I would like to thank all of the players that tried out for the PeeWee AE team this year. It was very encouraging to see all the players competing very hard during each tryout for a spot on this team.
The second cut is as follows:
1. Josh Allen
2. Noah Allen
3. Matt Beckwith
4. Tyler Cleary
5. Corey Fox
6. David Gauthier
7. Sam Graham
8. Tysen Hunter
9. Joshua Levesque
10. Zachary Mastrandrea
11. Matthew McBurney
12. Carson Nurse
13. Ash O'Connor
14. Ryan Payne
15. Cameron Watson
16. Christopher Wood
17. Colin Wright
Due to the fact that I am not having a parents' meeting until after the final exhibition game and final cut on Sunday, September 26, I have included a copy of the handout I will be giving at the meeting. This is just so everyone can see the expectations for the year.
Peewee AE Team Meeting
Introduce coaching staff:
Head Coach: Chris Sanford
Trainer: Dale Nurse
Manager: Roger Watson
Volunteer helper: Derek Wood
Volunteer helper: Andrew Wood
Philosophy
My philosophy for coaching minor hockey is centred around teaching individual skills, teaching team concepts, and having fun while in a safe and healthy environment. I believe that all players should be given the opportunity to learn all aspects of the game, such as power play and penalty kill. Lastly, all players should have the opportunity to play during exhibition, regular season, playoff, and tournament games. I use exhibition and regular season games to try and distribute the ice time as equally as possible among the players. There may be times when I will shortened the bench, however, that only occurs in tournament games, OMHA play downs, and playoffs in which the game is competitive and there is a chance to win.
Goals
My goals for the upcoming season are to continue to develop the players’ individual skills, such as skating, puck control, shooting, and passing, as well as to continue to build on team concepts, instil work ethic and discipline, and to have fun while doing the previously mentioned aspects. There will be an emphasis on teaching the players the proper way to give and receive a body check as this age group is introduced to body checking. The ultimate goal will be to have FUN while achieving the previously mentioned goals.
Travel Fee: $297.50 – Cheque payable to St. Thomas Minor Hockey
This covers additional ice, referees, timekeepers, league fees, and socks
Required by October 2
Needs to be paid before player is on the roster
Schedules: Game and practice times will be on the STMHA website. If there are any changes, I will send them out via email. Our team calendar can be found using the following link – http://stmha.net/Teams/1115/Calendar/ Our main communication tool will be via the Internet and through email. We will be emailing any changes or additions to our schedules. Do not consider the website calendar to be the up to date schedule. There may be practices or games that are not listed on the STMHA website.
Practice times will be: Tuesday at 7:45 pm (shared) and Thursday at 7:00 AM (STMHA Rink)
Home games: Sunday at 5:45 pm (Presstran Rink)
Shamrock Hockey League http://shamrockhockeyleague.com/
League play will begin October 2, 2010. We will be playing teams such as: St. Marys, Dorchester, Lambeth, Lucan, Ilderton, Strathroy, Mooretown, Mt. Brydges, East Lambton, Lambton Shores, Petrolia, and Wallaceburg. This is not an exact list of the teams. The number of teams may change as we get closer to knowing the final schedule.
Tournaments: We are entered in the following:
St. Marys November 5 - 7 Cost: $ 700
St. Thomas November 19 - 21 Cost: $ 0
Strathroy November 26 - 28 Cost: $ 825
Lambton Shores December 27 - 29 Cost: $ 500
Oshawa February 3- 6, 2011 Cost: $ 775
There will be an additional fee of $175 for each player to cover the costs. (16 players). Cheque will be made payable to STMHA.
There will also be a fee of $12 to cover the cost of a practice jersey. This fee can be paid to me.
Playing at the Joe Louis Arena before a Red Wing game.
We have submitted an application to play before a Red Wing game and then attend the Red Wing game. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Medical Forms: Need to be filled out and returned.
We need to have them on hand at any team related activity (practice, games, traveling and social functions)
Only the trainer, head coach and parent will see these forms.
Offer of Commitment Form: Needs to be filled out by parent, player and head coach.
Player Fair Code Form: Needs to be filled out by parent, player and head coach.
Parent Fair Code Form: Needs to be filled out by parents.
Contact List: Will be passed around to get the information.
Team Rules: see attached sheet
Questions, Comments or Concerns?
TEAM RULES
Our rules will focus on 3 simple guidelines:
MUTUAL RESPECT
APPRECIATION ONLY
ACTIVE LISTENING
1. Team is not to be unsupervised in the dressing room. A team official must be the last person to leave the dressing room. It is advisable that there be 2 team officials in the dressing room at a time. (OHF’s ‘Two Deep’ guideline).
2. To promote independence and team bonding, it would be appreciated if there were no parents or family members in the dressing room before or after a game or practice.
3. For the safety of spectators, they are not permitted on the benches during practice or games. (Insurance reasons)
4. For practice, be ready to go on the ice 10 minutes before the scheduled practice time.
5. For games:
1. Please arrive at the arena 45 minutes prior to the game, home or away.
2. All coaches require a shirt and tie. Trainer requires a mock neck.
3. All players will require a shirt and tie.
4. Players should have some runners in their bag for pregame warm up.
5. All players should be ready 15 minutes prior to the game.
6. After a game, the players will come into the room, take off their helmets and gloves to listen to what any coaches have to say about how the game went and then proceed to taking off their equipment.
6. There is to be no horse play of any kind in the dressing room. This also involves playing hockey in the dressing room or hallways of the arena. (arena staff will be enforcing this)
7. The dressing rooms must be left clean after each practice and game
8. If you are unable to make a practice or game, please contact any member of the coaching staff.
9. Both players and coaches will respect one another.
10. For parents:
1. Always be positive and encouraging.
2. Remember, it is just a game. Don’t take things too seriously.
3. Show respect for all officials, coaches, fans and players.
4. Try not to coach your child away from the rink. It may confuse your child as it may conflict with what the coaches are asking of them.
11. Bullying will NOT be tolerated. There will be ZERO tolerance for it. Any player found guilty of bullying will be released from the team.
If any of the rules are not followed:
A player will sit for 1 period for the first offence,
A player will sit for 2 periods for the second offence, and
A player will not play for 1 game for the third offence. There will also be a meeting with the coaching staff, the player, and the parent to determine a course of action.
Thank you and I look forward to an exciting hockey season with all of you.
Chris Sanford
Head Coach