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20010/2011 Girls House Division
Welcome to the 2010/2011 Casco Bay Hockey Girls House Division season! If you have any questions, please contact the Girls House Director, Kevin Adams girlshouse@cascobayhockey.com
General
The 2010/2011 Casco Bay Hockey Girls House Division is open to girls ages 9-14 yrs. (must be under 14 by 12/31/10) who live in one of the towns served by Casco Bay Hockey (Portland, South Portland, Yarmouth, Falmouth, North Yarmouth, Cumberland, Grey, Freeport and New Gloucestor, Pownal, and Cape Elizabeth).
Registration
On the homepage, click on “Online Registration” and follow the instructions.
All players must register with USA Hockey and Casco Bay Hockey PRIOR to the first evaluation. Players will not be allowed onto the ice for evaluations without proof of registration. This policy will be STRICTLY ENFORCED for the 2010/2011 season.
Evaluations
All of the Girls House Evaluations will take place at TBA. The evaluations have been scheduled as follows:
Players With Birth Years Of 1999 - 2001:
Wednesday Oct. 13 6:10 - 7:10pm PIA
Saturday Oct. 16 1:00 - 2:00pm NYA
Players With Birth Years Of 1996 - 1998:
Wednesday Oct. 13 7:20 - 8:20pm PIA
Saturday Oct. 16 2:10 - 3:10pm NYA
To ensure that the teams are equally balanced, it is important that each player attend all evaluation sessions. It is also important that each player only attend the sessions corresponding to her birth year. If a player is not able to attend one of her designated evaluation sessions, please send an e-mail to the Girls House Director, Kevin Adams girlshouse@cascobayhockey.com.
Please continue to check www.cascobayhockey.com for possible changes to the evaluations schedule.
Selection of Teams
After all of the evaluation sessions have been completed, the coaches will hold a draft at which the teams will be selected. The coaches will then contact their players directly by phone or e-mail. At this time, we are anticipating that there will be 2-3 girls house teams, with up to 18 players on each team.
Season
The season will consist of approximately 40 hours of total ice team including the Home tournament. (An away tournament is also scheduled for the end of the season.) This will average out to approximately 2 hours of ice time per week, with some weeks having more and some having less. Note that some of the ice time for the girls house teams will be Saturday and Sunday mornings. The early morning times (e.g., 6:00 am) will be spread among the teams as equally as possible. The practice and game schedule for each month will be posted on-line as far in advance as possible. However, please check www.cascobayhockey.com for possible schedule changes throughout the season (including the day of the scheduled game/practice).
Equipment
Selection of hockey equipment is a key issue for players, parents and coaches. When purchasing and fitting hockey equipment, remember two important factors: 1) make certain the player is adequately protected and 2) be sure the fitting allows freedom of movement so the player can properly perform the necesary skills. By carefully considering these two factors, your child will be more comfortable and will better enjoy their participation.
A complete set of hockey equipment can be purchased for a relatively reasonable cost. Shop around for the best values and remember that you need not buy the most expensive equipment. Consider used equipment, but keep in mind the equipment must fit properly to provide maximum protection.
Skates: Purchase skates that will fit your child today, with no more than 1/2" allowed for growth. Seek adequate protection in the ankle, toe and instep areas. Improperly fitted skates will hamper your child's ability to skate.
Helmet: Must be of a design and construction approved by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC). Must be sized at the time of purchase to fit properly. The chin-strap must always be fastened.
Facemask: Must also be of a design and construction approved by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC).
Mouthpiece: Required for all players in Casco Bay. Protects teeth AND against concussions.
Neck Guard: Casco Bay Hockey requires all players in all divisions to wear protective neck guards.
Stick: Length should generally extend from the ice to the player's chin (with skates on, or to the players nose with skates off). Quality and price differ greatly, so the choice is yours.
Shin Pads: Check for proper length so they protect the knee and shin completely.
Supporter and Cup: Essential protective equipment.
Gloves: Check for proper fit, with good finger and hand mobility. Be sure that the thumb is guarded with a stiff metal or similar shaft.
Shoulder Pads: Adjust to fit the individual at the time of purchase. A fiber cap is extremely important in preventing shoulder separations and should extend to the tip of the shoulder.
Pants: Held in proper position by suspenders or belts. Pants provide protection for the lower spine, hips and thighs.
Elbow Pads: Properly fitted so they do not slide.
Coaching
If you are interested in coaching a girls house team this season please contact John Veilleux, the coaching director of Casco Bay Hockey at coaching@cascobayhockey.com . All girls house coaches must be USA Hockey level 3 certified and more information concerning that can be found in the coaching item on the menu to the left.
Feel free to contact me at girlshouse@cascobayhockey.com with any further questions. Can't wait to see you at the rink!
Kevin Adams, Girls House Director
