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House League Body Checking Information
Based on your feedback, we are excited to announce that this upcoming season 2010-2011 at the house league level we will introduce a division of non-body checking at the B level for Bantam and Midget. Bantam and Midget will consist of the following divisions:
- A level
- B level body checking
- B level non body checking
- Non contact divisions
Players will be sorted as normal during scrimmage games but to insure we make the best use of ice during sort outs we are asking that each player indicate which division they prefer - Body Checking or non-body checking. Please fill out the following information sheet.
Players will be placed in the division that best suits their skill set based on evaluations during the sort out scrimmages.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the division directors below or Nikki Lothian to discuss.
Bantam Director - Mark Kingsbury
Midget Director - Eric Klaus
If you are interested in becoming a House League Volunteer this season please fill out this information sheet.
2010-2011 House League Volunteers Needed
If you wish to volunteer for the 2010-2011 season, please fill out the information sheet. This information will be sent to the divisional Directors so they have your contact information.
The NMHA is driven by volunteers. As the association continues to grow at a rapid pace; the need for volunteers continues to grow as well.
If you wish to volunteer for more than one division you will need submit a separate application.
Once you have completed your application you will be returned to the NMHA website.
Information for Novice Parents
Equal Ice time Policy
One of the principles of NMHA is that every house league player is entitled to an equal share of ice time. The equal ice principle applies to the entire game in both regular season and playoffs. All House league coaches have agreed to abide by this equal ice time policy.
Additional Fees
As you may or may not know, your registration fee does not cover all of the costs of house league hockey. Unlike Initiation, the registration fee only covers the cost of the ice time and referees for the games. Therefore extra money is required to cover the costs of practice ice, supplies, sweater deposits, goalie equipment rental, exhibition games, tournament registrations, team parties, etc. These "team" fees are paid, to the team, in 3 or 4 installments over the course of the season. At the beginning of the season, your team's manager and coaching staff, in conjunction with the parents, will create a budget for your team. These additional team fees are usually around $200 per player in Novice House league.
Referees
Our referees are young and are still learning and they deserve respect from the coaching staff, players and parents. There is zero tolerance for any verbal or physical abuse of game officials, and we ask coaches and parents to assist us in ensuring that all game officials are shown the utmost respect at all times.
Sweaters and Socks
Each player will receive 2 sweaters to use during the season for games. The sweaters are NOT to be worn for practices and must be returned in good condition at the end of the season. As well, each player will receive one pair of NMHA hockey socks. However, the socks may not be available at the beginning of the season, so please be prepared to bring your own to start the season.
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