COON RAPIDS YOUTH HOCKEY Mite Manager's Handbook
COON RAPIDS YOUTH HOCKEY Mite Manager’s Handbook
Rev. 1 - 23NOV16
WELCOME! Thank YOU for volunteering with CRYHA. Your time and commitment is greatly appreciated by all. The purpose of this handbook is to provide you some instruction to help you succeed in being your team's manager. At any time you have questions, feel free to contact Andrea Carlson, Mite Administrative Director for more information. Andrea’s contact information is as follows: Andrea Carlson – [email protected] / 320.808.8020 Manager’s General Duties The manager is responsible for the daily operations of the team and serves a vital role in supporting the coaches and the philosophy of the team in order to help maintain harmony and team spirit. The manager handles the business of the team so that the coaches are free to develop the players. The team manager’s main duties include: ● ●
Serving as a liaison between coaches, parents and players and the mite director. Serving as the team treasurer for team parties, fundraisers and ice assessments
A parent meeting should be called soon after the team is formed. A suggested agenda would include the following topics: ● ●
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Introduction of the coaches, assistant coaches and their backgrounds Philosophy o Player behavior o Absences, school/church/social functions/family vacations o Ice time Introduction of parents and players Introduction of team manager Obtain, phone and email information of the parents/guardians (if parents are divorced, please try to get both parents information) for: o Communication of team information (ice bills, schedules, tournaments) o Registering players online for tournaments o Emergency contact o Coordinating rides, etc. Volunteering needed by parents o 10 CRYHA hours required per family – all managers, head coaches and board members are exempt o Running time clock during C/D Mite games (does not count towards 10 volunteer hours), other items as deemed necessary.
Rev. 1 - 23NOV16
Communication: Each team has a mailbox at CRIC. Check it frequently. This is where you will find important information. The lower box code is provided at the manager's meeting. Much of the material will also be distributed via email or in your Dropbox folder. Furnish parents with monthly ice schedules and be sure to keep all parents and coaches informed of any changes in the schedule. Ice schedules should include the games and scrimmages, practice time, name of the arena and other team activities. If possible please distribute at least one week ahead of time. If parents are divorced give a copy to each parent. If a community has two arenas, be sure the parents know which arena the game is being played at. Directions and phone numbers to arenas can be found at http://www.rinkfinder.com An email should be sent to team parents to inform them of any last minute schedule changes, arrangements, etc. Team records and book: ●
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You are responsible for the team book which includes the official team roster and coaching certification information. The book is assembled by the registrar. This book should be accessible at all times. This is the book you will be required to check-in with at tournaments. Handle completion of team records and registration for players and coaches as required by the registrar. You are the contact person for the team. Check your emails often. All team staff must complete a staff registration packet. These packets are available on the website. These must be completed and given to the registrar as soon as possible. All coaches must be on the Official Roster. There can be no one on the ice or on the bench that is not on the roster. Managers are not allowed on the ice or the bench. The Official USA Roster must be signed in blue ink by the coach and team manager. Do not make any corrections or deletions on the roster. Instructions will be included with the roster. If these instructions are not followed, a new roster will be run and you will need to make arrangements to get signatures again. Deadlines are crucial. Please have the executed, finalized roster to the registrar by the date requested. If the roster is not completed by roster sign-off, your team will not be able to play. Provide everyone with a list of player numbers, names and telephone, a small roster with player number and name (approximately 2” x 4”) is helpful for parents at the beginning of each season. On the back side, you might include the names of the parents. You are not allowed to copy the roster page located within the Team Book and pass out to parents!
Ice time, Games, Scrimmages, and Tournaments Your team will be assigned ice at CRIC and the Super Rink by the Ice Director. If for any reason, your team is unable to use any of these hours, it is the Manager’s responsibility to trade them with another team, give them to another team, sell them to another team, or post them on the website for other teams to have the opportunity to purchase. You are responsible for paying for them. If you are Rev. 1 - 23NOV16
receiving too many hours or need more hours, talk with the Ice Director before the next month’s schedule is distributed. Once your team has selected tournaments, let the Ice Director know so that ice time is not assigned during a tournament. If your team purchases additional from an arena, you are responsible for paying for it. It will not be billed through CRYHA and CRYHA will not pay for it if the Association is billed. ● ●
Some coaches like to have a team manager fill water bottles and take care of the first-aid kit. Consider having a hockey emergency bag in your car at all times. Items to include might be an extra set of jerseys, pair of socks (each color), pucks, tape, helmet parts, screwdriver, score book, and an arena guide with phone numbers.
Team managers may be required to assist coaches in scheduling scrimmages. Some coaches prefer to do this themselves; others prefer the manager to handle the scheduling. Check out other associations webs pages to find the name of the current coach or team manager. Try to arrange home and away scrimmages with the same team, that way, the ice time is a wash. If this isn’t possible the hourly rate at the arena you are playing at is divided in half. Reconfirm your scrimmage at least a day in advance. Tournaments ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
In the consultation with the head coach, register teams for tournaments. Consider not scheduling a tournament every holiday. Leave one open for family functions. Send in the team roster by the requested deadline. Most tournaments have a tournament booklet. Some teams have enjoyed potlucks, pizza nights, dinner or lunch together, visits to the Hockey Hall of Fame, bowling, etc. (forget a potluck if it’s just the dads going) If your players have last names that are difficult to pronounce, share the correct pronunciation with the announcer prior to the game. If the tournament host has organized functions for the visiting teams (buffets, happy hour, etc.) encourage your players and parents to attend. Find out the hours and the location of the skate-sharpening services. Remind parents and players that they are representing Coon Rapids Youth Hockey and need to act appropriately both on and off the ice. They are responsible for the behavior of their family and any players they are chaperoning for the weekend.
Volunteer Program Deposit This deposit, of a separate post-dated check in the amount of $300, covers the required 10 hours of CRYHA volunteer hours.
Rev. 1 - 23NOV16
Mandatory Mandatory volunteering requirements are family and team based Each Family must provide the following: 1. Team Hours – time cock, penalty box, scorekeeping, locker room attendant, etc. 2. 10 CRYHA Volunteer Hours – http://www.coonrapidshockey.com/dib_sessions Optional Optional volunteering requirements are individually based. To maintain and enhance the CRYHA experience and value, several opportunities may be available to interested individuals. These efforts are focused on longer term program improvements as well as relieving workload on overburdened volunteers. Examples of these optional volunteering opportunities include: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Website management and development Advertising and sponsorship acquisition Gambling operations and continued development Facility improvements Tournament Planning Fundraiser support Special Program Planning (S.K.A.T.E, sportsmanship award, etc.) CRYHA/Team Photographer
You can learn more about or apply for these opportunities by contacting your team volunteer coordinator or the Fundraising Directors. Year-End Managers will be required to return all team books in March/April
Rev. 1 - 23NOV16
Rev. 1 - 23NOV16
WELCOME! Thank YOU for volunteering with CRYHA. Your time and commitment is greatly appreciated by all. The purpose of this handbook is to provide you some instruction to help you succeed in being your team's manager. At any time you have questions, feel free to contact Andrea Carlson, Mite Administrative Director for more information. Andrea’s contact information is as follows: Andrea Carlson – [email protected] / 320.808.8020 Manager’s General Duties The manager is responsible for the daily operations of the team and serves a vital role in supporting the coaches and the philosophy of the team in order to help maintain harmony and team spirit. The manager handles the business of the team so that the coaches are free to develop the players. The team manager’s main duties include: ● ●
Serving as a liaison between coaches, parents and players and the mite director. Serving as the team treasurer for team parties, fundraisers and ice assessments
A parent meeting should be called soon after the team is formed. A suggested agenda would include the following topics: ● ●
● ● ●
●
Introduction of the coaches, assistant coaches and their backgrounds Philosophy o Player behavior o Absences, school/church/social functions/family vacations o Ice time Introduction of parents and players Introduction of team manager Obtain, phone and email information of the parents/guardians (if parents are divorced, please try to get both parents information) for: o Communication of team information (ice bills, schedules, tournaments) o Registering players online for tournaments o Emergency contact o Coordinating rides, etc. Volunteering needed by parents o 10 CRYHA hours required per family – all managers, head coaches and board members are exempt o Running time clock during C/D Mite games (does not count towards 10 volunteer hours), other items as deemed necessary.
Rev. 1 - 23NOV16
Communication: Each team has a mailbox at CRIC. Check it frequently. This is where you will find important information. The lower box code is provided at the manager's meeting. Much of the material will also be distributed via email or in your Dropbox folder. Furnish parents with monthly ice schedules and be sure to keep all parents and coaches informed of any changes in the schedule. Ice schedules should include the games and scrimmages, practice time, name of the arena and other team activities. If possible please distribute at least one week ahead of time. If parents are divorced give a copy to each parent. If a community has two arenas, be sure the parents know which arena the game is being played at. Directions and phone numbers to arenas can be found at http://www.rinkfinder.com An email should be sent to team parents to inform them of any last minute schedule changes, arrangements, etc. Team records and book: ●
● ●
●
●
You are responsible for the team book which includes the official team roster and coaching certification information. The book is assembled by the registrar. This book should be accessible at all times. This is the book you will be required to check-in with at tournaments. Handle completion of team records and registration for players and coaches as required by the registrar. You are the contact person for the team. Check your emails often. All team staff must complete a staff registration packet. These packets are available on the website. These must be completed and given to the registrar as soon as possible. All coaches must be on the Official Roster. There can be no one on the ice or on the bench that is not on the roster. Managers are not allowed on the ice or the bench. The Official USA Roster must be signed in blue ink by the coach and team manager. Do not make any corrections or deletions on the roster. Instructions will be included with the roster. If these instructions are not followed, a new roster will be run and you will need to make arrangements to get signatures again. Deadlines are crucial. Please have the executed, finalized roster to the registrar by the date requested. If the roster is not completed by roster sign-off, your team will not be able to play. Provide everyone with a list of player numbers, names and telephone, a small roster with player number and name (approximately 2” x 4”) is helpful for parents at the beginning of each season. On the back side, you might include the names of the parents. You are not allowed to copy the roster page located within the Team Book and pass out to parents!
Ice time, Games, Scrimmages, and Tournaments Your team will be assigned ice at CRIC and the Super Rink by the Ice Director. If for any reason, your team is unable to use any of these hours, it is the Manager’s responsibility to trade them with another team, give them to another team, sell them to another team, or post them on the website for other teams to have the opportunity to purchase. You are responsible for paying for them. If you are Rev. 1 - 23NOV16
receiving too many hours or need more hours, talk with the Ice Director before the next month’s schedule is distributed. Once your team has selected tournaments, let the Ice Director know so that ice time is not assigned during a tournament. If your team purchases additional from an arena, you are responsible for paying for it. It will not be billed through CRYHA and CRYHA will not pay for it if the Association is billed. ● ●
Some coaches like to have a team manager fill water bottles and take care of the first-aid kit. Consider having a hockey emergency bag in your car at all times. Items to include might be an extra set of jerseys, pair of socks (each color), pucks, tape, helmet parts, screwdriver, score book, and an arena guide with phone numbers.
Team managers may be required to assist coaches in scheduling scrimmages. Some coaches prefer to do this themselves; others prefer the manager to handle the scheduling. Check out other associations webs pages to find the name of the current coach or team manager. Try to arrange home and away scrimmages with the same team, that way, the ice time is a wash. If this isn’t possible the hourly rate at the arena you are playing at is divided in half. Reconfirm your scrimmage at least a day in advance. Tournaments ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
In the consultation with the head coach, register teams for tournaments. Consider not scheduling a tournament every holiday. Leave one open for family functions. Send in the team roster by the requested deadline. Most tournaments have a tournament booklet. Some teams have enjoyed potlucks, pizza nights, dinner or lunch together, visits to the Hockey Hall of Fame, bowling, etc. (forget a potluck if it’s just the dads going) If your players have last names that are difficult to pronounce, share the correct pronunciation with the announcer prior to the game. If the tournament host has organized functions for the visiting teams (buffets, happy hour, etc.) encourage your players and parents to attend. Find out the hours and the location of the skate-sharpening services. Remind parents and players that they are representing Coon Rapids Youth Hockey and need to act appropriately both on and off the ice. They are responsible for the behavior of their family and any players they are chaperoning for the weekend.
Volunteer Program Deposit This deposit, of a separate post-dated check in the amount of $300, covers the required 10 hours of CRYHA volunteer hours.
Rev. 1 - 23NOV16
Mandatory Mandatory volunteering requirements are family and team based Each Family must provide the following: 1. Team Hours – time cock, penalty box, scorekeeping, locker room attendant, etc. 2. 10 CRYHA Volunteer Hours – http://www.coonrapidshockey.com/dib_sessions Optional Optional volunteering requirements are individually based. To maintain and enhance the CRYHA experience and value, several opportunities may be available to interested individuals. These efforts are focused on longer term program improvements as well as relieving workload on overburdened volunteers. Examples of these optional volunteering opportunities include: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Website management and development Advertising and sponsorship acquisition Gambling operations and continued development Facility improvements Tournament Planning Fundraiser support Special Program Planning (S.K.A.T.E, sportsmanship award, etc.) CRYHA/Team Photographer
You can learn more about or apply for these opportunities by contacting your team volunteer coordinator or the Fundraising Directors. Year-End Managers will be required to return all team books in March/April
Rev. 1 - 23NOV16
