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CONSTITUTION AND POLICIES
Be sure to review our constitution, as well as our policies. These documents can be found here. Our constitution and policies provide important information on our governance, as well as expectations for various processes throughout the hockey season. 

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Prior to the start of the season, a Parent Information Meeting will be held to select, assign, or recruit volunteers for team roles, provide important information, complete bench staff paperwork, collect any outstanding items, and answer initial questions regarding the season. This meeting will take place following the evaluation process (U9 and up), once teams have been formed by the third-party evaluator to determine placement. It is also a great opportunity to make introductions and welcome new members to IDCMHA.

VOLUNTEERING
From our coaches and team roles to our Board of Directors, IDCMHA is entirely run by parent volunteers.  Without you, there would be no hockey!  We focus on player development at a young age, while ensuring hockey always remains fun.  All parents are expected to volunteer at some point during the season.  See our Volunteer page for more information. We also encourage you to contact any member of the Board to learn more. 

PICTURE DAY
IDCMHA Picture Day will be scheduled for a date to be determined. The schedule will be posted on the main page and communicated to teams. Please watch for updates regarding the confirmed date and details.

IMPORTANT: Players must arrive fully dressed in their gear (except skates, which may be put on at the rink). Helmets will not be worn for photos. Please arrive ready at least 5 minutes before your scheduled time. For sibling photos, players must be ready and present together at the scheduled time. Photo order forms must be completed in advance and brought with payment to the rink. Team managers will be asked to provide an accurate roster with correctly spelled names and jersey numbers on picture day to help ensure smooth processing of team photos.

TOURNAMENTS
IDCMHA will host tournaments for the U7 to U13 age groups. Tournament dates will be posted on the website once confirmed. Each team is expected to provide volunteer organizers both leading up to and during the event, and teams are encouraged to provide additional support to help minimize the workload on any one volunteer. There are several benefits to these tournaments for our members, including: 

• Provides the opportunity to compete against teams from outside the Eastman region.
• Allows coaches to provide immediate feedback and support player growth over consecutive games.
• Tournaments are a great opportunity for players to build friendships, strengthen team connections, and create lasting hockey memories.
• Tournament fundraising proceeds are shared equally among the host teams to support team activities and expenses.

IDCMHA AGM
Ensure you join us for the IDCMHA Annual General Meeting. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, discuss our achievements, and plan for the upcoming year. Members are also welcome to propose motions for approval. Your input is valuable, and we want to hear from you! See our main page and Board communication (via TeamLinkt) for a date and details.