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AGENDA
Rink Hockey Committee Meeting
Nationals – June 20, 2009
1. Treasurer’s Report: Jim J.
2. Approval of Minutes from February 21, March 21 and May 16 Conference Calls. No official Conference Call took place on April 25 because we did not have a quorum.
3. Nationals, June 21st – 26th
a. Number of teams registered
b. Don providing score keepers
c. Money made from late registrations
d. Change of time for the Skill Development Clinic organized by Daniel V.: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Rink for all players, ages 5 – 12.
e. Meetings, Saturday, June 20th
f. Number and nationality of foreign teams participating.
g. Training Camp for the Sub-20 Team will begin as soon as Nationals are over, hopefully, on Friday, June 26th and end about 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 27th. The World Team will be announced at that time.
4. Bill talking with Richard about testing of Rink Hockey Coaches. Don revised the forms two years ago, but those changes have not reflected how coaches are classified.
5. Men’s “A” WC, July 4th – 11th, Vigo/Pontevedra, Spain
a. Depart for Spain on Tuesday, June 30th; depart from Spain for the U.S. on Sunday, July 12th.
b. Toby was approved by the Hockey Committee to replace Brian Stallman as goalkeeper.
c. Players purchasing equipment from Skater through Gus Lizano at cost
d. Don ordering uniforms
e. Trainer is Rob Murphy who was the Trainer for the Ladies in Portugal. He is very good.
f. Change in staff: Don will not be able to go to Spain, so Jimmy asked Daniel Vianna to assume the role of Manager, in addition to Assistant Coach. Daniel accepted.
g. Daniel is working on arranging practices and practice games for the Team before the WC begins.
6. Ladies Copa America Tournament. Barb will hear something hopefully this week regarding the status. Argentina is supposed to be making a decision about hosting it by Saturday, June 20th.
7. 2009 Sub-20/Junior WC, Saturday, September 26th – Saturday, October 3rd in Bassano, Italy.
a. Coach, Pat Ferguson
b. Assistant Coach, Toby Tagliapietra
c. Manager, Tom Hughes
8. Pan American Games Qualifications have been at least postponed, if not cancelled, in Mexico because of the Swine Flu. Bill and Barb will keep everyone informed about the status of these Qualifications.
9. Winter issue of USARS Magazine: The Ladies’ and Men’s World Teams have a split cover with accompanying articles. It’s GREAT! Unfortunately, the USARS Membership List for Rink Hockey dated 5/13/09 listed only 144 names. This means that very few of our players and staff saw this issue, which is really sad. This was an important “first” for our sport.
10. Daniel V. would like the Committee’s feedback about (for both Ladies and Men):
a. The possibility of holding a Training Camp in Spain or Argentina for players 14 – 17 years of age to enhance skill development and give them more exposure to international competition.
b. Players 15 and older to explore opportunities to train in Europe or South America for maybe 4 – 6 weeks
11. Who should be featured on USARS Web site as our “Athlete of the Month” for July?
12. Next Conference Call: Saturday, August 15th or September 19th at 12:00 noon, EDT?
Prepared by,
Barb Brooks
General information: Fund-raising and sponsorship ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock. Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (C) 360.789.1947 and Yvvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com, (H) 940.427.8323 or (C) 940.255.9759.
The time for the Youth Rink Hockey Clinic has changed:
Previous time was: 10:00am to 11:00am on Saturday, June 20th.
New time is: 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, June 20th.
Get your accounts and phones set up now. There is going to be a great feature available for people at this year’s Nationals, as well as for those that couldn’t make the trip.
This year’s Nationals will be tweeting on Twitter. The idea is that during each game, every time a goal is scored, a post will be made from the scorer’s table so that even if you aren’t at the rink, you will know the score of the current game. Then a post will be made to announce the final score and who is playing next.
For me, this is great because I will not be there, but always love to see scores of games. For those that are there, this will give you the chance to always know “where they are at” in the schedule. Additionally, if there are any scheduling changes, those can be posted too. No more surprises when you think you show up to the rink on time and then you find out you are on the floor in five minutes. I can’t express how awesome this ability is.
For those that have no idea what Twitter is, ask a kid on your Freshman or Junior team. They will know, but do it before you show up to Nationals because you will need to setup your Twitter account and setup you phone to receive the updates automatically via Text or Email.
Here is the link to the 2009 Nationals twitter page:
http://twitter.com/Nationals2009
Here is the link to get signed up to Twitter:
https://twitter.com/signup
And, as a side note, here is a link to the 2009 Nationals MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/dfwrollersports
(personally, I’m a facebook user, but to each their own).
Click the following link to download the 2009 Rink Hockey Nationals Schedule.
http://www.usarinkhockey.com/files/2009-Nationals/2009Nationals.pdf
Be sure to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Click here if you need to install.
REVISED – ENTRY DEADLINE – May 31, 2009
The fine for late entry is as follows:
If received June 1-7, add $25 per team;
if received June 8 –14, add $50 per team;
if received after June 14, add $75 per team.
AGENDA
Rink Hockey Conference Call
May 16, 2009
1. Treasurer’s Report: Jim J.
2. Minutes of the February 21 and March 21st Conference Calls. Jim. J. Any additions or corrections? No official Conference Call could be held on April 25 because we did not have a quorum; therefore, there are no Minutes.
3. Report on USARS Board Meeting. Bill
a. Participation in all 2009 tournaments was approved
4. Nationals, June 21st – 26th
a. The deadline for registering teams is May 31st. This deadline is very important since the number of teams registered will determine whether competition begins Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Late registrations will carry the following penalties: 1 week, $50; 2 weeks, $75; 3 weeks, $100.
b. All participants should plan to arrive by 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 20th because of the possibility of more teams than usual participating.
c. Nationals Packets were sent out to all Coaches. Don
d. On Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Daniel Vianna will be holding a Skill Development Clinic at the Rink for all players, 5 – 12 years of age. The cost will be $5 per participant. It will include the fundamentals of Rink Hockey: skating, stick and ball handling, shooting, passing and receiving a pass. It is important for Coaches to make their younger players aware of this Clinic. Players or Coaches should email Daniel at Viannad63@yahoo.com.ar so he will know how many will be participating. Gwen Catledge and Toby will be assisting him: Josh Englund will also be assisting if he attends Nationals. Daniel hopes to make a CD of this Clinic so that it can become available for distribution to people who are starting new programs.
e. Meetings, Saturday, June 20th (the following are tentative times):
1. Hockey Committee: 2:00 p.m. (or 5:00 p.m.)
2. Coaches and Referees Meeting: 3:00 p.m. (or 6:00 p.m.)
3. Open Meeting, if requested: 4:00 p.m. (or 7:00 p.m.)
f. Training Camp for the Sub-20 Team will begin as soon as Nationals are over, hopefully, on Friday, June 26th and end about 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 27th. The World Team will be announced at that time.
g. Update on foreign teams which will be participating. Bill
h. Initial discussion about where 2010 should be held. Bill, Don
5. Men’s “A” WC, July 4th – 11th, Vigo/Pontevedra, Spain
a. Depart for Spain on Tuesday June 30; depart from Spain for the U.S. on Sunday, July 12th.
b. Toby was approved by the Hockey Committee to replace Brian Stallman as goalkeeper.
c. Trainer is Rob Murphy who was the Trainer for the Ladies in Portugal. He is very good.
d. Change in staff: Don will not be able to go to Spain, so Jimmy asked Daniel V. to assume the role of Manager, in addition to Assistant Coach; Daniel accepted.
e. Daniel V. is working on arranging practice games for the Team before the WC begins.
6. Ladies Copa America Tournament will be in either San Juan or Buenos Aires, Argentina or in Colombia, Thursday, July 30th – Monday, August 3rd. Lodging and internal transportation will be provided; I think food will also be included.
a. Tom Hughes will be the Manager.
b. Members of the Team, so far. Bill
7. 2009 Sub-20/Junior WC, Saturday, September 26th – Saturday, October 3rd, in Bassano, Italy.
a. Pat said Tom Hughes will be the Manager.
8. Pan American Games Qualifications for both Ladies and Men: Tentative dates are still October 10th – 17th.
9. Winter issue of USARS Magazine: The Ladies’ and Men’s World Teams have a split cover with accompanying articles. It’s GREAT! Know that the USARS Membership list for Rink Hockey dated 5/13/09 only listed 144 names. This means that very few of our players and staff saw this issue, which is really sad. This was an important “first” for our sport.
10. Who should be featured on USARS web site as our “Athlete of the Month” for June?
11. Next Conference Call: Saturday, June 13th at 12:00 noon EDT, instead of trying to schedule one during Nationals?
Prepared by,
Barb Brooks
General information: Fund-raising and sponsorship ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock. Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (C) 360-789-1947 and Yvvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com, (H) 940-427-8323 or (C) 940-255-9759.
I know I am posting this after the fact, but I got it on Friday and I was away from my computer so I didn’t have the chance to post it before now. Sorry about that.
AGENDA
Rink Hockey Conference Call
April 25, 2009
1. Treasurer’s Report: Jim J.
2. Minutes of the February 21 and March 21st Conference Calls. Jim. J. Any additions or corrections?
3. Report on USARS Board Meeting. Bill
a. Participation in all 2009 tournaments was approved
4. Report on the Men’s Training Camp, April 17th – 19th in Burlington. Jimmy T.
a. Yet again, very special thanks to Josh and the Englunds for hosting this Camp.
b. Names of the 2009 Men’s World Team
c. Trainer for the Men’s Team: Rob Murphy
5. Nationals, June 21st – 26th
a. The deadline for registering teams is May 31st. This deadline is very important since the number of teams registered will determine whether competition begins Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Late registrations will carry the following penalties: 1 week, $50; 2 weeks, $75; 3 weeks, $100.
b. All participants should plan to arrive by 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 20th because of the possibility of more teams than usual participating.
c. Packets to go out to all Coaches. Don
d. On Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Daniel Vianna will be holding a Skill Development Clinic at the Rink for all players, 5 – 12 years of age. The cost will be $5 per participant. It will include the “Fundamentals” of Rink Hockey: skating, stick and ball handling, shooting, passing and receiving a pass. It is important for Coaches to make their younger players aware of this Clinic. Players or Coaches should email Daniel at Viannad63@yahoo.com.ar so he will know how many will be participating. He hopes to make a CD of this Clinic so that it can become available for distribution to people who are starting new programs.
e. Meetings, Saturday, June 20th
1. Hockey Committee: 2:00 p.m. (or 5:00 p.m.)
2. Coaches and Referees Meeting: 3:00 p.m. (or 6:00 p.m.)
3. Open Meeting, if requested: 4:00 p.m. (or 7:00 p.m.)
f. Training Camp for the Sub-20 Team will begin as soon as Nationals are over, hopefully, on Friday, June 26th and end about 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 27th. The World Team wil be announced at that time.
g. Update on foreign teams which will be participating. Bill
6. Men’s “A” WC, July 4th – 11th, Vigo/Pontevedra, Spain
a. Depart for Spain on Tuesday June 30; depart from Spain for the U.S. on Sunday, July 12th.
b. Daniel V. is working on arranging practice games for the Team before the WC begins.
7. Ladies Copa America Tournament will be in either San Juan or Buenos Aires, Argentina or in Colombia, Thursday, July 30th – Monday, August 3rd. Lodging and internal transportation will be provided; I think food will also be included.
a. Tom Hughes will be the Manager.
8. 2009 Sub-20/Junior WC, Saturday, September 26th – Saturday, October 3rd, in Bassano, Italy.
Pat said Tom Hughes will be the Manager.
9. Pan American Games Qualifications for both Ladies and Men: Tentative dates are still October 10th – 17th.
10. Winter issue of USARS Magazine: The Ladies’ and Men’s World Teams have a split cover with accompanying articles. It’s GREAT!
11. Who should be featured on USARS web site as our “Athlete of the Month” for May?
12. Please let Barb know if you have anything for the Summer edition of USARS Magazine? The deadline for submitting an article is May 15th.
13. Next Conference Call: Saturday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. EDT?
Prepared by,
Barb Brooks
General information: Fund-raising and sponsorship ideas should be given to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock. Their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (C) 360-789-1947 and Yvvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com, (H) 940-427-8323 or (C) 940-255-9759.
Click the link below to view the CIRH Rink Hockey Technical Rules that were released on 03-20-09:
CIRH Rink Hockey Technical Rules 03-20-09.pdf
Agenda – Rink Hockey Conference Call – March 21, 2009
1. Treasurer’s Report: Jim J.
2. Minutes of the February 21st Conference Call. Jim J.: any additions or corrections?
3. Men’s Training Camp, April 17th – 19th in Burlington, WA. Again, special thanks to Josh and the Englunds for hosting this Camp.
4. Nationals, June 21st -26th
a. The deadline for registering your team is May 31st. This deadline is very important since it will determine which day competition begins. Late registrations will carry the following penalties: 1 week, $50; 2 weeks, $75; 3 weeks, $100.
b. All participants should plan to arrive by 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 20th because of the possibility of more teams than usual participating. Games may need to begin as early as Saturday evening.
c. On Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Daniel Vianna will be holding a Skill Development Clinic at the Rink for all players 5 – 12 years of age. The cost will be $5 per participant. It will include the “Fundamentals” of Rink Hockey: skating, stick and ball handling, shooting, passing and receiving a pass.
d. Meetings, Saturday, June 20th
i. Hockey Committee: 2:00 p.m.
ii. Coaches and Referees Meeting: 3:00 p.m.
iii. Open Meeting, if requested: 4:00 p.m.
5. Training Camp for the Sub-20 Team will begin as soon as Nationals are over, hopefully, on Friday, June 26th and end about 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 27th. The World Team will be announced at that time.
6. Update on foreign teams which will be participating. Bill
7. Men’s “A” WC, July 4th – 11th, Vigo/Pontevedra, Spain
1. Depart for Spain on Tuesday, June 30th; depart from Spain for the U.S. on Sunday, July 12th.
2. Letter requesting World Team consideration from Chris Gibson; explanation of why he was unable to attend the Training Camp in January. Don.
8. Ladies Copa America Tournament will be in Argentina, not Colombia: Thursday, July 30th – Monday, August 3rd. Lodging and internal transportation will be provided; I think food will also be included, but I am not positive about that.
9. 2009 Sub-20/Junior WC, Saturday, September 26th – Saturday, October 3rd, in Bassano, Italy.
10. Pan American Games Qualifications for both Ladies and Men: Tentative dates are October 10 – 17th.
11. Fund-raising and sponsorship ideas should be passed on to Cheri Lewis and Yvvonne Ashlock. Again, their contact information is: Cheri, Cheri@reachonetravel.com, (C) 360-789-1947 and Yvvonne, itsmeyvvonne@aol.com, (H) 940-427-8323 or (C) 940-255-9759.
12. Repeat reminder: USARS Magazine and web site
1. Winter issue : The Ladies’ and Men’s World Teams are to have a split cover with accompanying articles.
2. IMPORTANT: One player from each sport will be featured on the USARS web site every month. Josh Englund is featured first from our sport. The next athlete will be featured April 1st. VERY few of our World Team players have submitted “bios” to Peggy. Players who have not completed theirs need to download a blank one from the USARS web site and complete it as soon as possible and email it to BOTH Peggy and Barb (bbbrooksao@aol.com).
13. Who should be our “Athlete of the Month” for April?
14. Did everyone look at the CIRH Calendar for Tournaments through 2014 that Barb emailed on March 7th?
15. Next Conference Call: Saturday, April 11th or April 25th at 1:00 p.m., EST?
Prepared by,
Barb Brooks
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