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May 2012 News

Published: Wednesday, May 16, 2012

What's on this Week - Juniors

Wondering where you need to be on the Ice this week? Here is what is on at both rinks.

Date	Day	Rink	Time	Division	Type	Round	Team 1	Team 2
16/05/2012	Wed	Oakleigh	7:45 PM	Midget	Training		Pirates	Bears
16/05/2012	Wed	Oakleigh	9:00 PM	Midget	Training		Flyers	Bears
18/05/2012	Fri	Docklands	10:30 PM	State	Training		Tange
19/05/2012	Sat	Docklands	7:15 PM	Atoms	Training/Games		Atoms
19/05/2012	Sat	Oakleigh	6:30 AM	PW	Training		All Pee Wee Players Only
19/05/2012	Sat	Oakleigh	7:45 AM	Bant	Training		All Bantam Players Only
19/05/2012	Sat	Oakleigh	12:00 PM	PW	Game	R4	Bombers	Pirates (DH)
19/05/2012	Sat	Oakleigh	1:00 PM	Bant	Game	R4	Bombers	Bears
19/05/2012	Sat	Oakleigh	4:15 PM	Midget	Game	R4	Pirates	Bears
20/05/2012	Sun	Docklands	5:45 PM	Midget	Game	R4	Pirates (DH)	Flyers
20/05/2012	Sun	Oakleigh	6:00 AM	State	Training		Ginsberg (90 min)
20/05/2012	Sun	Oakleigh	12:00 PM	PW	Game	R4	Pirates	Flyers
20/05/2012	Sun	Oakleigh	1:00 PM	Bant	Game	R4	Pirates	Flyers
20/05/2012	Sun	Oakleigh	6:45 PM	State	Training		Defris
22/05/2012	Tue	Oakleigh	5:30 PM	Dev	Training		Jnr Dev (DC)
23/05/2012	Wed	Oakleigh	7:45 PM	Midget	Training		Pirates	Bears
23/05/2012	Wed	Oakleigh	9:00 PM	Midget	Training		Pirates	Flyers

Multi-Player Discounts - Juniors
Quite a few of you have been asking about the Multiple child discounts for Junior families that have more than one child playing. Here is the ruling on the 15% discount and how it is applied.

Registration*

Each Installment

Each Installment

Each Installment

Each Installment

31^st March

1st Child

2nd Child

3rd Child

4th Child

Atoms

$210

$120

$102

$84

$66

Pee Wees

$210

$185

$157

$130

$102

Bantams

$210

$225

$191

$158

$124

Midgets

$210

$240

$204

$168

$132

First child full price.
Second child 15% off their Ice fees.
Third child 30% of their Ice fees.
Fourth child, 45% off their Ice fees.
The discount comes off the lower fees.
All children need to be in Juniors and from the one family.
Discount comes off each instalment, not all off the first.

EG: If you have 1 in PW, 1 in Bantam, 1 in Midget and one in Prem C, then the Midget and Prem-C players will pay full price. The Bantam player will get a 15% discount ($191 per instalment) and the Pee Wee player will get a 30% discount off his Ice fees ($130 per instalment).

I think that covers everything, but if you have any more questions about this, please email Stuart French

ATTENTION: COACHING CLINIC

Level 1 Coaching Clinic – last one for this year. Don’t let your games be forfeited because you don’t have a certified coach on the bench!

DATES: May 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th All Wednesdays – attendance is mandatory for all sessions to complete certification No exceptions.

TIME: 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

LOCATION: Oakleigh Secondary School - Bakers Road, South Oakleigh

FEE: $50.00 (Upon registering, you will be sent instructions for payment)

REGISTER: Email Debbie Strome by the end of this week May 4^th. – We need numbers so we know how many manuals to order from IHA.

Any questions? Email or call me.

Debbie Strome

Director of Coaches

Ice Hockey Victoria

0449 870 691 dss@extremeice.ca

NEW LINESMEN COURSE

Wednesdays May 9, 16, and 23

Ice House - Ballet Room - 7:00 till 10:00

Please let Martin Jones know if you will be attending – referee@icehockeyvictoria.org.au

JUNIOR WINTER SEASON INFORMATION

All players need to be registered on Pointstreak. Please click here to register.

Create a logon for yourself and add your family members. Then click Continue Registration and use the following codes to register each person in your family:

PJ = Player Jnr (Covers Games & Dev't)
DJ = Development Jnr
AV = Volunteer (for family members)

To register the rest of your family, go right through the process until you see the invoice, the click Go To Account. Then select the "Continue Registration" link and choose another family member. Remember to make all your family Volunteers if they aren't playing so they get a membership card which gives access to the Icehouse.

Please print out the invoice for your player(s) and bring it with you to the try-out. If you didn't do this, then please come early so we can confirm you have registered.

Fees for the Winter Season:

The payment details are as follows for the 2012 winter season:

1) The $210 registration is paid when you register on Pointstreak.

2) 1st instalment of ice fees (50% of the total ice fees) is due by the 31st April and

3) 2nd instalment of ice fees (the other 50% off the total ice fees) is due by the 31st May.

As it has always been in the past any player that hasn’t paid their instalment by the due date will be deemed an illegal player and that club/team will forfeit any games they play in.

	Registration*	First Installment	Final Installment
	31^st March	30^th April	31^st May
Atoms	$210	$120	$120
Pee Wees	$210	$185	$185
Bantams	$210	$225	$225
Midgets	$210	$240	$240

* If your child will be practising at Development Council to attain their badges, then register as a DJ (Dev’t Junior). If your child will be playing, then register as a PJ (Player Junior) which covers insurance for both Development and Games.

Changes in Costs:

For those wondering about the difference in fees from last year:
1) The price of ice time has jumped considerably at both rinks, not just Docklands.

2) For the last two years, the junior divisions have been subsidised by IHV to assist with the increased game costs. Last year a considerable deficit was the result and this cannot continue this year, so the full costs are being passed on as we move back to a user pays system.

3) Finally, this is the year of the juniors and that includes not just focusing on communications and coaching, but a push to sort out the administration of the Junior league so it runs smoothly in to the future, not just this year. To make this happen we have bought on Debbie Strome as Director of Coaching for the Winter Season. While the cost of this doesn't account for much by each player, added with the first two it results in a large increase in the fees.

4) To reduce these fees we have decided to move all Junior games (except for some Midget games) to Oakleigh. This has pushed up the average cost of ice time for the seniors, but stopped the junior fees totally blowing out.

Badging

The following Badges are required to play this season:

Atoms - None

Pee Wee - A Badge

Bantam - A & B Badges

Midget - A & B Badges.

Anybody who doesn't have their badges will not be allowed to play until they have earned the required badges. If you don't have your badges yet, please attend the next badging session.

We will be holding a Checking Clinic which is compulsory for all Midget players and Bantam players that wish to play up in Midget. Please keep an eye on the Events page of this site as more details become available.

Females Playing with Males?

1. In IHA and IHV females may play in mixed competition with males in non-checking senior competitions – IHV Premier C and Recreational grades and sanctioned non checking events.
2. Females are not permitted to play in mixed, checking hockey with males of age 18 years and older – IHV grades Premier A, Premier Reserve and Midget. The only exception to this rule is that female goalkeepers may play in checking hockey competitions and sanctioned checking events.

So what are the options then? For those in first-year Midgets, we are considering dispensations for them to play down in to Bantum another year. This will be decided on a player by player basis by the panel after the evaluations.

The other option is currently to play up in to Prem-C. The IHV dissapointed in this change to the insurance situation and are continuing to look at what options we can offer or create for these ladies who are an important part of our hockey community. If you are in this situation and want to play this year, you are very welcome to come along to Midget tryouts so we can evaluate your skill level and register you for further updates.

Keeping Informed

This website is the central place for all Ice Hockey information in Victoria. We are making a concerted effort to keep it up to date this year, so please do your best to make use of them. We simply don't have the time or money to call several hundred families individually to keep you informed.

If you would like to get an email whenever the site is updated then try this neat tool. Click here and register for updates and then register www.icehockeyvictoria.org.au in your profile.

We also have the IHV Minor Hockey Facebook Site. If you are on Facebook then it's a great way to not just get notified of updates, but also get in on the buzz of the hockey community and even put a few names to familiar faces. If you have general questions and you need quick answers, this is also a great place to ask them, but please don't repost scheduling information on Facebook as there is no way to erase it if it goes out of date. The IHV website is the central place to get all official information about Ice.

This is shaping up to be a great season of hockey.

Grade Ages:

MIDGET (Born 1994-96):
PEEWEE (Born 1999-2000):
BANTAM (Born 1997-98):

If you have any questions regarding the player assessment and team assginment process, please email Debbie or call her at 0449 870-691

The McCrae Williamson Development Jamboree

This will be held over the long weekend in June. Please follow the link to the IHA Flyer: If you are interested please contact Debbie Strome

McCrae-Flyer

PointStreak Registration - On Line

Players can now register for the 2012 Winter season via the online registration facility. It is the same as last year and links are provided below. If you registered last season then your Account you created can be accessed again this year - just hope you remember the email address and password you used. A new password can be requested if you cannot remember it or a new account with a new email address can be created.

Please ensure you select the link appropriate to you - i.e. Senior or Junior and select the correct season.

Please note registerations for the Senior Player Draft have now closed. To be eligible to participate in the Senior Player Draft you must have registered, paid and submitted the appropriate 2012 Draft Nomination form to IHV by 31st March 2012.

IHV Senior Premier 2012

https://registration2.pointstreak.com/rfs/pslogin.do?leagueNo=2553&season=19ba

IHV Junior 2012

https://registration2.pointstreak.com/rfs/pslogin.do?leagueNo=2556&season=19bb

2012 Fixture

Please note the 2012 Winter Season fixture is available from the Fixture Schedule menu option.

    Selecting a round will display all games for all grades in that round.

    Selectiing a team will display all games for the season for that team.

    Finals games will not be posted until participating teams are known.

All players and parents should always confirm the time and location of your game with your club and team officials as circumstances may arise which necessitate last minute changes.

IHV Junior Development Council

The 2012 Junior IHV Development Council has commenced and is run on Tuesdays 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm at the Oakleigh Rink, 1080 Centre Road, Oakleigh South.

Come along and learn the skating and playing skills required to be able to play this exciting sport.

Good hockey players are good skaters so the focus will be initially on developing your skating ability and then basic hockey skills in order to get you ready to move into our junior grades by passing your skills badges.

Details of the Senior Development sessions will be advised soon.

Call for 2012 IHV Junior League Team Coaches

We are asking for formal expressions of interest of those interested in coaching our Junior League teams in 2012. This includes grades Midget, Bantam and Peewee. It is not as intimidating as you may think. It is a fun and rewarding experience and an opportunity to put back into the sport where you can make the most difference.

The following link provides some assistance in understanding the duties of being a coach and the type of skills we are looking for.

IHV Junior League Coaching Directives

If you are interested please download the attached application form and email the completed version to Debbie Strome at dss@extremeice.ca

IHV State/Junior League Coach Application Form

Please note the above application form is to be used for both those interested in coaching an IHV Junior League team as well as those interested in the State level coaching roles.

STATE TEAM COACHING APPOINTMENTS 2012

PHIL GINSBERG STATE TEAM

Head Coach: Jono Cornford

Asst. Coach: Tony Theobold

Asst. Coach: Don Intine

Ginsberg Training Slots

DATE	TIME	LOCATION
MAY
5th	3:15: - 4:15 pm	Docklands
13th	6:45 - 7:45 am	Oakleigh
20th	6:00 - 7:30am	Oakleigh
27th	6:00 - 7:30am	Oakleigh
JUNE
2nd	4:30 - 5:30 pm	Docklands
17th	6:00 - 7:30am	Oakleigh
24th	3:15 - 4:15 pm	Docklands
JULY
1st	6:00 - 7:30am	Oakleigh
7th	5:30 - 6:30 pm	Oakleigh
14th	4:15 - 5:15 pm	Oakleigh
15th	4:15 - 5:15 pm	Oakleigh
	6:45 - 7:45 pm	Oakleigh

KURT DE FRIS STATE TEAM

Head Coach: Mark Connolly

Asst. Coach: Travis Alabaster

Asst. Coach: Huw Ohlson

De Fris Training Slots

DATE	TIME	LOCATION
APRIL
29th	6:00 - 7:00 am	Oakleigh
MAY
5th	7:30 - 8:30 am	Oakleigh
	4:30 - 5:30 pm	Docklands
6th	6:00 - 7:00 am	Oakleigh
20th	6:45 - 7:45 pm	Oakleigh
27th	6:45 - 7:45 am	Docklands
JUNE
2nd	5:45 - 6:45 pm	Docklands
24th	4:30 - 5:30 pm	Docklands

SYD TANGE STATE TEAM

Coaching staff yet to be confirmed.

Tange Training Slots

DATE	TIME	LOCATION
MAY
4th	10:30 - 11:30 pm	Docklands
11th	10:30 - 11:30 pm	Docklands
18th	10:30 - 11:30 pm	Docklands
25th	10:30 - 11:30 pm	Docklands
JUNE
1st	10:30 - 11:30 pm	Docklands
8th	10:30 - 11:30 pm	Docklands
15th	10:30 - 11:30 pm	Docklands
22nd	10:30 - 11:30 pm	Docklands
29th	10:30 - 11:30 pm	Docklands
JULY
6th	10:45 - 11:45 pm	Oakleigh
13th	10:45 - 11:45 pm	Oakleigh
14th	6:45 - 7:45 pm	Oakleigh
15th	5:30 - 6:30 pm	Oakleigh

Debbie Strome

Director of Coaches IHV

The following are the dates and locations for Nationals at present time:

McCrae National Jamboree

Age: 11 Years & Under

Date: June 8^th-11^th Long Weekend

Location: Adelaide, SA

The jamboree would be a great place to get your feet wet in the coaching world. It is open to coaches who wish to experience the world of small area games and watch player development occur in just one weekend. No coaching level is required, just the desire to see what it is all about. There will be limited spots for non-certified coaches and you must be a registered IHV volunteer.

There is no team, just a heap of kids who want to be on the ice and have some fun. You will receive a pre-ice package prior to the jamboree that will prepare you for the on ice and off ice sessions. There is a lot of support, education and answer’s to any questions you may have about getting into hockey coaching.

Please contact Debbie Strome if you are interested: dss@extremeice.ca

Ginsberg National Championship :

Age: 13 Years and Under

Date: July 25th - 29th, 2012

Location: Adelaide, SA

This is the big event for the best of the best of Pee Wee aged players. Coaching at this level is the start of competitive competition. A Level 1 coaching certification is required. The applications are open to both a head coach and/or an assistant coach. The head coach will be responsible for the details laid out in the Head Coaching Guidelines. The head coach for this position should be willing to mentor the assistant coach to help build future head coaches for IHV state teams. As well, the assistant coach will be responsible for the details laid out in the Assistant Coaching Guidelines.

Please contact Debbie Strome if you are interested: dss@extremeice.ca

DeFris Championship:

Age: 15 & Under

Date: June 27th - 30th, 2012

Location: Xtreme Ice Arena Mirrabooka WA

This Bantam age tournament is the start of scouting for the Australian National Youth Team. A Level 1 Coaching Certification is required. It is a competitive tournament where the players can start showcasing their talent for the future National Youth Team. It is a highly competitive tournament with players leaving everything on the ice so to speak! Head coaches at this level should have a couple of years of experience behind them as well, be willing to mentor their assistant to help build future state team head coaches.

Tange National Championship:

Age: 18 & Under

Date: July 26th – 29th, 2012

Location: Adelaide, SA

Midget aged players get to play the highest level of play all year at this national tournament. Some of these players have already had to experience of representing Australia on Australia’s National Youth Team while others are still vying for a spot. Coaching at this level is competitive and a challenge to get to most out of your players and have fun!

Please contact Debbie Strome if you are interested: dss@extremeice.ca

Ice Time Bookings/Insurance

Over the years we as an association have grown, matured and suffered losses and gains through our great sport of ice hockey. The current situation with ice time has become a never ending battle and has many grey areas involved, one of which is insurance and liability.

Currently clubs, players or teams have been approaching rinks and asking for ice time however the main issue we face is who covers what for insurance purposes and who is responsible for what. Both rinks have been inundated with e mails and phone calls regarding ice time and as it may have been unclear, we now wish to confirm the following arrangements.

As we all move forward we need to move in the right direction and together for the betterment of our sport.

Below is a step by step instruction for anyone (clubs, teams and/or players) who are registered members of IHV who want to book ice time at either rink and be covered under the IHA insurance policy. This will start from this year 2012:

1) Clubs/teams/players looking to book ice time can inquire at each rink to find out if any available ice slots are free. Please note this is not to book ice time, this is only to check that ice time is free.

2) Club secretaries or presidents are required to formulate an official letter/e-mail on club letter head and forward this letter to Travis Alabaster – IHV, requesting a certain time.

3) After the request is received by Travis Alabaster he will then book in the ice time with the rink of choice and approve/sanction the ice time.

4) An e mail confirming the ice time will be sent to both the club secretary and the rink to confirm the arranged time.

5) Once ice time is booked in IHV will keep a record of all sanctioned ice time bookings.

6) IHV reserves the right to change its schedule and members ice bookings as necessary.

Please note:

Payment outside scheduled ice time on the official IHV schedule is paid on the night to either rink.
Only the club secretary or president can request ice time or the club delegate if the secretary is unavailable.
Any ice time that is not booked with IHV carries no insurance to registered members of IHV.
All rules must be followed if ice time is booked through IHV.
Requests must be made in a timely fashion and will not accept at a last minutes notice.
If there is a stand-alone team they must use the club they have registered with or are playing under.
Ice time will not be booked or stacked for more than a month in advance to be fair on everyone.

All bookings must be made and confirmed 72 hours before the training date.

This system requires extra involvement for the clubs and an even closer relationship from both the clubs and IHV.

Insurance has always been a grey area and we need to make sure the ice time that is sanctioned by IHV covers our members on the ice. There are potential very serious legal and insurance ramifications if this procedure is not followed ,so please make sure this information is circulated

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Travis Alabaster
IHV Senior VP

ZERO TOLERANCE

Any person or team found comsuming, or having cosumed, alcohol in the change rooms at the Icehouse will face an immediate and indefinite ban from the venue.

Breaches of this regulation could result in the player/official or the club or even the entire association being banned from the venue. the banning of a team, club or the association would seriously compromise the operation of ihv.

Accordingly anyone found to have breached this rule will not only face being banned from the venue but will potentially face immediate expulsion from ihv.

We repeat this is a zero tolerance policy. do not believe for a second that this rule will not be enforced or does not apply to you. ignorance of this policy will not be accepted as an excuse.

All members have been warned.

In your own interests and those of the sport please assist in monitoring this regulation and ensure your fellow members do not breach it.

Edited Excerpt from a recent communication from Icehouse Management

The Medibank Icehouse operates under an “On Premise” liquor license issued by the Department of Justice for the State Government of Victoria.

This liquor license prohibits anyone to bring external alcohol into the Medibank Icehouse for consumption within the change rooms or any other areas within the venue.

Any breach of this license will incur the General Manager who is licensee along with the venue to be served heavy fines and may incur the loss of the license to the Medibank Icehouse.

This policy is in place to protect our license, the reputation of associations, teams, the Medibank Icehouse and all ice sports.

This policy will be strictly enforced. Should any team or individual be found to breach this rule, their club will be banned indefinitely from using the Medibank Icehouse.

The Medibank Icehouse is a fully licensed venue that houses the unique St Moritz bar on level one which overlooks both rinks.

As a venue, we aim to provide a world class facility of the highest of standards. We encourage fair‐play and camaraderie amongst all sportspeople that use the Icehouse and in doing this we make the St Moritz bar available for all to use during opening hours and will facilitate requests for the St Moritz bar to be opened for events and team gatherings.

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