Mini-Mite - Mite Information Hub
IP Coordinators
- Paynesville: Kirby Johnson
- Richmond: Dan Mondloch
Team Managers
- Richmond Mini-Mites: Michelle Weisbrich
- Paynesville Mini-Mites: Diana Person
- Richmond and Paynesville Mites: Becca Sauerer
IP= Initiation Program and includes the mites and mini-mite.
Communication Avenues
- TeamReach App- 2024-2025 Season
- Mini-Mites: RLSMiniMites24
- Mites: RLSMites24
- River Lakes Weekly Newsletter
- Each week the River Lakes Association will send out a newsletter with important information pertaining to the entire association. This could include details like upcoming association events, Dibs opportunities, details regarding online clothing stores, and lots of other great information.
- The email used to register for hockey will by default receive this newsletter. You can add a secondary email address in Sports Engine if needed.
- Emails from Team Managers
- Expect to receive emails from team managers throughout the season regarding any team-specific information that needs to be communicated.
Each Sunday Game Day we need someone to operate the time clock. Team Managers or parents who've been with the association can show you how to operate the clock. Use this Sign up genius link to sign up for a day to operate the clock.
This is a great resource to find out everything about how the organization is run, the code of conduct for players and parents, information on dibs, fundraisers, and fees for the season.
General Information
NOTE: Information provided here is meant to be generic. As the season progresses, more specific information will be provided via email or can be found in the River Lakes Handbook
Length of Hockey SeasonStart: Mid-October, End: Mid-March
PracticesMini-Mites: Wed., 6:15-7:15pm (home rink) & Saturday's 9-10:15am (home rink)
Mites: Mon., time and location varies & Saturday's 9-10:15am (home rink)
*Subject to change, check website calendar or Sports Engine for most up to date information.
Team PicturesTypically scheduled within the first 30days of the start of the season
River Lakes Clothing OrderTypically two orders throughout the season- 1 early season and 1 before Christmas via Rambow online store.
Custom Practice Jersey'sOptional, cost $30-$40, more info will be shared soon.
Sunday Game DaysWe will have "Game Days" roughly every other Sunday rotating between the Richmond and Paynesville rinks. There are no set teams for these games. More details will be provided on this topic as the season progresses.
Mites/Travel Mite/8UAdditional games scheduled after January 1
JamboreesThere will be two jamborees that we participate in each season. Players are assigned to various RLS teams. Players are also assigned a RLS jerseys to wear for jamborees. Jersey's are turned at the end of the seasons.
Dibs and Committee SupportEach year every family needs to complete a certain number of association volunteer hours. More information will be shared on this topic as the season progresses.
Concession Stand is ONLY AT PAYNESVILLE. River Lakes does not operate the Richmond rink concessions.
FundraisersIn order to subsidize the cost to parents for hockey we have multiple fundraisers- for example raffle tickets. First-year families do not participate in fundraising.
Sports Engine AccountAll skaters participating in the association will need a Sports Engine Account.
River Lakes HandbookThere is a ton of great information in the handbook. Please take time to read through it and become familiar with the information.
River Lakes Jamboree Information
Jamboree Coordinator:
Michelle Weisbrich 320-224-5343
Jamboree Committee Members:
Nikki and Benjamin Bradford
Katie and Kristopher Fay
April Fraizer
Becky and Nate Moyer
Amber and TJ Poganski
Sarah and Adam Luckhardt
Hannah Royce
Timothy Koelln
Kate Warnert
Johan Sogge
Toni and Charlie Koch
- All teams wear the RED River Lakes Jerseys all weekend.
- Games are scheduled Fri., Sat., Sun. @ Richmond and Paynesville Rinks.
- 8U and Bears Teams have games at BOTH Richmond and Paynesville.
- "Arena" vs "Location"- On the schedule the rink is designated by "Arena" (Richmond/Paynesville) and the "Location" designates where on the ice the game will be played (Lobby, Neutral, Lobby). See picture below and attached as an example.
- Arrive early- Plan to arrive 30/45min before each scheduled game. Locker rooms and the rinks in general will be jam packed (especially Paynesville), so you'll need extra time to navigate around.
- Team's last game- Prep your skaters to stay on the ice longer after the last game they play of the weekend for a picture and a team meeting with the coaches.
- Pre-ordered T-shirts- Pre-ordered T-shirts will be handed out sometime throughout the weekend by your team's coach or team manager.
Volunteer Sign up Details:
- Each family is required to sign up for volunteer shifts. Without volunteers, no jamboree for the kiddos.
- Non-Coaching Families: Sign up for 2 shifts.
- Coaching Families: Sign up for 1 shift.
- The below document ("Jamboree Volunteer Info") provides additional detail about each type of volunteer area- Setup, Welcome Table, Time Clock, Announcer, etc. Please review prior to jamboree weekend so you're familiar with the duties of each area.
Zamboni Sessions:
- In order to be able to zamboni the ice throughout the tournament, the black bumpers and temp boards/dividers will need to be cleared off the ice and then put back on for the games. We are asking River Lakes Team parents and Volunteer shift workers to help clear off and set back up the black bumpers and temp boards/dividers during zamboni sessions.
- ACTION: If your skaters team plays before or after a zam session, we will need a number of parents to help move the wall and bumpers in Paynesville and the bumpers in Richmond.
- At Paynesville when the wall is up, it takes roughly 8 people to move the wall and then move it back in place during each zam session.
- Please see the schedule attached on which teams will need to help at each time. These will be posted in the locker room as well.
Levels
Mini-mite 5-6
Mite 7-8
Squirt 9-10
Peewee 11-12
Bantam 13-14