Outdoor Hockey Parent Manual

Outdoor Hockey Parent Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS Sports Club Manager s Message...3 Key Dates...4 PowerUp Instructions...5 Facility Rules...6 Weather Policy...7 League Rules...8-10 Expectations...11 Sponsors...12 2

MESSAGE FROM THE SPORTS CLUB MANAGER Welcome to Mooredale SC s Outdoor Hockey On behalf of the Mooredale Sports Club Staff, I would like to welcome you all to the 2018-2019 season of Mooredale Outdoor Hockey. Sports have the capacity to bring together a community, and our hockey program is no exception to this. From the players helping each other to learn the sport, to the coaches passing on the tricks of the trade they ve learned from their years of experience, to the parents holding their coffees and hot chocolates while cheering on the teams the Mooredale community comes together on those cold winter nights around the Rosedale rink. In a city where competitive hockey is everywhere, our recreational league is unique in its ability to offer a relaxed atmosphere for kids to learn and play the sport at any age. We ve worked hard to improve the experience in the program by adding technical staff, upgrading the equipment, and introducing both the Intro to Hockey and Adult divisions. We re excited to kick off the season with our evaluation weeks, and can t wait to see the rink full of Mooredale hockey players again. We d like to thank you for your continued support of the program without you, there would be no club and no lifelong memories of hockey at the Rosedale rink! Looking forward to a great season.silviu 3

KEY DATES December 3, 5, 6 December 10, 12, 13 Week of December 17 December 21 January 6 Week of January 7 February 18 Week of February 25 Week of March 4 Evaluation Week (weather permitting) Evaluation Week Exhibition games/picture Day Winter Break (no hockey!) Start of Regular Season Family Day (no hockey!) Start of Playoffs Mooredale Cup Day 4

POWERUP INSTRUCTIONS ACCOUNT HOME PAGE To access this page, login to your PowerUp Sports account mooredale.powerupsports.com If you re having trouble logging in, please contact: sports@mooredale.on.ca or 416.922.3714 ext. 138 5

FACILITY RULES All players must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet in order to be on the ice. No exceptions. Players are not permitted to enter the rink or be on the ice prior to the start of their scheduled practice or game. Please be respectful and courteous when using the change-rooms & team benches and don t leave garbage behind. No sports drinks are permitted on the ice or on the team benches. Absolutely no slap shots are permitted. Please ensure doors into the rink and into team benches are closed and secured during practices & games. 6

WEATHER POLICY As Mooredale s Outdoor Hockey program uses the outdoor rink at Rosedale Park, the weather plays a significant factor in cancellations each season. Sessions may be cancelled as a result of: heavy snow that is judged to negatively impact the safety of players, and/or render the ice unusable warm weather that softens the ice, and makes it unsafe for use rain, which can negatively impact the ice condition Weather Hotline In the case of inclement weather, we ask that you check our weather hotline prior to your child s practice or game. The hotline will be updated by 3:30pm each day with the ice status. Weather hotline: 416.922.3714 ext. 222 7

LEAGUE RULES Preamble There are many leagues in the area that provide an outlet for the highly skilled and competitive player Mooredale is not one of them. The purpose of Mooredale Hockey is to provide a program that supports skill development, safety, fun, and friendship. Mooredale believes in fair and equal play for all participants!! Eligibility Rules Only players registered with the Mooredale Hockey League, and assigned to a team by Mooredale Sports Club staff are eligible to participate in any league game. A player registered in a younger age division may participate in an older age group s game, provided the team does not have more than 8 players available for its scheduled game. Equipment All players must wear the following protective equipment (no exceptions!): Helmet (must have a face mask either full metal cage or full plastic shield) Mouth Guard Neck Guard Shoulder Pads Elbow Pads Gloves Hockey Pants Knee Pads Jock/Jill Strap Skates Stick All players must wear their team jersey. Failure to wear the required equipment will result in not being permitted to step on the ice, or sit on the player s bench. Goalie Equipment will be provided by MSC. All equipment and bags must be returned to the storage room at Rosedale Park after the game. General League Rules Playing Time & Shift Matching All players will receive equal playing time and the opportunity to play different positions, excluding the goalie, who will remain in net unless pulled for an additional skater. For the U9 & U11 divisions, games will include 3-minute whistles throughout the game by the on-ice official. At the whistle, coaches are required to replace all on-ice players (excluding the goaltender). During the last 3- minutes of each game, the coach may play any player on the team. The on-ice officials will announce the final 3 minutes of the game. 8

LEAGUE RULES 2/3 We strongly encourage that the volunteer team coaches work together to match the strength of the lineups on the ice at the same time during the games. This will help to keep games competitive for both teams and provide a positive experience for all players involved. Goal Differential No score shall be recorded with greater than a 5 goal difference. For example, a game that ends 8-1 will be recorded as 6-1, and the team would be given a (+5) in goal difference. Three Goal Limit Players are restricted to a 3 goal maximum (unlimited assists) per game, both during the regular season and the playoffs. Timing U9, U11, and U14 division games will be 40 minutes of running time play. All games will begin after a 5 minute warm-up beginning at the official game time (according to the published schedule). Game time will be kept by the on-ice official designated at the start of the game. Standings During the regular season, points are awarded as follows: Win: 3 points Tie: 1 point Loss: 0 points Note: there is no overtime played in regular season games. Games can end in a tie. Standings are tabulated based on the points accumulated during regular season games. In the event of a tie between two or more teams in the standings, the following criteria will be used to determine the standings: - Most wins - Head to Head Matchup - Goal differential Official standings are available on Mooredale PowerUp Sports website, by clicking on Standings on the left side-bar menu and then selecting the appropriate season. Penalties All penalties called at the discretion of the on-ice officials. Three (3) minute minor penalties will be assessed for the following: - Tripping - Slashing - Roughing - High Sticking - Body Contact - Slap shots (for second offence) Fighting of any kind is not permitted. Any player who engages in fighting shall be ejected from the game, and their team will be given a 3-minute penalty. Absolutely NO slap shots are permitted. Wind-up for shots may not be above waist height. Officials will give players a warning on their first offence; and a penalty will be given on players second offence. Upon the third infraction, players will be ejected. 9

LEAGUE RULES 3/3 Playoff & Championship Games No playoff games can end in a tie. In the event of a tied game at the end of regulation time, the following will occur: U9 & U11 Divisions A 5-minute period of sudden victory overtime play If still tied, the game shall continue with no goalies U14 Division A 5-minute period of sudden victory overtime play If still tied, 5-person shootout, using the players on the ice at the end of the previous overtime period. If still tied, the shootout will continue with new shooters (i.e. players who have already taken a shot may not do so again until all other skaters have taken a shot) 10

EXPECTATIONS Mooredale Mooredale SC will SC will provide a a recreational program that that is free is of free discrimination, of discrimination, encourages encourages self- self-development and and growth growth while building while building on the foundations on the foundations of good sportsmanship, of good sportsmanship, Fair Play, and FUN! Fair To maintain an environment that is conducive to meeting our goals we insist everyone involved in the Play, and FUN! To maintain an environment that is conducive to meeting our goals we insist program play their part. everyone involved in the program play their part. From Our Coaches We Expect: From Our Coaches We Expect: Inclusiveness where everyone is encouraged and praised for taking part in practices and games; everyone receives equal playing time. Inclusiveness where everyone is encouraged and praised for taking part in practices and games; everyone Consistent receives and equal effective playing communication time. to keep everyone up to date on all aspects of the program. Consistent A commitment and effective to improve communication the performance of to the keep players everyone the team up to both date physically on and aspects mentally. of the program. A commitment A respect to be to shown improve to all people. the performance Opponents and of the officials players must be on treated the team with both respect. physically and mentally. A respect An enthusiastic to be and shown positive to all approach people. to games Opponents and practices and officials to ensure must that they be treated are generous with with respect. their praise when deserved. An enthusiastic and positive approach to games and practices to ensure that they are generous with their A maintenance praise when of deserved. high standards regarding personal conduct and fair play. A maintenance of high standards regarding personal conduct and fair play. From Our Players We Expect: Maximum effort to strive for their best performance during games and practice sessions. From Our Players We Expect: Acceptance of success and failure, victory and defeat equally, and to treat opponents with respect at all times. Maximum effort to strive for their best performance during games and practice sessions. That players accept the decision of the game official without protest and to show respect towards all game officials. Acceptance of success and failure, victory and defeat equally, and to treat opponents with respect at all times. That players abide by the instructions of his/her coach and team volunteers, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code. That players accept the decision of the game official without protest and to show respect towards all game That officials. players arrive on time for all games or practice, or notify the coach in advance, for any activity for which the player will be late or absent. That That players players abide show respect by the for instructions the facilities of and his/her equipment coach that and is used. team volunteers, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code. That players arrive on time for all games or practice, or notify the coach in advance, for any activity for which From the Our player Parents will We be late Expect: or absent. That That players parents show must respect inform the for coach, the as facilities far in advance and equipment as possible, if that the is player used. will not be available for a practice session or game. That parents must inform the coach of any illness or ailment that may affect the performance or health of the player. From Our Parents We Expect: That parents must always encourage ALL players during the game regardless of the result of the game. That That parents parents must shall not inform give instructions the coach, to as the far players in advance during the as game possible, or at if half the time, player unless will requested not be (or available okayed) for a practice by the session coach. or game. That That parents must be inform courteous the coach and polite of at any all illness times towards or ailment opponents, that may coaches, affect managers, the performance referees, and or officials. health of the player. That parents shall feel free to approach the coach to discuss any aspect of the player s athletics development. That parents must always encourage ALL players during the game regardless of the result of the game. That parents may be asked to coach, there will be coach training, but we rely on volunteers to make the program That work parents shall not give instructions to the players during the game or at half time, unless requested (or okayed) by the coach. That parents must be courteous and polite at all times towards opponents, coaches, managers, referees, and officials. That parents shall feel free to approach the coach to discuss any aspect of the player s athletics development. That parents may be asked to coach, there will be coach training, but we rely on volunteers to make the program work 11

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