SEATTLE WOMEN’S HOCKEY CLUB
INFORMATION PACKET
2016-2017 SEASON
MISSION STATEMENT
The Seattle Women’s Hockey Club strives to establish a welcoming environment
for women to learn to skate and play ice hockey in an atmosphere of cooperation
and competition.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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We welcome all women who want to play ice hockey. Our members span a wide range of hockey
experience, from none at all to 15+ years; our average age is 38. With approximately 85 current members,
we are growing all the time!
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Our season runs from September through March.
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We use three main tools to share information about up-coming events to club members:
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http://www.swhc.org – Our website contains useful information for club members and anyone
interested in hockey. It includes up-to-date schedule information, directions to home and away
games, contact information, resources, etc.
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SWHC email list – The majority of ongoing season information will be disseminated by email.
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Facebook page – Our Facebook page supplements our primary email and website communication
with upcoming events and information posted throughout the season.
Instagram – Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seattlewomenshockeyclub/
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All members must be registered with USA Hockey prior to stepping on the ice. To be eligible to join SWHC, a
player must be 18 years of age or older by December 31 of the current season.
USA HOCKEY REQUIRES THAT EVERY MEMBER BE IN FULL GEAR FOR EVERY PRACTICE AND GAME. THIS INCLUDES A
FULL-FACE MASK. SEE “GEAR CHECKLIST” SECTION FOR DETAILS.
PRACTICES
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During the month of September, players may be assigned to one of two practices for evaluation
purposes. It is important that all club members attend their assigned practice(s) so that the coaches can
accurately evaluate and then divide the members into evenly skilled tiered teams. If you are unable to
attend your designated evaluation, please email [email protected] as soon as possible. Our ice times for
September are still to be determined, but we will send out an email to all club members as soon as they
are scheduled.
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Our practice ice times for the remainder of this season will be one hour practices Monday evenings at
Olympicview Ice Arena from October through March. Starting in January, one to two practices a month
will be transitioned into Club scrimmages. Occasional additional practices may be added on other week
nights. Note: Ice times are subject to last minute changes beyond SWHC’s control.
GAMES
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Full Club Players will be assigned to balanced tiered teams depending on their abilities as determined by
our coaches. Tiered games will mostly be Saturday nights at SnoKing Kirkland.
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Club scrimmages will occur one-two Monday nights starting in January. Practice only players have first
priority. Full club members will be subject to a selection process to assure that all full club members have
equal access to scrimmage opportunities. When selecting players, priority will be given to those that have
played the least.
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Everett Ravens and SnoCo games: Throughout the season, we’ll have opportunities to play against other
local women’s teams. Full Club members get first priority. Full club members will be subject to a selection
process to assure that all full club members have equal access to game opportunities. When selecting
players, priority will be given to those that have played the least.
TOURNAMENTS
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We typically attend two tournaments per season (Wenatchee Hot Autumn Ice in Fall and Whistler in
Canada in the Spring). Wenatchee will be played in tiered teams and Whistler will be played in either
your tiered team or club team, depending on how many players sign up to go.
COACHING
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This season we will have primary coaches responsible for leading practices, and coaching intra-club
games as available. We will also have captain and assistant captain, and who will support the primary
coaches in practices and club games.
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE
SEATTLE WOMEN’S HOCKEY CLUB
The following conduct guidelines are based on the premise that everyone participating in the Seattle Women’s
Hockey Club (SWHC) is doing so voluntarily, and solely for the purpose of playing ice hockey. While ice hockey
is a competitive sport, it is assumed that a spirit of cooperation and support will exist among the club members.
Any SWHC participant who willfully performs any act that substantially interferes with or is detrimental to the
orderly operation of the SWHC program shall be subject to discipline, suspension, or expulsion. Any such acts by
participants on or off the ice at any time during the season constitute sufficient cause for discipline, suspension, or
expulsion. Such acts shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Failure to demonstrate courtesy, fairness, and respect for other participants, spectators, coaches, board
members, SWHC property, or other property.
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Creation of dissension among any members of the SWHC, including but not limited to slander,
misrepresentation, or falsification.
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In cases where a conflict, complaint, or concern arises, failure to follow the steps outlined in the SWHC
Grievance Policy.
PRICING
All players must pay a $75 registration fee upon submission of their registration documents to cover player
administration costs. Receipt of this registration fee reserves the player a place in the club on a first come-firstserved basis and must be paid before the first practice. Once the player steps on the ice, their $75 registration
fee is non-refundable. This fee may be submitted at any time to the Seattle Women’s Hockey Club at
http://www.swhc.org/?page_id=126 using PayPal.
Full club memberships are on a first come, first served basis based on the date of receipt of the $75 registration
fee. We are currently planning for 6 teams of 15 members each. Once 90 team members have committed, any
additional registrants will be wait listed and considered practice only members until a space opens on a team due
to player health changes or attrition. If we reach a full team’s worth of wait listed players by November 15th, 2016,
we will add a 7th team if feasible and adjust the calendar accordingly. Any players registering after November
15th, 2016 will be wait listed and considered practice only members until a space is available on a team. The
number of practice only members is unlimited.
Seasonal dues (additional to the registration fee) depend on the membership option, which must be one of those
listed below. The seasonal dues are listed below.
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Full Club Member
$625 per season + $75 registration fee
This member plays a forward and/or defense position and is a voting member of the Seattle Women’s Hockey
Club. Her dues cover:
 All club practices
 All games scheduled for their tier
 Eligiblity for Monday night Club scrimmages (see Games section for more detail)
 All tournament registration fees
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Practice Only Member
$400 per season + $75 registration fee
This member plays either a forward or defense position and is a voting member of the Seattle Women’s
Hockey Club. Her dues cover:
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All club practices
Monday night Club scrimmages
A practice-only member may substitute in a game if a team is short of players for a fee of $15 per
game. To substitute in a game the player must go through the substitution policy procedures which
will be announced prior to the first game. Practice-only members may also play in tournaments if
the bench is not full for a fee of $55 per tournament.
Goalie
$100 per season +$75 registration fee
This member plays in goal and is a voting member of the Seattle Women’s Hockey Club. Her dues cover:
 All club practices
 All game ice including home and away games with both the player’s traditional club team and her
tiered club team
 All tournament registration fees
The first dues payment must be received by September 30, 2016. Players will not be allowed to step on the
ice after this date without payment. The second dues payment must be received by October 31, 2016.
Players will neither be allowed to step on the ice after this date nor attend the Fall tournament without full
payment by this date. If the finalized practice and game times prevent a member from participating at their
anticipated level and they decide not to join, a refund request must be made in writing to the board before October
5, 2016. If a refund is requested after October 5, 2016, the refund amount will be equal to the monthly prorated
seasonal dues based on the date of the submitted request. The $75 registration fee is non-refundable and will
not be included in the prorated refund.
Note: payment plans are available—please contact a board member for more information.
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Sub Fees
$30 per season – unlimited subbing for Full Club members
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Upon registration, full club members have the option to pay an additional $30 which gives them the
option to sub an unlimited numbers of times throughout the season. Subs will be subject to the
selection process to assure that all members will have equal access to subbing opportunities. When
selecting subs, priority will be given (1) Frequency of subbing (those that have subbed the least will
get placed first. (2) same tier players
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A practice-only member may substitute in a game if a team is short of players for a fee of $15 per
game. To substitute in a game the player must go through the substitution policy procedures which
will be announced prior to the first game. Practice-only members may also play in tournaments if the
bench is not full for a fee of $55 per tournament.
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COST SUMMARY
For registration by November 15th, 2016:
MEMBERSHIP TYPE
REGISTRATION
FEE - DUE UPON
REGISTRATION
DUE SEP 30
DUE OCT 31
TOTAL
FULL TIME
75
350
275
700
PRACTICE ONLY
75
350
50
475
GOALIE
75
100
0
175
Players who register after November 15th will pay the full registration fee plus season dues prorated on a monthly
basis. Players who register before February 15th will be placed on a team if space is available. Players who
register after February 15th will not be placed on a team but can participate as a practice-only member.
GET MORE INVOLVED
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Club Members – The most obvious way to contribute to the SWHC is to be a considerate club member, a
considerate teammate and attend practices and games. There are also many volunteer opportunities
available!
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Team Captain and Alternate Captains – Each team will have one captain and one alternate captain when the
captain is absent. These players must be full club members and will be chosen by team players. When the
team captain is not present, the alternate captains are responsible for taking over the duties of the captain,
which include:
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Addressing any issues brought forward by a player with regards to the Greivance policy
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Running pre-game warm-ups
Speaking to the referees during games. Other players should note that if an issue arises that they
would like to take up with the referee(s) during a game, they should explain it to the acting captain
and let the captain discuss the issue with the referee
Team Manager – Each team will have one team manager who is essential for organizing their team. If the
manager is unable to carry out the following tasks, they are responsible for appointing a substitute to:
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Notify the team captain or coach when you can’t make a game
Give 100% effort and keep a positive attitude in the locker room, and on the bench and ice
Volunteer to help with Give Hockey a Try Day, the Annual Fundraiser, or volunteer positions
Confirm that your team will have enough players and a goalie will be at each game
Ensure that there is a score sheet at each game
Organize team carpools for away games and help arrange hotel reservations
Board Members –Each Board member is elected by the club and serves a two-year term. This fall, the terms
of Nicole MacLaurin, and Josie Hartman, will be completed, and two new Club members will be elected to the
Board. The following club members currently hold Board positions:
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President – Nicole MacLaurin
Treasurer – Shana Woodrome
Secretary – Josie Hartman
Communications Manager – Marnie Camacho
Logistics Manager – Hannah Pliner
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GRIEVANCE POLICY FOR THE
SEATTLE WOMEN’S HOCKEY CLUB
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The Seattle Women’s Hockey Club (SWHC) recognizes that there will be occasions where conflicts,
complaints or concerns will arise in the course of group interaction. The SWHC expects that the players
involved will make a good faith effort to resolve such situations amongst themselves. However, the SWHC
also recognizes that this cannot always be accomplished. This Grievance Policy has been designed to ensure
that all players are given an adequate opportunity to have any issues redressed before they become
detrimental to the players involved or to the orderly operation of the SWHC program. In cases where issues
arise which cannot be readily resolved among the players involved, the steps below shall be followed:
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The player(s) involved shall bring their issues to the attention of the captain of the affected team so that a
mutually acceptable solution can be determined.
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In cases where the captain is unable to arrive at an acceptable solution, the player(s) involved and the captain
shall bring the issue to the attention of the board, who shall review the situation.
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In cases where the captain, upon being presented with a grievance, is unwilling to determine an acceptable
solution, the player(s) may bring their issues directly to the board, which will review all grievances. In no case
may a captain be intentionally bypassed without having been given an opportunity to review the situation and
determine a solution.
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When a grievance is brought to the attention of the board, a meeting shall be convened, to which all the
members involved in the grievance, including the captain of the affected teams, shall be requested to attend.
Attendance by the player(s) bringing the grievance is mandatory. At this meeting, all players involved will
have an opportunity to present their issues to the board, who will decide upon a binding resolution. If the
player(s) bringing the grievance fail to appear at such meeting, it will be determined that the grievance is
without grounds. In any case where the steps outlined by the Grievance Policy are not adhered to, the
player(s) involved will be considered in violation of the SWHC Code of Conduct, and subject to appropriate
discipline.
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GEAR CHECKLIST
Helmet with full cage
Mouth guard (optional but recommended)
Neck guard (optional)
Shoulder Pad/Chest Protector
Elbow Pads
Gloves
Hockey skates
Hockey Pants
Hockey Stick(s)
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Shin Guards
Pelvic Protector
Garter belt or shorts w/velcro
Hockey Socks
Practice Jersey
Hockey Bag
Water Bottle (optional)
Stick Tape (optional)
Sock Tape (optional)