U7

WELCOME TO U7

Sep. 10 - 2024

Hello U7 Families,

My name is Brook Watson, I will be your U7 director this season this is my fourth year consecutively with a U7 player and my third year as director for this division. I will be your contact for any questions and concerns you might have throughout our season.

I am sure we are all looking forward to getting the kids on the ice, although we will have to wait just a little bit longer. Our season doesn't start until October 8th. I am working with our other board members, Ice Allocator and Player Development to get the ball rolling . When we start the season, we will be having developmental skates for the first while, before we select teams and start games. Shortly after teams are selected, I will have a Game Schedule available as well as Local Tournaments for each team to attend.

RIS Parent Instructions: THIS IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO YOUR PLAYER BEING ON THE ICE

Go to the following Hockey Alberta LINK to log in/create a Hockey Alberta account, and to take the course. After you take the course, you must do the survey and add your child to your profile through the same Hockey Alberta site.

If you are adding a new player to your profile, click "profile" on the top bar. Under "profile", click "child management". Under "child management", there is an option to add a child. Enter your child's information and address. It will auto-populate your child and their hockey member ID number.

While we wrap up the details for Ice, Starting our season etc. I can provide you with a few further quick notes:

Team Socks- We do NOT need game Socks. Your player will be provided some with their team jersey, please just make sure your player had practice socks (Referenced below)

Bacon Fundraiser- This will be our first fundraiser of the year, it is always a great success! Dates coming soon!

Home Tournament- February 15th 2025

Parent Emails- I do know that I have some parents who might not be receiving these emails yet, while we work out the fine details with our RAMP software. Please ensure that anyone who needs to know about your players hockey gets sent these emails or knows to reference the U7 drop down on our SMHA WEBSITE I might not be able to get these updated until we have our teams selected. We are also looking to add some different types of communication this year. More information will come on this soon.

Coaches- I am asking for as many parents who are interested in coaching to apply as soon as possible we ALWAYS need coaches. You will need to complete RIS Activity leader course as soon as possible because coaches cannot go on the ice without it, in addition to A Criminal record check. (We have letters available for this, feel free to reach out if you need it)

Medical Forms- We require each player to have an updated medical form completed, I will send this out at a later date.

Volunteer Cheques- Each FAMILY is required to provide your director with a Volunteer Cheque- POST DATED to March 31st 2025 for $200. If you have this the first week, I would graciously accept them! - I will provide more updates in the near future on how to get volunteer hours- Fundraising is our main option.

Equipment- Some families are familiar and some may not be, so I always like to take a moment to share the equipment requirements for each player. I will be looking to do a handout of some OLD timbits jerseys and socks. If players are wanting to use these for Practice Jerseys. ( Date and Availability will be release on this soon)

- Skates (Sharp)
- Shin Pads
- Hockey Pants
- Gloves
- Elbow Pads
- Shoulder Pads
- Neck Guard
- Helmet- WITH NAME on front
- Practice Jersey
- Jock/Jill
- Hockey Socks
- Hockey Stick
- Water Bottle (Labeled with name/ Identifiable)

*Picture Attached for reference

I think that is all for now!
I know it is a lot, please know that I am available for any questions, or if my links don't work please let me know!