Atom Development Program Policy and Guidelines

Terrace Minor Hockey will provide an Atom Development Program as part of the Association’s hockey skill development philosophy. This Program is intended to develop the better skilled Atom player’s skills through more advanced instruction, more sophisticated and higher paced practice drills, and by playing with players of similar abilities.

Terrace Minor Hockey is dedicated to hockey skill development through a strong House Division Program and through Rep Team competition and we will strive to provide all players, whether House or Rep Division, with the opportunity to develop their skills through equal ice time, constructive coaching and through recognition for their achievements.

It is the policy of Terrace Minor Hockey that the Atom Development Program will be planned and implemented as a skill development program first, and to provide "select team" competition only during the latter portion of the season, and only when those games do not interfere with the House Division schedule.
 

The Atom Development Program will follow these guidelines:
 

Coaches will apply to the Atom Division Head, and will be selected by the Executive, to coach in the Atom Development Program based upon their commitment to the Program guidelines. Coaches are responsible for ensuring that the Atom Development Program follows Terrace Minor Hockey Bylaws and CHA and BCHA Bylaws and Policies.
 

All players in the Atom Division will be evaluated using a fair and objective evaluation system, supervised by the Atom Division Head. The most skilled 25 players will be invited to participate in the Atom Development Program, and all selected players will have an equal opportunity to develop their skills within the Program. Teams of players in the Program will be formed for specific exhibition games or tournaments, and all players will have an opportunity to participate.
 

Ice time will be provided to the Atom Development Program, at times not in conflict with existing TMH needs. All ice time will be requested through the Atom Division Head, and scheduled by the TMH Ice Coordinator. All games will be scheduled through the Atom Division Head, and will not conflict with the player’s Atom Division Team schedule, unless approved by the Division Head.

 
 

When tournaments do not interfere with the Atom Division schedule, an Atom Development Team may participate, with the approval of the Atom Division Head. Tournament entry fees, travel and accommodation costs will be the responsibility of the parents. At end-season, participation in the Skeena Valley Tri-City League Atom Development Tournament will be supported, and reimbursement for costs will be as provided to House Teams in accordance with the TMH Travel Assistance policy.

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