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Fall Meeting

Fall Meeting. September 28 th 2013. Introductions: Board . President: Gina Wright Treasurer: Jennifer Bessinger Secretary: Katherine Foster A Vice-President: Michelle Morgan B Vice-President: Beth Chaplin C Vice-President: Julie Hokeness. Please stand…. Gina.

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Fall Meeting

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  1. Fall Meeting September 28th 2013

  2. Introductions: Board • President: Gina Wright • Treasurer: Jennifer Bessinger • Secretary: Katherine Foster • A Vice-President: Michelle Morgan • B Vice-President: Beth Chaplin • C Vice-President: Julie Hokeness Please stand…. Gina

  3. Introductions: WHAM Support MN Hockey Director: Nancy Wefler USA Hockey Director: Doug Foster Commissioners A1: Jonnie Bloemers A2 Lindsey Merrit B1: Val Guse B2: Gina Magstadt • B3: Terasa Bonifas • C1: Jenny Lenhart • C2: Bart Davidson • C3: Cathi Rude • CRec: Anna Hardin Please stand…. Gina

  4. Introductions: WHAM SUPPORT • League Administrator: Erika Hockinson-Spande • Development Director: Sandi Wewerka • Bookkeeper: Julie Johnson • Communications Director: Jen Johnson Rohloff • Referee Liaison: June Wheeler Please stand…. Gina

  5. WHAM Strategic Roadmap 2013+ Deliver the BEST overall experience in the market for women at all levels of hockey Mission Deliver a fun experience, efficient processes, opportunities to improve, and a sense of community and belonging for all the women in our organization Goals Focus Metrics Membership retention, growth, and overall member feedback Make it EASY! Branded Communication Division Focus Development Strategic Priorities • A Division Growth (A1 & new division A3) • Ensure priorities and interests of each division are identified and addressed • Focus on best solutions by skill level, not one size fits all • Annually assess membership needs and satisfaction, prioritize and incorporate into board initiatives & priorities • Assess new player potential and at all levels and market to that audience • Utilize monthly newsletter to reach all WHAM members! • Provide WHAM Summer and Spring programs for all levels • League play • Skills Clinics • Supplement expenses, continue to evaluate offerings and expenses • Efficient use of website • Streamlined scheduling • Support new teams • Simplify the assessment process, be consistent Gina

  6. Board Focus 2013+ • Continued refinement of the assessment process – goal to be the exception vs. rule • Regularly scheduled communication • Added WHAM Communications Role • All WHAM members now receive newsletters • Increased awareness for non-members • Continue to promote WHAM supported events and WHAM apparel to reinforce our “brand” • Leverage WHAM Volunteers – over 120 indicated interest in Spring 2013 survey • Continue to gather member input via surveys • Expand Development Leagues – refine expense to support • Goalie Clinics • Off season league pick-up • Ensure levels are appropriate for those who sign up Gina

  7. WHAM Board & League Support Structure League Admin President MN Hockey Director USA Hockey Director A Vice President B Vice President C Vice President Treasurer Secretary C3 Comm College Comm B1 Comm B2 Comm B3 Comm C1 Comm C2 Comm Book- Keeper A 1 Comm A2 Comm B3 Managers C2 Managers C3 Managers C1 Managers B2 Managers College Managers A2 Managers A1 Managers B1 Managers Assessment Coordinator & Assessors Referee Liaison Communications Director Development Director FOB Voting Board Member Non-Voting Gina

  8. Team Manager Roll Call • A1 • A2 • B1 • B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 Katherine

  9. A Division UpdateA VP Michelle Morgan

  10. A Division Update • Focus in 2013-2014 – Grow the A Division • Looking to establish A3 level next year • Need A player volunteers to form committee to outline A3 criteria • A2 maximum of four (4) DI skaters on roster • 30 years and older can move down one level without assessment • Hockey 401: first time program success Gina

  11. A1 Teams – Play XX Regular Season Games Gina

  12. A2 Teams –26 Regular season games Gina

  13. B Division UpdateB VP: Beth Chaplin

  14. B Division Update • B3 division was a success! • Players that register this season are now officially B3 • If you are considering a move back to C1, please confirm with your commissioner and B-VP • Reminder: maximum of 3 secondary players per roster • Increased focus on competitive off season development for both B2 and B1 Beth

  15. B1 Teams – 22-28 (TBD) Regular season Games Beth

  16. B2 Teams – Play 28 Regular season Games Beth

  17. B3 Teams – Play 24 Regular Season Games Beth

  18. C Division UpdateC VP: Julie Hokeness

  19. C Division Update • Introduction of C Commissioners (please stand!) • The C Division is now WHAM’s largest Division! • C3 is BACK! • New - College Division • Hockey 101 was a phenomenal success • Lower-level teams are always looking for players to act as mentors, consider volunteering • When in doubt, ask! I am very available by email or cell • Remember, tomorrow we all go back to our “regular lives” – reminder to play nice and be safe Julie

  20. C1 Teams – Play 26 Regular season Games Julie

  21. C2 TEAMS – PLAY 24 REGULAR SEASON GAMES Julie

  22. WELCOME BACK C3 DIVISION!!! 22 REGULAR SEASON GAMES Julie

  23. INTRODUCING!!! THE COLLEGE REC DIVISION - 12 GAME SEASON WE NEED WHAM SUPPORT: Managers, think about the possibility of scrimmaging a college team. C3/2 are the best match for Carleton & Macalester, while B2/B1 would be best for Bethel & GAC. Email collegerec@whamhockey.org if your team is interested!! Coaches are also needed to help grow this division! Gustavus has immediate coaching needs! Special thanks to Bart Davidson our C2 commissioner ! Bart has been working on this opportunity for WHAM for 2 years! We also thank Anna Hardin, current B2 player and Macalester coach, for stepping up to take on the role of College Rec Commissioner!!! Julie

  24. WHAM general UPDATES

  25. Treasurer’s ReportFinancial overview • As of fiscal year ending 8/31/13 • Cash in checking account $11,527 • Cash in money market account $11,373 • Petty cash $171 • Budget for 2013-14 season • Continue to invest in strategic priorities: • Affordable development clinics and leagues • Affordable tournaments – reduced team entry fees Full report of the budget will be posted online after the meeting at www.whamhockey.org

  26. Treasurer’s ReportFinancial roles & responsibilities

  27. WHAM Handbook Rule Updates • 2013 B3 registrants now officially finalized as B3 players • Registered B3 Goalies can’t sub down to C1 • Move down policy now applies to B3 players – see handbook for full details • Players with U19 experience are now predetermined for A2 or above • Skills assessment applies for those who wish to challenge • Teams can have threesecondary players • Game rescheduling and cancellation section relating to weather conditions has been refined, please review with your team • Go to www.whamhockey.org to download the 2013-2014 Handbook! Jan

  28. NEW…Development leagues – WHY? • WHAM 2012 survey results • Members asked for off-season development and league play at all levels • C3 Division dissolved due to low team #s in 2012-13 • Little to no growth at C3 for past 4-5 years • No “feeder” program to get players started Sandi

  29. NEW…Development leagues – HOW? • Initial Development League launched Fall 2012 • Posted development program opportunity in early spring newsletter • Established Development Director role – Sandi Wewerka • Advertised at local hockey events • WHAM co-hosted Play Hockey for Free (partnered with USA Hockey and AHA) • Attended Women’s Gopher Game • Flier handout • Video • Utilized WHAM Newsletter to promote • Sent information to local Youth Hockey Associations • Friends / Word of Mouth • All efforts resulted in lots of great hockey!! Sandi

  30. NEW…Development leagues • Hockey 101 – New Beginner League • 13-weeks of on-ice, chalk-talk and intense dry land with current women Gopher players • Instructors: Winny Brodt and Nadine Muzerall • 69 registered players (Two 13-week sessions) • GOAL: Re-establish C3 Division • 2013-2014 season has 8 registered teams!!! • Hockey 201 – Emphasis on C2 players • 8 weeks of on-ice instruction (90-minute ice time) • Instructors: Mike Curti and Jeff Conradi (Chicks with Sticks) • 28 women registered Sandi

  31. NEW…Development leagues • Hockey 301 – Emphasis on C1/B3 Players • 8 weeks of on-ice instruction (90-minute ice time) • Instructors: Mike Curti and Jeff Conradi (Chicks with Sticks) • 27 women registered • Hockey 301 Advanced – Emphasis on B2 • 8 weeks of on-ice instruction (90-minute ice time) • Instructors: Mike Curti and Jeff Conradi (Chicks with Sticks) • 24 women registered Sandi

  32. NEW…Development leagues • Hockey 401 – Emphasis on A1/A2/B1 Players • Pick-Up League Format with Round Robin Playoff • Instructors: Kathy Cordes and Robin Marvin • 38 Players Registered • Intended to be competitive and focused on pre-season warm-up Goalie 101– In PROGRESS - All Levels – 2 Coaches • 8 goalies attending today • Open for 4-6 additional goalies, invitation to C goalies • See Beth Chaplin with questions! Sandi

  33. NEW…Development leagues SUMMARY • 7 development leagues formed and filled to capacity this summer • 186+ players and goalies participated • WHAM subsidized • 13% of the league participated – room to grow! • C3 Division is now re-established and sustainable! • Addressed WHAM Survey feedback • Great collaboration with Winny, Nadine and the Gopher Women as well as Chicks with Sticks instructors Mike & Jeff and Robin and Kathy!! • Survey to be sent to all participants – help us make things even better in 2014, look for a Survey Monkey to arrive in the next 2 wks! Sandi

  34. MN Hockey Report Classifications • Senior Women’s A (Whitecaps) • Senior Women’s B • (Skilled A Players) • Senior Women’s C • (Skilled B1 Players) 2014 Nationals Women • April 2-6 Marlborough, MA • 4 Day Tournament , plan travel accordingly Teams declare intent by September 15th, letters of intent due by October 1st, 2013. • Rosters will be frozen December 21st. • Teams must play a minimum of 14 games (10-Senior A) against other rostered teams. • Each player must play in at least 10 of their teams games. Katherine

  35. MN Hockey Report Nationals (30, 40, 50) Adult Recreational April 24-27th, 2014 Ellenton, FL • Teams formed for tournament only • Registration flexible based on interest • Individual players can be placed on teams • Goalies may be 5 years younger than age category Katherine

  36. WHAM COMMUNICATIONS – Jen Johnson Rohloff • Wham Communications Director • Role for the position • WHAM Surveys • Support WHAM Marketing Opportunities • WHAM Monthly Newsletter • Facebook and Twitter Jen

  37. Rules and Referees and Penalties Penalty…or not?? June

  38. Referee Update • WHAM Season kick-off party & Rules and Referees Seminar • Wednesday, October 30th, 7:00pm  • Hopkins Center for the Arts • Details coming in the upcoming WHAM newsletters!  June

  39. Referee Update • Dennis Alm - D1 Referee Liaison • June Wheeler – WHAM Referee Liaison • whamref@whamhockey.org • A friendly reminder that if you are a WHAM member, you are not allowed to ref • within your division of play after 1/31/14, please work with Pam Loftus if you • find you have a scheduling conflict • Female referees wanted – training available • For more information contact Dennis or June June

  40. Registration 2013-2014 • Registration OPEN as of 9/6/13 • USA Hockey $40 • Minnesota Hockey fee $10 • WHAM fee $15 • Additional $10 for dual rostered players • WI residents charged +$10 due to state fee • All additional team fees are based on the individual team’s discretion. Erika

  41. Registration 2013-2014 • Registration online at www.whamhockey.org • Click on REGISTER tab at the top of homepage • Skater or Goalies “click here” link to register • You will be prompted to sign into Sport NGIN using your previous username and password • If you are new you will need to create an account. Erika

  42. WHAM Turkey Tournament 2013 Augsburg Arena, Minneapolis November 29th – December 1st • Guarantee 3 games, possible 4th • WHAM and outside league teams welcome • Fun tournament atmosphere • A2/B1, B2, B3/C1, C2/C3 divisions • Register early as this will surely fill quickly • More to come on the website as we get closer! Erika

  43. Championship Tournament 2014 • Lower team entry fee • Stay and Play Package Deals • Casino, Restaurants and Entertainment nearby • More to come on the website as we get closer! Dakotah Arena, Prior Lake March 19th – 23rd, 2014 Erika

  44. Hockey City Classic – January 17th, 2014 • TCF Stadium Outdoor Hockey Games – Bring your family and friends • WHAM group tickets sales now open • Options for $45 or $30 per tickets for purchase (no limit on quantity) • 4:30pm – Women’s Gopher game • 8:00pm – Men’s Gopher game • Both games included in ticket price • Go online to the homepage at www.whamhockey.org and click on Hockey City Classic Tix link on left hand side • Deadline for purchase is October 10th!!!

  45. Important Dates • October 26th, 2013 • First day regular season games may be played • December 31st, 2013 • Last day to register for league play • February 28th, 2014 • Last day regular season games may be played • March 19th – 23rd , 2014: WHAM Championship Tournament Erika

  46. Questions? Gina

  47. Thank you!

  48. SCHEDULING BREAK-OUT OVERVIEWJan MoHRfeld(FOB)friend OF the board

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