NorCal Extreme

and national level. To this end, we will field "tiered" teams in all age groups in which the number of players is sufficient to permit fielding of 2 teams. In age groups with only one team, opportunities will be available to practice and play as a member of a developmental squad. All players will compete in the local SIHL series, but the rosters for the higher level tournaments (AAU, NARCH) will be selected by the coaching staff to field the strongest, most competitive teams. The specific goals of each team will be established as the squads are formed, but the fundamental goal of our organization is always to compete at the highest level of tournament play appropriate to the make up of each team. Players can and will move between rosters based on developing skills of individual players and team goals to compete at the highest appropriate level for a given squad. Organization

Norcal Extreme is a nonprofit organization managed by a board of directors who are responsible for all decisions that are made in response to recommendations from the coaches and a committee of parent representatives from each team. The intent is to allow the coaches to focus their efforts on player and team development while the board and parent representatives take care of administrative tasks. Coaches from each team, together with parent representatives, coordinate activities both within the individual teams and between teams in the organization. Season

Tournament hockey involves a commitment to an extended season. Each team will practice on average 3 hours each week and participate in one to two tournaments each month. Tryouts are in October, practice and warm-up tournaments are held in the late fall. The season begins in November, and depending on tournaments ended will end at latest in July. Eligibility

In the past the organizatio included seven teams: Atoms (8 and under), Mites (10 and under), Squirts (12 and under), P*e Wees (14 and under), and Bantams (16 and under). Player eligibility for the upcoming season is determined by their age on January 1 of the upcoming year. Girls may play a year longer in each age group, e.g., 11 year-old girls may play in the 10s division. Coaches

Current coaching assignments for the other age groups are still are determined on an annual basis. In addition, each age level will have assistant coaches who will help with practice and travel with teams to tournaments as either the assistant or primary coach, depending upon staffing commitments. Fees

The organization utilizes fundraising opportunities such as eScrip and paper scrip to keep fees as low as possible. Nevertheless, tournament roller hockey remains an expensive activity. Total fees are calculated to pay for coaches, rink rental, selected tournament fees, and organizational costs. Families may pay for the entire season, through 15 July or on a monthly basis. The fees may be paid monthly or for the whole season. For more information, contact the current president. For billing purposes, the season has two main sessions, November & December, and then January through mid-July. Nov-Dec are combined into a single fee, due 1 December. Your Nov-Dec bill will include a non-refundable registration charge of $100 that is used to cover organizational costs, plus practice fees. Nov/Dec charges vary by team owing to their practice schedules. All costs are approximated based on last years fees, they are subject to change. Questions about billing may be directed to the current treasurer. Teams may decide to attend additional tournament(s) beside the one included in the fee. Tournaments that are not included in the monthly fees vary from $50 to $95 per tournament, depending upon entry fees, coaches’ costs, fundraising activities and the number of players skating. Some tournaments may require an overnight stay. Players are responsible for making their own arrangements, although team parents frequently help to coordinate travel plans. Uniforms

Players are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms, which include both home and away jerseys and pants. Approximate cost will be $150 per player. Insurance

NorCal Extreme players are covered under insurance provided by AAU membership. Youth AAU membership is also being used by Davis Blue Devils Hockey Club (Davis High School Hockey) and Extreme. Only one AAU youth membership is required for each player (one AAU membership covers ALL AAU youth programs for that year).The annual AAU Hockey membership is approx. $14 for the "added benefit" coverage and expires 31 August annually. Applications and information about AAU Hockey membership can be found here. At Step 1, “program”, select “youth program”. At Step 2, “membership term/category” select “added benefit membership”. At Step 3, “sport”, select “hockey”. For club name, type "Davis Inline Hockey". Our membership club code is: "PAHO35XKA0" (4th character uppercase letter O, last character zero). For some tournaments, another insurances may be required. Information will be presented when another insurance is required. Community Service

NorCal Extreme solicits and receives substantial support from local businesses. In return, the organization strongly encourages community service contributions from all team members. The extent and details of this service are part of the seasonal goals developed by each age group. For example, in the past, Extreme players taught Special Olympics participants skating and hockey skills.