Parent Guidelines For Hockey Games

Article is from The Hockey Source!

 

 

Before the game:
“Eliminate the hockey devils”

• Make sure that there is gas in the car or arrange for a lift
• Make sure that there is cash for sharpenings, tape, drinks, entrant fees, etc.
• Have son/daughter follow nutrition regimen (3 to 4 hours before game time)
• Verify schedule times
• If your son/daughter is young, double check for skates, jock, helmet, etc.
•  Be ready for your son/ daughter – don’t make your child wait and be late
• If your son/daughter is older, ask if they need skates sharpened (adds time)
• Bring warm jacket, sweater, hat, mitts (rinks are not a warm place)
• Drive other players if necessary and leave on time
• Let your son/daughter carry their own bag, offer to carry the stick
• Meet with manager to discuss outstanding issues
• Socialize with others
• Offer to help out with stats for coach

During the game:
“Watch as if it was your best friend’s child”

• Watch with enjoyment and pride
• Keep any comments positive
• Acknowledge other parents
• In between periods, meet with the manager if needed
• Take stats to help out the coach if you are asked

After the game:
“Share their fun”

• Meet with manager to discuss any outstanding issues (funds, equipment, scheduling, etc.)
• Socialize with other parents
• Meet your son/daughter with a smile
• Ask questions to make your child feel good about himself:
• “Did you have fun?”
• “How do you think you did?”
• “What did you learn today
  
• Let your son or daughter carry their own bag
• Drive home
• Explain the importance of hygiene - remind your child to:
  
  • Shower
  • Wash undergarments
  • Air out equipment