Spring Hockey

The Spring Hockey program will only be held if there are 2 volunteers at each level. Spring Hockey Coordinators will get one skater free if they commit to being there every week.

De Pere Youth Hockey is excited to once again offer our Spring Hockey Program. This program is essentially “organized pond hockey,” with a goal of allowing kids to get back to the basics of playing with friends and enjoying the sport of hockey at the age level your skater will be in next season. Teams will be pre-established and divided into even "blue" and "white" teams. Players will receive a DPYH spring jersey representing their team, with changes being made as necessary to ensure competitive balance. The sessions will consist of run-time games for Squirts, Peewees, and Bantams, while Mites/Learn To Play will play cross-ice/half-ice games, with occasional skill-based warm-ups prior to the game and as needed or appropriate.

This program is available to all players Mite/Learn to Play through Bantam regardless of school district or association membership!

Spring Hockey Coordinator Volunteer Description

If interested, please choose the level option during registration for your skater, any questions about the position, please contact Adam at scheduler@dpyh.org.

If we get no responses, we will not have Spring Hockey this season.

Mites - Monday’s from 5:30-6:35

Squirts - Monday’s from 6:45 - 7:50

Peewees - Wednesday’s from 5:30 - 6:35

Bantams - Wednesday’s from 6:45 - 7:50

(Sessions start in March and go through April / NO SESSION WEEK OF SPRING BREAK)

What is a Level Coordinator...you DO NOT need to complete any coaching requirements for this position

Bantam Coordinator: Off-ice position supporting spring program. Be present for all sessions. Support team assignments and jersey color handout for first 2 sessions when players arrive. Coordinating and confirming goalies will be in attendance. Implementing solution if lack of goalies or too many goalies (e.g. - "shooter tutor" or goalie rotation). Run clock, keep score and play music (or identify delegate to handle and stay on time). Identify coaches/parents to assist with monitoring bench (players can jump boards at Bantam). Support any competitive issues (e.g. - switching team assignments if not enough players for one team, etc.) FYI - referees will be present to manage game-play. High school coaching staff to emphasize limited body contact expectations in this fun "pond hockey" setting.

Pee Wee Coordinator: Off-ice position supporting spring program. Be present for all sessions. Support team assignments and jersey color handout for first 2 sessions when players arrive. Coordinating and confirming goalies will be in attendance. Implementing solution if lack of goalies or too many goalies (e.g. - "shooter tutor" or goalie rotation). Identifying someone to run clock (run time), keep score and play music. Identify coaches/parents to assist with doors or simply monitor benches. Support any competitive issues (e.g. - switching team assignments if not enough players for one team, etc.) FYI - referees will be present to manage game-play.

Squirt Coordinator: Off-ice position supporting spring program. Be present for all sessions. Support team assignments and jersey color handout for first 2 sessions when players arrive. Coordinating and confirming goalies will be in attendance Implementing solution if lack of goalies or too many goalies (e.g. - "shooter tutor" or goalie rotation). Identifying someone to run clock (run time), keep score and play music (Squirts-Bantams). Ensure the clock operator understands when ice time ends, questions from officials, etc. Identify coaches/parents to assist with doors and be available for injuries that may occur. Assist with shift length timing and rotations. Support any competitive issues (e.g. - switching kids if not enough players, etc.) FYI - referees will be present to manage game-play.

Mite Coordinator: Off-ice position supporting spring program. Be present for all sessions or identify responsible lead to cover the following activities Support team assignments and jersey color handout for first 2 sessions when players arrive Coordinating and confirming goalies will be in attendance Implementing solution if lack of goalies or too many goalies (e.g. - "shooter tutor" or goalie rotation) Identifying someone to run clock (run time), keep score and play music (Squirts-Bantams) Ensure the clock operator understands when ice time ends, questions from officials, etc. Identify coaches/parents to assist with doors and be available for injuries that may occur Assist with shift length timing and rotations Support any competitive issues (e.g. - switching kids if not enough players, etc.) FYI - referees will be present to manage game-play

• Mites/Learn To Play - Monday’s from 5:30-6:35 (3/10, 3/17, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21)
• Squirts - Monday’s from 6:45 - 7:50 (3/10, 3/17, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21)
• Peewees - Wednesday’s from 5:30 - 6:35 (3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23)
• Bantams - Wednesday’s from 6:45 - 7:50 (3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23)
• NO SESSION WEEK OF SPRING BREAK (WEEK OF 3/24)