1. Tier I
Application

2. Viewpoint
The existing Tier I program provide many of the necessary components to provide young
athletes for a great experience. But, no existing Texas Tier I program or home venue can
provide all of the components of the ideal model which will provide the most complete program.
That is until now at the NYTEX Sports Centre and partnership with the Texas Brahmas Youth
Hockey Association.
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3. Tier I Application
A. Name of proposed Tier I Organization
Texas Brahmas Youth Hockey Association – Junior Brahmas
B. Name(s) of TAHA feeder member associations that fielded Tier II teams
the previous three seasons.
1. Age division and level of teams: Over the past 5 years the Jr. Brahma teams have competed
within every level of Tier II and House Rec
2. Number of years of existence of member association:
The Junior Brahmas have had a program 10+ years; five years under
the current NYTEX leadership.
C. Proposed Tier I teams for upcoming season.
1. Age division
2012 – 2013: Pee-wee / Bantam
2013 – 2014 and beyond: Pee-wee / Bantam / Midget‐Minor
2. Name, certification, and years of experience as a head coach of a Tier I.
Refer to Pg 29-36
3. Background screening date of head coach and results – Appendix A
D. List of Tier I teams and returning head coaches from prior season
Not applicable
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4. Tier I Application
E. A list of current Officers, Directors and Registrar and contact information for each.
Frank Trazzera – President and Registrar Ron Vogel – Vice-President
804 Meandering Woods Drive 15944 Blaketree Drive
Keller, TX 76248 Fort Worth, TX 76177
817-915-3417 817-210-2257
frank@nytexsports.com rvogel@brahmas.com
Level 5 – CEP # 114237 Level 4 coaching certification (summer 2012)
Salvatore Trazzera – Vice-President Ed Galiani – Manager
44 Southampton Drive 40 Underhill Blvd.
Massapequa, NY 11735 Suite 1B
631-834-9380 Syosset, NY 11791
trazzeramd@aol.com 631-219-9921
ed.galiani@nybobcats.com
Knute Anderson – Director
2857 Naples Drive Cheryl Booth – Secretary
Hurst, TX 76054 8851 Ice House Drive
817-905-1994 North Richland Hills, TX 76180
knute@nytexsports.com
Level 5 Master – CEP # 288739
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5. Tier I Application
F. Historical financial information that demonstrates financial stability.
1. Profit and loss statement from the prior season – Appendix B
2. Form 990 from the previous two (2) years – Appendix C
G. Practice plan that demonstrates the time slots and days of the week for its proposed Tier I teams.
1. Days and times of planned practices
Pee Wee Ice Schedule Bantam Ice Schedule
3 Ice sessions per week (75-90 min) 3-4 Ice Sessions per week (75-90 min)
3 Dryland sessions per week 3 Dryland sessions per week (45-60 min)
Optional Off Campus PE Programs Optional Off Campus PE programs
35-45 Games per year 35-45 Games per year
2. Name of home rink and/or practice facility – THE NYTEX SPORTS CENTRE
3. Copy of ice contract – N/A
4. Scope and evidence of a supporting off-ice development program.
Off Ice Hockey Training: www.officehockeytraining.com
Providing free access with an access code for our youth and Jr players to an off ice
program with demonstration videos and exercise logs that are downloadable for the
players use. There are three separate age and development related specific programs for
Mites /Squirts, Pee Wees/Bantams and Midgets/Jrs.
* This is consistent with the USA Hockey ADM and LTAD program
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6. Fact Sheet
Junior Brahmas Organization
Tier I Program
- Season
- Applicable Costs
- Fundraising
- Jerseys
- Off-Ice Training
- Travel Costs
- Season Registration Fees
- Basic Expenses
Games and Practices
Travel
Rules
Refund Policy
- Details refund when a player does not play for the full season, regardless of reason.
_____________________________ _____________________________
Player’s Signature Parent’s Signature
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7. Tier I Application
I. Description of the Tier I Organization
1. Organization structure – refer to page 46
2. Mission statement: To instill respect, responsibility and commitment in our young
athletes by testing each player on and off the ice through the P.A.T.H (Program for
Advanced Travel Hockey). Our P.A.T.H. program defines the goals and guidelines
for our association which focuses on skill development, physical conditioning, confidence
and character-building for all of our players.
3. Responsibilities
i. Hockey or coaching director – Knute Anderson
ii. Head coach – Ron Vogel
iii. Team manager
iv. Any and all administrators – refer to page 46
4. Written By-Laws – Appendix D
5. Team Rules – Appendix E
6. Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) tax exemption status under the
Internal Revenue Code – Appendix F
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8. Tier I Application
J. Compliance statement of intent, ability, and procedures to comply with:
1. USA Hockey rules
2. TAHA By‐Laws, Policies, Rules and Regulations
3. Tier I Committee
This presentation, web site and video are indication of our commitment to comply with all USA
Hockey Rules, TAHA Rules and Regulations as well as participation with and adherence to the
Tier I committee
K. Any other information determined to be necessary by the Tier I Committee
or Tier I Chairperson.
WE’RE READY to provide any additional information determined necessary by the committee or
committee chairperson. As exhibited throughout, it is our continuous intention to support the
philosophy goals and guidelines put fourth by TAHA and USA Hockey.
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10. USA Hockey Core Values
Sportsmanship Foremost of all values is to learn a sense of fair play. Become humble in victory,
gracious in defeat. We will foster friendship with teammates and opponents alike.
respect for the individual Treat all others as you expect to be treated.
integrity We seek to foster honesty and fair play beyond mere strict interpretation of the
rules
We’re Ready
and regulations of the game.
Pursuit of Excellence at the individual, Team and Organizational Levels Each member of the
organization, whether player, volunteer or staff, should seek to perform each aspect of the
game to the highest level of his or her ability.
Enjoyment It is important for the hockey experience to be fun, satisfying and rewarding
for all participants.
Loyalty We aspire to teach loyalty to the ideals and fellow members of the sport of hockey.
Teamwork We value the strength of learning to work together. The use of teamwork is
reinforced
and rewarded by success in the hockey experience.
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