

7) MN Hockey Grant money There will be a new program to grant money to Associations Application forms are not yet available

8) Affiliate Agreement Fill out and sign

9) League play and District playoffs Discussion

Scheduling Weekend Oct 13-14th St Cloud

ASSOCIATION UPDATE

Each association representative will share what is happening in their association

St Cloud no update

BuffaloAnnandale Registration closed 731 had a coaches meeting 40 coaches attended which was great things are coming along

Hutchinson registration is closed parent meetings are starting

LDC not present

MOOSE Had the golf tournament on Saturday and this year made over 20K with sponsors

River Lakes 4 on 4 league opened with 160 kids registered and it about $100 for 4 weeks

Sartell Working on second sheet having 3 on 3 tournament and registration is closed

Sauk Registration closed 731 had a coaches meeting 40 coaches attended which was great things are coming along

STMA Arena on schedule registration on schedule and meetings with parents are happening

Willmar Registration and fall ice working on recruiting kids

X Old Business-

1 Team slotting for league play (see attached below)2 April 2019 District Elections President

Vice President Treasurer

XI New Business-

1 Handbook - see attached wording below for game misconducts and fair play points 2 MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE FAIR PLAY AND FAIR PLAY POINTS

HANDBOOK CHANGES STMA made motion and Moose seconded Motion carried

3 Open Floor

Q What is going on WSOAA please ask TimSteveQ at this time has premier officials presented a contract to D5A nothing has been agreed upon as any contract being signed at this time D5 will need to sign a contract for same

Q any policy for after tryouts like for parents social behaviorconductA social media policy is out in STMA can check Code of conduct

Q new skaters 12U peewee bantams how do you handle themA Check on same for a safety issue empower the parents and coaches for all

Statement Moose has 3 extra goalies at the Bantam level if you need one let Moose know

Live Barn is under contract during tryouts you have the ability to have this turned off during tryouts

Formal Adjournment meeting ended at 801 pm upon motion by Moose 1st and 2nd Sartell Motion carried

Next meeting Wednesday October 3 2018 700 pm at RRR Bar amp Grill Kimball

• Girls Coordinator ndash Dena Walters ~ If you have a girl that does not have a place to play at 15U please let us know we will try and find another place for them to play

Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching (Costis $10 per module and only needs to be completed once per age level) Register as a member of USA Hockey (Cost is $40 plus any affiliate fees if applicable) Complete the background screening (found on your affiliate website and some affiliatesrequire approval before you can be added to a roster) Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training (required every two years and cannot beadded to a roster until completed) Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic Requirements (Must be completed by Dec31)COACHING EDUCATION CLASSES IN ST CLOUD Fall of 2018Date CEP Level Location Time102718 CEP 1 Halenbeck Hall SCSU 800 AM- 400 PM102718 CEP 2 Halenbeck Hall SCSU 800 AM- 400 PM102018 CEP 3 Halenbeck Hall SCSU 800 AM- 400 PMYEARS OF COACHING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSYear 1 Level 1 clinic1048576+ age-specific componentYear 2 Level 2 clinic1048576+ age-specific component if not previously taken forcurrent age levelYear 3 Level 3 clinic good for Year 3 and Year 4 1048576+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age levelYear 5 Complete the online Level 3 Recertification Track 1 Good for Year 5 and Year 6 or attend a Level 4 clinic1048576+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age levelYear 7 Complete the online Level 31048576 Recertification Track 2 Good for Year 7 and Year 8 or attend a Level 4 clinic1048576+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age levelYear 9 Must attend a Level 4 clinic1048576+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age levelYear 10 and beyond No Level recertification required but must complete age specific component if not previously taken for current age level Coaches are highly encouraged to attend a continuing education course every two years

Official Report- Mike Mooney- not presentno report

Tournament Coordinator ndash Nate Wold no issues people have reached out and checklist has been sent to them if needed

Girls Coordinator ndash Dena Walters ~ If you have a girl that does not have a place to play at 15U please let us know we will try and find another place for them to play

MN Hockey District Director-Steve Gapinski

MN Hockey Updates

1) Level 4 Coaching clinic a) Sept 8-9th Marriott Bloomington b) Sept 21-22nd RiverCentre St Paul 2) Regions

BA- Monticello U12A American and National ndashSTMA Host agreements need to be completed Online MN Hockey

3) 2018-19 D5 Rule changes

a) Coaches game misconduct penalties b) Fair play point policy

4) SquirtU10 game limits

35 games total Includes all leaguetournamentexhibitionscrimmages

Does not include district playoffs

3 on 3 Half ice are encouraged Does not count against 35 game limit 5) Player move updown

a) Reminder Per District policy all mite move ups are placed on the lowest team offered

b) Move down requests have become a point of emphasis this season Will be extremely hard to obtain

6) No A team

No rules in MN Hockey allowing a player to try out for another Association if home association does not offer an A team This would need a discretionary waiver form to be completed

7) MN Hockey Grant money There will be a new program to grant money to Associations Application forms are not yet available

8) Affiliate Agreement Fill out and sign

9) League play and District playoffs Discussion

Scheduling Weekend Oct 13-14th St Cloud

ASSOCIATION UPDATE

Each association representative will share what is happening in their association

St Cloud no update

BuffaloAnnandale Registration closed 731 had a coaches meeting 40 coaches attended which was great things are coming along

Hutchinson registration is closed parent meetings are starting

LDC not present

MOOSE Had the golf tournament on Saturday and this year made over 20K with sponsors

River Lakes 4 on 4 league opened with 160 kids registered and it about $100 for 4 weeks

Sartell Working on second sheet having 3 on 3 tournament and registration is closed

Sauk Registration closed 731 had a coaches meeting 40 coaches attended which was great things are coming along

STMA Arena on schedule registration on schedule and meetings with parents are happening

Willmar Registration and fall ice working on recruiting kids

X Old Business-

1 Team slotting for league play (see attached below)2 April 2019 District Elections President

Vice President Treasurer

XI New Business-

1 Handbook - see attached wording below for game misconducts and fair play points 2 MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE FAIR PLAY AND FAIR PLAY POINTS

HANDBOOK CHANGES STMA made motion and Moose seconded Motion carried

3 Open Floor

Q What is going on WSOAA please ask TimSteveQ at this time has premier officials presented a contract to D5A nothing has been agreed upon as any contract being signed at this time D5 will need to sign a contract for same

Q any policy for after tryouts like for parents social behaviorconductA social media policy is out in STMA can check Code of conduct

Q new skaters 12U peewee bantams how do you handle themA Check on same for a safety issue empower the parents and coaches for all

Statement Moose has 3 extra goalies at the Bantam level if you need one let Moose know

Live Barn is under contract during tryouts you have the ability to have this turned off during tryouts

Formal Adjournment meeting ended at 801 pm upon motion by Moose 1st and 2nd Sartell Motion carried

Next meeting Wednesday October 3 2018 700 pm at RRR Bar amp Grill Kimball

• Girls Coordinator ndash Dena Walters ~ If you have a girl that does not have a place to play at 15U please let us know we will try and find another place for them to play

Girls Coordinator ndash Dena Walters ~ If you have a girl that does not have a place to play at 15U please let us know we will try and find another place for them to play

MN Hockey District Director-Steve Gapinski

MN Hockey Updates

1) Level 4 Coaching clinic a) Sept 8-9th Marriott Bloomington b) Sept 21-22nd RiverCentre St Paul 2) Regions

BA- Monticello U12A American and National ndashSTMA Host agreements need to be completed Online MN Hockey

3) 2018-19 D5 Rule changes

a) Coaches game misconduct penalties b) Fair play point policy

4) SquirtU10 game limits

35 games total Includes all leaguetournamentexhibitionscrimmages

Does not include district playoffs

3 on 3 Half ice are encouraged Does not count against 35 game limit 5) Player move updown

a) Reminder Per District policy all mite move ups are placed on the lowest team offered

b) Move down requests have become a point of emphasis this season Will be extremely hard to obtain

6) No A team

No rules in MN Hockey allowing a player to try out for another Association if home association does not offer an A team This would need a discretionary waiver form to be completed

7) MN Hockey Grant money There will be a new program to grant money to Associations Application forms are not yet available

8) Affiliate Agreement Fill out and sign

9) League play and District playoffs Discussion

Scheduling Weekend Oct 13-14th St Cloud

ASSOCIATION UPDATE

Each association representative will share what is happening in their association

St Cloud no update

BuffaloAnnandale Registration closed 731 had a coaches meeting 40 coaches attended which was great things are coming along

Hutchinson registration is closed parent meetings are starting

LDC not present

MOOSE Had the golf tournament on Saturday and this year made over 20K with sponsors

River Lakes 4 on 4 league opened with 160 kids registered and it about $100 for 4 weeks

Sartell Working on second sheet having 3 on 3 tournament and registration is closed

Sauk Registration closed 731 had a coaches meeting 40 coaches attended which was great things are coming along

STMA Arena on schedule registration on schedule and meetings with parents are happening

Willmar Registration and fall ice working on recruiting kids

X Old Business-

1 Team slotting for league play (see attached below)2 April 2019 District Elections President

Vice President Treasurer

XI New Business-

1 Handbook - see attached wording below for game misconducts and fair play points 2 MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE FAIR PLAY AND FAIR PLAY POINTS

HANDBOOK CHANGES STMA made motion and Moose seconded Motion carried

3 Open Floor

Q What is going on WSOAA please ask TimSteveQ at this time has premier officials presented a contract to D5A nothing has been agreed upon as any contract being signed at this time D5 will need to sign a contract for same

Q any policy for after tryouts like for parents social behaviorconductA social media policy is out in STMA can check Code of conduct

Q new skaters 12U peewee bantams how do you handle themA Check on same for a safety issue empower the parents and coaches for all

Statement Moose has 3 extra goalies at the Bantam level if you need one let Moose know

Live Barn is under contract during tryouts you have the ability to have this turned off during tryouts

Formal Adjournment meeting ended at 801 pm upon motion by Moose 1st and 2nd Sartell Motion carried

Next meeting Wednesday October 3 2018 700 pm at RRR Bar amp Grill Kimball

• Girls Coordinator ndash Dena Walters ~ If you have a girl that does not have a place to play at 15U please let us know we will try and find another place for them to play

7) MN Hockey Grant money There will be a new program to grant money to Associations Application forms are not yet available

8) Affiliate Agreement Fill out and sign

9) League play and District playoffs Discussion

Scheduling Weekend Oct 13-14th St Cloud

ASSOCIATION UPDATE

Each association representative will share what is happening in their association

St Cloud no update

BuffaloAnnandale Registration closed 731 had a coaches meeting 40 coaches attended which was great things are coming along

Hutchinson registration is closed parent meetings are starting

LDC not present

MOOSE Had the golf tournament on Saturday and this year made over 20K with sponsors

River Lakes 4 on 4 league opened with 160 kids registered and it about $100 for 4 weeks

Sartell Working on second sheet having 3 on 3 tournament and registration is closed

Sauk Registration closed 731 had a coaches meeting 40 coaches attended which was great things are coming along

STMA Arena on schedule registration on schedule and meetings with parents are happening

Willmar Registration and fall ice working on recruiting kids

X Old Business-

1 Team slotting for league play (see attached below)2 April 2019 District Elections President

Vice President Treasurer

XI New Business-

1 Handbook - see attached wording below for game misconducts and fair play points 2 MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE FAIR PLAY AND FAIR PLAY POINTS

HANDBOOK CHANGES STMA made motion and Moose seconded Motion carried

3 Open Floor

Q What is going on WSOAA please ask TimSteveQ at this time has premier officials presented a contract to D5A nothing has been agreed upon as any contract being signed at this time D5 will need to sign a contract for same

Q any policy for after tryouts like for parents social behaviorconductA social media policy is out in STMA can check Code of conduct

Q new skaters 12U peewee bantams how do you handle themA Check on same for a safety issue empower the parents and coaches for all

Statement Moose has 3 extra goalies at the Bantam level if you need one let Moose know

Live Barn is under contract during tryouts you have the ability to have this turned off during tryouts

Formal Adjournment meeting ended at 801 pm upon motion by Moose 1st and 2nd Sartell Motion carried

Next meeting Wednesday October 3 2018 700 pm at RRR Bar amp Grill Kimball

• Girls Coordinator ndash Dena Walters ~ If you have a girl that does not have a place to play at 15U please let us know we will try and find another place for them to play

Vice President Treasurer

XI New Business-

1 Handbook - see attached wording below for game misconducts and fair play points 2 MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE FAIR PLAY AND FAIR PLAY POINTS

HANDBOOK CHANGES STMA made motion and Moose seconded Motion carried

3 Open Floor

Q What is going on WSOAA please ask TimSteveQ at this time has premier officials presented a contract to D5A nothing has been agreed upon as any contract being signed at this time D5 will need to sign a contract for same

Q any policy for after tryouts like for parents social behaviorconductA social media policy is out in STMA can check Code of conduct

Q new skaters 12U peewee bantams how do you handle themA Check on same for a safety issue empower the parents and coaches for all

Statement Moose has 3 extra goalies at the Bantam level if you need one let Moose know

Live Barn is under contract during tryouts you have the ability to have this turned off during tryouts

Formal Adjournment meeting ended at 801 pm upon motion by Moose 1st and 2nd Sartell Motion carried

Next meeting Wednesday October 3 2018 700 pm at RRR Bar amp Grill Kimball

• Girls Coordinator ndash Dena Walters ~ If you have a girl that does not have a place to play at 15U please let us know we will try and find another place for them to play

• Girls Coordinator ndash Dena Walters ~ If you have a girl that does not have a place to play at 15U please let us know we will try and find another place for them to play