Novice B5 Bull Dogs

The team is excited to have "Dodge Caravan Kids" as our sponsor. Our commitment includes: (1) each player to display the "Dodge Caravan Kids" name bar on their jersey and (2) provide a team photo showing appreciation for our sponsor. Our team manager is coordinating this activity.

Michael Marelic will be the team trainer this season. Michael is accredited to deal with any potential on-ice injuries of our kids, put measures in place to ensure the safety of the players and other trainer related functions.

The team has 3 representatives: Mike Olsen (Co-Coach), Shawn Cruise (Co-coach), Patrick McCabe (Manager). (The team is also finalizing an assistant coach and team trainer.) We have indentified/agreed in general on our core responsibilities:

Patrick – Finances, accounting, equipment and day to day business of the team in relation to our responsibilities to the children, you and the KMHA.

Mike – On ice coaching, bench duties, scheduling, extra ice opportunities, tournaments and our affiliation program.

Shawn – Practice planning, player programs and positioning, on ice volunteers, primary bench coach and direct support of Mike and Patrick.

On ice volunteers – Our team will utilize 5 on ice resources per practice. 3 volunteers will be used to support each practice in addition to the coaches. We will provide everyone an opportunity to join the kids on the ice if you wish. Our on-ice volunteers will have taken a speak out course and have had a police background check.

Our Expectations (manager, coaches, volunteers, convener, officials, other teams):

• We will all be treated fairly and with respect

• We will all cheer and congratulate all participants for enjoying the game and having fun

• We will all work to ensure our kids have fun and enjoy their efforts in a safe environment

• You will have a parent or guardian at the rink at all times

Our commit to you and your children:

• To be fair

• To provide the best environment for the kids to learn and have fun

• Communicate consistently

• Be transparent (develop a full 1 year team guide including practice plans)

The Novice program focuses on developing the foundation of technical skills our children need to truly enjoy the game and reach their full potential over the years they play hockey. You will see the majority of our development efforts focused around:

• Skating (right, left, forwards, backwards, stopping) 70%
• Handling the puck (passing, shooting, turning) 20%
• The team (forward, defense, goalie, rules, lines) 10%
• There is 0% invested in strategy as guided by Hockey Canada (dump ins, complicated break outs etc..)

We will provide you a full guide on the team in about 2 weeks. If you have any questions, concerns or feedback please feel free to communicate this to Mike, Patrick and I either individually or as a group at your convenience.

Shawn, Mike and Patrick