PASADENA MAPLE LEAFS HOCKEY CLUB

Mission Statement

The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club (PML) was established in 1964 and exists to create character, courage and citizenship through a youth ice hockey program and family friendly atmosphere. We are committed to use sport, teamwork, camaraderie, recreation and athleticism to facilitate the superior development of youth hockey players, in an environment that is educational, inspirational and promotes the development of player skills, tactics and systems. We endeavor to have our players master the skills of the game by acquiring the right physical, mental and social skills.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to continuously position ourselves as a leader among sport club programs around the country while utilizing best practices at all times and incorporating all current sport management and education trends.  We will also constantly strive to promote, collect and disseminate all materials that will assist the program and enhance club and participant accountability.


Values

–  Player development and leadership
–  Maximizing individual potential in a safe, accessible environment
–  Building enduring traditions and creating strong bonds of friendship
–  Helping Pasadena and our youth hockey community through volunteering
–  The recognition, celebration and inclusion of a diverse population into the program
–  The procurement of necessary resources to be a viable entity
–  Participatory governance and actively seek feedback from our participants

All Pasadena Maple Leafs coaches are encouraged to embrace the Coaching Mission Statement, as it brings the Club’s Mission, Vision and Values together.

Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club
Our Coaches’ Mission Statement

As a Pasadena Maple Leaf coach, I am committed to developing youth hockey teams that implement maximum speed maneuvers, highly accurate passing and puck possession. The interests of Pasadena players supersede those of the coaches and are paramount in our program.

In order to accomplish this, I believe that the focus must be on the entire individual player. Development must be in all aspects of the game with all aspects of the player. I coach to insure that all of my players are guided towards becoming complete hockey players. I am committed to “The Complete Hockey Player Concept.”

The Complete Hockey Player Concept states, “That a partnership will exist among the Club, the coaching staff, the player and the parents, to develop a player who is disciplined, responsible, respectful, knowledgeable, skilled and healthy.”

The complete hockey player has a life-long love of the game and has mastered the skills of the game that include physical skills, mental skills and social skills.

The physical skills that must be mastered are skating, passing, stick handling, shooting, checking, goal tending and physical fitness. The mental skills that must be mastered are hockey knowledge and mind development or empowerment. The social skills that must be mastered are teamwork and sportsmanship.

– As a Pasadena coach, I am committed to improve the hockey skills of each and every Pasadena player without exception.

– As a Pasadena coach, I will implement a system and curriculum that satisfies and can exceed the skill progression requirements of USA Hockey.

– As a Pasadena coach, I am committed to improve my ability to educate, coach and train players.

A life long love of the game comes from having fun while playing. If we make hockey fun to play hockey, our players will stay involved in hockey. Fun will keep our players focused and working hard. When our players work hard, they will improve. It has to be fun !!!

Winning is not everything, trying to win is . . .

         –  this Coaches Mission Statement was created and inspired by Coach Tony Perez

Parent  –  Player  Guide  to  Pasadena  Youth  Travel  Hockey

Greetings to All,

Welcome to the Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club. We look forward to an exciting hockey season and invite your full participation in all Club activities.

Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club

The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club (PML) was established in 1964, and exists to create character, courage and citizenship through a youth ice hockey program and family friendly atmosphere. We are committed to use sport, teamwork, camaraderie, recreation and athleticism to facilitate the superior development of youth hockey players in an environment that is educational, inspirational and promotes the development of player skills, tactics and systems. We endeavor to have our players master the skills of the game by acquiring the right physical, mental and social skills.

GIVE

Every year, parents, hockey fans and other generous souls make tax-deductible contributions or initiate endowments that make Pasadena Maple Leaf travel hockey participation and activities possible. This year, we welcome a new generation of donors to PML. Donate to the Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club today and support our Mission, Vision and Values. Your gift is an important investment in your children and our community’s future.

The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club is an I.R.S. 501(c) (3) charitable non-profit organization, dedicated to promote youth hockey, social and educational skills to the youth of Pasadena and the Greater San Gabriel Valley. Donations are gratefully accepted and acknowledged. Our Federal Tax Identification Number is: 80-0434587.

PML Philosophy

The consistent demonstration of good sportsmanship, by all players, coaches, parents and fans at the Pasadena Ice Skating Center and while visiting other rinks is a guiding principle of our Club and Mission. We are committed to give our young players a positive experience in ice hockey during these important formative years. This means that every young player is treated with dignity and respect. We encourage and promote a true competitive spirit while focusing on their personal growth. As a member of the Pasadena Maple Leafs family, kids learn life-long values, the lessons of dedication, teamwork, integrity and accomplishment.

Our goal and mission are to develop hockey players that are disciplined, responsible, respectful, knowledgeable, skilled, healthy and happy as we create character, courage and citizenship, one player at a time.

PML Non-Discrimination Policy

The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club (PML) is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment in all its sports and recreational activities. The club's policies expressly prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws by any member of the club, coaches, and its board of directors or officers.

PML is committed to provide a sport environment free of unlawful harassment. Accordingly, any harassment based on sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, gender, color, religious creed, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, is strictly prohibited.

Please see our Grievance Resolution procedure, for issues of discrimination and harassment outlined below.

Travel Hockey Program Overview

The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club offers a comprehensive travel hockey program for players who have the desire and ability to play at a challenging level of competition. The tryout process begins in June/July and concludes with final team selections with the pre-season starting in September. The regular season begins in October and concludes the following February/March, with playoffs thereafter.

Travel Hockey Note

There are other additional costs associated with travel hockey, including, but not limited to: transportation, lodging, meals, tournament fees, coaches travel expenses, additional ice time, clinics, clothing and miscellaneous items and costs - all of which  are outside the scope of the basic registration fee and ice fees and are the responsibility of the participant.

It is fully understood that the nature of travel hockey that the Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club does not guarantee equal or fair ice time during travel hockey games. The head coach has full discretion when determining the amount of playing time each player receives.

Travel Hockey Equipment Requirements
 

The selection of hockey equipment is a critical key issue for players, parents and coaches. When purchasing and fitting hockey equipment, consider two important factors.

First, make certain the player is adequately protected.

Second, be sure the equipment allows the freedom of movement so the player can properly perform the necessary skills.

Shop around for the best values - hockey equipment does not have to be the most expensive to meet your skaters needs. For example, Play It Again Sports, sells used equipment at a substantial discount and most youngsters outgrow their equipment so that one can find real bargains.

Players must wear the following USA Hockey and SCAHA required equipment when participating in games or practices.

• Hockey skates (no figure skates) – please allow no more than ½ inch for growth. Check for adequate protection in the ankle, toe and instep areas. Properly fitted skates will enhance your child's ability to skate.

• USA Hockey-approved protective helmet with full-face protection of any style, with the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC) and CSA seals of approval. The OFFICIAL PASADENA MAPLE LEAF HELMET COLOR IS WHITE. 

• Face Mask - required at all levels.

• Ice hockey stick (not a plastic street hockey stick) – the length should generally extend from the ice to the player's chin – nose (measured wearing skates).

• Neck/throat protector (Mites, Squirts and Peewees recommended to wear neck protectors made with ballistic nylon).

• Hockey elbow pads - fitted properly so they do not slide.

• Hockey gloves - allow for good finger and hand mobility.

• Hockey shin pads - the length should protect the knee and shin completely.

• Hockey shoulder pads - adjust to fit at the time of purchase. A fiber cap is extremely important in preventing shoulder separation and should extend to the tip of the shoulder. • Hockey padded pants.

• Colored internal mouth guard, (mandatory for Peewee and above). The mouthpiece should be attached to the face mask.

• Protective cup/supporter (pelvic protector for girls).

• Jersey - Home & Away game jerseys.

Goalies require special leg pads, chest protectors, gloves and blockers. Goalies must provide their own head gear, mask and throat protection.

The Tryout Process - Player Placement – Fall Season

Players for Pasadena teams are selected after a series of open tryouts. Depending on SCAHA requirements, tryouts are held in June of each year. Prospective players are required to attend all tryout sessions at their selected level to receive proper evaluation for placement.

The goal of the tryouts is to assess and compare the skill level and ability, of each player, in order to place him/her on a team that is best suited to their current skill level and to enable the player to develop during the coming season. The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club assembles teams that have the best opportunity for success in a competitive environment.

Following the tryouts, selected players are offered a position on a team roster, in the form of a Letter of Intent (LOI). Once a player is offered and accepts a team assignment, he/she is expected to fulfill that commitment for the entire season.

All players are subject to USA/SCAHA/CAHA eligibility rules. Team rosters are limited to a maximum of twenty players. Different age levels require a varying minimum of skaters and a goalie, in order to comply with and compete in the SCAHA program.

Filling Roster Positions after Tryouts – Fall Season

The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club exists to provide children the opportunity to play hockey. We will make every attempt to provide an appropriate position on a roster to a child who wishes to play hockey, but PML does not guarantee the placement, at any particular level, but we will make every effort to place the player at the proper competitive level.

If a roster opening becomes available between tryouts and the start of the season, the player will be evaluated to determine one’s ability to play at the travel hockey level.

Parental Conduct

The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club asks for your cooperation while in the Pasadena Ice Skating Center and on the road as visitors at other rinks.

Kindly refrain from:

– –  Any abusive, obscene or racial language directed at any official, player, coach,  
       parent or other fans.

– –  Any disruptive or unruly behavior during a Pasadena practice or game.

– –  Any behavior deemed inappropriate, in a private facility, or as defined by the
       Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club (PML), Southern California Amateur Hockey
       Association (SCAHA), California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) or USA
       Hockey.

USA Hockey Zero Tolerance

In an effort to keep ice hockey a more desirable and rewarding experience for all participants, SCAHA has instructed the Officials to adhere to certain points of emphasis relating to sportsmanship. This program requires all players, coaches, officials, team officials, administrators and parents/spectators to maintain a sportsmanlike and educational atmosphere before, during and after USA Hockey-sanctioned games.  The following points of emphasis must be implemented by all On-Ice Referees and Linesmen:

Players

A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (Zero Tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a player:

1.  Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official.

2.  Uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including any swearing, even if it is not directed at a particular person.

3.  Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision.  Any time that a player persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a misconduct penalty.  A game misconduct shall result if the player continues such action.

Coaches

A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (Zero Tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a coach:

1.  Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official.

2.  Uses obscene, abusive or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time.

3.  Visually displays any sign of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision including standing on the boards or standing in the bench doorway with the intent of inciting the officials, players or spectators.

Any time that a coach persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a game misconduct penalty.

All coaches are required to wear helmets and to comply with other safety, screening, documentary and reporting requirements of USA Hockey, SCAHA, CAHA and the Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club.

Officials

Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, impartial and constructive manner at all times.  The actions of an official must be above reproach.  Actions such as baiting or inciting players or coaches are strictly prohibited.  On-ice officials are ambassadors of the game and must always conduct themselves with this responsibility in mind.

Parents / Spectators

The game will be stopped by on-ice officials when the parents/spectators displaying inappropriate and disruptive behavior interfere with other spectators or the game. The on-ice officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/spectators from the spectators viewing and game area. PML can and will ban disruptive spectators and/or parents from future games and practices, for any violation of the Zero Tolerance rules articulated here.

Once removed, play will resume.  Lost time will not be replaced and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body.  This inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include:

·        Use of obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at anytime.  Taunting of players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threatening or engaging in physical violence.

·        Throwing of any object in the spectators viewing area, player’s bench, penalty box or on ice surface, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard.

Parent   –  Coach 24 Hour Rule

Parents may not approach coaches to voice complaints or displeasure with coaching decisions immediately following a game or practice.  Parents must arrange a meeting through the team manager to meet with the coach.  At the meeting, all questions and concerns will be addressed by the coach, in an effort to move towards a resolution.

Individuals in violation of this policy will be contacted by the operations committee, may face sanctions that may lead to suspension.

The Director of Coaches, shall be informed of all controversies, with the express goal of acting as an ombudsman, in order to reach a common understanding, resolve an issue, or refer the matter to the PML Board or Disciplinary/Grievance committee for resolution.

It is recommended that any displeasure with coaching decisions be handled by the adults in a mature manner and not involve the young players. This will help maintain the positive atmosphere we want to encourage, without jeopardizing the coach – player relationship.

No Pay ~ No Play Policy

If it is determined that payment of Club and/or ice fees have not been made by a Pasadena Maple Leaf player, the no pay – no play policy takes effect and the delinquent family will be notified by e-mail and/or snail mail (US Post Office), at the last known address. Payment compliance must be made at that time or the player's coach will be notified. The player will not be allowed to skate until the outstanding balance is made current or paid in full. If a coach allows the player to skate, the coach will be disciplined accordingly.

In addition, according to the Southern California Amateur Hockey Association rules, any player who has an outstanding balance cannot be registered and rostered on another SCAHA team until the balance with the delinquent team is paid in full.

The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club Board of Directors has the sole discretion is raising or lowering the ice fees and costs of membership.

Pasadena Maple Leafs Refund Policy

All PML fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. PML refunds may only be issued with at least two weeks (14 days) notice of said program and will only be issued in the event a player relocates outside the Greater Los Angeles County or sustains an injury that precludes participation. Injury refund requests must be accompanied by a physician's note. All refund requests must be made in writing and directed to the general club address and to the attention of the Board of Directors. The PML Board has up to 60 days from the receipt of the request to decide on the refund, and if allowing it, issue the refund. The decision on the PML Board is final on all refund requests.

USA Hockey Membership ~ Insurance

USA Hockey has now implemented the Individual Membership Registration process on-line. PML members are now responsible for their own USA Hockey registration. Members can access the form by visiting www.USAHockey.com and clicking the "on-line" registration icon. Registration with USA Hockey provides important accident insurance for covered medical expenses of members in excess of one's personal or group insurance. Specific policy language and covered events are outlined in the USA Hockey literature and web site.

US Hockey registration is effective for one year [May 1 to April 30]. A copy of the USA Hockey registration form must be provided to the Club Registrar, as it is a mandatory requirement for participation in every aspect of PML hockey.

The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club abides by all USA Hockey, SCAHA and CAHA rules at all times, including off season and during Club sponsored clinics.

Injuries

In the event of an injury, please make a timely report of all serious injuries, including all hockey related incidents that require outside medical attention, to any member of the PML Board of Directors. Injuries occurring during a SCAHA game should be noted on the score sheet.

Physical – Medical Issues

It is our intention to respect the medical privacy of our players. In order to accommodate player sensitivities and abilities, we suggest disclosure of any condition that may contribute to a child's attention span and performance, to the coaches.

We must rely upon our parents, guardians and players to have any medicines or other medical needs always available, for any special need. (For example, if your child needs an asthma treatment on the bench during a game or practice, access to the medication must be arranged for – in advance).  The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club, its Board of Directors, coaches, managers and members are not and cannot be responsible for this important personal medical concern.

Hockey Players & Equipment - Prevention of Staph Infections

(This Article from Yahoo news, USA Hockey Magazine, & others)

Staphylococcus aureus or “Staph” bacteria is commonly carried on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Sometimes these bacteria cause infections, most of which are minor and can be readily treated with antibiotics but they can also cause more serious infections. MRSA (methycillin resistant bacteria) is a type of staph that is resistant to the usual antibiotics. Approximately 1% of the population is colonized with these harder to treat bacteria. Though most infections with MRSA occur in a hospital or health care setting, the incidence in the community setting is growing and that is the source of the concern for sports teams.

A staph infection most commonly looks like an infected pimple or boil, and can be red, swollen, painful and have discharge. It can be mistaken for an insect or spider bite. A staph infection can develop from an abrasion or “turf burn”. More serious complications such as pneumonia or systemic infection can also result. The infection is spread by skin to skin contact, or contact with contaminated objects such as band aids, razors, clothing or athletic equipment.

Open cuts or scrapes on hands become subject to infection when players put their hands into dirty hockey gloves. The same is true for other players’ equipment that comes in direct contact with the skin and is not kept clean and dry between usages. A closed hockey bag with wet equipment in a warm house is the perfect place to encourage bacteria and germ growth.

Keeping your equipment clean and dry can help prevent an infection.

The most effective way to prevent the spread of MRSA is through good personal hygiene.

• Keep hands clean by washing frequently or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. ALWAYS wash hands thoroughly after hockey and before eating.
• Any wound, cut or abrasion should be cleaned and covered at the time of the injury and kept clean and covered until healed. With any sign of infection (redness, warmth, swelling, pain and/or drainage), consult your health care provider. AVOID Walking around locker rooms with bare feet.
• Avoid contact with other people’s wounds or bandages.
• Avoid sharing personal equipment such as towels or athletic equipment.
• Shower daily and as soon as possible after games or practices. ALWAYS remove damp clothing between games and keep it away from clean clothing.
• Report suspicious skin lesions to the school nurse, coach or parent. EARLY TREATMENT IS IMPORTANT and ELIMINATES Further Exposure to others! Clean surfaces of athletic equipment after use. ALWAYS dry out your equipment – ASAP, as soon as possible (equipment drying stands are great for this) and clean or treat surfaces regularly.

Religious Practices

If your religious or non-religious practices do not permit your child to fully participate in travel hockey 7 days per week, or that during certain times of the year, prohibit athletic activities, please advise the Club President. PML and coaches would also like to know, in advance of the season, in order to make reasonable efforts to accommodate this personal matter.

Volunteer Coaches

A current USA Hockey certification is required to coach in our Club and with SCAHA teams. During the 2005-2006 season, CAHA enacted a requirement that all coaches, team managers and those in frequent contact with our young players, be screened by a company of CAHA’s choice. Acxiom Information Security Services (Acxiom) is the CAHA screening entity:  http://www.usahockey.com//cahahockey/default.aspx?NAV=AF_12&ID=140118

Please remember that all Pasadena coaches are volunteers. It is their dedication and commitment to the growth and development of our players that allows us to operate at the level we currently enjoy. Please take time to thank your coaches for their efforts.

Pasadena Ice Skating Center and Paramount Iceland

Although the PISC is the home of the Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club, we are guests and must conduct ourselves accordingly. We’ve expanded teams to Paramount Iceland, so these guidelines are important for Club membership.

All Hockey Visitors to the Pasadena Ice Skating Center + Paramount Iceland shall:

• Display strict adherence to the policies and procedures of PML.
• Have respect for opponents and play by the rules of the game.
• Shall receive equal opportunity for active participation in committees, boards and coaching.
• Display respect for the players and parents of other youth hockey organizations.
• Display respect for officials, coaches and volunteers of PML and accepting of their decisions.

Pasadena Ice Skating and Paramount Iceland Rink Rules

1.  Please dress players in the locker room – avoid dressing in the lobby area.

2.  In an effort to avoid injury to others, we encourage parents to carry the younger player's stick(s) through the rink and lobby area.

3. Do not allow your child(ren) to run wild throughout the rink. Your child and those within your charge are your responsibility.

4. Parents are responsible for any damage to the rink or property caused by their child(ren).

5. No rollerblades or skateboards are permitted in the ice rink.

6. No one is allowed on the bench or bench area except players, coaches or game officials. Continued warnings will result in disciplinary action. No children, except student coaches and those playing are allowed on the bench at any time.

7.  Parents are not allowed near player benches during games or practice. The time on the ice belongs to the coaches.

8. NO ONE is allowed on the ice until the Zamboni doors are closed and locked. Anyone continually violating this rink policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

9.  Hockey pucks travel at a very high rate of speed and young players developing skills can be a dangerous combination for the distracted spectator. Enjoy this fast paced game and pay attention to the flying puck at all times. Although tempting ~ Players are not to intentionally or accidentally shoot pucks out of the rink, at players, parents or coaches.

It is especially important that players not shoot at goalies that are not in the “ready-set” position. 

Players at the Peewee and above age level are not to participate in Mite or Squirt level activities, unless at the specific request of the coaching staff. No checking, slap shots or other Peewee and above activities are permitted while Mite or Squirt players are on the ice.

10.  Student coaches must wear helmets with cages, on the bench, during games and practices. All coaches are required to wear helmets while on the ice. (USA Hockey Rule).

11.  Obscene, racial or vulgar language, threatening or engaging in physical violence is not tolerated. Players, parents, spectators, coaches and officials are subject to immediate disciplinary action for the failure to comply with this rule. We have guests and small children present on a regular basis. There is no need for foul language at any time. Maintaining the integrity of the association is everyone's responsibility.

12. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed. Any player or coach, who appears at a game or practice, "under the influence," is subject to disciplinary action, including expulsion from the association.

13.  All players must treat rink employees, league officials, coaches and officials with respect. The association will not tolerate children of any age who may treat anyone involved in the program with disrespect. Players and children will listen to adults and follow directions when reprimanded.

Locker Room Policy

Each team is responsible for the cleanliness of the locker room. Team Managers are encouraged to monitor and enforce this policy.

Please secure ALL valuables and equipment. The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club, the Pasadena Ice Skating Center and Paramount Iceland assume no liability for lost, destroyed or stolen property.

Female Hockey Programs

PML is committed to the development of female hockey programs and will provide participation to teams of this program. The board considers the possibility of all-female travel teams, if pre-registration numbers so warrant these programs and ice time is available. Female participants in PML programs are subject to the same registration and Club policies, procedures and deadlines as all other Club members.

Developmental Travel Hockey Program

The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club is committed to the development of youth hockey players and may, at the discretion of the Board; and on recommendation of the coaching staff, offer players an opportunity to become a part of our travel hockey team, as they develop their hockey skills. On a case-by-case basis, subject to team space availability, a few selected individuals who demonstrate sufficient skills that may bring them to a full fledged team member status may be invited to become Pasadena developmental travel players. This program requires the full participation of the player in all practices. The reduced ice fees reflect that the fact that developmental player will not play in games, unless and until the coaches are satisfied this is appropriate and can be done with regard to the teams skill level and the safety of the players.

The player, who moves from a developmental player status to full team member, will be elevated to that status and his or her ice fees will be adjusted (pro-rated) accordingly. The Board considers the possibility developmental travel hockey players as registration numbers and team rosters require. Developmental travel hockey participants in PML programs are subject to the same registration and Club policies, procedures and deadlines as all other Club members.

Volunteer Positions

GUIDE

As the premiere destination for San Gabriel Valley's youth ice hockey program - and the future home of two “state-of-the-art” NHL hockey rinks, PML requires the most talented community leaders to help guide our future. We welcome you ~ our community, business and hockey leaders – to make a difference by becoming a volunteer. PML relies on the dynamic interaction with the community to build and sustain it for years to come.

For parents and guardians, wanting to be directly involved, PML offers numerous opportunities that require small increments of time. Those interested in any of the following should contact the PML’s Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer.

Coaches – The Pasadena Maple Leafs are always looking for talented coaches willing to make a commitment to our Mission, Vision and Values Statements and adopt the Coaching Mission Statement. We provide a training ground for developing coaches.

Team Manager(s) – Assist by getting information to and from your team via e-mail, telephone, flyers, etc. Act as the team representative with issues involving your team and PML. Assure that a qualified member of the team is available to run the scoreboard or score sheets during home games.

Coordinate and/or obtain pucks, water and game snacks (where applicable or requested). Organize tournaments and collect money for the collective activities of the team. The Team Manager is a critical member of the hockey team, as it helps support the responsibilities of the coach and aids in the enjoyment of the players.

Game Scoreboard + Statisticians

All home games are run by the PML. Volunteers are needed to run the clock, scoreboard and record mandatory game statistics.

Team Mom - for younger players, the attention of a concerned parent goes a long way toward the enjoyment of travel hockey.

Fundraising Leaders - The Club's fundraising activities have only one goal - to raise money to make Pasadena Maple Leaf travel hockey cost less and more affordable for more people. These events have been shown to be successful and need volunteers:

            See’s ® Candy Drive                                                Back 2 Hockey Picnic
Los Angeles Kings ~ Program Sales                    Coaches/Parents/Players game

Blue–White (Los Angeles Kings) Game              Annual Skate-A-Thon

Special Events + Committee Work

“CHAMPS” ~ Our local National Hockey League™ teams, the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings, in association with SCAHA, have developed a special recognition program, for youth hockey players, who excel in the classroom. Special patches, free NHL tickets and additional recognition, require the collection and transmission of report cards and the distribution of the CHAMPS awards. This is an exciting assignment for someone special.

“Back 2 Hockey”

This semi-annual Fall picnic event introduces the players, parents and Club members to each other and kicks off the season.

Spring Sports Banquet

This annual Spring event is a celebration of the growth, success and talent of our players, with a silent auction, fabulous food and is a fun filled “family” party.

Spring Clinics and “3 on 3” and “4 on 4” Scrimmage Programs

Volunteers are needed to organize and run the post–season conditioning and the fast action (informal) scrimmage program we partner with other neighbor rinks.

First Annual “Tournament of Roses” Hockey Tournament ~ (proposed 2011)

To Be Announced.

Recycling Program

The Pasadena Maple Leafs “BLUE” teams are also GREEN.  Many of our young players collect bottles, cans and other recyclables, so that they can play travel hockey. PML encourages and supports these players. We ask our members to be sensitive to this program and to recycle whenever and wherever possible.

JOIN

As a member of the Pasadena Maple Leafs and with your support, PML is able to present travel hockey with unparalleled quality and make our program to the Greater Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley and visitors to our community.

Grievance Resolution

Those wishing to appeal a disciplinary decision made by the Pasadena Maple Leafs Staff or Disciplinary Committee, may seek a hearing of the Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club (PML) Board of Directors. The Council and or the Board will accept and decide appeals from disciplinary actions taken by the individual(s) in question.

In the event the PML Staff or the Disciplinary Committee is unable to reach a majority decision, the Board will be asked to rule. In addition, minimum suspensions assessed according to USA Hockey rules are not reviewable.

Any member or official who complains or openly grieves to other members or individuals, outside of this formal process, may be in violation of the PML policies, as they pertain to the prevention of harassment and abuse of PML members. It is the policy of the Association to keep matters confidential and we expect the members to refrain from private grievances to the membership, at large.

PML Correspondence

It is important to maintain open lines of communication between the administration, and its membership. In an effort to accomplish this goal, the PML will frequently send various e-mail communications to the membership. It is extremely important that all members provide the associate with a valid e-mail address to ensure you receive this valuable information. Once you receive these notices, please take the time to read the material to ensure you are up to speed on all association information.

During the season, there will be last minute changes, so please consider this on deciding when to read e-mail.  Ice fee, dues and any other PML correspondence can be sent by “snail” mail to the President ~ Lilly Lieu, at her post office box:

Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club

c/o President ~ Lilly Lieu

P. O. Box 1004

Sierra Madre, CA 91025

LillyLieu@earthlink(dot)net     [type the “.“ dot ]

E-Mail Etiquette

PML encourages e-mail use that is appropriate for the recipient(s). Two important methods of communicating to the parents and players are e-mail and placing new information to the Club’s web site: www.PasadenaHockey.net. Please check these sources.

In replying to e-mail, a special request is made, the “REPLY” or “REPLY TO ALL” button, may not be the proper way to respond your message. Please make sure your communication goes ONLY TO IT’S INTENDED recipient(s). As discussed in the review of “The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home,” by a New York Times writer below*

Our goal and mission are to develop hockey players that are disciplined, responsible, respectful, knowledgeable, skilled, healthy and happy. We endeavor to instill a life long love of the game in our players. We believe hockey should be fun! Thank you for becoming the most important part of our tradition, family – friendly fun and excitement.

Gary Paul André

Director of Coaches and
Ace Coordinator

Pasadena Maple Leafs

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* The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home
By David Shipley and Will Schwalbe.  Copyright 2007 The New York Times Company    247 pp. Alfred A. Knopf. $19.95.

E-mail, for all its efficiency, often fails to achieve its intended result; a vague or carelessly worded message can cause major problems — personal, legal and financial — for senders and receivers. Helping you avoid these problems is the goal of “Send,” an informative, entertaining, thorough and thoughtful book. The authors are media veterans — David Shipley is deputy editorial page editor of The New York Times; Will Schwalbe is editor in chief of Hyperion Books — with extensive, and not always positive, experience sending and receiving e-mail. They summarize their essential message in two rules: “Think before you send” and “Send e-mail you would like to receive.”

These rules may seem obvious, but both are deceptively easy to break in our rapid-fire, multi-tasking world. Many of us, especially if we have handheld e-mail devices, routinely process e-mail while engaging in other activities such as walking, talking, eating and even (you know who you are) driving. . . .

These are not ideal conditions for thoughtfulness. It’s impossible to concentrate fully on your e-mail when you’re distracted, especially by animated dolls shrieking about international understanding. You’re going to get careless; you’re going to make mistakes in both content and tone.

And there are many, many mistakes to be made. In “Send,” Shipley and Schwalbe describe in detail the alarming array of ways you can botch e-mail even before you start writing the message. These include using a misleading or meaningless subject (“Re: Re: Re:”); addressing the e-mail to the wrong recipients, or too many of them; putting somebody in the “To” list who should be a “cc” or vice versa; and misusing the sneaky “bcc” and “Forward” commands, which can easily cause a confidential message to become very public indeed.

The authors also touch on a pet peeve of mine: people who abuse the “Reply All” command. Perhaps you are one of them. You receive a message addressed to many recipients — often a much-recycled joke, story, list, urban myth, etc. There are millions of these floating around; many of us simply delete them unread. But you, the “Reply All” abuser, read it and decide to respond with some clever comment of your own (such as “LOL”). And instead of hitting “Reply,” which would inflict your reply only on the sender, you hit “Reply All,” thereby forcing everybody on the recipient list to receive, and delete, yet another useless piece of e-mail. Please do not take this personally, “Reply All” people, but: everybody hates you. We hate you almost as much as we hate the people who mass-mail this Internet sludge in the first place.

After discussing the many ways you can go wrong simply addressing your e-mail, Shipley and Schwalbe discuss, at length, the dos and don’ts of composing the body of the text — figuring out what your message really is, then deciding how to begin, how to end, what tone to take, what to say and what not to say.  . .  There are also lots of helpful lists, such as “Six Reasons to Send a Letter Instead of an E-Mail” “Five Words That Almost Everyone Misuses,” “Three Absolute Rules of Responding,” and “Five Ways to Apologize for an Inexcusably Tardy E-Mail Reply.”

On that last topic, the authors advise that “it’s always better to send a hideously late response — even an inadequate one — rather than none at all, if you have any interest in maintaining a relationship.” With that in mind, I want to state the following: Bill Osinski, I’m sorry I never replied to you regarding that thing you e-mailed me two years ago. I got swamped. It got so bad that I was doing my e-mail in the “Small World” ride. But that is no excuse, so I’m stating here in The New York Times Book Review that I am worthless scum.