Parent Resources

• Cell phones are prohibited in the locker rooms – no exceptions
• Starting in 10U locker rooms - No one is permitted in the locker room for any reason unless they have completed all requirements to be a coach or a locker room monitor
• USA Hockey, MAHA and the LHA policy require at least two screened and approved adults to be responsible for and monitor the locker room while it is in use by players
• Learn more about Locker Room Monitors

• A monthly team finance report sent to all parents is required
• Team vote of 2/3 majority for any team expense of $400 or more in any category
• One vote per player is required
• Any vote not cast counts as a no vote
• Team sponsorship contributions must be turned in to the LHA office for processing and may not be retained by team staff.
• Team sponsorship contributions must be accounted for in the team's monthly finance report

Hockey equipment that properly sized is essential that when not suitable fitted increases player discomfort, hinders performance and increased the risk of injury.

• Underwear - allows players to change in the locker room around properly screened adults
• Jock or Jill strap
• Shin pads
• Pants
• Skates
• Shoulder Pads
• Shirt or Sports Bra - same as underwear
• Elbow Pads
• Gloves
• Throat Protector
• Mouth Guard
• Helmet w/ Facemask
• Stick
• Hockey socks
• Jersey
• Water bottle
• Hockey Bag

As the Livonia Hockey Association (LHA) recognizes disputes, disagreements, or misunderstandings (Grievances) among its members, the LHA Board of Directors is committed to providing an opportunity for all members to voice their concerns and receive a prompt and appropriate response. It requires all members, including coaches, parents, players, and board members, to adhere to the grievance procedures to resolve conflicts respectfully and professionally.

The Grievance Procedures are a series of escalating steps. Members desiring to file a Grievance must adhere to these procedures, in proper order, so that Grievances may be resolved fairly and consistently. Failure to follow these steps may result in an invalid Grievance that may not be reviewed.

The specific steps are as follows:

• Cooling off period (24 hours): There are to be no spontaneous grievance related conversations immediately following a game or practice. All parties should agree to wait at least 24 hours after a game or practice prior to initiating a conversation with a coach, board member, player, parent or other party
• Send an email describing your Grievance (date, participants, plus any video or written evidence if applicable) to the Grievance Committee:
  grievance@livoniahockey.org
• Complainants must properly send an email to the Grievance Committee within fifteen (15) days after the Grievance Incident occurs
• The Grievance Committee will review and respond to the complaint in a timely manner
• Initial Meeting: The party against whom the grievance is filed will contact the complainant to arrange a time to meet and meet with all relevant/implicated parties in order to resolve the issue
• Executive Board Involvement: In the event the issue is not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties
• Upon completing the investigation, the Executive Board may try and resolve the Grievance in any manner that they believe is in the best interest of all parties involved with the Grievance
• Subsequently the Executive Board may request a meeting with the parties involved in order to resolve the issue
• Decisions/Resolutions: If the Executive Board makes an independent decision/resolution regarding the Grievance, then that decision/resolution will be communicated to the Complainant and any other parties involved in the Grievance and the Grievance will then be deemed closed

Different from LHA sponsorships...

Fundraising is different from sponsorships due member families required participate in an event to raise money. The impact of these activities can strengthen relationships among players, coaches and parents while reducing the financial burden on families, making hockey more accessible!

All team fundraising activities:

• Require voting approval of the team
• Permission from the LHA Fundraising Committee prior to the fundraiser (LHA Article XV)
• Four fundraiser limit per season
• Fundraising stops February 1st for the fall/winter season

Fundraising examples:

• LHA decals, flags, stickers
• Sales: Pizza kits, cookie dough, candy bar, coupon book, garbage bags, plants
• Bottle Drives, Bake Sales
• Comedy Club, Bowling
• Golf Outing
• Restaurant/retail participation (% give back days)
• Raffle Coolers/Baskets (with an approved and purchased license to conform to the LHA requirements for participation)

LCAHL Red Bird Raffle, FlipGive, and Goal Can do not count toward the 4 fundraisers

LHA is a non-profit 501(c)(3). Large scale team raffles, gambling nights or games of chance need a license and are subsequently prohibited. No exceptions!

Submit your requests and/or any questions directly to: fundraising@livoniahockey.org

-Link to public LHA document-

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The following resources are available outside of LHA team activities to further development player skills. They may offer individual, small group, camps or clinics. The LHA does not endorse or recommend any of these organizations and are listed as a resource only:

Player Clinics and Camps

• 4D Hockey
• Breakthrough Skill Development
• Can't Skate Can't Play - Kim Muir
• Power Shot Hockey Academy
• Simply Defense
• Turcotte Stickhandling School

Goalie Resources

• Bandits Goaltending
• Future Pro Goalie School
• Great Lakes Goaltending

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• 13 Simple Rules for Hockey Parents Everywhere
• 24 Tips for Raising Young Hockey Players
• A Parent’s Guide To Surviving The Hockey Season
• Being a True Hockey Parent
• How to Interact with your Child's Hockey Coach
• Parents have ability to set tone for youth players