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DAKOTA COMMUNITY CLUB HOCKEY HANDBOOK 2010 - 2011 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION Purpose of this Handbook This Handbook explains most of the issues that parents and volunteers need to know about the hockey programs, how programs are administered, how the league is organized, hockey philosophy and policies, equipment requirements, responsibilities of the coaches and managers, contacts, etc. Dakota Community Centre (DCC) recognizes the importance of communication and encourages you to call the hockey director, coaches, convenors, or other hockey volunteers any time you need more information or are concerned about any aspect of the hockey program. Mission of the Hockey Program The mission of DCC’s hockey program is to make sure that our children have fun while learning skills that will help them enjoy hockey and develop into complete persons. Our reward for taking on this challenge is more children playing and staying in hockey. References This Handbook was created with the help of the following references: • A Guide to Coach Selection, Ottawa District Hockey Association • By-Laws, Rules and Regulations 1997–1998, WMHA • Program Information Guide, Fort Garry North Hockey Association • Hockey Handbook, Seven Oaks Minor Hockey Association • Coaches Manual, National Coaching Certification Program • Hockey 2000 Program, Quebec Ice Hockey Federation • Constitution, By-Laws, Regulations, History, 1994–95, CHA • Hockey Program Manual River Heights Community Centre • McDonalds’ Codes for FAIR PLAY • Dakota Community Centre’s Constitution, Policies You are welcome to use or copy any part of this Handbook if it can help you run a better hockey program. CHAPTER 2. ORGANIZATION OF HOCKEY Hockey Canada Hockey Canada governs hockey in Canada. It is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Some of its principal objectives are: • To foster and encourage the sport of amateur hockey in Canada. • To establish and maintain uniform playing rules for amateur hockey. • To conduct interprovincial and international contests of amateur hockey. Hockey Canada has 12 branches, one of which is the Hockey Manitoba. Each branch has jurisdiction over several local associations. Hockey Manitoba has 10 local associations, including the Winnipeg Minor Hockey Association (WMHA). Each local association in turn has several area associations. The WMHA has 11, including the St. Vital Minor Hockey Association (SVMHA). The SVMHA has five community centres. Minor hockey in Canada is a grassroots organization. The community centres give direction to the area associations. The area associations appoint Executive Members to the WMHA, who vote on all hockey decisions. The local associations, like the WMHA, nominate people to serve in each Canada Hockey branch, which in turn nominates members to the national Hockey Canada office. Thus members of a community centre can influence the policies, plans, rules and regulations of hockey. They can influence their community centre, which can influence its area association, and so on up to the Canada Hockey. Each community centre or association has the latitude to vary its approach to its own hockey program. While rules and certification programs are uniform across the country, organization and program structures are flexible. Better methods can be introduced at any level. Amalgamation In 1990 the WMHA adopted a policy that provided for community centres to amalgamate to form teams in the A1, A2 and A3 categories. The objectives of this policy are to maximize the opportunities for children who wish to play on travelling teams, to create more balanced teams, and to have children of equal skill levels playing together. After amalgamation, there can be no more than 75 players in total in any one age group in the combined community centres. The St. Vital Minor Hockey Association (SVMHA) The SVMHA is an area association within the WMHA. Its responsibilities include: • Registering teams and collecting fees for hockey within its area. • Purchasing ice as required from various sources - all SVMHA members are charged a blended fee. • Meeting at least once a month during the hockey season - meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend. Community centres in the SVMHA area are Dakota, Greendell, Glenwood, Norberry- Glenlee, and Windsor. The following is a breakdown of registration fees for the 2010-11 season: Age Group Player Cost House 5/6 House 7/8 Novice (8A1) Minor Atom (9) Atom (10) Minor PeeWee (11) Pee Wee (12) Minor Bantam (13) Bantam (14) Minor Midget (15) Midget (16 & 17) Juvenile (18, 19 & 20) Female Novice (8 and under) Female Atom (9,10) Female Peewee (11,12) Female Bantam (13,14) Female Midget (15-17) NOTE: At the time of the printing of this year’s hockey handbook, fees were still to be determined. The fees will be in place in time for registration. SVMHA estimated the team roster sizes when calculating per player rates. Please note the following: ¦ The 5&6 and 7&8 age levels receive their Grey Cup pool tickets at registration because the team formation occurs following the IP sessions. All other teams receive theirs upon team set up. ¦ For Minor PeeWee (11 yr olds), SVMHA has instituted a mandatory body checking clinic; the $45 cost is included in registration. CHAPTER 3. POLICIES Philosophy This chapter describes the general philosophy and policies adopted by DCC. The community centres’ hockey program provides high quality recreation for young people in our community. The program is committed to giving as many young people as possible the opportunity to play and benefit from the development of character, high ideals of fair play and individual and team skills. The focus is on participation and fun, not on winning or losing. The priorities are: • Every player plays. • Children should play with others of the same skill level. Fair Play Codes McDonalds restaurants, with the General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres and the Coaches Association of Manitoba, have developed a Fair Play program that works toward putting fair play and fun back into sports for our young athletes. This program establishes a solid model for coaches, parents and players. DCC endorses the Fair Play program and recommends that all athletes, coaches, spectators and parents take time to review the following Fair Play Codes. For the Player • I will participate because I want to, not because my parents or coaches want me to. • I will play by the rules, and in the spirit of the game. • I will control my temper. Fighting and mouthing off can spoil the activities for everybody. • I will respect my opponents. • I will do my best to be a true team player. • I will remember that winning is not everything. Having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important. • I will acknowledge all good players and performances, those of my team and of my opponents. • I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect. For Parents • I will not force my child to participate in sports. • I will remember that our children play sports for their enjoyment, not for mine. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. • I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or event. • I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard. • I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition. • I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays and performances by both my child’s team and their opponents. • I will never question the officials’ judgment or honesty in public. • I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting activities. • I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport activities for my child. For Coaches • I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practices, remembering that young athletes have other interests and obligations. • I will teach my athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and opponents. • I will ensure that all athletes get equal opportunity for instruction, support and playing time. • I will not ridicule or yell at my athletes for making mistakes or for performing poorly. • I will remember that children play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves. • I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the athletes’ ages and abilities. • I will remember that children need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example. • I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills. For Officials • I will make sure that all athletes have a reasonable opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities within the limits of the rules. • I will avoid or stop any situation that threatens the safety of the athletes. • I will maintain a healthy atmosphere and environment for competition. • I will not permit the intimidation of any athlete either by word or by action. I will not tolerate unacceptable conduct toward officials, athletes, spectators or myself. • I will be consistent and objective in calling all infractions, regardless of my personal feelings toward a team or individual athlete. • I will handle all conflicts firmly but with dignity. • I will accept my role as a teacher and role model for fair play, especially with young participants. • I will be open to discussion and contact with the athletes before and after the game. • I will remain open to constructive criticism and show respect and consideration for different points of view.

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