Welcome to a Novice Local League #2
Just a few housekeeping items we need to take care of before we hit the ice for our first game on this Saturday against the cross county rival Dresden Jr. Kings White.
1. All parents must have taken the 1hr Respect in Sport course online through the OMHA website (this only applies if you have not taken it in the past)
https://omhahockeyparent.respectgroupinc.com/
2. If you have not filled out the contact info sheet, please do so. I will have the sheet in the dressing room on Friday and Saturday.
3. Please return your child's completed medical information sheet.
Game Day
Since this is the first week please try to have your child to the rink 50-55 minutes before the game. On a go forward basis 45 minutes will be sufficient.
The first week numbers will be hanging in the dressing room and assigned on a first come first serve basis (pending we don't have any size issues).
Our pre-game routine will be as follows :
1. 45 minutes - 30 minutes - pre game stretch / warm-up (players and coaches only)
2. 30 minutes - 15 minutes - parents welcome to come in and help get kids suited up. (I find a little independence here can go along way, and by seasons end the child will be getting dressed on their own with the exception of skates)
3. 15 minutes - GAME TIME - review of the lines, in game pointers and proper positioning
Post Game Routine:
1. I ask for 5-7 minutes after the game for the coaching staff to provide the kids with positive re-encouragement about the things we saw went well in the game. I like to encourage the kids to contribute to what they feel went well and what they feel they could work on to improve.
Coaching Staff
I am very pleased to announce our bench staff for the season.
Matt Butzer - Asst Coach
Tim Davidson - Trainer
Jeremy Osborne - Asst Trainer
With the experience these guys bring to the table I am certain the kids will be in for a fantastic season.
Looking forward to a fun rewarding season,
Coach Wathy