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HNO U9-U11 Transition Committee
Purpose: To examine the U9 to U11 Transition from half-ice to full ice in Northwestern Ontario.
Committee Breakdown
Hockey Northwestern Ontario is looking for members within our branch to join our committee to examine the U9 to U11 transition from half-ice to full ice. This committee will consist of members of the community along with HNO board members and staff. The transition committee will look at how to ensure our youth are getting the proper playing experience to best help their overall development as young hockey players. A breakdown of the committee can be seen below.
If you are interested in joining this committee, please email Joe Newhouse (jnewhouse@hockeyhno.com) and include a brief write-up of why you’d like to join this committee along with a summary of your involvement in minor hockey, and your contact information. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 22, 2023. All candidates who are selected will be notified via email or phone call.
Total Members: 10
HNO Representatives: 3
• Chair, HNO Development Committee
• Chair, HNO Minor Committee
• Joe Newhouse (Technical Director)
East Zone Representatives: 2
• A coach who is currently coaching at the U9 level and has coached at this level for more than 1 season.
• A coach who is currently coaching at the U11 level and has coached at this level for more than 1 season.
West Zone Representatives: 2
• A coach who is currently coaching at the U9 level and has coached at this level for more than 1 season.
• A coach who is currently coaching at the U11 level and has coached at this level for more than 1 season.
Central Zone Representatives: 3
• A coach who is currently coaching at the U9 level and has coached at this level for more than 1 season.
• A coach who is currently coaching at the U11 level and has coached at this level for more than 1 season.
• A manager who is currently managing at the U9 level.
Questions to be answered by the Task Committee
1. Is a change to our current policy necessary? Why?
2. What would a transition phase look like?
3. What best helps the development of our players long-term?
4. What helps players retention?
5. What are the costs associated with any changes?
6. How will any changes be implemented?
7. What is best for all 3 zones? (West, Central, East)
