OFFICIAL BILLET
INFORMATION PACKAGE
DRAYTON VALLEY THUNDER
JUNIOR ‘A’ HOCKEY
A message from the Billet Coordinator
Welcome back to another exciting year of Thunder Hockey. We are looking forward to yet another
exciting season of Thunder Hockey and are looking forward to meeting all our new and existing billet
families.
Billeting should be a very exciting and rewarding experience for all those willing to open up their homes
to dedicated players of the Drayton Valley Thunder. Many families who have billeted in the past usually
look back at their experience with fond memories. In fact, many families still keep in contact with their
players and families as they move through the ranks of college and professional hockey and beyond.
However, in reality not every player/family will match up completely successful. Sometimes chemistry
and/or expectations might be lacking to continue on with the relationship in a positive manner for one
or both parties. When this happens, we will make our best attempt towards making the necessary
changes to ensure everyone is happy and comfortable with their arrangements.
Whether you are new, or a long time resident of Drayton Valley, billeting is a great way to meet people.
When you walk into the Omniplex for a Thunder game you will notice small groups of people standing
around talking. These groups are usually the billet families talking with other billets and/or the player’s
families.
Each billet family is paid a monthly amount of $330 per player to house a player in their home. Also,
each family is given two season tickets and two playoff tickets per player billeted.
We would be more than happy to discuss the aspects of billeting with you and welcome you to
the Thunder family. Anyone interested in a rewarding experience by billeting a Thunder player,
is encouraged to contact the Thunder Office at 780-542-7845 for more information.
Sincerely,
Coach Mike Mueller
Krista Colford-Thunder Director
Co-Billet Coordinators
Drayton Valley Thunder
Introduction to the World of Billeting
As a billet family it is always helpful to have some information close at hand as we make our way
through the season. Included in this package you will find:
1.
A Thunder Game Schedule which will include all home and away games.
2.
The Player Code of Conduct that will be signed by the player revealing the team’s expectation of
him and his responsibilities to the hockey club.
3.
A contact information sheet, which will provide to you important personal data on your player.
4.
A House Rules form which can be drawn up by yourself and the player so that your expectations
within the household can be clearly articulated.
5.
A billet list that provides the names and phone numbers of other players and their billets.
We hope that by providing this billet package to you, the rules of conduct expected by the players both
at the rink and off the ice will be clearly outlined. The balance of the information in this package is
simply provided in an effort to make the billeting experience a positive one and to allow you and your
family to experience as little disruption in your home while you provide the rich nurturing environment
for the players of the club.
If you have any questions regarding the contents of this package or issues surrounding the billeting
process, don’t hesitate to contact the Thunder office and/or Billet Coordinator.
THUNDER GAME SCHEDULE
This following schedule is also posted at www.draytonvalleythunder.ca Schedules are also available
from the Thunder office.
Game Schedule for
Alberta Junior Hockey League
Team: Drayton Valley Thunder
DATE
TIME
AWAY
SCR
HOME
SCR
LOC.
EX FR 22-Aug-14
7:30P
Whitecourt Wolverines
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
EX SA 23-Aug-14
7:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Whitecourt Wolverines
(North)
Scott Safety Centre
EX MO 25-Aug-14
3:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Spruce Grove Saints
(North)
Tournament at Edgeworth Centre
EX TU 26-Aug-14
7:00P
Camrose Kodiaks
(South)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Tournament at Edgeworth Centre
EX WE 27-Aug-14
3:00P
Sherwood Park
Crusaders
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Tournament at Edgeworth Centre
EX FR 29-Aug-14
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Grande Prairie Storm
(North)
High Level, AB
EX SA 30-Aug-14
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Grande Prairie Storm
(North)
High Level, AB
RS FR 05-Sep-14
8:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Fort McMurray Oil
Barons
(North)
Casman Centre
RS SA 06-Sep-14
8:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Fort McMurray Oil
Barons
(North)
Casman Centre
RS SA 13-Sep-14
7:30P
Lloydminster Bobcats
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS FR 19-Sep-14
7:30P
Sherwood Park
Crusaders
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 20-Sep-14
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Spruce Grove Saints
(North)
Grant Fuhr Arena
RS TH 25-Sep-14
3:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Olds Grizzlys
(South)
AJHL Showcase - North Arena - TriLeisure Centre
RS SA 27-Sep-14
8:00P
Whitecourt Wolverines
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
AJHL Showcase - South Arena - TriLeisure Centre
RS TU 30-Sep-14
7:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Grande Prairie Storm
(North)
Revolution Arena
SITE
RS FR 03-Oct-14
7:30P
Bonnyville Pontiacs
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 04-Oct-14
7:30P
Bonnyville Pontiacs
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 11-Oct-14
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Sherwood Park
Crusaders
(North)
Sherwood Park Arena
RS SU 12-Oct-14
2:30P
Okotoks Oilers
(South)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS FR 17-Oct-14
7:30P
Whitecourt Wolverines
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS TU 21-Oct-14
7:30P
Spruce Grove Saints
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS TH 23-Oct-14
7:30P
Sherwood Park
Crusaders
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 25-Oct-14
7:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drumheller Dragons
(South)
Drumheller Memorial Arena
RS SU 26-Oct-14
2:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Calgary Mustangs
(South)
Father David Bauer Arena
Game time changed to 8:00PM
RS WE 29-Oct-14
8:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Whitecourt Wolverines
(North)
Scott Safety Centre
RS FR 31-Oct-14
7:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Lloydminster Bobcats
(North)
Centennial Civic Centre Arena
RS SU 02-Nov-14
2:30P
Drumheller Dragons
(South)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS TH 06-Nov-14
7:30P
Lloydminster Bobcats
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 08-Nov-14
7:30P
Canmore Eagles
(South)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS TU 11-Nov-14
7:30P
Grande Prairie Storm
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS FR 14-Nov-14
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Canmore Eagles
(South)
Canmore Recreation Centre
RS SA 15-Nov-14
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Calgary Canucks
(South)
Max Bell Centre
RS TH 20-Nov-14
7:30P
Grande Prairie Storm
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS TU 25-Nov-14
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Spruce Grove Saints
(North)
Grant Fuhr Arena
RS FR 28-Nov-14
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Brooks Bandits
(South)
Centennial Regional Arena
RS SA 29-Nov-14
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Okotoks Oilers
Pason Centennial Arena
Thunder
(North)
(South)
RS TH 04-Dec-14
7:30P
Lloydminster Bobcats
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 06-Dec-14
7:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Lloydminster Bobcats
(North)
Centennial Civic Centre Arena
RS SU 07-Dec-14
2:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Bonnyville Pontiacs
(North)
RJ Lalonde Arena
RS FR 12-Dec-14
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Camrose Kodiaks
(South)
Edgeworth Centre
RS SA 13-Dec-14
7:30P
Brooks Bandits
(South)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS TU 16-Dec-14
7:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Whitecourt Wolverines
(North)
Scott Safety Centre
RS TH 18-Dec-14
7:30P
Sherwood Park
Crusaders
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 20-Dec-14
7:30P
Bonnyville Pontiacs
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS FR 02-Jan-15
7:30P
Olds Grizzlys
(South)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 03-Jan-15
7:30P
Calgary Mustangs
(South)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 10-Jan-15
8:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Fort McMurray Oil
Barons
(North)
Casman Centre
RS SU 11-Jan-15
4:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Bonnyville Pontiacs
(North)
RJ Lalonde Arena
RS WE 14-Jan-15
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Spruce Grove Saints
(North)
Grant Fuhr Arena
RS FR 16-Jan-15
7:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Whitecourt Wolverines
(North)
Scott Safety Centre
RS SA 17-Jan-15
7:30P
Whitecourt Wolverines
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS FR 23-Jan-15
7:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Grande Prairie Storm
(North)
Revolution Arena
RS SA 24-Jan-15
7:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Grande Prairie Storm
(North)
Revolution Arena
RS SA 31-Jan-15
7:30P
Calgary Canucks
(South)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SU 01-Feb-15
2:30P
Fort McMurray Oil
Barons
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS WE 04-Feb-15
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Sherwood Park
Crusaders
(North)
Sherwood Park Arena
RS SA 07-Feb-15
7:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Bonnyville Pontiacs
(North)
RJ Lalonde Arena
RS SU 08-Feb-15
2:30P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Lloydminster Bobcats
(North)
Centennial Civic Centre Arena
RS WE 11-Feb-15
7:30P
Spruce Grove Saints
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS FR 13-Feb-15
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Sherwood Park
Crusaders
(North)
Sherwood Park Arena
RS SA 14-Feb-15
7:30P
Grande Prairie Storm
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS MO 16-Feb-15
7:30P
Whitecourt Wolverines
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 21-Feb-15
7:30P
Fort McMurray Oil
Barons
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SU 22-Feb-15
2:30P
Fort McMurray Oil
Barons
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS WE 25-Feb-15
7:30P
Spruce Grove Saints
(North)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS FR 27-Feb-15
7:30P
Camrose Kodiaks
(South)
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Drayton Valley Omniplex
RS SA 28-Feb-15
7:00P
Drayton Valley
Thunder
(North)
Olds Grizzlys
(South)
Olds Sportsplex
EX = Exhibition Game
RS = Regular Season
PO = Playoffs
PR = Practice
This schedule was printed on Wednesday, July 30, 2014.
Drayton Valley Thunder
Player Conduct and Expectations
The Drayton Valley Thunder hockey players, coaches, trainers, and other related hockey personnel will
represent the hockey club’s tradition of excellence both on and off the ice as ambassadors of the club.
As an official member of the Drayton Valley Thunder, each person must assume the responsibility of this
honor and hold this designation in the highest regard doing what he or she can to promote the Thunder
a first class junior hockey club.
1.
Weekday Activity
The Thunder Board of Directors requires that each member of the hockey club be involved in a regular
weekday activity. In the vast majority of cases, this would mean every team member would either be
enrolled in high school or the Pembina Consortium or be gainfully employed on minimally a part-time
basis. If not in school it is then the player’s responsibility to be at breakfast club and scheduled team
workouts.
Education
Club members participating in educational institutions are expected to attend regularly and are
expected to keep up education grades to pass courses participated in. Club members having graduated
from a secondary institution will be encouraged to enrol into the Pembina Consortium or gain
employment.
Education institution attendance records will be reported to the Thunder office from associated
educational institutions. Telephone calls from any educational institution to a player billet’s home
regarding attendance or any other matter will be reported to the Educational Advisor as soon as
possible. The Educational Advisor will report such incidents to the President and General Manager for
appropriate action.
The Educational Advisor, Brenda Prentice will be in regular contact with the educational institution
personnel reviewing attendance, marks, study habits, and/or attitudes.
The Drayton Valley Thunder strongly believes in secondary education and will help any player to achieve
this accomplishment.
Employment
Club members choosing to be employed rather than attend an educational institution will agree to
random checks of attendance at the place of employment and random checks of work performance.
2.
Evening Activity – Curfews (**up to Coach’s Discretion)
Players will be required in their home residence by 11 pm Monday to Friday other than a weekday home
game or pre-game night.
Players will be required to be in their home residence 1.5 hours after completion of game on a weekday
home game.
Players will be required to be in their home residence by 10 pm a pre-game night.
Players will be required to be in their home residence 1.5 hours after a weekend home game.
Any changes to the curfews by the General Manager or Coach must be agreed upon by each individual
player billet or home parent.
**Please note that curfews imposed by coaching staff are subject to change.
3.
Alcohol Policy
a.
Billets and players should not allow their homes to be used as a “party house”
b.
The Thunder organization discourages players from drinking alcoholic beverages
c.
Only players 18 years or older may be permitted to consume moderate amounts of
alcoholic beverages with a meal
d.
No player will consume any alcohol within 48 hours of a scheduled game
e.
Abuse of alcohol or otherwise breaking these rules may result in an immediate
suspension and/or loss of privileges
f.
Billets may establish their own rules respecting a player’s consumption of alcohol within
their home provided they do not contradict these rules or others established by the
Organization or Coach during the year.
4.
Dress Code and Personal Care
a.
Players and other hockey personnel are expected to be neatly dressed and clean at all
times.
b.
Apparel for all games is dress shoes, slacks, shirt and tie. (track suits may be worn for
travel)
Any change to the above stated dress code will be granted only on the authority of the General Manager
of the hockey club.
5.
Community Participation
All players will actively participate in community functions as designated by the Board of Directors or the
Marketing Manager through the General Manager. Examples of some of these functions could be
assistance to the Minor Hockey Association, schools, food bank, Santa’s Anonymous, etc.
6.
Billets
The Board of Directors requires that each Thunder requiring a billet be placed into a billets home as
soon as possible.
Billets are to be paid according to the honorarium set by the Board of Directors along with two season
tickets for each billet player billeted.
A Billet Coordinator oversees this relationship and maintains consistent communication with the Coach,
the billets, and the players.
Player billets have the right to have their player adapt to the activities of their household – should the
billet wish to maintain the honor of having the use of the billetor’s home. It is the player’s responsibility
to help with household duties as designated by their billet. These duties include keeping their rooms
clean, helping with food preparation and clean up, snow removal and any other duty that should arise.
Situations of conflict should be brought to the attention of the Billet Coordinator should a solution not
be reached between the billet and the player. It is the responsibility of the hosting billet to report any
situations to the Billet Coordinator when a player’s action is inappropriate (i.e. Violation of curfew,
alcohol consumption, disrupting the household, school work truancy, etc.) If a billet is going away
overnight or longer, please contact a Billet Coordinator so that other arrangements can be made for the
player.
7.
Diet
Players are to have a well-balanced, high carbohydrate diet. Players are discouraged from eating junk
food.
It is expected that billets will provide regular meals and other amenities to players while they are in the
home as they would to their own children. Meals should be wholesome and varied as would be
expected of a young athlete. Players should eat their pre-game meals 3-4 hours prior to game time. If
the billets are absent during this time, then the player should be able to prepare their own meal, and
failing that, hopefully a meal can be prepared in advance and reheated.
8.
Telephone
Players wishing to make long distance phone calls using club phones or billet phones are responsible for
their own phone bill. These bills are due immediately upon receipt by the Thunder or the billets home.
Players will be advised that the Drayton Valley Thunder will not be held responsible for unpaid phone
bills.
9.
Discrimination and Harassment
Discrimination and harassment is behaviour that compromises the integrity of another person and is
detrimental to morale, productivity, or personal well being. This may be presented in actions or remarks
relating to race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or other ways which
are intended to be intimidating, humiliating or malicious.
Such behaviour can have serious repercussions on the team’s environment, for the individuals involved
and those around them and will not be tolerated.
10.
Other
Players are expected to attend all gymnasium sessions and dry-land training sessions. Player girlfriends
or female companions are not welcome during official Thunder activities unless agreed upon by the
Coach and General Manager. At no time will girlfriends or female companions be allowed in the
Thunder dressing room, travel vehicle or away game accommodations. It is strongly recommended that
player’s girlfriends not stay at the billets home. All players will treat community residents with respect
and integrity.
General Conduct and Consequences
Players of the Drayton Valley Thunder are ambassadors of the organization. Behaviour deemed
inappropriate and/or in violation of this agreement will be subject to review by the General Manager
and/or the disciplinary committee and subject to appropriate discipline, up to and including expulsion
from the club.
HOUSE RULES
The following rules are ones negotiated between the player and the billet family. Speaking from
experience you may want to outline with the player rules that are consistent with what you have already
have in place for any guests or visitors in your home. Examples may be limiting phone calls after a
certain time, whether you are going to permit computer access or not and if you do what time
restrictions you may want to enforce. It is also intended to assist in apportioning the household chores
that you expect the player to assist with. In other words this form can be as limited or as expansive as
you see fit.
I_______________________, acknowledge that I have reviewed the enclosed rules and expectations in
the home and agree to abide by them.
Date:_____________
Billet:_____________
Player:________________
CONTACT LIST
Player Name:
Date of Birth:
Home Address:
Parent and/or Guardians contact:
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Names of immediate family and their birthdates
Mom:
Birthday:
Dad:
Birthday:
Brother:
Birthday:
Sister:
Birthday:
Other Emergency Contact:
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Players Alberta Health Care Number:
Head Coach
Mike Mueller
Phone: (w) 780-542 7846
(c) 780-621 1289
Associate Coach
Jack Redlick
Phone: (w) 780-542 7846
(c) 780-984-4280
Trainer
TBA
Phone: (w) 780-542 7846
Billet Coordinators
Krista Colford
Phone: (h) 780-542-9294
[email protected]
(c) 780-898-2903
The Drayton Valley Thunder Board of Directors
President
-
Scott Carter
Vice President -
Jack Beelby
Treasurer
-
Krista Colford
Secretary
-
Cindy Waronek
Directors
-
Denise Habetler
Desiree Grossman
Jason Colford
BJ Ballas