Dayton Fangs Women's Ice Hockey

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.

 

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.

 

5) 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.

 

6) All players must clear the ice when the Zamboni doors are opened. Players should not continue to shoot or pass pucks.

Is POWHA expensive?

The league costs are equivalent to a tournament ($650).  The team fee that we pay is 1/11^th of the whole league’s fees that go to ice time, refs, and awards for the playoff tournament, which is held in Pittsburgh this year and rotates alphabetically by city each season (which means it will be in Cincinnati next year).  There is also a team insurance fee of $50. That fee goes to a league fund that allows the league to pay for a makeup games, under circumstances outside of the control of the teams.  For example, this money would be used for teams have had their first game cancelled, but still incurred charges rink charges.  In total, we are looking at $700 for our entry into the league.

Is POWHA only for the most experienced players?

No, our division was created specifically so that women’s teams with beginner players, with little or no experience, could learn, have fun and play games.  This does not mean that there is not a place for the more skilled players either. Every team we play against will have a mix of experience and inexperience.

Do I have to play POWHA games?

No.  Not all players are required to play in POWHA.  It is optional and is not based on skill, only will.  If you want to play, there will be a spot for you.  If you choose NOT to play in POWHA, you can still play in our practices and in exhibition games.  However, players playing in the POWHA have the first right of refusal for all games.

What is "Right of Refusal"?

POWHA players have first dibs on games and tournaments because of the time and money they have contributed to the team. 

I) Mission:

To offer women of all ages and 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:

1) 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 as soon as possible

·        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

 

2) Team Manager:

·        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

 

3) 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

 

4) 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, i.e, 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 one coach’s hotel room for the coaches, as long as no non-coach personnel occupies that same room.  Should coaches stay in separate rooms, the players pay for each coach’s room at rate of 1/(number of coaches)

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

 

IV) Enforcement:

·        verbal warnings

·        written warnings

·        fines (for late fees in particular)

·        benching for a shift

·        benching for a period

·        game or practice suspension

 

V) Volunteer Committees

Volunteer committees will consist of approximately 3 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

• aids team manager in hotel information for when the Dayton Fangs travel, including, but not limited to, prices and/or discounts
• aids team manager in providing directions to the ice rinks and hotels
• aids team manager in making arrangements for transportation when needed

 

4) Game preparation

·         aids team manager in getting score keepers and other home game duties

House League - Red vs. Gold Games:

For each game, players will sign up ahead of time and the coaches will decide who plays on Red or Gold. After that, the game will be just like a regular game.  All players will be eligible for these fun-filled games.  No one has to participate in these games.  It is up to each individual player to decide what they can afford and what is best for them.

For those wishing to play in the POWHA and qualify for playoffs, but not ready to commit to eveything this is the package to choose. The package requires that the participant pay for all 33 practices and attend 3 road games, and includes 3 home POWHA games. This will qualify the participant for the POWHA playoffs. OPTIONS: House league Games can be added Exhibition Games can be added Tournaments can be added POWHA games can be added First you pay a $50 fee for participating in POWHA games. Then you choose how you'd like to pay the rest of the plan. The cost of the package (not including the refundable fee) is $751.07. Paying in Full before September 15th gives you a 15% discount. Paying 60% by September 15th gives you a 10% discount (other 40% due Jan. 15) Pay once: $675.96 Pay 60/40: $406, & $269.96 Pay 4 times (every 2 months): $187.77 Pay 8 times (monthly): $93.88 Pay 16 times (every 2 weeks): $46.94 Pay 32 times (weekly): $23.47 Paying per Practice costs $22 each. Paying per Game costs $30 each.