PARENTS
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Parent Involvement
Parents can play many roles in sport: current or former athlete, coach, fan, motivator, role model or critic. A few studies have shown that family members may influence an athlete’s involvement and achievement in sport more than coaches. Parents also are the first and most critical agents at socializing sports.
Start Crossbar Account
Create a parent account
- Click Sign Up
- Enter your email address and password
- A verification email will be sent to activate the Crossbar account
- Click on the link within the verification email
- Enter your name and phone number to complete the account profile
- Save
Parent account options
Participants: This allows you to add participants (players) that will be associated with the account.
Teams: Shows the assigned team. Clicking on the team will take you to the team page.
Settings: Update name, phone number, email address, and password.
Notifications: Sets email notifications for games and practices.
ADDING PLAYERS TO THE PARENT ACCOUNT
- Log into the Parent Account
- Select Account
- Select Add Participant (if you already have a participant and now see 2 of the same player confirm the same email was used for both, wait 48 hours and check back, if after 48 hours you still see 2 participants let web administrator know)
- Complete Player Profile (name, birthdate)
Setting up a family account
- Log into the Parent Account
- Select Account
- Select the Player Profile icon below the player name
- The table shows the name, email address, and phone of those who are associated with the Player Profile
- To add another email address to the Player Profile, Select Add Account
- Enter the email address of the person who you wish to be added to the Player Profile
- If this person already has a Crossbar account, they will immediately be added to the Player Profile
- If this person does not have a Crossbar account, a verification email will be sent to them. They must create their own Crossbar account. Once their account has been created, they will be added to the Player Profile.
Players can only be part of one Family Account.
FAMILY CALENDAR
The practice and game schedules for players are shown on the Family Calendar. Players must be assigned to a team for a schedule to appear.
Stay Connected
Keep connected to your team(s). Get schedules and team updates for every athlete in the house, plus a way to message other members on your team and a way to give coaches a heads up about practice. Enjoy unlimited access to scores & stats, photo/video sharing, and more.
Parent and Athletes
Parents and athletes need to manage their Crossbar accounts to ensure they get the most out of their Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association experience during each sporting season. With their accounts properly configured, athletes and their families will receive communications according to their preferences and be able to complete registrations more efficiently.
Helpful Links
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Service Hours FAQ's
- Beginning of the year rink set up and end of the closing hours count towards service hours.
- Concessions make up the majority of the service hours available.
- Rink Crew: rink set up and tear down, zamboni driving, and building maintenance - 100% reduction on service hours.
- Website Administrator - 25% reduction on service hours.
- Rostered head coaches - 50% reduction on service hours.
- Rostered assistant coaches - 25% reduction on service hours.
- Rostered Team Managers - 50% reduction on service hours.
- Board of Directors and chairpersons do not receive a service hour fee reduction.
Contact thunderbirdyouthhockey@gmail.com for more information on volunteer positions.
Please consider working a few extra hours to help out your team!
Team Responsibilities
Parents are required to help fulfill team responsibilities. Positions include but are not limited to; penalty box attendant, score clock operator, score keeper, or tournament positions. Team Managers will provide a schedule of positions that need to be filled for games. If you are not able to meet the obligation, please work with team families to move around the schedule. Team responsibilities cannot be “bought out” unless chosen to pay someone to do the responsibilities (which would be between the payer and payee.)
**For more information on required hours and buyout options please go the the Youth Hockey section under our Programs tab.
Equipment Information
TYH has equipment for rent for the season for our young Introductory Program skaters (appx. ages 4-8). It is not expected that they have their equipment at this age. The club has a wide range of used items to fit different sized kids so that everyone is safe and comfortable out on the ice. If your older child needs equipment be sure to talk to a board member about options for renting, borrowing, or purchasing used equipment, at least to get started. Your child will need their own equipment eventually. The rental program gives you and your child an extended opportunity to try hockey before you buy your own equipment.
Tips: Little kids can just wear sweats under their hockey shorts and forgo the hockey socks and the need for special undershorts or a garter. A long-sleeved shirt, like an Under Armour shirt, under the chest and elbow pads helps to prevent any rubbing or pinching. And thinner socks let kids' toes move in their skates and means their feet will stay warmer. The more comfortable your child is in his or her equipment, the more they can focus on having fun!
**For more information on equipment rental pricing please go the the Youth Hockey section under our Programs tab.
Rink Rat Rentals
If TYH hockey doesn't have the rental options you need Rink Rats maybe able to help you out.
We’re excited to introduce Rink Rat Rentals—a new, affordable way for families in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin to rent high-quality, brand-new hockey equipment for youth players. Our mission is to grow the game by making hockey more accessible, with rental options starting at just $1 per day. Families can save up to $500 per season compared to buying new gear!
We’re proud to partner with organizations like the Chicago Wolves and the Ozaukee Youth Hockey Association, who are helping us make hockey more affordable for everyone. To celebrate, we're currently offering free shipping on all orders placed through September 2024!
For more information, visit www.rinkratrentals.com.
Membership Relief Fund
It's been a challenging time for everyone, and especially difficult for families facing financial hardship. The USA Hockey community gathered together in support of those in need and raised funds in order to help pay for 100% of membership costs this season. If you, or someone you know, needs help playing the sport they love this year, please fill out an application for the Membership Relief Fund. if you would like to donate and support a hockey family this year, please click the link below.