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INS BRUHOCKEY NECKTRAVEL GREAT GREAT NECK BRUINS Player & Parent Handbook TRAVEL HOCKE Y Pl a y e r & P a r e n t H a n d b o o k 2021-22 SEASON This handbook provides information to players and parents regarding Bruins Hockey activities and policies for the 2021/22 season. www.gnparks.org www.gnparks.org/208/Bruins-Travel-Hockey
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS Philosophy of Great Neck Bruins..................................................................... 3 Uniforms ................................................................................................................. 10 Preseason Parents’ Meeting.............................................................................. 3 Equipment........................................................................................................ 10 Communication....................................................................................................... 3 Coaching Philosophy............................................................................................11 League Participation............................................................................................. 3 Coaches Staff Selection Process.....................................................................11 Game Ice Time......................................................................................................... 4 Coach Expectations.............................................................................................12 Player Positions....................................................................................................... 4 Equal Participation...............................................................................................12 Attendance............................................................................................................... 5 Code of Conduct...................................................................................................13 Practice/Plans-Games–Tournaments–Level of Competition........ 5 Zero Tolerance Policy...................................................................................13 Player Selection/Tryouts.................................................................................... 6 Conduct Subject to Discipline................................................................. 14 Tryout Dates............................................................................................................. 7 Grievances.........................................................................................................15 Registration.............................................................................................................. 8 USA Hockey Safe Sport Policy.................................................................15 Fees and Refund Policy................................................................................ 9 Refund Schedule.............................................................................................. 9 Insurance............................................................................................................. 9 2 www.gnparks.org 2
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook PHILOSOPHY OF GREAT Topics Covered: NECK BRUINS • Introduce Assistant Coaches and Team Managers (if apply) The primary goal of our program is to help each player realize their full potential as hockey players, • Parent Code of Conduct by fostering competitiveness and sportsmanship • Expectations: Time to arrive for games, off-ice in an environment that promotes the fun of training, on-ice practices, notification of absence the game, so players have a great time while in advance via email or TeamSnap, etc. developing their skills. We hope that ice hockey • Practice / General Coaching philosophy and becomes a passion and a lifetime sport. There are format. Dryland, On-Ice, etc. many, many steps along the way to that end and one way we measure success is by taking the long • Game travel guidelines view and seeing youngsters eagerly adopt hockey • Tournaments: Number, distance, cost into their lives. That said; please understand that travel hockey is a competitive activity. The following is intended to help guide your expectations on specific aspects COMMUNICATION of the functioning of our program. Our website is www.gnparks.org. Bruins Hockey will communicate with all families via the website, e-mail, and TeamSnap. It is imperative that you check your e-mails, TeamSnap and the website PRESEASON PARENTS’ on a regular basis since there can occasionally be last minute changes in schedules. If you do not MEETING have e-mail, it is your responsibility to get the There will be a mandatory pre-season Zoom information. parent meeting to be held in April to discuss the upcoming season, policies, procedures, SafeSport, coach expectations. The Hockey Director, coaches, and key volunteers will be introduced LEAGUE PARTICIPATION and there is opportunity for questions. All teams will be playing in the Long Island Amateur Hockey League (LIAHL). The Midget The Bruins Hockey Director and his/her Coaches teams will also compete in the Hudson Valley will schedule and conduct a Parent meeting at the Youth Hockey League (HVL). beginning of each season with the team parents. www.gnparks.org 3
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook GAME ICE TIME PLAYER POSITIONS Unlike house leagues, ice time during games will Player positions are based on demonstrated skill vary based on performance and effort, game and ability levels. It is important for all players conditions and progress, as well as strategies - particularly at younger ages - to get exposure determined by the coaches. to as many positions as possible. As coaches determine skills, abilities and situational needs, Mite-Peewee positions may be rotated. Specialization is an All players will play in each game; however, it is evolutionary process. Players and Parents should possible that some players play more or less than expect that all position assignments will be at the others. coach’s discretion. Bantam and Midget The teams at this level are operated akin to High School Junior Varsity and Varsity teams, with the objective to win games and qualify for playoffs and/or State Championship Tournaments. So, players on these teams are not guaranteed playing time in any given game(s). www.gnparks.org 4
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook ATTENDANCE Practices Tournaments Players are expected attend all practice sessions Bruins Hockey will pay for 100% of an entry i.e. Summer Ice, and all in-season practices. fee for approximately two-three tournaments If a player cannot attend a practice he/she per season as is stated in the registration fees. must notify their coach with the reason prior to Tournament dates will be announced during the practice. Only the coaches may excuse a player September Parent meeting. from practice. Any unexcused absence from practice will result in the players’ benching during Level of Competition the next game. Players must arrive at the rink in In an effort to improve the overall performance of time to dress, attend team meetings and be on our skaters, Bruins Hockey encourages coaches the ice on time. Each Head Coach will establish to work with the respective team managers to team rules regarding tardiness and absences. schedule challenging, competitive opponents. *If a child is involved with another sport and it When scheduling non-league or region games overlaps with hockey, a discussion with the coach and/or tournaments, attempts should be made is mandatory so that both parties are aware of to schedule a higher level of competition that commitment requirements. will challenge the team. For example, a strong Squirt 2A team should schedule some Squirt 1A Practice Plans teams to push the team to a higher level. Our teams do not improve when they win by large Coaches are expected to have a practice plan margins. Our philosophy is not about winning, but completed and communicated with the other about learning the game and striving to become coaches prior to the start of practice. The most better hockey players. Playing higher levels of effective plans use all of the coaches and their competition can provide a much better learning abilities and keep the players learning and experience than an easy win. moving. If applicable, Coaches will follow the outlined ADM practice plans outlined via USA Hockey. Games Any player missing a game unexcused will sit out, on the bench, the next two games. It is important that both players and parents understand this Policy. www.gnparks.org 5
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook PLAYER SELECTION PROCESS/TRYOUTS Bruins Hockey conducts a player selection (try- to do with their rating as a person. outs) at the end of the regular season (generally • Parents should never give excuses to their April/May) to determine where to place players player that blames other people for their child on teams. We will look at the player’s skill, level of not making a certain team. This is counter- play, as well as confidence and place them on an productive to the program as well as to the appropriate level team. All teams in Bruin Hockey child’s character development. are comprised of dedicated players, coached by individuals who love the game of hockey. Try-outs Keeping all of the above in mind, Bruins Hockey can be incredibly stressful time for both players has developed a fair and measurable process that and parents if they take the approach that a helps the evaluator’s best select players for the top- level team is the best place for every player. appropriate teams. We are fully aware that this approach is popular Player selection committee consists of the in both high- level sports and business, but in Hockey Director, Outside Hockey Contractor, developing youth athletes starting as young as GNPD Employee, and one or two individuals five, this approach must be balanced with what is professionally involved with hockey. Selection can best for the player’s development, both physical be based on all of the following: and emotional. • Skating Skills Recommendations to Parents Regarding • Puck Handling Skills Tryouts: • Hockey/Game Knowledge • Parents should refrain from watching try-outs. This will help reduce the temptation to make • Athletic Ability comparisons of the players, second guess the • Player being coachable evaluators and discuss opinions and rumors with others. • Player Commitment • Parents should encourage players to try their • Player Attitude and/or behavior best, but reinforce the notion that the purpose Team rosters are final December 31st of of tryouts is to place them on an appropriate each year. team, and that no matter where they end up, it will be a great place, where they will have a great time • Parents should remind players and themselves that rating a person’s hockey ability has nothing www.gnparks.org 6
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook I N S H OC K EY s R U te GREAT NECK B ou t D y Dates TrTryout a 2021/2022 2 TIER TIE 021III-2-2APPROVED BY NYSAHA R III 8U MITE 14U BANTAM (2013, 2014, 2015) (2007 & 2008) REMEMBER! 8U Tryout Date 14U Tryout Dates Any player Friday, May 14 ...............5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 ... 6:00-7:00 p.m. attending tryouts Saturday, May 15 ......... 7:00-8:00 a.m. Thursday, May 20 ......... 6:45-7:45 p.m. from another organization 10U SQUIRT 16U MIDGET or who has (2011 & 2012) (2005 & 2006) 10U Tryout Dates 16U Tryout Dates requested a Tuesday, May 11 ...........8:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 ....... 7:15-8:15 p.m. release from Wednesday, May 12 ... 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20 .......8:00-9:00 p.m. the Bruins must present an 12U PEEWEE 18U MIDGET original release (2009 & 2010) (2003 & 2004) to the tryout 12U Tryout Dates 18U Tryout Dates administrator. Wednesday, May 12 ....... 7:15-8:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 ....8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13 .......... 6:45-7:45 p.m. Thursday, May 20 ......... 9:15-10:15 p.m. Location: Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink, 65 Arrandale Ave. Great Neck, NY Questions? Email adidomenico@gnparks.org TRYOUT FEES: All COVID-19 Great Neck Park District Residents - FREE Procedures will 8U Non-Resident - $30 be followed! 10U-18U Non Resident - $60 • Health Screenings • Temperature Checks REGISTER AT GNPARKS.ORG www.gnparks.org 7
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook REGISTRATION Prior to Bruins Hockey registration, all families Players who wish to join the Great Neck Bruins will need to register online with USA Hockey. Travel Hockey after the season has begun will be Please go to www.usahockey.com subject to the following guidelines: Registration will be held online via the Park • The new player will be evaluated by the director District Website; www.gnparks.org Per USA and team coaches to determine which team Hockey, no child can be on the ice unless they will be the most appropriate for the new player. are registered with USA Hockey per insurance If the new player is under the age of 10 and a regulations. Registration for returning members beginner, the player should be encouraged to will be opened during the month of July, with a join the learn to play program until he/she has $100 late fee assessed beginning September 11th. basic skating skills. New members will not be assessed the late fee. • Once the player has been assigned a team, Registration fees for the 2021-22 season can he/she will begin to practice with the team. be found online at www.gnparks.org. We The team coach and director will determine abide by LIAHL rules regarding player release when the new player has acquired the requirements before a player is authorized to appropriate level of skills to play in a game participate in another program. situation. New players may be designated “practice players” only. • A fee will be determined based upon the date Post Registration New Player Policy of joining Bruins Hockey and estimated number Bruins Hockey welcomes players of all abilities of games to be played, if any. throughout the year; however, due to USA When adding new players mid-season, Bruins Hockey registration rules, we are not able Hockey and coaches may need to be sensitive to to place any new players on a Team Roster pre-established team dynamics, extra coaching after December 31st. Beginner Skaters are required, and safety of the new player on the ice. encouraged to complete a learn to skate program prior to entering the Bruins Hockey Learn to Skate program. The following guidelines have been established to ensure the best possible experience for the new player. www.gnparks.org 8
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook REGISTRATION Fees and Refund Policy Tuition will include the following but not limited to: Player fees are determined by the GNPD prior to • Summer Skate @ Port Washington registration each season. (July 6 - August 26) 7 Weeks | 4:15-5:45 p.m. - Tuesdays: Mites/Squirts The following is the refund schedule for Bruins - Wednesdays: Peewees/Bantams Hockey for the following reasons: - Thursdays: Midget Minor/Midget Major • Player withdraws due to a move to another • (2) Days of On-Ice Skill Development Training by county or city. Top Shelf Hockey Clinics, LLC • Player withdraws due to a serious injury which - Specific Days/Times will be announced shortly prevents him/her from participating. • (1) Day of Bruins Team Practice - (3) Total Days of Practice - 1 Hour Practices • First year player • Weekend Games (Home / Away) 8U Mites: Resident: $2,225 • (2) Tournaments Non-Resident: $2,750 • Opening Season Party | Mid-Season Party | End of the Year Awards 10U - 18U: Resident: $2,750 • Team Photos Non-Resident: $3,275 Tuition will not include the following: *Goalies will receive a 33% discount, and will be (2) Jerseys, (2) Socks, Helmets, and or Pants asked to register separately from the rest of Jerseys will be coordinated through the Park the team. District, but it will be up to the players parents to attend fitting, and place order with vendor. Payment may be made in full or you may opt into our payment plan installment option. First payment is due upon notification of your Refund Schedule acceptance on the team. Please see the payment No refunds will be issued after November 15th. schedule below. The payment of the registration fee is your First Payment Due............................................... June 1st commitment to the program. Second Payment Due....................................August 1st Third Payment Due.................................September 1st Insurance Final Payment Due....................................... October 1st Players are covered by USA Hockey insurance while participating in Bruins Hockey activities once USA Hockey registration has been paid in full. There are a number of exclusions including travel to and from practices, fighting, intentional acts, player’s’ personal property, etc. To obtain more information, please refer to the USA Hockey website. www.gnparks.org 9
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook UNIFORMS Players are responsible for the purchase of their Equipment (Helmets) uniforms. GNPD will coordinate the uniform It is necessary for the protection and safety of the fitting and purchase skaters that they have properly fitted equipment. In previous years, uniforms have been available For information on proper equipment, please through the Parkwood Pro Shop. contact your child’s coach or manager or Director of Hockey. The following equipment is necessary: The price of the uniform set is approximately helmet (black), black hockey pants (breezers), $180-$225 excluding taxes and includes both shoulder pads with chest protection, elbow pads, home and away jerseys and 2 pairs of matching knee pads, shin guards, athletic supporter with socks. cup, hockey socks, belt or suspenders (hold The uniform is the same design as last season’s up pants), hockey gloves, skates and one (or so, if you are a returning player and your uniform two) sticks. A mouth guard is recommended for is in good shape; there is no need to buy a new everyone and required for the Squirt and above one. Returning players have priority on jersey levels. numbers and players with seniority within an age bracket also have priority. The Pro Shop has a list of available numbers from which new players may select. www.gnparks.org 10
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook OUR COACHING Assistant Coaches from a pool of eligible coaches supplied by the Bruins Hockey Director. PHILOSOPHY Each team, at Squirt level and above, will require Great Neck Bruins Hockey program follows the a minimum of one Head Coach and one Assistant USA Hockey American Development Model Coach. U6 and U8 Mite teams will have a minimum (ADM). The ADM is a nationwide model for of one Head Coach and one assistant coach successfully developing American hockey players. per team. There will be no maximum number of It is a tool that will ensure every kid will have the coaches allowed on the ice for practice, but only same chance to succeed and develop their full four coaches will be allowed on the bench in a potential. It will help kids prepare, improve skills, game situation per USA Hockey for Squirt Level and perform to their fullest potential. and above. U6 and U8 Mites will follow the local league rules for coaching assignments during To maximizing player puck touches and player game play. Please remember all coaches must development, USA Hockey recommends that abide to the USA Hockey Regulations for on ice associations strive to follow a 3:1 practice (on ice coaching (see CEP Level Requirements Below). + dry land) to game ratio. Without circumstances beyond our control, Bruins will strive to follow this Student Coaches may also be used. Student recommendation and any team wanting to deviate coaches must follow the Bruins Student Coach from this must present its case to the Bruins and USA Hockey Policy found later in this manual. Hockey Directors for Review. Use of minors as coaches or on-ice helpers, unless registered and certified as a Student Coach, is More information about the ADM can be found strictly prohibited. on the USA Hockey Website at http://www. usahockey.com and http://www.admkids.com. The Great Neck Park District (GNPD) Board and Superintendent, reserves the right to approve or deny all coach selections that are made. The COACHING STAFF Superintendent also reserves the right to appoint additional coaches as well as remove or replace SELECTION PROCESS coaches as they see fit. To be considered as a Bruins Coach, all Coaches must complete the Employment Application provided by the Great Neck Park District. The Bruins Hockey Director and Park District Staff will review the coaching application forms and submit to the Superintendent of Recreation, along with the Board of Commissioners for approval. After approval, the Head Coaches will appoint www.gnparks.org 11
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook COACH EXPECTATIONS EQUAL PARTICIPATION Coaches have the primary responsibility for Skaters at each program level will be provided ensuring that players meet their obligations to the opportunity to play in all regular season and their teammates and to Bruins Hockey. Coaches tournament games. Bruins coaches recognize expect their players to exceed the minimum that each player is entitled to play in every game. standards of behavior. For example, a player While the time may vary from game to game, should avoid being disruptive or inattentive during the amount of accumulated skating time over practice, making negative comments, complaining the course of a month or the season should be or whining, blaming goals or losses on individual as equal as possible. The only exceptions to this team mates or otherwise not being a team player. rule are in the case of a work ethic, behavior, attendance or disciplinary issue. In minor Bruins Hockey expects coaches to evaluate and situations, the issue(s) will be discussed with the make judgments regarding players’ behavior player, whereas parents will be informed by the and, when necessary, to make corrective action. head coach if the issue(s) during a practice or If players or parents wish to discuss the reasons game results in a significant amount of decreased for a coach’s decision the 24-hour rule will be in playing time during a game or practice. place. They should first discuss the issues with the Director. Generally speaking, Coaches should also rotate the players in all positions at least through the month of January in order for players to learn all positions on the ice and to allow coaches more time to evaluate where a player’s strongest/ weakest position is. Players who switch positions become more valuable players when they understand the function and expectations of each position. A forward who has played defense will back-check more, while a defender who played forward will know where his forwards are supposed to be and will look for the wide-side skater. www.gnparks.org 12
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook CODE OF CONDUCT All players, parent and coaches will sign the Bruins Hockey members cannot contact league Bruins Hockey Code of Conduct at the time board members, referees or referee supervisors of registration agreeing to abide by certain or anyone outside the Bruins Travel Hockey standards of conduct based on USA Hockey, organization to register a complaint or suggestion LIAHL and Bruins Hockey guidelines. The of any kind. Concerns need to flow through Code of Conduct outlines in general terms a appropriate internal channels. If you have a minimum standard of behavior. Players, parents, suggestion, concern or complaint, please contact coaches and managers are expected to have an the Hockey Director. understanding of their obligations. If they are unsure, they should discuss any questions with their coach or their team manager. Failure to Zero Tolerance Policy conform to the standards of the Code of Conduct will be a cause for action by the Director of In an effort to make ice hockey more desirable Hockey and possibly the Superintendent and his and rewarding experience for all participants, designee. The code of conduct can be found at the USA Hockey has instructed the officials to www.gnparks.org/hockey. adhere to certain points of emphasis relating to sportsmanship. This campaign is designed to Parents/players/coaches will be held accountable require all players, coaches, officials, parents/ for their behavior. If any member is found to be in spectators, team officials and administrators violation the following will be invoked. to maintain a sportsmanlike and educational • First offense (if not resulting in harm to another atmosphere before, during and after all USA person) will result in a meeting with the Head Hockey sanctioned games. Coach Examples of unsportsmanlike behavior: • Second offense will result in that person not • Openly disputes or argues any decision by an being able to enter the hockey rink for the official. remainder of the season. • Uses obscene or inappropriate language or • Third offense will result in that person losing gestures at any time. membership and ability to attend Bruins Hockey events permanently • Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an official’s call. The GNPD will follow the above protocol, however; the seriousness of the violation could • Taunting of players, coaches, officials or result in the accused person losing membership spectators. immediately. • Throwing of objects in the viewing areas, player’s area or on ice surface. www.gnparks.org 13
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook CODE OF CONDUCT USA Hockey Zero Tolerance Policy must be • Going into the official’s locker/dressing room adhered to at all times. Officials have the right, or obstructing their access to or exit from said with no warning, to require removal of the room or arena. offending person, assess the penalties during • Using inappropriate, profane and/or vulgar the game to the team representing the offending language or mannerisms. person, as well as run the clock if it is not an advantage to that team. For more details see the • Going onto the ice surface. USA Hockey website. • Throwing of any object onto the ice surface, into the player area(s) or at another individual. Conduct Subject to Discipline • Pounding or climbing on the glass. Examples of words or actions which will constitute • Use of alcohol, tobacco and controlled or illegal a violation of the Code of Conduct include, but substances in the ice arena. are not limited to the following: • Defacing or damaging property belonging to • Making physical contact with any player, coach any individual, team, association or arena. official, league representative, arena personnel • Being involved in any activity that would warrant or spectator. the summoning of law enforcement. • Taunting or threatening any player, coach, • Inciting any person(s) to become involved in any official, league representative, arena personnel of the above listed behaviors. or spectator. • Any other conduct that is not in compliance with • Going into the locker/dressing room of an the Code of Conduct of Summit Hockey and opposing team or obstructing their access to or USA Hockey. exit from said room or arena. www.gnparks.org 14
GREAT NECK BRUINS TRAVEL HOCKEY Player & Parent Handbook CODE OF CONDUCT Grievance Procedures 7. All actions taken by the Bruins Hockey Director will be communicated only to the individuals Identifying and addressing a problem or concern involved during a closed session. is not always easy. Therefore, we have established a line of communication beginning with the Team Manager and culminating with the Bruins Hockey Director to resolve conflicts or issues as follows: USA Hockey Safe Sport Policy The Team Manager is the first line of The safety of its participants is of paramount communication for all parents and players. importance to USA Hockey. USA Hockey The complaint must be presented to the Team SafeSport is the organization’s program related Manager. to off-ice safety. All Bruins Hockey Players, Coaches, Team Managers, Board Members and 1. If the problem is such that the Team Manager Parents must follow the policies set forth in the is unable to resolve the conflict it should be USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook. USA Hockey escalated to the GNPD Employee. has long had systems in place to protect its 2. As a last resort, the complaint may be participants from physical abuse, sexual abuse presented to the Hockey Director, appropriate and other types of abuse and misconduct that GNPD employee and the Assistant can be harmful to youth hockey players and other Superintendent of Recreation. participants. These include without limitation Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Screening, Locker 3. The complaint must be submitted to the Bruins Room Supervision and Hazing Policies, in addition Hockey Program Director in writing. to Codes of Conduct applicable to administrators, 4. The Bruins Hockey Director will review the coaches, officials, parents, players and spectators. complaint within 24-72 hours after notification The USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook is intended and will contact the individual(s) filing the to update and collect USA Hockey’s various complaint to further assess and review the policies to protect its participants from all types problem. of misconduct and abuse. 5. The individual(s) against whom the complaint More information on the topics listed above can has been filed shall appear before the Bruins be found in the Safe Sport Program Handbook. Hockey Director and asked to respond to the http://www.usahockey/safesport. complaint. 6. The Bruins Hockey Director, acting in the best interest of the GNPD, will further investigate the complaint as deemed appropriate and is authorized to enforce disciplinary actions as appropriate. These actions may include written warnings and/or temporary and/or permanent suspension from the program. www.gnparks.org 15
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