We have a long history and a great future. Our program covers children from pre-school to high school. Families from many communities are a part of our association. "Purple Pride" runs rampant in our group. Our teams are proud to wear the Grantsburg colors, and tell other teams where they are from. There is a lot of spirit and pride in our community.

One of the concepts of our sport, that is often missed, is that we are truly a family. Being a part of our association is very special. The opportunity to work closely with each other, hours on the road with our own families, involvement with other children and families, brings us all together in a very unique fashion.

The Grantsburg Youth Hockey program started in 1972 with 3 enthusiastic hockey families who moved from the Twin Cities to Grantsburg. The first sight of the rink was on the South end of town, on the East side of Pine Street. At that time it was used as a public rink with strings of lights strung overhead. There was a rink at the same location, in the mid '40's right after the war. This was used by a men's hockey team.

In the fall of 1972 new boards of 2"x12" planks were erected and by the time it was cold enough to freeze ice, Grantsburg had a hockey program. Most of the players the first year were in high school, but the next year there were players from age 5 through high school age. Our association has grown and improved since then.

When the program first started, all we had was a rink. For the home games we made coffee and hot chocolate at home and set it on a card table outside the rink. We didn't have a concession stand or warming house of any kind.

The following year we got an old shed and moved it to the side of the rink. That was our first concession stand. It was also used as a dressing room for the players. A wood stove in the corner heated it.

We first flooded the rink with garden hoses, which took forever. Then the village let us hook into the fire hydrants with hoses we got from the fire department. We really made ice then!

The villages also let us use their bobcat with a broom in front to sweep the ice. If there was a big snowstorm the village crew removed the snow with their large tractors and buckets or we would hire a farmer with a tractor and snow blower.

Later on we were told that flooding with hot water made the hardest ice and wouldn't chip like cold water ice. The village let us use their tractor and we mounted a 55 gallon drum on each side of the tractor, and on a 3 point hitch we attached a pipe with small holes drilled in it and a width of carpet behind it to drag the water smoothly on the ice.

We got the hot water from the boilers in the basement of the village office, which was across the street from the rink.

In the beginning we were the only hockey club in this area of Wisconsin, so we played in a Minnesota Hockey League against eight other towns. We took our knocks the first couple of years. Our Squirt team lost a game to Mora 30-1. Two years later that same team as Pee Wees beat that same team 2-1. After that we never looked back. We could compete with any team in the class C division. The first couple of years we did not have uniforms. It was a big improvement when we did.

As the years went by we kept improving our program. We built a better and larger warming house. In 1981 we tore all the old boards down and constructed a new regulation size rink with round corners and chain link fence. We had team benches and penalty boxes. Later we bought an electric scoreboard. No more paper or stopwatches. Soon after, we made another acquisition, a used self powered genuine zamboni, but we still kept our tractor for backup.

Our program grew and the years rolled by. Different parents and players ran the program. In 1991 the hockey rink was re-built and put on the west end of the old football field on Robert Street. This gave us more room and we were able to construct a large structure with dressing rooms, a viewing area, a concessions stand and a zamboni room.

In 1999 Grantsburg Hockey embarked on a pledge drive to raise money to cover our outdoor rink. We broke ground in the spring of 2000 and a 120’ X 240’ steel building was erected over the outdoor rink. An ammonia refrigeration system was also installed. Many endless volunteer hours were spent from the spring of 2000 to the fall, but by the start of the 2000-2001 season, we were an indoor association.

In the summer of 2002 we replaced our boards with some used boards and plexiglass we purchased from Somerset Hockey. The old boards with the “chicken wire fencing” became just another fond memory.

In 2004 a plan was presented at the annual banquet for a blacktopped parking lot with new lighting. Another pledge drive was started and with great association member support and community support, the parking lot lighting was installed in 2004 with the lot being graded and graveled and sidewalks installed. The first layer of blacktop was laid in the fall of 2005 with the final layer being completed in 2006. The parking lot lines were also painted before the start of the 2006-2007 season.

Grantsburg School District joined the WIAA High School Hockey Co-op with Frederic, Luck, Siren and Webster School Districts for the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 high school seasons. Grantsburg had 6 boys and 4 girls that skated on the WIAA teams in 2005-2006 with those numbers growing to 9 boys and 8 girls for the 2006-2007 season.

Our Mini-Mites through Bantam teams include over 60 skaters and 50 families. For over 34 years, the Grantsburg Hockey Association has provided a place for youth to learn teamwork, competitiveness and sportsmanship. We look forward to the next 34 years.

1. To provide a hockey rink and related support buildings, equipment, etc., so that the area youth can play hockey.

3. To promote sportsmanship and a teamwork ethic among coaches, participants, parents and spectators.

4. To schedule hockey games, practices, and tournaments, for the membership youth.

5. To do all things necessary for the advancement and enjoyment of the sport of ice hockey in our area.

Membership shall be open to all persons interested in promoting the advancement and enjoyment of the sport of ice hockey in the Grantsburg area. There shall be one class of members and any person meeting the foregoing qualifications and abiding by the athlete’s code of conduct shall be considered a member of this association.

Only members nineteen years of age and older shall have voting rights on business brought before the general membership. Voting shall be conducted on the basis of one household/one vote, generally with the right being extended only to those members present for the vote in question. There shall be no proxy votes cast at any meeting on any subject. In special instances the board of directors may choose to conduct voting via mailed ballots sent to all members on the official newsletter mailing list.

The officers shall be elected for a two year term and will consist of the following: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board of Directors will consist of these four officers.

The Vice President is responsible for performing the President’s duties and assumes the authority as Chairman of the Board of Directors in the President’s absence; as well as any other tasks the President delegates to him or her.

The Secretary is responsible for recording and filing minutes of all general membership and board meetings; as well as any other tasks the President delegates to him/her.

The Treasurer is responsible for processing all association financial transactions and giving an accounting of such to the general membership at the annual fall meeting; as well as any other tasks the President delegates to him/her.

All profits, if any, shall be reinvested by the association toward its development and quality as determined by the Board of Directors with membership approval when necessary.

Each team will be allowed one tournament per season at association’s expense. If any team earns its way into the state tournament, that entrance fee will also be paid by the association.

If any team should wish to enter additional tournaments, they may do so; however the costs may not be covered by the association.

Any purchase charged to the Association must be approved by the President or Treasurer prior to making the transaction, or the Association may not be liable for the charge.

· The annual meeting of the members of the Grantsburg Hockey Association, Inc. shall be held as scheduled by the Board of Directors.

· Regular and special meetings of the Grantsburg Hockey Association, Inc. shall be called and noticed pursuant to the Wisconsin statutes.

· Any vacancy occurring because of death, resignation or removal of officers and directors shall be filled by appointment of the remaining members of the board of directors.

· All members in good standing of the presently existing club known as Grantsburg Hockey Association, Inc. shall automatically be members in good standing of this corporation until the date of the first annual meeting of this corporation, and until the expiration of the grace period of 90 days allowed for the payment of dues, except that such members shall pay the initial dues hereinafter set forth.

· The annual dues of this organization shall be assigned by the Board of Directors.

· The annual dues of this organization shall be due and payable on the date determined by the Board of Directors annually.

· A grace period of 90 days is allowed to each member for the payment of said dues.

· These by-laws may be amended at any regular or special meeting of this organization by a majority vote of its members.

· Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held on call of the President or any two members of the Board of Directors and upon giving at least 48 hours notice of the time and place of such meeting.

2007 – 2008 Season Fees & Requirements

Registration Fees:

Team: Age Requirements Season Fee

Mini Mite ’2001 & younger $50

Mite ’99 & ‘00 $150

Squirt/U10 ’97 & ’98 $250

Pee Wee/U12 ’95 & ‘96 $250

Bantam ’93 & ‘94 $250

Learn to Skate Free to kids 8 & younger

Family maximum cost of $600

Skate Sharpening Fees:

Each family is required to pay a $15.00 per family skate sharpening fee for the season.

All registration fees and skate sharpening fees must be paid in full prior to December 1st.

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Association Covered Fees and Items

Tournaments – Mini Mites, Mites, Squirts, Pee Wees, Bantams and Girls will have one tournament paid for by the Association up to a limit of $250 per tournament per team. Any amount above the $250 will need to be covered by the parents of that team. Any team that earns a place in the State Tournament will have that entry fee paid by the Association. The Board will set the guidelines for the trophies for the home tournaments.

Mini Mites – home tournament – all players receive metals or trophies.

Mites – 1^st and 2^nd receive individual metals. Team trophies 1, 2, 3 for a 6 team tournament or 1, 2, 3 and consolation for an 8 team tournament.

Squirt – 1^st receive individual metals. Team trophies 1, 2, 3 for a 6 team tournament or 1, 2, 3 and consolation for an 8 team tournament.

Pee Wee, Bantam, Girls – receive team trophies 1, 2, 3 for a 6 team tournament or 1, 2, 3 and consolation for an 8 team tournament.

The local businesses that support our hockey program have purchased signs to be displayed in the arena. Please patronize these businesses whenever possible as they support us!!!

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Please keep your game schedules up to date!!!

Please visit the hockey website www.grantsburghockey.com. Schedules change and games will get cancelled due to many different reasons. Please questions your children after practice, glance at the bulletin board at the rink and check the website to make sure your game information is current. If a last minute change occurs, it will be the coach/manager that will need to make sure all players/parents are aware of the change.

Team Support Structure and Responsibilities

Each team is responsible for covering and managing aspects of their team’s games, home and away, and other scheduled activities. The Team Manager position is crucial in the team coordinating and completing the responsibilities necessary.

Team Manager

The team manager is the main communicator of the team and the contact person between the coaches and parents. The manager’s responsibilities go from registration to registration.

Responsibilities:

a. Schedule any additional games after the initial scheduling is completed by association scheduler.

b. Make game changes needed.

c. Call parents with game additions or time changes.

d. Call parents if special meetings are scheduled.

e. Schedule workers for team rink week

Rink Rats – concessions, Zamboni

Open Skating – Concessions, Zamboni, On Ice Supervisors

Rented Ice – Concessions, Zamboni

Rink Clean up

f. Away Tournament Info

Gather/distribute motel info, directions, and game times

g. Fundraising Events – call to schedule workers

The team manager should delegate these responsibilities and various duties, however oversee that all is completed.

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Each team is responsible in filling specific positions during their games, home and away, and other scheduled team activities. Below is a listing of those responsibilities:

Game Scoring/Time Keeper/Penalty Box

Each team must provide persons to do the time keeping, the scoring and attend both penalty boxes for home games and tournaments.

Concession Stand

Each team must provide at least three persons to run the concession stand during home games and tournaments. One should be present during each period, and three before and between periods.

Clean Up Week

Two or three weeks during the season, each team will be responsible to clean the entire hockey rink building, open for rented ice, and work with concessions and zamboni manager to make sure that all areas are covered for rink rats, open skating, and rented ice.

Tournament Responsibilities

All teams will be responsible for setting up workers and coordinating their home tournament and making copies of the tournament brochure for their tournament.

$5.00 collection from all parents per team is collected by the manager to be used for the food that will be made for their tournament.

At the younger levels, in past years – parents have made goodie bags or goodie trays for each team or players. Other ideas are – pins with numbers, team signs or buttons. This is up to each level as to the extent of their contributions for their tournament.

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Grantsburg Youth Hockey Association

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Players

Special Note: Each year we want the hockey player and parents or guardians to know what is expected of them through the hockey season. Everyone should endeavor to have a fun learning experience each year with minimum distractions. It is our hope that with mutual consent from players, parents/guardians and coaches, that this will be accomplished. Cooperation and teamwork is vital to your team success!

Player Contract

In exchange for the opportunity to play for Grantsburg Youth Hockey, I promise to do the following:

Player Promises

*Arriving To Practice and Games. I promise to be on the ice at the time the practice or game is scheduled for. I understand that if I am late for a game or practice it makes it hard for my coaches and teammates.

*Be Prepared To Play. I promise to come to every practice, game and scrimmage prepared to play hard and to do my best. I will take care of my equipment, my uniform and my body by eating right and getting enough sleep before games and will be responsible for making sure I am ready to play hockey.

*Be Ready to Learn. I will come to every practice and game ready to learn more about hockey and how to play the games. I will accept and forgive my mistakes and the mistakes of my teammates, coaches, referees and officials because I understand that we can all learn from our mistakes.

*Respect for My Teammates. I will treat my teammates respectfully and will encourage them so they can do their best. I will help my teammates by exercising self-control both on and off the ice and to have fun without making it hard for anyone else to have fun. I will never “make fun of” or “put-down” a teammate because those remarks reflect poorly upon me and my team. I will not use offensive language and swearing around my teammates.

*Respect for My Coaches. I will listen to my coaches and try to understand what they are trying to teach me. I will ask questions if I do not understand and I will not swear, use foul language or talk back to my coaches. I will suggest other ways to do things if I have an idea, but I agree that my coaches may prefer that I do things their way because it may be better for the team and it is their job.

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*Winning Attitude. I like to win and my team likes to win and I know that a big part of a winning season is a winning attitude. That means that I will try hard, never give up and always try to encourage my teammates to try hard. Then, even if we do not win, we can be proud of ourselves for having done our best.

*Referees. Even though I may disagree with the officials or referees, I will exercise self-control and direct my energy to play harder so that I will earn the respect of my teammates, coaches and the other team. I will not swear to or talk back to the referees.

Penalties for Breach of Contract.

I agree that if I break any of the promises contained in this Player Contract, that I will pay the following penalty:

a) If I miss a practice without being excused, I agree that I will not get to play 3 shifts in the next game. If I miss a total of three practices anytime in the season without being excused, I will not be allowed to play in the following game and I will be expected to be on the bench in full gear for that game. If I contact my coach before the practice starts, and miss practice because of illness, church or special family activities, my absence will be excused.

b) If I break any of my promises in this Player Contract with disruptive behavior or offensive language, I agree that the coaches may give me a warning or ask me to leave the ice (Minor Penalty). If I continue to be disrespectful of my team, I may be asked to leave the ice, have a meeting with the coach and parents, or be benched for several shifts, a period or a game (Major Penalty). I acknowledge that the penalty for my breaking my promise will be determined by the coaches based on how often I have broken my promises, the nature of my conduct and the circumstances at the time of the incident. If I receive a major penalty, I will be expected to tell my parents, honestly, how I broke my promises to the team.

VIOLATIONS OF CODE

The best performance the individual is capable of producing comes only after the body and mind have been conditioned through a regular program. This code is to be followed by all hockey players. The following shall be considered violations of the Code of Conduct:

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – The possession and/or use of alcoholic beverages.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND PARAPHERNALIA – The possession and/or use of controlled substances or paraphernalia in situations other than specifically prescribed by a physician.
TOBACCO – The possession and/or use of tobacco products. (Any use – smoking, chewing, etc.)
ILLEGAL ACTS – Getting involved in illegal activities such as (but not limited to) theft, assault, vandalism, disorderly conduct, etc.

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PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION

The PPC Council members will be selected by the Hockey Association Board of Directors and will be responsible for investigating and enforcing all code violations, as well as violations of the Player Contract.

In the event a violation is reported to the PPC, the PPC shall notify the player and his parent(s) and provide them with the opportunity to address the alleged violation. The PPC shall then meet to consider all information relating to the violation and determine, in the PPC’s discretion, whether or not a violation occurred. No meeting shall be required if the player and his parent(s) admit the violation. If the player and parent(s) disagree with the decision of the PPC, they may appeal that decision to the GYHA board of directors.

In the event a violation is found, the penalty shall be as follows:

1^st Offense – A three consecutive game suspension and five work hours

2^nd Offense – A five consecutive game suspension and 10 work hours

3^rd and Subsequent Offenses – A ten game suspension and 20 work hours

All work hours are to be done during rink hours and do not count toward hours required to be performed by each family during the season. All game suspensions and code violation hours must be completed prior to reinstatement.

All violations and resulting penalties carry over from one season to the next season. The counting of violations and game suspensions will start over for a player entering the ninth grade (the first day following the last day of eighth grade).

The suspension and work hour requirement will be implemented immediately after determination of a code violation has been made by the PPC Council. If the affected player’s team has less than ten members and has multiple players currently facing suspension, the players’ suspensions may be served consecutively to one another at the discretion of the coach and the PPC. If the player admits the violation, the player’s coach may start the suspension prior to a formal finding of a violation by the PPC.

The suspended player must attend all practice sessions, games, scrimmages, etc. during the period of suspension and be on the bench in full gear with his/her teammates for suspension games. All penalties must be served on the player’s primary team, and he/she shall not be allowed to skate up until the penalty has been served. Work hours required as part of the penalty shall be reported to the player’s team’s PPC representative.

The Code of Conduct is to be in full force on a year round basis, from registration to registration.

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I have read and understand this Player Contract and agree to do the things I have promised above.

______________________________________________ ______________

PLAYER DATE

______________________________________________ ______________

PARENTS/GUARDIANS DATE

______________________________________________ _______________

COACH DATE

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Grantsburg Youth Hockey Association

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Coaches

Coaches should never underestimate the important role they have with the kids they coach. Because sports are a high priority to them, coaches play a big part in the lives of young hockey players and their families.
The function of a coach is to properly educate our young athletes in the sport of hockey. Introducing team play, working hard, discipline, achieving personal goals, having fun and the thrill of competition are all priceless values that can be instilled by good coaching.
Every child should be treated as though they were the coaches’ own and their welfare shall be uppermost at all times.
The coach must be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence, either good or bad, in the education of a young athlete and, thus shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest desirable ideals of character.
The coach will follow the “Positive Approach” of coaching that uses rewards and encouragement to reinforce desired behaviors as opposed to criticism and punishment. Coaches understand that the youngsters participating in hockey want to have fun.
The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of drugs, alcohol and tobacco abuse and under no circumstances should allow their use.
The coach shall take an active role in curbing misbehavior, bad language or lack of respect among fellow athletes and difficulties on their team.
The coach shall be thoroughly acquainted with the sports rules and is responsible for their interpretation to the team members.
Coaches shall actively use their influence to enhance sportsmanship by their spectators.
Contest official shall have the respect and support of the coach. The coach shall not indulge in conduct that will incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials by players is unethical.
Before and after the games, rival coaches should meet and exchange friendly greetings to set the correct tone for the event.
Assistant coaches are a valuable asset to the team and coaches shall help in their development.

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Grantsburg Youth Hockey Association

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Parents and Guardians

Special Note: Parents and guardians play a very important role within the Grantsburg Youth Hockey Association. Since the association is a voluntary organization, we rely upon parents and guardians to work in a vast variety of positions that utilize many unique talents. Parents and guardians, however, do more that carry out the work of the Association. They serve as role models for all of the youngsters in hockey. The way in which parents and guardians behave, demonstrates the type of behavior we expect our children to also follow. Regardless of our involvement in the Association, our behavior will influence all of the young people in our hockey program.

Remember that hockey is a game and the primary reason our children participate is to have fun.
Help make your child’s participation rewarding for everyone.
Be understanding and supportive of the coach and the officials. The coach is a volunteer giving his/her personal time at his/her expense to help provide a positive experience for your child.
If you have a concern about your child or team, talk with the head coach so they can have the opportunity to address it. If your concerns are not resolved by the coach, you may address the Player/Parent/Coach (PPC) Council.
Remember that you are a representative of your team, the Hockey Association and your community, so demonstrate respect for officials, coaches and other players or people from other associations.
During games, maintain control over your emotions and do not use foul language or gestures. Refrain from negative or derogatory comments about players, coaches or officials. Display good sportsmanship at all times.
Insure that your child attends all practices and games or notify the coach when they will be unable to attend.
Be everything you want your child to be.

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ABSOLUTELY ZERO TOLERANCE

***Players, Coaches, Parents and Fans***

No Noisemakers

No Throwing of any Objects

No Taunting or unsportsmanlike behavior toward players, referees or fans

No Profanity

No defacing of property

Coaches will be held accountable for the condition of their assigned locker rooms

These rules are to be prominently posted in multiple areas of the ice arena!

***TO DEAL WITH ANY OF ABOVE:

· Tournament Director

· If no Director find member of the board

If none available, choose a member that is present to handle the problem.

ANY RESOLUTION SHOULD BE HANDLED IN A CALM AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER!!!

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Grantsburg Youth Hockey Association

Invitation Tournament Rules

1. All games will be played under USA and WAHA hockey rules. Our tournament is USA Hockey/WAHA sanctioned.

2. Birth certificates are required for age verification and USA team rosters will be checked and need to be available 30 minutes prior to the game.

3. All teams will be guaranteed 3 games, with full regulation time. Running time will occur when there is a lead of 6 goals or more.

4. HS/JR Gold, Bantam and Pee Wee level games will have ice resurfaced every 2 periods. Squirt and Mite levels will resurface the ice between games with a 10 min rest between the 2^nd and 3^rd period. Mini Mite Jamboree will be a one-hour (running time) game with a whistle blown every 2 minutes of play to switch lines.

5. All teams should report to the arena at least one-half hour prior to their scheduled game time. A game roster must be furnished to the scorekeeper 30 minutes prior to the game. Teams must be ready to play 20 minutes prior to the scheduled game time.