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Thompson Minor Hockey Association

Rep Coach Manual

www.thompsonminorhockey.ca

2019-2020

They Play – I Coach – You Cheer

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Thompson Minor Hockey Association – Rep Coach Manual 2 [Date]

Welcome to the Thompson Minor Hockey Association

The Thompson Minor Hockey Association (TMHA) thanks you for volunteering your time and

resources as a Coach for the 2019/2020 Season. You are a critical member of your hockey

team and we appreciate your commitment to the TMHA. Thompson Minor Hockey is proud of

the exceptional volunteers who dedicate their valuable time and energy to promote,

encourage and facilitate the sport of hockey.

The mission of the Thompson Minor Hockey Association is to provide participants in our

minor ice hockey programs with a fair and competitive hockey experience that focuses on the

development of individual and team hockey skills, the practice of good sportsmanship, fair

play and the opportunity to be challenged while having fun.

TMHA CONSTITUTION:

The Thompson Minor Hockey Association is based on a platform developed through our

constitutions and policies, following the Hockey Manitoba and Hockey Canada Guidelines.

This constitution is the backbone of the Thompson Minor Hockey Association and contains

valuable information. A copy of the constitution or link to the page should be forwarded to all

parents/guardians on your team. The constitution can be downloaded from the TMHA

website at www.thompsonminorhockey.ca.

THOMPSON MINOR HOCKEY BOARD POSITIONS

President Vice-

President/Administration Vice-President/Technical

Secretary

Treasurer Registrar

Hockey Development Coordinator

On Ice Officials Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator

Ice Operations Director

Publicity Director Equipment Manager

Female Director

Midget Director Bantam Director

Peewee Director

Atom Director Novice Director

Pre Novice Director

Tournament Director Munn Cup Coordinator

Past President

For a list of our current Board Members please visit the TMHA Website at www.thompsonminorhockey.ca




The main goal of the Coaches Manual is to only provide a resource and platform for coaching.

Every coach has a different style and approach. As coaches, we are always trying to learn and

develop not only our players, but ourselves as individuals.

Through training and practicing and we are trying to develop the player and speed the rate of

learning as quickly as possible. This is achieved through teaching and repetition. If a player

learns an incorrect technique at a young age, it is very difficult to correct later on.

The player has to put the time in! All players develop at different stages. However, one thing

is certain, the more time one spends on an activity, the better he or she becomes. Think of a

video game. There is no teacher, no instructor, no book, no manual! But as a child/player

plays, they become better and better – based on repetition.

Coaching and instructing are two different things. Try not to get the two mixed up. In

practice, for the majority of the session, you are instructing. Up to 75% of practicing is spent

on individual skills and techniques. Instruct those and leave the coaching for behind the

bench. We take these individual skills and apply them in a game, where the player is coached.

Ex: If a batter wants to become a better hitter, he goes to batting practice or a cage. He doesn’t

play a game.

THOMPSON MINOR HOCKEY TEAMS:

The Thompson Minor Hockey Association has teams from Pre-Novice to Midget. Pre-Novice

teams are made up of equally balanced teams while Novice to Midget teams are either tiered

or are Rep A and AA teams.

COACHING:

The main goal for all coaches is to instill on the players to have fun, show good sportsmanship and show respect to opposing players, team mates, coaches and officials. The coaches and the Directors are responsible for the players and teams in their division. The role of the VP Technical is to oversee and assist all Directors and coaches, and to make sure that the House Leagues are run in a continuous quality and are consistent. The main goal is to ensure that coaches are in the best possible position to succeed, which in turn means developing players to their full potential. For the players to succeed, the TMHA requires coaches and assistant coaches who are established and have the knowledge and experience to coach the age and level to the best of their capabilities Coaches and assistant coaches will be monitored regularly throughout the season at both practices and games by the VP Technical. They will be reviewing:

How well practices are run. Is there constant flow at practices? Is there continuous feedback related to the players?

Are the players learning and developing?


Are there ways to improve and speed up the learning curve? We as an association will establish a best bang for your approach, to clinics and hockey camps in the TMHA. SELECTING ASSISTANT COACH(S): When selecting the assistant coaches’ consider the following:

Coaching Philosophy.

Prior playing experience.

Total years coaching at this level and other levels.

Head Coach and Assistant Coaching experience

An assistant coach should complement you as a head coach and offer the players another

dynamic and perspective on the game to further the players’ development.

COACH CERTIFICATIONS:

All coaches must achieve “Trained” status by December 1st in order to remain eligible for the remainder of the season. Individuals must complete the online modules delivered through Hockey University then fully attend and participate at an in-person coach clinic to achieve “Trained” status (formerly referred as “certified”).

The course you require to be “Trained” in, is specific to the level you are currently coaching. Each course stream of training is designed to cover the pertinent learning & skills content appropriate for the level of athlete, which you will currently be coaching.

In addition to your appropriate course stream outlined below, all coaches also require the Respect In Sport (RIS) certification (online).

Once you have determined your appropriate course stream visit our COACH TRAINING &

CLINICS page to begin the training process at http://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/coaches/clinics.

For any information regarding the new Professional Development Points for High Performance 1 and Development 1 certification, please review at http://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/coaches/requirements and see HP1 & D1 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

http://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/coaches/clinics



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DIVISION/CATEGORY HEAD COACH ASSISTANT COACH

Pre-Novice Coach 1 – Intro to Coach Coach 1 – Intro to Coach

Novice Coach 1 – Intro to Coach or Coach 2

– Coach Level

Coach 1 – Intro to Coach or Coach 2

– Coach Level

Atom Coach 2 – Coach Level + Checking

Skills 1 Coach 2 – Coach Level

Peewee Coach 2 – Coach Level + Checking

Skills 1 Coach 2 – Coach Level

Bantam AAA* High Performance 1 + Checking 1 Development 1

Bantam AA, A, B, C Coach 2 – Coach Level + Checking 1 Coach 2 – Coach Level

Female Bantam AAA, AA* High Performance 1 + Checking 1 Development 1

Female Bantam A, B, C Coach 2 – Coach Level + Checking 1 Coach 2 – Coach Level

Midget AAA, Sport Schools High Performance 1 Development 1

Midget AA, A, B, C Coach 2 – Coach Level Coach 2 – Coach Level

If you are unsure of your certifications, please contact the VP Technical for assistance. It is

TMHA’s goal to assist coaches in every capacity. Clinics will be posted on the TMHA website as

they become available.

POLICE RECORDS CHECK:

Police records checks are mandatory for volunteers of the TMHA. Police records checks

cannot be more than 4 months old when accepted by the TMHA and must be updated every 3

years. Records checks must be completed or processed after or before evaluations/tryouts

are completed and before first scheduled team ice time.

All information and documents can be obtained on the TMHA website located under the

“Coaching Resources” tab.


PLAYER SELECTION:

During the team selection, the coach will determine the team size by a consistent and

relatively uniform level of skill of the players. The coach and VP Technical should also consult

on an appropriate team size, taking into consideration the amount of players that will be

available for other Rep Teams within the same league. The objective is to have a consistent

level of skill on each Rep Team, as well as having as many players in Rep Hockey as reasonably

practical.

Consider the following:

Basic Hockey/Technical Skills should be your number 1 priority.

Skill level, hockey sense and competitiveness are essential.

Players: Basic fundamentals such as skating, puck control, passing and receiving,

shooting and stick handling, angling.

Goalies: Skating, slash movements, saves, angling and position, puck handling and

rebound control.

Players should have a good attitude towards their team mates, coaches and the

referees, be coachable and a character individual.

A player will develop, benefit and have the most fun playing at a level where he/she is most

suited. Advancing/choosing a player based on points not outlined could be detrimental to the

player and could stunt their development. The player that has the most fun playing hockey

will go the furthest.

All representative team coaches (all divisions) will not post a final roster as a way of finalizing team rosters.

Coaches will speak directly to all players who try out for these teams telling them verbally if they made the team or not, and outlining why.

Once a team player list has been submitted to the Registrar, TMHA is to be notified before any player is cut from a Rep Team.

As per Hockey Canada, teams will have no more than 19 players; however, Rep Teams within TMHA will strive to consist of 14 – 17 players (12-15 + 2) for the Atom and Peewee levels, and 16 – 19 players (14–17 +2) for the Bantam and Midget levels. Coaches wishing to deviate from these guidelines (more or less) will require permission from the Board prior to the team’s final selections. During the team selection, the coach will determine the team size by a consistent and relatively uniform level of skill of the players. The coach and VP Technical should also consult on an appropriate team size, taking into consideration the amount of players that will be available for other rep teams within the same league. The objective is to have a consistent level of skill on each rep team, as well as having as many players in rep hockey as reasonably practical.


PLAYERS: EVALUATIONS: The player evaluation sheet represents a scoring system. It can be used as a tool to score and evaluate your players for the coaches and those evaluating. It can also be used as a reference for what that player needs to specifically work on throughout the season going forward; where they are strong, where they are weak and how they can improve. This should be discussed with the player throughout the year as well as at the end of the year. This allows for both the player and coaching staff to develop drills specific for that particular player. This enforces that the coach and the player are on the same page as far as development.


TEAM INFORMATION:

The Manager is responsible for keeping and maintaining the team’s personal information.

Ensure that it is at every game. This binder should consist of the following:

Roster

Medical Information Forms (confidential)

TMHA Rules/Regulations

Injury Report Forms

Game Sheet Labels

Arena Information

Schedule’s including parent volunteers.

Game sheet labels are extremely useful so that you are not required to hand write your roster

on each game sheet. Ensure that all information is correct and laid out properly - Goalies

should be listed first followed by the players in alphabetical order. Also ensure that any

absent or suspended players are noted on the game sheet.

JERSEYS, NAME BARS & EQUIPMENT:

Each team will be given 2 sets of jerseys for use throughout the season. It is the policy of

TMHA that each team use the bags provided to carry their jerseys. Jerseys are NOT to be

taken home by each individual player. An individual on your team could be asked to be

responsible for maintaining, washing and caring for the jerseys throughout the season. Name

bars, sponsor bars, “C”s and “A”s should be gently stitched on. No other badges may be added

to the TMHA jerseys.

Goalie equipment is loaned out in Novice and Atom age categories. Pads, glove, blocker, chest

protector; some goal sticks may also be available. All other equipment is the responsibility of

the player. Please ensure equipment is looked after.

Pucks will be provided by TMHA for coaches

Players should provide their own water bottle that is clearly marked with his/her name and is

brought to each practice and game.

It is mandatory that all jerseys and equipment are returned to the Equipment Manager prior to

the year-end banquet/wind-up.

Lockers are provided for storage of jerseys. Any jersey and equipment requirement,

questions, or concerns can be directed to the Equipment Manager. Contact information can be

obtained on the TMHA website @ www.thompsonminorhockey.ca under the “Contact Us” tab.



All individuals on the ice surface are required to wear a C.S.A approved helmet.

TEAM COMMUNICATION/MEETINGS:

It is MANDATORY that Rep Coaches hold an initial meeting at the beginning of the season. The

VP Technical and the Fundraising Coordinator will be in attendance at the initial meeting.

Please contact VP Technical and the Fundraising Coordinator prior to advise of the

date/time of meeting. Contact information can be obtained on the TMHA website @

www.thompsonminorhockey.ca under the “Contact Us” tab.

It is imperative that a good line of communication be established with players and

parents/guardians. With good communication, many issues can be avoided. Please ensure

that each parent/guardian understands the method that you will be communicating to avoid

any unforeseen issues.

Team meetings are essential in the development of formal communication amongst a team

and encourages participation from all members. The Head Coach will hold a parent meeting to

introduce coaching staff, manager, and address expectations for the team and to provide

parents/guardian an opportunity to express expectations, questions or concerns. This will

ensure that all parents/guardians understand the commitments, both time and financial

(including tournaments), up-front and before the season commences.

Guidelines & Expectations

Ice Time

Philosophies

Discipline

Communication

Pre-game, Post-game (when do coaches expect players to be at the rink, will there be post-game

meeting with players).

Number of tournaments you will enter

Dress Code

Fundraising

Inform parents that all TMHA Policies & Procedures are available online @

www.thompsonminorhockey.ca.




TEAM APPAREL:

Rep team jerseys and socks will be black with white and orange and white with orange and

black (Proper colored socks must be worn with the appropriate colored jerseys). TMHA

recommends that hockey gloves, pants and helmets worn by TMHA Rep Team players be

black.

The logo and King Miner name may be used by Rep Teams for team apparel when purchased

locally and letterhead. Any other products must be approved by TMHA with respect to design

(copyright) and colour prior to the order being placed.

DRESS CODE – REP TEAMS:

Rep players and team officials at all levels are to be dressed presentably at all tournaments.

Team officials are responsible to set the specifics for their own team dress codes, along with

deciding whether or not to purchase team apparel such as team jackets. Dress codes will

apply to all home and away tournaments including Provincials.

DRESSING ROOM: TMHA and its members are responsible for the reasonable safety and well being of all

minor athletes under the age of majority (18 years) according to provincial and territorial legislation.

Players are to be supervised at all times.

No minor aged player shall be left alone in a room with an adult who is not the player’s parent/guardian.

When an adult presence is required in a closed room (i.e. dressing room) there shall always be at least 2 adults present at all times.

At Peewee level and above, females shall not be permitted access to a dressing room occupied by players/coaches unless they themselves and all players/team officials are fully clothed. Female players at the Peewee level and above shall change in a separate room alone or under the supervision of their own parent/Guardian.

Cell phones, video/photography equipment should never be allowed in the shower/dressing rooms while players are undressed or changing.

Where special events (i.e. team picture, championships lend themselves to equipment, the players must be appropriately clothed.

The privacy and dignity of the players is the first priority. The team officials and parent/guardian representatives of every team shall ensure that

the dressing room door remains closed while players and coaches are changing. Damage to dressing rooms will not be tolerated whether on our home rinks or while

visiting rinks. Any individuals or teams found guilty of such an offence will be required to make full financial restitution and will face a further disciplinary action by TMHA.

At the Atom age (9 & 10 yrs old) and up only team officials and players are allowed into the dressing rooms used by TMHA both for home and away games.

In special circumstances, a parent/guardian may be in the dressing room area but only with the coach’s permission.

The coach, trainer or manager (team officials) shall be the last person to leave the dressing room at all times.


The last responsible team official to leave the dressing room shall ensure that it is left

in a neat and tidy condition.

PRACTICE & PREPARATION:

Let’s say ice time is an hour. The players should be skating 50-55 minutes of that hour or

working on some skills. If you have 20 kids on a team, in a best case scenario 20 kids working

at the same time is outstanding – 10 is more realistic. If the players are lined up in a corner

and only 1 or 2 of the team is skating then that ice time has not been utilized successfully.

During a game, players will have the puck on their stick for an average of 8 seconds and will

take an average of 1-2 shots per game. Players are more active, handle the puck more often,

take more shots, and give more passes during a practice then during a game. It is extremely

important that coaches develop practice plans with player development in mind. You can find

practice drills and links to websites that contain valuable information to assist coaches with

their practice plans. Drill builders are available and will be distributed to coaches upon

request. Please contact the Vice-President Technical with any questions or requests for

additional resources. Contact information can be obtained on the TMHA website @


Keep them moving – Keep them moving – Keep them moving!

COACHING DEVELOPMENT:

Coaches are encouraged to communicate with other coaches and keep on top of the best

practices in hockey for the age group they are coaching. TMHA encourages the development

of all their players to their full potential. Numerous coaching clinics and seminars will be

offered throughout the season. Please check the TMHA Facebook Page and TMHA Website

regularly for these opportunities. Please contact the Hockey Development Coordinator if you

have any questions. Contact information can be obtained on the TMHA website @


PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CLINICS/TRAINING:

It is important to develop skills according to Hockey Canada Long Term Player Development.

If there are any skills or training coaches would like to establish or need any assistance, please

contact the Hockey Development Coordinator or the VP Technical. Contact information can be

obtained on the TMHA website @ www.thompsonminorhockey.ca under the “Contact Us” tab.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT:

The TMHA supports the Hockey Canada model for player development. Philosophically,

Hockey Canada’s goals are not to put players in the NHL. While Hockey Canada naturally

wants Canadian players to achieve the highest level possible, this will be achieved sooner by

focusing on the quality of the overall experience.





The age and skill level of players defines the seasonal plan. The Hockey Canada skills

development programs are based on progressive steps and follow the appropriate allocation

of time illustrated in the skill development pyramid.

Research has concluded that it takes a minimum of 10 years and 10,000 hours of deliberate

training for a talented athlete to reach elite levels (Starks & Ericsson, 2003). This means that a

player must have developed the fundamental skills, be physically literate, before the 10 year

or 10,000 hour rule comes into play. For a player and coach this translates into slightly more

than 3 hours of training or competition daily for 10 years. But where do youngsters develop

the skills of the game? Evidence would suggest that the number of games played by

youngsters in Canada slows the development of players. In a study done by NHL Coach George

Kingston in 1976 he found that the average player in the Canadian system spent 17.6 minutes

on the ice during a typical game and was in possession of the puck for an astonishingly low 41

seconds. Kingston concluded that in order to get one hour of quality work in the practising of

the basic skills of puck control (that is, stick handling, passing pass receiving and shooting)

approximately 180 games would have to be played.

In developing the skills of young players there are three stages of training objectives. These

three stages correspond with a player’s “readiness” to acquire and develop the skill to a higher

level. These stages are introduction, development and consolidation or refinement.

Hockey Canada’s Long Term Player Development model has 7 stages:


Pyramid to Success

FUNDAMENTAL HOCKEY SKILLS: Pre-Novice & Novice Program

Objective: to learn all fundamental movement skills and build overall motor skills. Skill development in the Fundamentals stage should be well-structured, positive, and

fun. The skill of skating speed can be developed quickly with players this age.

Coaching should focus on developing skating speed in repetitions of less than 5 seconds

The ABC’s of agility, balance and coordination should be emphasized through the teaching of skills and small games to emphasize the ABC’s

Ensure that the skills the player acquires during the Fundamentals stage will benefit them when they engage in recreational activities, enhancing their quality of life and health

Hockey Canada recommends in the early stages of Fundamentals that players spend 85% of their time on the introduction and development of technical skills. The initiation program emphasizes the basic hockey skills; skating, puck handling, passing and shooting. Each skill is introduced and refined in a progressive one step at a time manner. Children learn and develop through participating in practice drills and informal and modified games (such as shinny, freeze-tag and obstacle courses). Although the emphasis is on fun and progressive skill development, the Initiation Program also allows youngsters to experience fitness, fair play and cooperation.


Goals for Pre-Novice age category Pre-Novice Program recommends the

following practice time allotment • fun • introduction of basic skills

• reviewing of basic skills • refining of basic skills

• 85% technical skills • 15% individual tactics

• 0% team tactics • 0% team play • 0% strategy

Goals for the Novice age category Novice Program recommends the

following practice time allotment • fun • reviewing of basic skills • refining of basic skills

• 75% technical skills

• 15% individual tactics

• 10% team tactics

• 0% team play

• 0% strategy


LEARNING TO TRAIN: Atom and Peewee Programs:

Objective: Learn overall sports skills. One of the most important periods of motor development for children is between the

ages of 9 and 12. This is a window of accelerated adaptation to motor co-ordination. Early specialization in late specialization sports can be detrimental to later stages of

skill development and to refinement of the fundamental sport skills (hockey is a late specialization sport).

At this stage, children are developmentally ready to acquire the general sports skills that are the cornerstones of all athletic development.

Hockey Canada recommends that players in the Learning to Train stage continue to focus on the development and refinement of individual skills and individual tactics. Upwards of 70% of training should be dedicated to individual skills and tactics in this stage.

Goals for the Atom age category Atom Program recommends the following practice time allotment

• fun

• refining of basic skills

• intro to team tactics




• 10% team play

• 5% strategy

Goals for the Peewee age category

Peewee Program recommends the following practice time allotment

• fun

• refining of individual tactics

• intro to team play




• 10% team play

• 10% strategy


TRAIN TO TRAIN – Bantam:

Begin to consolidate the basic technical Skills of the Game. Increased focus on hockey with a reduction in the number of other sports played to 1-2. Introduction and development of Advanced Group Tactics and Team Tactics. Depending on player, introduce other activities into physical preparation and begin to

develop a solid base for general physical preparation. Develop basic psychological attributes: concentration, activation, visualization,

relaxation, positive internal dialogue Develop training routines to complement the main part of the ice session: warm-up,

hydration, cool down, nutrition, etc.

Goals for the Bantam age category The Bantam Program recommends the following practice time allotment

• fun

• refining team play

• intro to team strategy




• 15% team play

• 10% strategy

Midget: Goals for the Midget age category The Midget program recommends the

following practice time allotment • fun

• refining team play and strategy




• 15% team play

• 10% strategy


GOALTENDERS: Goalies are a vital part of the team. Unfortunately, they are often neglected in practices. For development, a goalie needs to spend more time on technical skills within the crease as opposed to skating. When planning practice, keep the goalie in mind and how certain practices are benefiting him/her. Allow 10 minutes per practice solely for goalie movements, techniques, side to side, angles, reflexes, etc.. To be a good goaltender you must be an efficient skater. Your goaltender doesn’t have to be the best skater on the team, but the best in terms of control and mobility. Pushes from post to post and ability to get quickly to plays laterally are essential for goalies to be able to perform at a high level. The ability for a goaltender to change directions quickly is also an absolute must as today’s game is a lot about trying to create a situation to get a goaltender moving in the wrong direction. In order to do this, and be effective, skating drills are a natural part of goaltender development.

BEGINNER • 75% movement and positional skills • 20% save movement • 5% tactics Beginner development should be built on practicing individual technical skills 75% of total practice time

INTERMEDIATE • 50% movement and positional skills • 20% save movement • 30% tactics and transition Intermediate development should be built on practicing individual technical skills 50% of total practice time

ADVANCED • 35% movement and positional skills • 10% post-save consequences • 40% tactics and transition • 15% advanced positioning Advanced development should be built on practicing individual technical skills 35% of total practice time

THE MOST IMPORTANT SAVE: The goalies most important save comes from the first shot on goal. The first save establishes the goalies rhythm, timing and confidence. When a goalie makes a solid first save, the coach can usually count on a decent performance thereafter. But if the first save is handled awkwardly, or fumbled or worse yet turns into a goal, then your goalie could be in for a rough game. The coach can help with this situation by letting your goalie know before every game that you want them to focus on their toughest save – the first shot on net. And then you want them to focus on the next toughest save they need to make – the next shot on net. If your goalie gets off to a rough start, applaud any save they make, even if they are giving up rebounds on the easiest shots. Yell encouragement and confidence builders, like great stop! Tell your players to tap his pads before the face off. Help your goalie build their confidence and let them know that you trust their ability. With support from the Goalies Coach and teammates, your goalie will re-establish the confidence they need to come up big when you need them.


THE GOALIES HOME: A goalies crease is their home. Like any home, it should be clean and well maintained. It needs regular housekeeping. And just like a house, it changes over time. When it’s brand new, you just move into it. But as it gets older, it needs more maintenance. The first rule of crease-keeping is to only pay attention to it when play is stopped. The second rule is to keep it smooth and clean. A goalie needs a consistently smooth surface to work in. Foot and pad speed are both affected by the absence or excess of ice shavings. Proper scraping technique is important and is a good practice drill. The goalie should scrape across the goal inside the crease and away from the goal outside the creased. Why? Because this smooths the ice in the direction that the goalie will be moving in that area of the surface. When a goalie arrives on the ice for the warm-ups, they should immediately skate to the crease and scrape it; you want to remove the top layer of ice and water. The goalie should take this minute or so to “move in” to their new home. They should always take a moment to “check their angles” even in a familiar rink. Coaches need to do drills that help goalies and not destroy the goalies confidence. Ex: 2 on 0 or 3 on 0 where the goalie doesn’t have much of a chance to make the save. DRYLAND TRAINING: Dryland training has become increasingly popular among young athletes. With the cost of ice time, coaches can instruct players in a dryland setting to work on various techniques such as speed, strength, agility, stamina, flexibility and stability. This can be a very low cost alternative depending on what choice of activity you choose.

GUEST COACHES/PLAYERS:

Guest coaches and Players are encouraged. Sharing knowledge, practice drills and ice time

management is an excellent way for senior coaches to pass some of their knowledge and

experience to newer coaches. If coaches need assistance or would like to brainstorm, a coach

mentor can be extremely beneficial.

AAA Norman Northstars/Bantam AAA Wolves/Wild: Consider contacting the coach of these

teams to have player(s) attend practices to mentor and encourage our young players. Young

players are extremely motivated and encouraged when a player a few years their senior is

involved in their practices. Ensure that these players/coaches are recognized at the end of the

season for volunteering their time in assisting your team.


AFFILIATIONS:

Affiliating players is very important to ensure you have a working roster in case of injury,

sickness, or other commitments. Any team wanting to use an affiliate player must follow said

procedure:

contact the player’s coach contact player’s parents contact player

SUSPENSIONS:

The TMHA tracks all suspensions. Please forward any suspension and game sheets involving

suspensions to the VP Technical as well as the game sheets for games served. This applies to

all teams within the TMHA. If your team experiences a suspension, contact the VP Technical as

soon as possible for any required guidance or assistance with procedures and next steps. It is

a serious infraction to play a suspended player. Contact information can be obtained on the

TMHA website @ www.thompsonminorhockey.ca under the “Contact Us” tab.

TEAM SPONSORS:

TMHA has received tremendous support from many different sponsors in and outside of our

City. It is important that these sponsors be recognized through various outlets such as:

TMHA Website or Facebook Page.

Newspaper articles.

Framing team photo and providing to your team sponsor.

Inviting the sponsor to games in Thompson and letting them know the team

schedule.

TMHA WEBSITE/FACEBOOK PAGE

Encourage parents/guardians to sign-up on the TMHA Websites. The websites are the key

communication vehicle for the TMHA whereby information can be made available to members.

TMHA WEBSITE:

Please contact the Division Director or Publicity Director if you would like to have any

information added to the website. Contact information can be obtained on the TMHA website

@ www.thompsonminorhockey.ca under the “Contact Us” tab.




FACEBOOK PAGE:

Creating a Facebook Page is a great communication tool and can be used for updates,

communication, upcoming events, pictures, etc. This can be a fun, unique and informative

page for your team. It gives you the ability to post practices, game schedules and any other

special events. Parents can also post on the site as well should they have any questions.

Photos/videos can be uploaded to the page to create a dynamic place for your team to

celebrate the season.

It is suggested that a waiver be created for parents/guardians to sign confirming that they

would like to participate and have their child’s picture(s) posted on the media site.

Example below:


PARENT VOLUNTEERS:

The majority of parents will be prepared to help and volunteer in some capacity. Having

parents/guardians take a hands-on approach with their child’s team increases communication.

A strong parent/guardian base will ensure a strong team. The manager will delegate tasks to

the parents/guardians as required.

TEAM FUNDRAISING:

As a team, it is important to discuss what set costs and what extra costs the team will incur

through the season (from tournaments to year end wind-up). The team as a whole needs to

ensure the team’s goals are reasonable and that the team has the ability and dedication to

perform the chosen fundraising initiative. A person/group of people on a team will often be

delegated to manage the Fundraising. The team should determine up front whether the

fundraiser is a team event or on a per player basis and whether minimum participation levels

are required or expected.

Any questions in regards to Fundraising can be directed to the TMHA Fundraising Coordinator

by email. Contact information can be obtained on the TMHA website @


REFEREE/LINESMAN:

The TMHA On-ice Officials Coordinator will arrange for referees/linesman for all league home

games (this does not include exhibition games – you must contact the Referee Director to

arrange for exhibition games). You must contact the Referee Director with any game

cancellations or game changes.

Positive feedback is also appreciated by home/away referees. Please pass any comments to

the On-ice Officials Coordinator. Contact information can be obtained on the TMHA website @


MEDIA:

The Thompson Citizen, Nickel Belt News or CHTM are very receptive to reporting game results

and news regarding your team. This is a great way to get your team sponsor’s name out to the

general public and the players enjoy seeing it as well.

You can write and submit your own article and pictures to the paper. Contact: Ian Graham –

Sports Editor @ [email protected] or (204) 677-4535 (phone) / (204) 677-3681 (fax).

They will provide you with the cost to submit your article.

Provide a copy to the Publicity Director and the articles can be added to the TMHA Website or

Facebook.



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CHTM – Arctic Radio: Contact: Dave Moore @ [email protected] or (204)778-7361

(phone) / (204)778-5252 (fax).

TEAM PHOTOS:

Photos shall be taken of all Rep Teams. Managers are responsible for all arrangements and

organization of the photographs. All Player Sponsors shall be given a team picture in

appreciation for their sponsorship.

COMPLAINT PROCESS:

Over the course of the season, it is possible that you will encounter a situation that requires

some form of resolution. This could be behavioral issues with a player, a parent/guardian or

possibly another coach on your bench. When there is a disagreement or a conflict it is

important to express feelings and opinions in a respectful manner.

There may come a time where a manager will have to act as a liaison between the team

parent/guardian and coaches to resolve issues/disputes. The parent/guardian should be

comfortable bringing questions/concerns to the manager for any reason (ex: equal playing

time, coaching tactics, harassment, etc.). The manager should work with the coach and

parents/guardian to first try to resolve the issue at the team level. Open communication,

consistency and mediation are important. If a matter cannot be resolved at the team level then

the Manager should contact the TMHA for further direction and guidance.

It is highly recommended that the coach/manager keep written documentation outlining any

complaints or conflicts should anything arise of the situation. A coach should document a

disciplinary process with a player/coach and the manager may need to document problems

with a parent/guardian. Any conflict with a player must be brought to the attention of the

parents/guardian immediately.

Please stress to your coaching staff and parents/guardians that all issues/conflicts require a

quick resolution. It is the goal of TMHA to resolve all issues quickly and efficiently.

Communication Protocol:

1. Coach/Manager

2. Program Director

3. President

4. Vice-President Technical/Discipline Committee

5. Board of Directors

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HOCKEY CANADA SAFETY PROGRAM: Hockey Manitoba requires that there be a Safety person on every team and in attendance at every game. The Safety person/people (HSCP) must take the Hockey Canada Safety Program. Team Personnel should work closely with their HCSP to ensure they have proper procedures in place in the event of an injury. It is highly recommended that multiple people on your team have taken the Hockey Canada Safety Program. It is imperative that your team is prepared in the event of an injury/accident and therefore, each team should develop a game plan. ALCOHOL: The use of alcoholic beverages or drugs by team officials or players prior to or during TMHA related activities in any arena home or away are strictly prohibited. Coaches, managers or trainers consuming or displaying alcohol immediately prior to or while traveling or during the day when a game is played and after the last game of the day while they are around any player or still at the host arena will be dealt with by the Disciplinary Committee as per 6.3 Disciplinary Policies. A suspension will be levied for failing to observe rule 6.4.


SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING POLICY 1. INTRODUCTION For the purpose of this Social Media and Networking Policy, the policy will encompass public communications through such internet mediums and websites as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Foursquare and any other social media network that allows users to communicate online. The policy will be applicable to all members of the HOCKEY MANITOBA Community, including Directors, Teams, HOCKEY MANITOBA members and staff, on-ice and off-ice officials, billets, players, players’ family members and supporters. HOCKEY MANITOBA recognizes and appreciates the value of social media and the importance of social networking to all of its stakeholders. HOCKEY MANITOBA also respects the right of all Teams and Association personnel to express their views publicly. At the same time we must be aware of the dangers social media and networking can present. The purpose of this policy is to educate the HOCKEY MANITOBA Community on the risks of social media and to ensure all Teams and Association personnel are aware that conduct deemed to be inappropriate may be subject to disciplinary action by the Team, the Minor Hockey Association, League and/or HOCKEY MANITOBA. 2. SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES

a) HOCKEY MANITOBA holds the entire HOCKEY MANITOBA Community who participates in social media and networking to the same standards as it does for all other forms of media including radio, television and print.

b) Comments or remarks of an inappropriate nature which are detrimental to a Team, the Association or an individual will not be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary action.

c) It should be recognized that social media comments are on the record and instantly published and available to the public and media. Everyone including Association and/or Team personnel, players, corporate partners and the media can review social media communications. You should conduct yourself in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.

d) Refrain from divulging confidential information of a personal or team related nature. Avoid revealing business or game strategy that could provide another team or individual a competitive advantage. Furthermore, do not discuss injury information about any player. Only divulge information that is considered public.


e) Use your best judgment at all times – pause before posting. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your comments and they are published for the public record.

f) If requested to participate in an online network, as a direct result of your affiliation with or participation in HOCKEY MANITOBA, HOCKEY MANITOBA recommends that you request approval from the Team or the Association.

g) Players or hockey operations staff are not permitted to participate in social media or networking two (2) hours prior to the start of a HOCKEY MANITOBA game and at least one (1) hour following the completion of a HOCKEY MANITOBA game.

3. SOCIAL MEDIA VIOLATIONS The following are examples of conduct through social media and networking mediums that are considered violations of the HOCKEY MANITOBA Social Media and Networking Policy and may be subject to disciplinary action by the Team, Minor Hockey Association, League and/or HOCKEY MANITOBA.

a) Any statement deemed to be publicly critical of Association officials or detrimental to the welfare of a member Team, the Association or an individual.

b) Divulging confidential information that may include, but is not limited to the following:

player injuries;

trades or other player movement;

game strategies; or

any other matter of a sensitive nature to a member Team, the Association or an individual.

c) Negative or derogatory comments about any of the Team, Minor Hockey Association, League and/or HOCKEY MANITOBA staff, programs, stakeholders, players or any member of a HOCKEY MANITOBA Team.

d) Any form of bullying, harassment or threats against players or officials.

e) Photographs, video or comments promoting negative influences or criminal behavior, including but not limited to:

drug use,

alcohol abuse,

public intoxication,

hazing,

sexual exploitation, etc. f) Online activity that contradicts the current policies of HOCKEY MANITOBA or any of its member

Associations.

g) Inappropriate, derogatory, racist, or sexist comments of any kind, in keeping with the HOCKEY MANITOBA policies and regulations on these matters.

h) Online activity that is meant to alarm other individuals or to misrepresent fact or truth.


4. DISCIPLINE The Team, Minor Hockey Association, League and/or HOCKEY MANITOBA will investigate reported violation(s) of this policy in the manner set out in the HOCKEY MANITOBA Handbook for other types of violations. If the investigation determines that a violation has occurred, the Team, Minor Hockey Association, League and/or HOCKEY MANITOBA will impose an appropriate suspension. Any appeal of the suspension will be dealt with as set out in a Minor Hockey Association, League and/or HOCKEY MANITOBA Handbook for other types of suspensions. 5. SUMMARY When using social media and networking mediums, the HOCKEY MANITOBA community should assume at all times they are representing HOCKEY MANITOBA and/or its member Associations or Teams. All members of the HOCKEY MANITOBA community should remember to use the same discretion with social media and networking as they do with other traditional forms of media. Should the identity or image of any member of the HOCKEY MANITOBA Community be used in Social Media and Networking without the Individual, Team or Association authorization, this is considered to be identity theft. Please notify your HOCKEY MANITOBA Team Management or the HOCKEY MANITOBA Office immediately. Any use of a player or team member’s image or likeness without the written consent of HOCKEY MANITOBA is strictly prohibited.


REFERENCE SITES: Thompson Minor Hockey Association @ www.thompsonminorhockey.ca Hockey Manitoba @ www.hockeymanitoba.ca

Lists tournaments Coaches clinics Hockey Manitoba by-laws and regulations

Hockey Canada www.hockeycanada.ca

Resource for coaches and player development.


http://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/

http://www.hockeycanada.ca/

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