Lakeland Hawks Ice Association
Hockey Board
Mission Statement (adopted 06-02-99)
LHIA Youth Hockey strives to provide a foundation for the growth and development of youth hockey, designing programs aimed at increasing participation, improving skills, and providing a responsible, positive environment for conducting youth hockey.
Core Values (adopted 06-02-99)
LHIA Youth Hockey has adopted these core values to guide the Association’s members in their planning, programming, and play, both now and in the future.
Sportsmanship-Foremost of all values is to learn a sense of fair play, to become humble in victory and gracious in defeat. We will foster friendships with teammates and opponents alike.
Respect for the Individual-Treat all others as you would like to be treated.
Integrity-We seek to foster honesty and fair play beyond mere strict interpretation of the rules and regulations of the game.
Pursuit of Excellence at the Individual, Team, and Organizational Levels-Each member of the organization, whether player, volunteer, parent, or staff, should seek to perform each aspect of the game to the highest level of his/her ability.
Enjoyment-It is important for the hockey experience to be fun, satisfying and rewarding for all participants.
Loyalty-We aspire to teach loyalty to the ideals of the sport of hockey to fellow members.
Teamwork-We value the strength of learning to work together. The use of teamwork is reinforced and rewarded by success in the hockey experience.
Codes of Conduct (adopted 06-02-99)
Violations of codes of conduct can result in progressive discipline up to expulsion from the organization. Any violations of conduct reported, in writing, to the Hockey Board will be investigated, reviewed, and acted upon accordingly (Proposed & Approved 12/4/15)
Players’ Code of Conduct:
Play for fun.
Work hard to improve your skills.
Be a team player and get along with your teammates.
Learn teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline.
Be on time for practices and games.
Learn the rules and play by them. Always be a good sport.
Respect you coach, teammates, parents, opponents, and officials.
Never argue with an official’s decision.
Parents’ Code of Conduct:
Do not force your child to participate in sports, but support their desires to play their chosen sports. Children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment. Make it fun.
Encourage your child to play by the rules. Remember that children learn best by example, so applaud the good plays of both teams.
Do not embarrass your child by yelling at players, coaches, or officials. By showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants, your child will benefit.
Emphasize skill development and practice and how they benefit your young athlete. Deemphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
Children must attend and be on time for practices and games. Coaches must be notified ahead of time if players are unable to attend.
Know and study the rules of the game and support the officials on and off the ice. Any criticism of officials only hurts the game.
Applaud a good effort in both victory and defeat. Reinforce the positive points of the game. Never yell or physically abuse your child. It is destructive. Work toward removing the physical and verbal abuse in youth sports.
Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches. They are important to the development of your child and the sport. Communicate with them and support them.
If you enjoy the game, learn all you can and VOLUNTEER!
Coaches’ Code of Conduct:
Coaches will abide by and promote the policies of LHIA Youth Hockey.
Winning is a consideration, but not the only one nor the most important one. Care more about the child than winning the game. Remember that players are involved in hockey for fun and enjoyment.
Be a positive role model to your players, display emotional maturity and be alert to the physical and emotional safety of your players.
Be generous with your praise when it is deserved. Be consistent and honest. Do not criticize your players’ ability. Learn to be a more effective communicator and coach. Don’t yell at players.
Adjust to personal needs and problems of players. Be a good listener. Never verbally or physically abuse a player, official, or parent. Give all players the opportunity to improve their skills, gain confidence and develop self esteem. Teach them the basics.
Organize practices that are fun and challenging for your players. Familiarize yourself with the rules, techniques and strategies of hockey. Encourage all your players to be team players.
Maintain an open line of communication with your players’ parents. Explain the goals and objectives of your Association.
Be concerned with the overall development of your players. Stress good health habits and clean living.
To play the game is great, to love the game is better.
Team Development/Organizational Philosophy/Fair Play (amended 12/11/02)
Learn Hockey—This program is designed to meet the needs of the beginning player. Basic skills will be taught equally in a non-competitive environment. Fun, physical development and a sociable environment are stressed. Players will enjoy equal ice time in all circumstances.
Mites—This program is designed to provide opportunities to play for enjoyment, fitness, relaxation, and camaraderie. Skill development and team concepts are stressed, rather than winning. Players shall have equal ice time in their positions at each practice, game, and tournament. Players shall be encouraged and expected to play a variety of positions. Ice time during the games may be effected by failure to attend practices and/or violations of the Players’ Code of Conduct.
Squirts—The two main objectives for every player are to learn the very basic fundamentals and to have fun so that each player wants to continue playing hockey. Squirts will begin the learning process of skills, skating, passing, and puck control. Emphasis is on the individual’s skills, success, feelings of self-worth, and a feeling that hockey is the greatest game. Having fun and achieving success on an individual basis are very important.
The coaches must realize that all players will not and cannot be of equal ability at this age and must work to develop each player to his/her capacity and develop the team by working with all players on an equal ice time basis. Players shall have equal ice time in their respective positions at each practice, game, and tournament. Ice time during the games may be effected by failure to attend practices and/or violations of the Players’ Code of Conduct.
Pee Wees—Pee Wee hockey should emphasize basic fundamentals with the intent to advance skill levels in skating, puckhandling, passing, shooting, and position. There can and will be a substantial physical and strength difference amongst players. Since this is the time when checking begins, players should be taught that successful checking is delaying the play and not necessarily having to knock a player down.
Working toward the perfection of basic fundamentals, having strict discipline, and emphasizing conditioning will produce a successful experience and establish confidence in the individual players on the team.
Players shall have equal ice time at their respective positions over the course of the season. Every effort will be made to have every player participate in each period of each game. Ice time during the games may be effected by failure to attend practices and/or violations of the Players’ Code of Conduct.
Bantams/U14—At this level, if players are serious about continuing in hockey, the coaches should make it clear that hard work starts here. Emphasis is on self-discipline, thinking, working on their own, setting goals to achieve (set high enough so that reward compensates effort,) conditioning, developing leadership and desire.
To teach and nurture, a winning attitude is essential from the beginning and all players have to make the commitment and stick with it in order to be successful.
Players shall have equal ice time at their respective positions over the course of the season. Every effort will be made to have every player participate in each period of the game. Ice time during the games may be effected by failure to attend practices and/or violations of the Players’ Code of Conduct.
Policies and Procedures(amended 11-05-09)
H1. All LHIA hockey players, members, parents, coaches, and its officials will abide by USA Hockey and WI Amateur Hockey Association (WAHA) rules and regulations.
H2. All LHIA hockey players, members, parents, coaches, and its officials will abide by LHIA by-laws and policies and procedures.
H3. Dues Structure The hockey dues structure will be developed by the hockey board and approved by the hockey board and then the LHIA main board.
a. Coaches may submit receipts of their USA membership and clinic fees to be deducted from their family dues. This shall be done at registration. If they do not have a family member in the hockey organization, they can be reimbursed. Non-parent U14 Coaches may be eligible for a stipend and expense reimbursement. (Aug, 2013)
b. Goalies can have one half of their dues of their age level refunded at the end of the season if they used their own gear and played goalie for the entire season.(Proposed & Approved 12/4/15)
c. Skaters that play games with more than one teamon a regular basis (with hockey board and coach approval) shall pay the dues of their home team. The home team is the team that they skate the majority of the games with and shall be determined by Dec. 31. If it is a female skater, they shall pick a home team by Dec. 31.
H4. Players participating with more than one team A player may skate in practices or games with more than one team as long as it abides by USA Hockey rules and regulations and with coach approval (and hockey board if it is on a frequent basis.) If there is a conflict in schedule, they shall skate with their home team. This may not significantly decrease the playing time of skaters on that team if that team has enough skaters (usually around 13 or more forwards/defense.)
H5. Scholarships Scholarship applications shall be made to the hockey board and approved by the LHIA main board.
H6. Association Support of Tournament Play The hockey association will support each team miteSquirt level team and above in registering for tournaments in addition to State Tournament fees. The total amount of support of non-State Tournament can be up to $550. Adjustments or increases in this amount can be requested in writing to the hockey board. (Aug, 2013) Any team not participating in a State Tournament may use the cost of the State Tournament toward registration fees for an alternate tournament. Any amount above the dollar amount allotted for the State Tournament and Playdowns is the responsibility of the team. Lakeland Hawks will not reimburse for any expenses other than registration fees and or gate fees. (Proposed & Approved 12/4/15)
H7. Coach Selection All coaches, assistant coaches, student coaches, volunteers, andteam managers shall be approved by the hockey board and shall hold current USA Hockey Membership. All coaches and assistant coaches shall hold appropriate USA Hockey CEP certification and shall meet all WAHA/USA Hockey standards.
Lakeland Hawks Ice Association
Hockey Board
Coaching Application
Mail completed application to: LHIA, POBox 290, Minocqua, WI 54548
Attention Coaching Committee
Applications are due by June 1
Name______Year Applying For______
Mailing Address______
Home Phone______Cell______
Email______
Social Security number ____-____-______Birthday ___/___/______
USA hockey requires all persons who have direct interaction with youth participants to have a background check. Failure to provide your SS# and DOB will void application.
Do you hold a current USA hockey coaching certification? ______
If yes, what is your level______
Certificate number______
When does the certification expire? ______
Have you ever played organized hockey? ______
Have you been a LHIA coach in a previous season? ______
Have you been a Hockey coach in another association? ______
If yes, what association? ______
Have you been a coach for other youth oriented athletic teams? ______
What level would you be interested in coaching? ______
Will you have a child playing at that level? ______
Would you like to be head coach ______assistant______
As a coach for the Lakeland Hawks Ice Association I agree to be bound by the rules and policies of USA Hockey, Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association and the Lakeland Hawks Ice Association.
Signed______date______
H8. Parent Coordinator∫Team Manager Each team shall have a team manager who shall be nominated by the coach at each respective level and approved by the hockey board. (Language change proposed & approved 12/4/15)
Lakeland Hawks Hockey Parent CoordinatorTeam Manager
Each hockey team for the Lakeland Hawks has a parent coordinatorTeam Manager. Theparent coordinatorTeam Manager plays a VERY important role in the success and smooth operation of our hockey teams and is a great way to volunteer!
The Parent CoordinatorTeam Manager assists the coaches and team with:
-developing and/or distributing a team phone and email contact list
-distributing info to the parents from the coaches or association
-conveying info to the coaches from the parents
-coordinating the dispersal of game jerseys and socks
-maintains a team roster/rosters stickers for game score sheets
-coordinating the scheduling of parents for running the game clock and scorekeepers at each home game
-coordinates the scheduling of parents for running the concession stand for each team’s assigned home high school games
-distributes updates on scheduling, directions to away rinks, etc
-assists in planning, arranging travel logistics for away tournament trips
-assists in planning, arranging logistics for home hockey tournaments
-assists in planning, supporting the LHIA fundraiser that the team chooses
-assists in maintaining behavior in locker room and keeping locker rooms clean
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!
H9. Referee Coordinator Collaborate with WHOA and local association to maintain sufficient amount of trained officials; collaborate with game scheduler in scheduling referees, double check/finalize ref schedule one week before each weekend; provide ref schedule/contact info to rink each week; collaborate with treasurer and officials in maintaining appropriate state forms for payment and for making payment to officials; the referee coordinator shall be appointed by the hockey board each spring for a term through the end of the next season.
H10. Game SchedulerCollaborate with local coaches and association in setting amount of games and level of teams for competition; collaborate with schedulers from other associations in forming schedule; coaches will notify scheduler at least two weeks in advance of any schedule change requests (except for emergency circumstances); collaborate with coaches, treasurer, and hockey board in signing teams up for tournaments; keep coaches, Ref Scheduler, Concessions Scheduler, Rink Manager (Proposed & Approved 12/4/15) apprised of any schedule changes; keep schedule up to date at rink or on web site, etc; the game scheduler shall be appointed each spring by the hockey board for a term through the end of the next season.
H11. Ace Director There shall be an ACE Director appointed by each association’s board through a multi-year appointment.for a period of 2 seasons. (proposed and approved 12/15)
The local ACE Director is designated to provide a critical link for the administrative and coaching functions that will deliver the programs, and implement the objectives, taught in the CEP coaching clinics.
The position helps formalize the responsibilities and organizational structure of the CEP within the organization. The ACE program assists the association in creating and reaffirming roles, responsibilities and performance criteria for their coaches. Finally, the ACE Director provides the essential communication link to the coaches at the local level. (See USA Hockey’s annual guide for more detailed duties and responsibilities)
H12. Hockey Registrar The hockey registrar shall collaborate with the hockey board on publicity for the start of hockey events (summer learn hockey, registration day, start of hockey season, etc); coordinate registration day; enter/submit player registration to WAHA/USA Hockey; provide coaches rosters for teams and stickers for games; collaborate with treasurer, hockey board and coaches/parent coordinators on entering teams for state playdowns and other tournaments; collaborate with hockey board on registering/paying any association dues to WAHA/USA Hockey; the hockey registrar shall be appointed by the hockey board for a term through the end of the next season.
H13. Equipment Manager The equipment manager shall: oversee the use of, maintenance, and upkeep of Lakeland Hawks hockey equipment; collaborate with the rink manager in keeping the equipment storage room clean and organized; monitor and collaborate with the hockey board on need for and ordering of new equipment, including 1 set of home and away jerseys for each team every 5 years; monitor the checking out and checking in of equipment, jerseys, etc and its condition; the equipment manager shall be appointed by the hockey board for a term through the end of the next season.