Spring Lake Park Youth Hockey

Board Meeting

Date: November 10, 2010

Attendees:

Maria Ambrozich / Nancy Bachmeier / Stacy Klepsa / Wendy Nelson
Jeff Newsom / Sean Noble / Bob Peterson

Absent:

Brenda Alexander / Brian Haataja / Ian Singer

Opening:

The regular meeting of the SLPYHA Board was called to order at 7:05 pm by Sean Noble.

Approval of Minutes:

Approval of minutes from theOctober 27, 2010 meeting

Motioned by: Maria AmbrozichSeconded by: Stacy Klepsa

Gambling Report – Wendy Nelson

  • High School boys’ hockey team parents will be working November Bingo volunteer hours
  • Gambling manager met with Broadway Pizza to discuss ways to increase bingo profits

Treasurer’s Report – Nancy Bachmeier

  • Isaksen Promotional Specialties Invoice for Rally towels for Panther Classic Tournament ($1,089.86)
  • Dave’s Sports payment for mite jersey numbering ($136.00)
  • Dave’s Sports payment for 15 helmets ($600)

Equipment Manager – Bob Peterson

  • Helmets ordered from Dave’s Sports are in
  • Mite jerseys were ordered and will be done within the end of the month
  • Practice jerseys are being requested and will be provided to U12 and PWA teams
  • Players need to be reminded that they can’t practice in game jerseys
  • Puck bags are needed and will be purchased

Mite Directors’ Report

  • Mite teams have been picked and players were contacted
  • Mite directors unable to attend meeting due to game scheduling

Traveling Director’s Report –Maria Ambrozich and Jeff Newsom

  • Coaches were reminded to: have a coach on the ice when players are on, to close the gates, and move pucks off the ice before zambonie gets on ice
  • Sponsor banners were created
  • Discussion regarding three scrimmages scheduled at the D10 meeting and how we want to handle funding the refs
  • Discussion regarding late ice hours – keeping the balance, how we want to handle the situation going forward
  • The S.K.A.T.E program will not be pursued this year
  • Pending CEP cards will be verified by the secretary
  • Discussion regarding head and assistant coach volunteer hours

Vice President’s Report – Stacy Klepsa

  • Discussion regarding need for coach training guide by level so players reach defined skill levels by the end of the season
  • Panther Classic Tournament was discussed

President’s Report – Sean Noble

  • The president reminded board members that Squirts and U10 scores cannot be posted on website
  • D10 is looking into blending top level players from multiple associations
  • The high school coach has been providing question/answer opportunities for Bantam head coaches in regard to transitioning players toward high school terminology and goals/objectives. Lower level coaches have also shown interest in this opportunity. This is being pursued further.
  • An American Development Model meeting will be on December 2nd at Fogerty and will be attended by SLPYHA president
  • League coordinators will be contacting all the managers regarding score submittal expectations
  • The president reminded board members that there is a mandatory D10 meeting for coaches/managers at Squirt and U10 level
  • Players who do not make that boys high school team that default to a Jr. Gold level will be assisted in finding an association that they can play in
  • The Fogerty Arena will be approached regarding whether it is possible for alone dryland times in certain situations.

Motioned to dismiss @9:25 pm by Sean Noble, Seconded by Nancy Bachmeier