Annual Informational Open House

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1 Annual Informational Open House

2 Agenda Introductions Bulldog Hockey Association (BHA) Registration Information Hockey Operations & Mite Program Fundraising Volunteer Work / Open Positions Communications Try Hockey Dates Closing Comments 2

3 Board Members Kim Gibson, President Mark Boomgaarden, Treasurer Mary Tews, Board Member Jill Stensrud, Board Member Russ Burg, 1 st V. Pres. Kim Englehardt, Secretary Darian Hunt, Board Member Jill Fredrickson, Board Member Joel Jones, 2 nd V. Pres. Dean Hathaway, D9 Representative Greg Westerman, HOC Liasion 3

4 Our Mission Great Experience for Kids & Families Keep Costs as Low as Possible Prepare Kids for High School Team Have Fun! 4

5 Our Club MN District 9 Hockey 230 Players Growing! 50% over 7 years 8% average Season October thru February Practices at LSCC & GAC Games throughout southern Minnesota 2-3 Tournaments per season Annual Mite League & Jamboree Hosting End of Season Tourney! 5

6 Registration All players must register with USA Hockey first, then with Bulldog Hockey through our website All players MUST be registered with USA Hockey as well as Bulldog Hockey PRIOR to taking the ice REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Squirts, 10U, 12U, PeeWees, & Bantams please register by SEPTEMBER 18 th We will accept registrations up until tryouts for each level Mites and Mini Mites please register by NOVEMBER 30 th Heather Magelee, Registrar 6

7 First Year Players First year players must turn in a COPY of their players state issued birth certificate. Can be scanned and ed to me or turned in to myself or your team coordinator; texted photos of the certificate cannot be accepted To get a copy contact the county courthouse where the birth was recorded Players will NOT be added to a roster until I have a valid birth certificate 7

8 Hockey Operations Committee The HOC was formed to oversee on-ice related situations including, coaching, tryouts, clinics, etc. Thus allowing the Board to focus on Association oversight, direction, fundraising and other larger topics Members & Positions Chair/Ice Scheduling & Registration Coordinator Matt Hathaway Dryland Coordinator Shea Roehrkasse Clinic Coordinator Reegan Rehm Coaching Coordinator Chad Olness Tryout Coordinator/Coaches Room Keeper Ron McCabe Board Liaison Greg Westerman Tryouts Skills Assessments will occur on 10/8, 12 & 16 for ONLY skaters in the Squirt and higher levels All skaters are placed on a team. The assessments are used to balance rosters, help ensure kids are competing at the most appropriate skill level, maximize fun and increase skills development Final team rosters expected to be posted to the website on or around 10/21 Watch for more specific Tryout information to come in late Sept/early Oct! Greg Westerman, HOC Liasion 8

9 Hockey Operations Committee Player levels Classifications Mini-Mite Born on July 1, 2010 June 30, 2013 Mite Born on July 1, 2008 June 30, 2010 Squirt/U10 Born on July 1, 2006 June 30, 2008 PeeWee/U12 Born on July 1, 2004 June 30, 2006 Bantams Born on July 1, 2002 June 30, 2004 Greg Westerman, HOC Liasion 9

10 Mini Mite & Mite Program Dustin Swenson & Reegan Rehm Program Overview Development ADM League Play Jamboree Now Recruiting for Mini & Mite levels!! 10

11 Fundraising Fundraising is the key to keeping the cost of hockey down for you and all of our members! Fundraising Requirements for the Hockey Season: Mini Mites $100 Mites $200 Squirts/10U $300 PeeWees/12U $300 Bantams/15U $300 Family Maximum $500 Buyout Option: Andrea LaGow, Fundraising Chair Jennifer Cruz, Fundraising Assist. Families have the option to buy out of their fundraising requirement at the time of registration. Note: The registration system is not set up to accept buyout balances (if you participated in the Golf Tournament) or partial buyouts. These must be remitted by check to the Association Treasurer. Fundraising balances should be settled by January 13, 2018 (raffle drawing). 11

12 Fundraising Options Fundraising is the key to keeping the cost of hockey down for you and all of our members! 7th Annual ICE COLD CASH Raffle Tickets For each book of 10 tickets sold, you will receive $50 towards your fundraising requirement. Drawing January 13, 2018 Buy a Kwik Trip or Holiday Gift Card Get Credit This is Free Money! Earn 5% for Kwik Trip cards and 4% for Holiday cards Schwan s Cares Fundraising Campaign This is Free Money! New campaign kicks off November 1 st, 2017 and runs thru December 16 th, Earn 20% on products and 40% on egift Cards (Limit (1) egift Card per supporter address) Receive a Credit For Extra Concession Stand Hours You will earn a $100 credit towards your fundraising requirement if you agree to work 8 additional volunteer hours in the concession stand during the season. Annual Golf Tournament Shoreland Country Club Look for information next spring about the 10 th Annual Bulldog Hockey Golf Tournament for the hockey season 12

13 Example Schedule Volunteer Work Volunteering Rocks! Distributes Workload among all of the Hockey families A great way to meet others in the association Family Requirements 25 hours for one player families 40 hours for multiple player families Hours must be worked by an Adult (18 years and older) Finding Hours - Dibs is online tool for claiming posted hours and available through your SportsEngine log in; s are sent out when hours are available Inquire about open Chair positions Team Managers/Coordinators Referee Coordinator New This Year! Work 8 Additional Hours In the Concessions Stand, Receive $100 Credit Towards Fundraising! Melissa Reintjes, Volunteer Chair 13

14 Club Communications Association Coordinator Liaison between the Bulldog Hockey Association Board and the families. Provide guidance to the Team Coordinators. Bulldog Website Main source of communication (Team Calendar, Fundraising Dates, Clothing) Team Coordinators Team Coordinators are the main line of communication between the coach and players/parents. Take care of non-coaching aspects of their team (team meetings, pictures, scheduling games, team communication etc) Each team will have their own coordinator. If interested or would like more information, please contact me!! This position will count towards your volunteer hours. Jill Stensrud, Association Coordinator 14

15 Club Communications Equipment You are able to borrow equipment from the Association. Skates, shin guards, shoulder pads, breezers, elbow pads and gloves are available but sizes are limited. Helmets are not available due to expiration dates. At the end of the season the equipment must be returned. The equipment must be cleaned and a receipt of the cleaning needs to be presented when returning the equipment. When skates are returned, they need to be re-laced with white laces. Jerseys Provided through Jersey Coordinator Jersey Care: Mini Mites and Mites available within a week or two after starting. Squirt levels and up MUST have a garment a closed garment bag (bottom must be closed). Wash jerseys often to prevent staining. Leave the Sponsor tag on the jersey. Wash jerseys in cold water to prevent color bleeding. Hang dry. Jill Stensrud, Association Coordinator 15

16 Club Communications Locker Room Policy Mini Mite and Mite levels Parents are allowed in the locker room to help their skater dress and tie skates. Squirt levels and up Moms are not allowed in the locker room (girls teams are the opposite). Locker Rooms are a VERY busy place! If you own your equipment, place your childs name on it. Place your belongings back into your bag when you are done changing. Other Miscellaneous Items Videos on the Bulldog website on how to dress your hockey player. Water Bottles: Are allowed during practice Write your name on your water bottle. Do not share your water bottle. Jill Stensrud, Association Coordinator 16

17 Cool Swag! New Items -Sweatshirts -1/4 zip fleece -Hats -Garment Bags -New Bauer Jackets -CCM Jackets -Cups -Blankets -Stadium Chairs How to Order Options to place an order: Order Online at: Order in store at 4 the Team in St Peter Pick up an order form at our booth today, at the rink in the display cabinet, or download order form from Bulldog website under Bulldog Gear. THEN EITHER Drop off your order form and payment in the drop box at rink on the side of the clothing cabinet OR Mail your order form along with payment to Carrie Kisor {address on order form} ***PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL*** All special order items are NOT available at 4 the Team you will need to place a paper order form Reminder to Squirts/U10 Level and Above Need: o 2 sets of game socks (blue and white) We will have socks available for sale in the concession stands o Garment bag for game jerseys Make sure and watch deadlines, see forms for details o o Special orders will have the opportunity to order 3 times during the season Regular orders can be ordered at anytime but will have a deadline for Christmas orders. Please watch the calendar and s for updates and deadlines. We will be at the rink with samples 2 times through the season as well, dates and times TBD at a later date when schedules are out. Carrie Kisor Association Clothing Carrie Lager Association Clothing 17

18 is Here! Video Streaming Service Monthly Fee Allows you to watch games from any device! 18

19 Try Hockey for Free Girls Only Saturday, October 7 th 3-4pm LSCC Boys & Girls Sunday, October 8 th 1-2pm LSCC Equipment Provided! 19

20 Open Positions Team Managers Referee Coordinator If interested, please contact anyone on the Board Or any Chair person 20

21 Closing Comments Questions?? Presentation posted on website Contact info Board page of website Kim Gibson: Equipment Check Out Lower Level! 21