Pre-Tryout Information, News, Minor Bantam - MD, 2017-2018, MD (West London Minor Hockey)

... and every participant will be given fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills, no participant will be centered out at any time and all involved will be encouraged to enjoy the experience.
For some families this may be your first exposure to competitive hockey and the excitement and commitment this level of hockey brings.  Thus, as our children participate in the tryout sessions for this seasons Minor Bantam MD team I want to take this opportunity to make everyone aware of the time, responsibility and financial expectations each players family will be undertaking if their child is selected to this team.  

        This season our team will be competing in the Alliance West division with competition from across London and the community of Sarnia.  Again this year this team will participate in the Interlock which will see us play teams from the Alliance East, including communities like Burlington, Hamilton and Brantford during the months of October and November.  This team will generally be on the ice 2-3 times per week. In addition this season’s team will be participating in four or possibly five tournaments throughout the year, two within London, one within a one hour drive and this season will see us participate in a Ottawa tournament. This team will also play additional exhibition games spread out across the next few months alongside our regular scheduled games. 

       
A successful member of this team can expect the following costs (in addition to registration already paid);

1)       $375.00 MD upcharge / player

2)       $400.00 Puck/Sweater & Equipment Deposit / team (refundable)

3)       $600.00 Team Fee / player (this sum will be reduced via our sponsorship drive or team fundraising)

4)       $200.00 Team Apparel / player

A Minor Bantam MD team participant could expect an approximate worst case financial impact of $1,200.00 in addition to the registration costs already paid to this point.  Please understand that this value excludes travel or hotel expenses and personal equipment.

        Our team as a collective group we will be participating in the selling of team sponsorships with various levels of involvement and display.  Upon selection to this team further details and literature will be provided.  We will also be participating in various fundraising initiatives pending Parent discussion and team agreement.

The funds generated in these fundraisers will allow us to decrease the financial impact on our families significantly.  All monies generated will be spread across the team and any surplus in funds will be returned to parents at the end of the season.

         It continues to be my goal along with the cooperation of all parties to develop our children’s hockey skills while building better young people. The emphasis and expectation for everyone involved remains hard work, dedication, courtesy and respect in everything we do.  I’m personally committed to demonstrating these values at every opportunity. It is possible we may incorporate other Professionals, colleagues techniques and team builders into our season to promote development and fun. 

         Finally, at no point will this team nor I forget that hockey is just a game.  I’m dedicated to ensuring we all have fun this season and the overall theme of TEAM will be apparent in everything we do this season.

         If anyone would like to discuss further our team ambitions or financial budget please do not hesitate to ask me.  I thank everyone for participating in the West London minor hockey program.

All the best,

Jeff Edwards

Head Coach, 2017-18 Minor Bantam MD