Steve Hamre Peewee Commissioner Monday September 22, 2014

1. Peewee Parent Meeting 2014-2015 Steve Hamre Peewee Commissioner Monday September 22, 2014

2. Welcome • Introductions • CCHA Overview • CCHA Policy Reminders • CCHA Fees • PW Program Overview • HDC • Tryout process, skills sessions etc • Brick City Tournament – PW C • Wrap up – Q&A

3. Introductions • Mike Clauson, President • Brian Charchenko, HDC (Tryouts) • Andy Brink, Peewee HDC (Season) • Julie Eklund, Ice Coordinator/Accounting • Lisa Borene, Treasurer • Lori Hill, Accounting • Joyce Thomas, Volunteer Coordinator

4. CCHA Overview • CCHA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization • Managed by a Board of Directors • Elected by the association members • Meets third Monday of each month (Vic Rec Center) • Meetings are open to the association membership • Key Volunteers • Hockey Development Committee (HDC) • Player development • Association tryout process and procedures • Coach selection and development • Hockey education

5. CCHA Mission The Chaska Chanhassen Hockey Association (CCHA) believes in creating an environment which fosters the skill development of all CCHA players with an emphasis on fair play and the pure enjoyment of the game by its players. It will, to the best of its ability, be fair in team selections, ensure the quality of its coaching staff, and foster a balance between playing and winning. This program is created to stress sportsmanship, friendship, goodwill, strong values, and cooperation within its membership.

6. Hierarchy of Policy

7. District 6 Hockey • We are a part of District 6 • Bloomington Jefferson/Kennedy • Burnsville • Chaska/Chanhassen • Eden Prairie • Edina • Minnetonka • New Prague • Prior Lake/Savage • Richfield • Shakopee • Waconia • Owatonna (PW AA) www.D6hockey.net

8. Coaching 25% of CCHA membership are coaches 120+ hour commitment per coach Certification includes on site and on line modules HC to clearly set expectations at team meetings Website has Core Expectations Playing Time, Position, Attendance, One Team Code of Conduct Practice Efficiency We are all in this together Support: Team Mgr, HDC, Commish, Exec Board Thank your Coaches Often!

9. Coaching Requirements • Register online CCHA website • New: Background Screening process (on-line) • New: On-line 5 hour age specific coaching module for level you are coaching • New: No CEP card collection – Now tracked on-line • Must be current by Dec. 1st • Please work with HDC if you have questions

10. CCHA Code of Conduct • Code of Conduct forms are required for every role: • Coach; Parent & Player • Players, coaches, parents and spectators are to conduct themselves in a manner that "honors the Game" and demonstrates respect to other players, coaches, officials, parents and spectators. • Playing hockey in the CCHA is a privilege, not a right. • All Code of Conduct forms will be collected by your team manager once the teams are formed

11. SafeSport • New position: SafeSport Coordinator is required by USA Hockey, MN Hockey & D6 • CCHA will adopt Locker Room Supervision Policy • NON-COMPLIANCE- will result in team suspension from games, along with fines • Team manager will discuss how this can be implemented for your specific team

12. Volunteer Policy • We depend on volunteers to keep our association running smoothly • You must set up a Volunteer profile along with your standard profile EVERY season • Volunteer Coordinator: Joyce Thomas • volunteer.coordinator@cchockey.org • Mandatory Volunteer deposit1 player = $350 • $700 max family of 2 or more

13. Volunteering Each player family is a CCHA member All members are volunteers Volunteers are key to CCHA’s operation 50 members vol checks cashed every year Policy on the web Key Need Areas: Fundraising Sponsorship Brick City and Jamboree Tournaments Ideas are great, ownership and involvement are better What areas and gaps do you see? CCHA brings on new roles as needed Catch the passion, get involved!

14. How can I serve my volunteer hours? • Brick City Tournament • Tryouts • Coaching • Team Manager • Concessions • Watch the website for special event opportunities • Get your hours in early!

15. Fundraising / Donating CCHA is in great need of donations Monetary Donations Prizes to support events Company sponsorships Major or Minor Fundraising Ideas are great, ownership and action are better Your Time Your participation in events CCHA Letterhead receipts available See website for calendar of events, sponsorship program Does your company have a youth sports or charity program? Does your company have any synergy opportunities with CCHA?

16. CCHA Apparel • Check out the new CCHA Online store • http://cchockey.corecommerce.com/ • Try on dates are:Saturday, October 4, 10:00-3:00 at Victoria Rec CenterSaturday, October 25, 2:00-6:00 at Victoria Rec Center • Order by October 9 for a November (before Thanksgiving) delivery date.Order by October 30 for a December (before Christmas) delivery date.

17. StormHawk Awards • The mission of the “StormHawk” Awards program is to recognize Squirt, PeeWee, Bantam, Junior Gold, U10, U12, and U14 student athletes with a “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) average during the school period concurrent with the hockey season (November-January). • Eligible recipients will be invited to the StormHawk Awards Ceremony and each participant will be individually recognized. • Your team manager will administer this program with the StormHawk Award committee in January.

18. Fees • Accountants: Julie Eklund and Lori Hill • Feel free to email accountant@cchockey.org anytime you have questions regarding your account.

19. Fee by Level Top Cost variables by team: # players per team Ice Cost Actual Hours CCHA is biased toward issuing refunds vs collecting added fees

20. Fee by Expense

21. Peewee Program • Currently seeing 86 or so skaters + 9 goalies • 6 teams: 14-15 skaters players per team • Peewee AA, Peewee A, Peewee B1, Peewee B2, Peewee C Gold, Peewee C Purple **Placement is not the most important – it should be about enjoying the game, team work & improving as a player!**

22. Tournament Schedule

23. Tournament Schedule

24. Tryout - Logistics • MUST BE PAID IN FULL (or on payment plan) to get on ice • Use your “secret” or “web” number and check web - left tab has tryouts • Scrimmages will be posted on web and times may change slightly • Final teams posted 1-2 days after try outs • Opt out to C team is available • Reminder - No AAA jerseys, socks or stickers on helmets allowed. Only CCHA colors and stickers. • Must have neck guards and mouthguards

25. Tryouts / Evaluations Impartial Evaluators Evaluators select the teams Hockey knowledgeable May have private hockey ties May not have coaching or instructional relationship with players in the pool they are to evaluate Tryout Team: 5 eval, 6 HDC, Commish, Admin, Exec 100 players on a 100 point objective scale Scores can cluster One great or poor session may make a difference Placement -- Two winning environments Play up – stretch to fit in, healthy, one team chemistry key Play down – leader, influencer of outcomes Ideally both environments should be experienced Outcome – Right Players to the Right Teams

26. Brick City TournamentThanksgiving Weekend (Fri-Sun) • Arguably becoming the BEST tourney in the Metro • Doubled the size 2013 / +4 more PWC Teams this year • Both CCC and VRC locations utilized • It takes over 1500 volunteer hours to run tourney • Asking that each participating CCHA team is required to full-fill 21 hrs. (7 shifts).Concessions, Welcome Desk, Clock, Penalty Box, Announcing/Music. • IF A PARTICIPATING CCHA TEAM WORKS 40+ VOLUNTEER HOURS AND PROVIDES A BASKETFOR THE SILENT AUCTION, EACH PLAYER ON THAT TEAM WILL RECEIVE THEIR BRICKCITY T-SHIRT FOR FREE (VALUE $20 per shirt).

27. CCHA News Bantam AA & PW AA -- OMG, Wayzata and Mpls join D6 league play Bantam B1 – CCHA hosting D6 tourney 12U MN Regions are Feb27 – Mar1 at CCC Sq/10U -- Tourney of Champions Collides with D6 schedule, disrupts year end tourney Sq – discussion D6 structure changes National (larger Assoc) vs American (sm) division Mite/8U Youth Participation Rates

28. Thank You! Steve Hamre Peewee.Commissioner@CCHockey.org