Parent Corner

Welcome to the Parent Corner!

Everyone is expected to volunteer at your player's games and fundraising events - please sign up when requested or expect to be assigned a time/date.

This Hockey Season Brought to You By...

NMICE is a fully VOLUNTEER run organization! Please be kind to each coach, manager, scorekeeper, timekeeper, locker room monitor, and team volunteer. There would not be a season without these amazing people. NMICE also has amazing sponsors so please support them in our community. Have questions, ideas, comments, or concerns? Please contact a board member. Best of all... Get Involved!

Things to Know: USA Hockey Parent Handbook; Codes of Conduct; NMICE Locker Room Procedure; Youth Hockey Initiatives. Remember that you are representing your child and your organization whenever you enter a hockey rink.

Player Movement - Request to Play Outside of USA Hockey Birth Year Division

The practice of moving players out of their age division is strongly discouraged by NMICE, LOEAHA, and USA Hockey. All players on the ice have a right to an expectation for fairness and safety. Players will play in the age divisions according to USA Hockey rules.

The player/parent(s)/guardian(s) are encouraged to have a conversation regarding the best placement for the player with the Hockey Director and/or the player's Head Coach BEFORE initiating the Player Movement Process.

While NMICE is not required to allow players to play down/up, a request to make an exception may be considered when submitted according to the Player Movement Process:

• STEP 1: Complete the Player Movement Request Form

NOTE: Print the form prior to clicking on “submit”

• STEP 2: Player/parent(s)/guardian(s) must acknowledge all risk and liability statements AND sign the form
• STEP 3: Schedule and attend a player evaluation

NOTE: Evaluator(s) may include the Coach of the upper age division team, the NMICE Head Coach, the NMICE Travel Team Coach Evaluators (if attending a tryout) and/or the Hockey Director

• STEP 4: Evaluating Coaches must complete the coaching recommendation and sign the form
• STEP 5: Submit the completed form to the NMICE President NOTE: The form may be scanned and emailed or contact the NMICE President to make delivery arrangements: president@nmice.org

Resources

Q&A: Biggest Misconceptions of 8U Hockey

The Pros and Pitfalls of Playing Up

Should My Child Be Playing Up?

USA Hockey Parent Code of Conduct

• Do not force your children to participate in sports, but support their desires to play their chosen sports - make it fun.
• Encourage your child to play by the rules and applaud the good plays of both teams.
• Do not embarrass your child by yelling at players, coaches or officials.
• Emphasize skill development and practices.
• Know and study the rules of the game and support the officials.
• Applaud a good effort in both victory and defeat.
• Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches and support them.
• If you enjoy the game, learn all you can about hockey - and volunteer.

Gear Care:

• Always open your bag and let gear dry completely after each use.
• Dry skate blades.
• Wash undergarments and jerseys frequently.
• Disinfect your helmet and check fittings regularly.
• Spray the insides of skates with disinfectant.
• Wash your entire set of gear monthly or as needed.
• For jerseys: hang them up, wash inside-out in cold water with mild detergent, and hang to dry to protect logos and numbers.