Waterloo Wolves
Midget AAA Hockey
Program Overview
2013-14
Overview
1. Introduction
2. Coaching Staff
3. Season (2013-2014) Overview
4. Program Benefits
5. Finances, Fundraising etc.
6. Questions?
Introduction
Midget Operating Committee
• Willy Huber – Chair & Corp Sponsors • Marnie Huber – Parent Fundraising• Jeff Brick – Head Coach• Gary Spark – Team Operations• Sandi Henning – Media & Advertising• Vicki Eckert – Wolf-a-mania• Debbie Purcell• TBA – Team Manager 2013-2014• Rob Grein – WMHA President• Greg Best – WMHA Liaison
Organization Structure
• Operate as a club team under the WMHA• Objective of the Midget Operating Committee is
to provide continuity and assistance in fundraising and sponsorship activities and a streamlined decision making process
• Comprised of members of the Waterloo community who are committed to developing and maintaining a provincially and nationally recognized midget hockey program
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the team, including financial management
Coaching Staff
2012-2013 Coaching Staff
• Jeff Brick – Head Coach
• Paul Gaudet – Associate Coach
• Norm Bonnell – Goalie Coach
• TBA – Trainer
• Kim Rennie – Skate Technician
As Coaches We Expect…
• 100% effort at practices and games• Conduct yourselves in a gentlemanly fashion at
all times…respect yourself, your teammates and coaches, your opponents and officials, and your family & friends
• Be coachable, be willing to learn, adapt to change, and step out of your comfort zone
• “Team First” approach• Earn your place on the team EVERY DAY…it’s
an opportunity not many get
“Individual commitment to a group effort… that is what makes a team work.”
-- Vince Lombardi
(Coach –
Green Bay
Packers)
Players’ Commitment
• Be on time for ALL team functions• First sport priority during duration of
season• Balanced lifestyle – rest, exercise, nutrition• Manage your time responsibly. Be your
best at school and organize yourself so that education and hockey do not conflict
• Be honest with yourself. Take 100% responsibility for your life…NO EXCUSES
Season Overview
Mini-Camp
• Saturday, August 10 10:00am - 11:30am
• Saturday, August 10 4:00pm - 5:30pm
• Sunday, August 11 3:00pm - 4:30pm
All ice times at RIM Park – Lion’s Ice
Try-Outs
Try-outs take place at RIM Park
• Tuesday, September 3 9:00pm to 10:30pm (Optimist’s)
• Wednesday, September 4 9:00pm to 10:30pm (Piller’s)
• Friday, September 6 8:00pm to 9:30pm (Optimist’s)
Try-Outs continued
• Saturday, September 7 4:00pm to 5:30pm (Optimist’s)
• Tuesday, September 10 8:00pm to 9:30pm (Piller’s)
• Thursday, September 12 8:30pm to 10:00pm (Piller’s)
Good Luck!!
The Ultimate Goal
• Alliance regular season play and tournaments
• Alliance play-downs
• Telus Cup Central Region Championship Tournament
• Telus Cup National Midget Championships in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Practice Schedule
• Practices
- Tuesdays 5:00pm to 7:00pm
- Thursday 7:30pm to 9:00pm
• Dry Land Training
- the schedule and location for strength & conditioning
Home Games Schedule
• Home Games
- Monday nights at 7:30pm
Note: all home games and practices take place at RIM Park, Piller’s Ice Surface
Alliance Hockey League
• Waterloo Wolves• Kitchener Jr. Rangers• Cambridge Hawks• Hamilton/Brantford• Huron-Perth Lakers• London Jr. Knights• Windsor Jr. Spitfires• Sarnia Jr. Sting
Regular Season Play
• 36 game regular season schedule
• Top 8 teams make the play-offs
• Alliance Showcase Weekends
Tournaments
Tournaments
• The Wolves participate in 4 tournaments per season
• Applications have been made to the following tournaments for the 2013-14 season: Markham Majors (Oct 10 to 13), Sudbury Big Nickel (Nov 7 to 10), Team Illinois (Nov 28 to Dec 1), and Waterloo Gold Puck (Dec 13 to 15)
College Trip
• To expose the players and parents to opportunities available to student-athletes
• Past years: Lake Superior State University, St. Lawrence University, Niagara University, Bowling Green State University Falcons (CCHA)
• This year’s trip location TBA
Hero to Hero & The Wolves
Hero to Hero Game
• “Hero to Hero” matches sports teams in Canada with members of the Armed Forces serving overseas
• Autographed donations (and more!) are sent from the Wolves to the troops
• A special pre-game ceremony is held to present the Wolves’ donations to “Hero to Hero”
Promoting the Wolves
• Team has its own website at http://waterloowolvesaaa.wordpress.com/
• The site receives over 66,500 visits per season
• WolfTalk: monthly newsletter from October to April; print & electronic formats
• The team is also on Twitter and Facebook
Promoting the Wolves cont.
• Players are interviewed on TV, radio and in print
• Photos are taken at most home games and are posted on Facebook, used in the newsletter etc. Players will receive a flashdrive of their photos (end of season).
• Hero to Hero efforts have been acknowledged on Hockey Night in Canada
55+ Club & Big Brothers
• The Wolves’ 55+ Fan Club is a popular group for seniors which has generated a loyal new fan base for the Wolves
• The Wolves partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kitchener-Waterloo. Home games are regularly attended by BBBS volunteers & kids, plus the Wolves host a skating party where players spend time on and off ice with the kids
Program Benefits
General Benefits
• Team dressing room with individual locker stalls
• Team hockey bags and laundry bags
• Stick deal with McPhail’s in Waterloo
• Waterloo Wolves leather jacket and team apparel
• Skate sharpening service
• Third jersey
General Benefits continued
• Advisory and assistance with respect to post-secondary academic scholarships and bursaries
• Annual scholarship award for Wolves alumni attending post-secondary school
• Affiliation agreements with local Jr. B, C and D clubs
• Long distance travel by team bus for out of town games (Hamilton, London, etc.)
Finances & Fundraising
Team Fees
• Each family is responsible for $1500 to the team budget (payable in four installments)
• Team fees can be recovered by securing a corporate sponsor for the program
• Family contributions and corporate sponsorships cover the cost of operating the program
Wolf-a-mania 6: Sat. Nov. 9
The purpose of Wolf-a-mania is to raise funds to support the Team.
Wolf-a-mania happenings include:
• Delicious dinner (cash bar)
• Dance to live music
• Casino
• Silent and Live Auctions
Wolves Golf Tournament
• The Waterloo Wolves 3rd Annual Team Golf Tournament will take place on Sunday, July 7 at Foxwood Golf Course, Baden.
• Players and coaches (present and alumni), family members, sponsors, fans are all welcome
More Information
• Jeff Brick [email protected]
• Willy Huber [email protected]
• Gary Spark [email protected]
Team Website http://waterloowolvesaaa.wordpress.com/
Questions?