Rules for a Successful Season

Coaches, as the season kicks off I thought I should take a moment and answer the most commonly asked question we receive from Coaches.

Q. How do I manage an all female dressing room?

A. Simply follow these rules;

1. Players should not be left unsupervised in the dressing room. At least two mothers should be present in the dressing room at all times.

2. Never have an adult alone with players in the dressing room. At least two adults should be present at all times.

3. Players should be dressed 15 minutes prior to the start of the game to allow the coaching staff time to prepare the team for the game. Both female and male coaching staff should be present for the pregame talk.

4. Players needing help with their skates should take them into the hall and get their parent to tie the skates.

5. Male Coaches or Fathers should not enter the dressing room until all players have changed into their equipment.

6. Players who arrive late should wait until after the coach’s talk and the team leaves for the ice before getting dressed.

7. After the game players should not begin changing until after the coaches have finished their post game chat and left the dressing room. Two mothers should be present in the dressing room when the players are changing.

Please make sure you communicate these rules to your coaching staff, parents and players.