Team Rules

I) Mission:

To offer women of all skill levels an opportunity to learn the game of hockey, develop skills, and work as a team in practices and games. Our successes will be measured by teamwork, recognition within the hockey community as well as the Miami Valley, increases in membership, and improvement in our play.

II) Definition of Team:

            Head coach, co-coaches, team manager, team captains, and players.

 

III) Expectations:

Coaches:

·        maintain USA Hockey (USAH) registration

·        be on time to practice with a sequence of drills planned that is appropriate for all participants, and is an effective use of ice time

·        be open and available to players for discussion of team matters, and personal matters that affect the team

·        provide feedback to players on a regular basis, both at an individual level as well as a team level

·        get availabilities of players for games and practices no later than five days before the ice time

·        provide the line-up for each game at the practice before the game

·        arrive at games at least 10 minutes prior to warm-ups to go over team strategy

·        in key situations in competitive games (e.g. overtime, one-goal differential at the end of the third period) select players to go on the ice that gives the best chance of winning

·        in absence of a team manager, coaches are expected to support the team through the carrying of pucks, water-bottles, team medical bags, and other items such that players can be focused on the upcoming games

·        increase coaching knowledge by through a variety of media (books, DVDs) and attending coaching clinics

·        enforce, read, and abide by conduct standards as agreed to by the team

Team Manager: (the team does not have a manager at this time, these duties will be divide amongst coaches and players)

·        get availabilities of players for games and practices no later than five days before the ice time

·        carry pucks, water-bottles, team medical bags, and other items

·        co-ordinate travel arrangements for away games and tournaments

·        accept payments of fees, handle individual accounts, and use team funds to pay team bills

·        provide report of team and player accounts

·        required to read the handbook

·        enforce, read and abide by conduct standards as agreed to by the team

Team Captains:

·        coordinate between the team and coaches for practices, game rosters, and activities

·        act as liaison between the referees and opposing team during games

·        assist all players in addressing any concerns raised

·        provide a formal method for getting feedback from the team on a regular basis, addressing issues raised, and reporting solutions back to the team

·        assist coaches with running practices smoothly by providing a good example to the team at all times

·        in cases where coaches cannot be reached, captains relay information from teammates regarding availability for games and practices to coaches no later than five days before ice time

·        enforce, read, and abide by conduct standards as agreed to by the team

 

Players:

·        maintain USA Hockey (USAH) registration

·        commitment to being a member of the team, working together, and succeeding as a team

·        provide support to teammates

·        pay dues and fees in a timely manner; players will be assessed late fees

·        abide by safety rules

·        abide by corresponding game package by-laws

·        address teammates in a mutually respectful manner, (e.g., no negativity towards teammates on the bench during games, or in practices)

·        respond promptly to any email asking for availabilities for games or practices

·        demonstrate respect coaches such as remaining silent, not shooting pucks, while the coaches are talking

·        push oneself during practices and games - trying new things, skating a little faster

·        encourage teammates during practices and games

·        arrive at the rink with ample time to dress and prepare for practices and games; players need to be completely dressed 10 minutes before ice time

·        players need to let coaches know beforehand if they are unable to arrive on time or if they will be absent

·        demonstrate respect for the game, the rink, the referees, and the opponents

·        avoid arguing with, swearing at, referees

·        keep shifts during a game between 30 and 60 seconds or as directed by the coaching staff

·        to play in a game, a player must have attended at least one practice in the 2 weeks prior to the game.  An exception can be made, at the coach’s discretion

·        game rosters will consist maximally of 15 skaters and players with 1st right of refusal for all games applying to players who have attended all practices to date, have committed to playing POWHA away games, and are in good financial standing. 2nd right of refusal applies to players who have met the minimum requirements of their game package

·        on road trips, players pay for up to 1-½ coach’s hotel room for the coaches.  That is, the team will pay for ½ of each coach’s hotel room.  These calculations are based on the fact that we may have 3 coaches on the road and one or more of the coaches may share a room with a player.

·        enforce, read and abide by conduct standards as agreed to by the team

 

IV) Enforcement:

·        verbal warnings

·        written warnings

·        fines (for late payments in particular)

·        benching for a shift

·        benching for a period

·        game or practice suspension

 

V) Volunteer Committees

Volunteer committees will consist of approximately 2 individuals and include committees such as:

 

1) Marketing/Recruitment/Fundraising

·        obtain information on available fundraisers and present these ideas to the membership

·        organize events to promote the team and recruit new members

 

2) Web Development:

• create and maintain the Dayton Fangs website
• create and maintain the Dayton Fangs list server and email addresses
• provide accurate stats on the website after receiving them from the Secretary.
• put team pictures and other pictures such as game or tournament pictures on website

 

3) Travel

• provide hotel information for when the Dayton Fangs travel, including, but not limited to, prices and/or discounts
• provide directions to the ice rinks and hotels
• make arrangements for transportation when needed

 

4) Game preparation (unlimited persons)

·        ensure a score keeper is available and other home game duties, reference Game Week To Do List

Team History and Progress to Date The Team Begins…  The Dayton Fangs began on October 1, 2005, with just 5 players. With weekly Saturday night practices at South Metro Ice and Inline the team more than doubled by the time it was ready to move to practices twice a week at Hara Arena in January 2006.  The Game Begins…  Thirteen Fangs played their first game February 12, 2006, versus the Columbus Wizards, a 3-0 loss at Hara Arena. The Fangs then traveled west entering their first tournament, the March Classic in Indianapolis, IN. The Fangs first took on the host team, the Circle City Sirens, the eventual tournament champion Pittsburgh Piranhas, and finally the Michiana Sting. The Fangs were outscored 25-0 and allowed 145 shots on net, but only collected 2 PIM.  Bring on the Men…  The Fangs, along with coaches and other male friends, then entered the Ice Box Adult Hockey league at the Kettering Recreation Center, where several players scored their first goals in a Fangs uniform. The first game was one of only two shutouts of the Fangs, a 31-0 blowout. Angie Hendricks scored the very first women’s goal ever in a Fangs uniform on April 6, 2006. Krista Kercher followed Hendricks’s tally with one of her own, her first ever goal and the second goal by a Fang. In her first Fangs game ever, Michelle Spaven scored the third goal in Fangs history on May 6, 2006. Though the Fangs started with a 31 goal deferential in IBAH, by the final two games of the season the goal deferential was just 10. Up until this date the Fangs had yet to score in a women’s game.  Back on the Ice, Verses the Women…  The Fangs then traveled east for a repeat of their first meeting verses the Columbus Wizards. In their first road game, the Fangs were toppled 8-0. The June 11^th score did not reflect how much the team had improved, but a return to the ice the following weekend would reveal the vast improvement.  As the Fangs once again packed up and headed west for the 2^nd Annual Indiana Blades Women’s Tournament, they had an entire season of practices behind them. Stepping onto the ice verses the Nashville Pegasus, the 16 Fangs were an immeasurably different team. Taking on the Nashville Pegasus and the separated White and Black Indiana Blades teams, the Fangs were outscored 13-0 and allowed 92 shots in the three games. The tournament showed a 4 goal per game improvement and more than 17 shots less allowed per game.  In pre-season matches prior to the beginning of the first POWHA season, the Fangs got their first goals in women’s games as Michelle Spaven scored 2 goals against the Indiana Blades in exhibition matches in Indiana. These goals followed the Fangs first major injury where Carol Galbraith broke her leg in two places.    POWHA and More 2006-2007…  

The Fangs joined the Pennsylvania-Ohio Women’s Hockey Association (POWHA) in the Fall of 2006. In match-ups against POWHA league teams (the Cincinnati Rising Stars, Cleveland Ice Hawks, Columbus Bandits, Pittsburgh Piranhas, and Pittsburgh Puffins) the Fangs were 0-10-0. The Fangs also played Exhibition games against the same teams as well as the Columbus Capitals, Indiana Blades, Kent Twisters, and Pittsburgh Ice Maidens. It was against the Ice Maidens that the Fangs got their first shutout and most decisive win, 7-0 with Kim LaPole recording the Fangs first hat trick. The record for Exhibition games was 1-12-1. The Fangs participated in two Tournaments, Strongsville Autumn Classic (1-1-1) and the Cincinnati Lucky Stars Tournament (2-1-0). With only eight skaters and one goalie playing in the POWHA playoffs match-up against the Pittsburgh Puffins the Fangs lost 7-1 and then faced the Columbus Bandits in a consolation game.

 POWHA Round Two...The Fangs returned to the Pennsylvania-Ohio Women's Hockey Association (POWHA) for the 2007-2008 season. The Fangs took on the Cincinnati Rising Stars for two exhibition games, losing both games 2-1 and 3-1. However, when the two teams met again in the regular season, Dayton tied the Rising Stars 1-1, with Kim LaPole getting the game tying goal. On March 15th, 2008, the Dayton Fangs won their first POWHA game when they beat the Pittsburgh Puffins at the Ervin J. Nutter Center with a score of 4-3. The Fangs brought back the win when they played the Cincinnati Rising Stars on Cincinnati's home ice at SportsPlus Arena.  The Fangs won 7-1, with Kim LaPole gaining her second hat trick, and Liz Burton and Tana Frangioni each scoring 2 goals. The Fangs ended their 2007-2008 regular season with a shutout against the Pittsburgh Puffins, winning 3-0. The Fangs finished the season 3-7-1, and earning 3rd Place in the POWHA Novice Division.A Big Tournament Win...The Fangs traveled to Cincinnati for the annual spring tournament, where they played games against the Michigan Premium Blend, Berkley Predators, and the Cincinnati Rising Stars. The record for the Exhibition games was 2-1-1, and the Fangs went home with the first place trophy from the tournament. The record for Exhibition games was 6-5-2, with the Fangs participating in four tournaments; The Strongsville Autumn Classic (2-1-0), The Windsor, Ontario Tournament (1-1-1), The Circle City Sirens Tournament (1-2-0), and the Cincinnati Rising Stars Tournament (2-1-1).

A Winning Season…

The Dayton Fangs entered their fourth season (third year in POWHA) ready for the competition. They kicked off the season with a win against the Pittsburgh Puffins in Pittsburgh with a score of 4-2. The Fangs went on to tie the Cincinnati Rising Stars, then tied the previous year’s champions, the Cleveland Heights Ice Hawks at 3 apiece, then crushed the Mentor Ice Demons with a score of 7-1. Dayton finished the season 6-1-3, coming in second in the league as they headed for the playoffs.

The 08-09 POWHA Playoffs were held at the Mentor Ice Arena and were hosted by the Cleveland Heights Ice Hawks. The Fangs received a bye for the first round of playoffs, then beat the sixth seeded Pittsburgh Pirahnas 4-1 and went on to play the number one seed, the Cleveland Heights Ice Hawks, in the Championship game. The Fangs shut out the Ice Hawks 5-0 to win the Lower Division Championship Cup.

This marked the Fangs most wins in a season, as well as the most individual awards the team received to date, with both forward Tana Frangioni and goaltender Sari Hardyal being named to the All-Star team, Frangioni being awarded the Offensive Player of the Year Award, and Hardyal being awarded Goaltender of the Year Award, both for the Lower Division of POWHA.

Proposed and Anticipated Costs

 

All players and coaches must have USAH insurance before they step on the ice for their first practice or game. All players, whether playing in games or not, must be USAH insured. USAH is $35 for one year.

 

Package costs

 

	Pick 5	POWHA
Practices	$559.00	$559.00
Home Exhibition	$0.00	$150.00
Home POWHA	$146.00	$146.00
Away Exhibition	*b	$0.00
Away POWHA	*b	$0.00
Tournaments	*c	*c
Team Fees	$131.00	$131.00
Admin Fees	$61.00	$61.00
TOTAL	$897.00	$1,047.00

*^b Any Pick 5 player wanting to play in ANY away game (Exhibition or POWHA) will need to pay an additional flat fee of $50, regardless of the number of away games she plays.  This flat fee is charged because POWHA players are paying for all POWHA and Exhibition home games and it would be unfair for a Pick 5 player to play in away games when they only pay for 5 reciprocating home games. *^c Tournaments are not included in packages this season.  All tournaments are optional and will be paid for separately.Explanation of Team and Admin Fees: 

Team fees include POWHA league team fees, coaches’ games, coaches’ clinics, coaches’ hotel rooms, team medical bag supplies, game drinks and snacks, and year end party supplies (club house rental, awards, coaches’ gifts).

 

Admin fees include banking/check fees, non-profit application fee, taxes, website maintenance, marketing supplies, and office supplies.

 

Non-POWHA players (i.e., Pick 5 players) will still pay the $50 POWHA league fee.  If that player does not play in any POWHA games the fee will be returned at the end of the season.

 

Payment of packages:

 Payment is due in full at the September 18^th practice (first official practice of the season).All forms are also due at this time. 

If you cannot pay dues in full, please contact one of the board members to discuss payment options before the September 18^th deadline.

 

Players who chose to carry over monies from last season will automatically have that amount deducted from their package fees for this season. Players obtaining sponsorships for the team will have the incentive discount deducted from their package fees.

 

For each late payment a $10 late fee will apply.  Players who are not financially up to date and in good standing with the team will not be able to step onto the ice.  Extreme situations will be taken into consideration.

 

Players who must leave the team due to military deployment or relocations, pregnancy, or long term injury can ask for a refund of unused funds.  Doctor’s notice will be required for injury and pregnancy related refund requests.

Safety Rules

This is not a complete list and other items will be added as they occur. These rules should be followed by all team members for their own safety and the safety of their teammates.

 

1)      Full equipment is required at all practices, scrimmages, and games, both on the ice and the bench.

 

2)      Mouth guards do protect players from dental injuries most of the time, but that is not what they are for.  Mouth guards are worn to protect players from concussions.  You should wear one at all times while on the ice.

 

3)      Helmets should be worn at all times from the moment you enter the ice surface until after the team handshake.

 

4)      All doors should be shut during practices and games whenever there is action on the ice.  This is a responsibility of every team member and especially that of the last person through the door.  Open doors are dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury if pushed against by on ice players.

 

5)      In providing a safe and effective bench change during a game it is important to remember that it is more important for the player to get on the ice than for the player to get on the bench.  If there is ever a question, let the player coming on the ice leave the bench first.

 

6)      During warm ups and at practices, NEVER shoot on a goalie who is not ready or turned around. There is no padding in the back of goalie equipment and a goalie who is not ready may be squaring to another player or stretching and can be injured by your shot.

 

§         Goalies will decide which shot they are ready for by squaring and making eye contact, nodding, or pointing to the shooter.

 

§         Warm-up shots are for the goalies to get the feel of the puck, not for you to score.  You should be trying to hit the goalie at the beginning of warm-ups.  Shots should be kept low for the first half.  No deking should occur until the goalie is ready.

 

§         Do not shoot orange pucks at goalies (or anyone else).  Orange pucks are weighted and are for improving the strength of your shots, passes and clearing attempts.  Hockey equipment was not made to take the extra force of these pucks.

 

7)      All players must clear the ice when the Zamboni doors are opened. Players should not continue to shoot or pass pucks. Player may help to take water bottles off bench and collect pucks, but must clear the ice as quickly as possible.