Table of Contents Introduction Pg. 3 Eligibility Season Practices Workouts Pg. 4 Games League Region Rinks Locker Room Pg. 5 Equipment Storage Dues Uniforms Under Armor Travel/Lodging Pg. 6 Academics School Grades Mentoring Excused absences Commitment



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University Of Maryland

Men’s Club Ice Hockey

Division II



Prospective Players’ Guide


Table of Contents

Introduction Pg. 3
Eligibility
Season

Practices

Workouts Pg. 4

Games

League

Region
Rinks

Locker Room Pg. 5

Equipment Storage
Dues

Uniforms

Under Armor
Travel/Lodging Pg. 6

Academics

School

Grades

Mentoring
Excused absences
Commitment Pg. 7
Drugs/Alcohol/Hazing
Tryouts
Freshman Connection Students
Club Management Pg. 8
D3 Team
Introduction:
The University of Maryland Men’s Club Ice Hockey Division II Team is a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), and plays in the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association (MACHA). The ACHA is divided into four regions: Northeast, Southeast, Central, and West. We compete in the Southeast Region and are consistently ranked among the Top 10 teams. We have a rigorous schedule including workouts, practices, and games. Participating on this team is time consuming and requires commitment and dedication. This document provides of overview of all team policies and expectations.
Eligibility:
All students, undergraduate and graduate, and faculty/staff are eligible to participate in any sports club. A student must maintain a 2.0 GPA to meet University requirements. Students must be enrolled with at least 12 credits, unless they are in their final semester, in which case they may have 9 credits. Specific restrictions for the ACHA Division II include less than 10 semesters of ACHA competition. Students who have been on an NCAA or Canadian University roster at any level at any time for more than one year (two semesters) are restricted to eight semesters of ACHA play minus their time at the NCAA or Canadian University level. Students must also be able to regularly attend practices and commit to weekend games, both home and away.
Season:
Our season begins in September and ends in March. We play approximately 20 regular season games. MACHA League Playoffs begin in February and we play at least two games. Regional playoffs are either the last week of February or the first week of March. Regionals are single elimination, so we are only guaranteed one game. If we win two games in a row at regionals we qualify for Nationals. Nationals are the second or third week of March and last for the entire week. We also compete in the Crab Pot, a tournament hosted by the United States Naval Academy each year featuring local college teams. We play two games in this tournament. Typically, we have winter break off. However, there is always a possibility of tournament or showcase play during the break, which would account for a few additional games. Overall, we expect to play in the vicinity of 25-30 games each season. Notable rivals include UMBC, Navy, Towson, Virginia Tech, Liberty, and Georgetown.
Practices:

Practices are MANDATORY. During September we have three practices per week. In October, we cut back to two practices a week. Practices are held between 4:30PM-8PM, depending on the day of the week. They are on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Practices are one hour long. Excusable absences (see Excused Absences, pg. 6) are permitted with prior notice. Players arrange a carpool system to provide transportation to practice.


Workouts:
We have off-ice conditioning once per week. They are usually on Monday or Tuesday afternoons. Off-ice workouts are treated like practice: an excused absence is necessary if you are going to be absent. In addition, it is expected that everyone has some type of gym routine (strength training and conditioning) that they do on their own time.
Games:
Games are played on the weekends. Typically, home games are at 8PM on Friday or Saturday nights. We will sometimes play on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. We play three 20-minute periods with new ice made in between each period. If necessary, there is a 5-minute, 4v4 overtime period, followed by a shootout.
League:
The MACHA is divided into two conferences, North and South. We play in the South. The other teams representing the MACHA South are University of Maryland-Baltimore County, University of Delaware, Virginia Tech, Liberty University, and East Carolina University. The MACHA North includes Monmouth University, Penn State, Rider University, Rowan University, Saint Joseph’s University, and Temple University. We play each team in our conference twice. Typically, one game will be at home and the other will be on the road. However, for farther games we alternate each year. For example, one year we will have a weekend trip to ECU and play them two nights in a row. The following year they will travel to us. The MACHA playoffs are one weekend in mid-February. The four best teams from the North and South play for their respective conference championship. The winners from the North and South then play in an all MACHA Championship Game.
Region:
The MACHA is in the Southeast region. Throughout the season there are multiple ranking periods where the Top 15 schools are listed. The Top 10 schools qualify for Regional Playoffs. The MACHA is a very strong conference and normally has at least five teams qualify for regionals. The region extends from New Jersey out to Ohio, down to Kentucky, and over to Florida. There are 35 schools that compete in the Southeast. Since we are usually ranked in the top 10, we attempt to schedule games with other top 10 schools that are not in the MACHA.
Rinks:
We have two home rinks: The Garden’s Ice House in Laurel and Herbert H. Wells Ice Arena in College Park. The Garden’s Ice House is a fifteen-minute drive from campus. We play in Laurel until November. From November through March we play at Wells, which is one block from the College Park Metro Station, and is accessible by the University of Maryland Shuttle Buses. Wells is partially outdoors, so we cannot switch to this rink until it starts to get cold outside.
Locker Room:
Our team has a locker room at Wells. Players’ equipment can be stored here starting mid-October. Equipment must be removed usually mid-April.
Equipment Storage:
Players are responsible for their own equipment storage from the start of the season until the Wells locker room is accessible in mid-October. In most cases, this means in your dorm, apartment, or house.
Club Dues:
Club dues cover an array of expenses. These include ice time, league fees, referees, travels, hotels, uniforms, Under Armor gear, and social events such as team dinners and banquets. Our club is funded by the Student Government Association (SGA) and by Campus Recreation Services (CRS). University funding is allocated annually, but does not cover all expenses. Thus, club dues collected from individual players may vary each year. The goal of our club officers is to keep individual dues to a minimum. On average, dues range from $800-$1400 for the entire season. Normally, payments are requested twice during the season, with a larger sum due first semester. This amount is usually between $600-$800. Second semester dues are collected if necessary. The amount of these dues is variable and is determined by our success at regionals, amount of team gear required, and other factors. We understand that people come from various economic backgrounds. Individual payment plans can be arranged to accommodate different financial needs. Dues do not cover helmets, gloves, sticks, skates, or any other personal equipment. Players must purchase this equipment on their own.
Uniforms:
Players will receive home and away jerseys, socks, shells, and a practice jersey. The team also votes each year on an alternate game jersey. All jerseys and clothing are the responsibility of the players to maintain.
Under Armor:
Kevin Plank, founder of Under Armor, was a graduate of the University of Maryland. Under Armor sponsors all of Maryland Athletics, so we receive heavily discounted Under Armor gear. Each year the team selects what gear it wants. This can include shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats, backpacks, travel bags, shoes, etc. Essentially, if Under Armor makes it we can order it. All gear is embroidered. The costs are covered by individual dues.
Travel/Lodging
The distance to our opponent is the key factor in our travel plans. For schools within two hours, the team officers coordinate a carpool system. For schools further than two hours, we travel by coach bus, usually the same University of Maryland buses used by the football and basketball teams. In the event we play a school more than eight hours away, we would travel by airplane. Only players on the club team are allowed to travel with the club. If friends and family want to attend they are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations.

We try to minimize the number of overnight trips each season. When we do stay overnight the team stays in a hotel. Players are able to make their own lodging accommodations with friends or parents if applicable, as long as prior notice is given.


Academics:
Education is always the first priority. While it is expected that players attend all practices, workouts, and games, it is understood that academic conflicts will exist. Coordinate with the coaching staff is required when these conflicts occur.
Grades:
ACHA required cumulative GPA is 2.0. Any player who fails to meet this GPA requirement will not be allowed to skate. No exceptions. As previously mentioned, education is first priority. Your grades are what will be important once you graduate, not how many points you had. Our current team GPA is 3.1.
Mentoring:
Starting in Fall 2012, the club officers created a mentoring program for new players. Rookies are paired with an upperclassman in the same major to help guide them with course selection and study habits. Upperclassmen also serve as tutors for any player interested in receiving extra help in a course.
Excused Absences:
Students are expected to attend all team events. However, there are situations where absences are acceptable. These include major academic events, illness, injury, and other personal situations. Major academic events are exams, papers, and projects. These are excusable absences when they occur at the same time as a scheduled team event or within a relevant time frame. Illnesses are judged personally. If you are too sick to play, don’t play. Injuries are judged personally and professionally. For more serious injuries including concussions, professional clearance is required before you can skate again. Other personal situations are defined broadly, and include emergencies and last minute conflicts. Students are expected to make their best effort to coordinate other commitments around the hockey schedule.
Commitment:
Playing on this team is a tremendous time commitment. Our demanding schedule will add stress to your academic life and reduce time available for your social life. We are the top competitive ice hockey team at the University of Maryland. We set lofty goals each year and play to win. Ice time is earned, not given. We carry a 25-man roster, so we have 4 scratches each game. Students interested in playing should be fully dedicated and committed to the team.
Drugs/Alcohol/Hazing:
Our club and the University have strict drugs, alcohol, and hazing guidelines. As University policy defines, there are no drugs or alcohol allowed at ANY team events. This includes all games, road trips, and hotels. The University also protects individuals from any form of hazing, sexual harassment, or discrimination. Any club found violating these policies faces immediate suspension from competition, along with other disciplinary actions. Team policy is also very strict. Players cannot consume alcohol within 24 hours of any game. Any player found breaking this 24-hour rule, or playing under the influence of any drugs or alcohol, faces possible suspension and/or removal from the club. Any individual(s) who commits a hazing act face suspension or termination from the club.
Tryouts:
Tryouts are held the first week of September. Tryouts are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night of that week. There is a $100 tryout fee. The team is selected on Thursday following the last tryout. The D3 team has tryouts the following week (students who pay the D2 tryout fee do not need to pay again for the D3 tryout). Students are encouraged to attend the D2 tryouts. There are typically around 50 students each year at the D2 tryout. The D2 team rosters 26 players: 3 goalies, 15 forwards, and 8 defensemen. The coaching staff and club officers hold the right to offer an invite-only tryout at the beginning of spring semester. Students may be eligible for this tryout for a number of reasons: spring-transfer students, Freshman Connection students, students who were injured and unable to tryout in the fall, etc. This tryout is not a guarantee and is highly dependent on the team’s roster situation at the conclusion of the fall semester (i.e. fall graduations, injuries, academic ineligibility, etc.).
Freshman Connection:
Students in the Freshman Connection program should attempt to schedule their night classes around the practice schedule. We understand that this may not be possible, and unfortunately students who cannot re-schedule their classes will not be able to play in the fall semester.

Club Management
The University of Maryland club hockey team is player run. Four officers are selected at the beginning of each calendar year and serve a full year term. These positions are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The officers are responsible for complete operation of the club. The University of Maryland club is not independently managed or managed by the coaching staff. It is managed by the player selected officers. Responsibilities include financial management (dues collection, bill payments), acquisition of ice time, game scheduling, referee scheduling, jersey & apparel ordering, league & ACHA interface, interaction with the university, travel planning and coach selection.
D3 Team:
The University of Maryland also has an ACHA Division III Club Team. The Division III team is a member of the Blue Ridge Hockey Conference (BRHC) and competes in the Atlantic Division. Other teams in the BRHC include Catholic University, George Mason University, James Madison University, Wake Forest University, Loyola University, University of Richmond, and Salisbury University. This team is also highly competitive. Players from the D3 team are invited to participate with the D2 team based on performance and roster openings.

For any additional information, please contact any of the Club Officers or Coaches. Contact information can be found on the team website: http://www.umterpshockey.com



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