PARENT + PLAYER RESOURCES
Information, links, and reminders to help you stay organized throughout the season.
This page includes everything parents and players need throughout the year — schedules, equipment, tryouts, safety, and links to important resources.
PARENT PORTAL
PARENT PORTAL
HELPFUL LINKS + INFO
SEASON OVERVIEW
- Season Length: September–March
- Tryouts: Held each spring for the following season
- Practices: 2–3 times per week
- Games: Primarily on weekends
- Travel Radius: Most games within an hour of Oaks Center Ice
- Off-Season: Optional clinics and training sessions available year-round
TRYOUTS
VFC tryouts are held once per year in the spring.
Players are evaluated and placed on teams that match their age and development level.
All tryout details — including dates, registration, and FAQs — are posted on the Tryouts page.
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
Every player must have properly fitted gear before stepping on the ice.
Required Equipment:
- Helmet with cage
- Mouthguard
- Neck guard
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Gloves
- Pants
- Shin guards
- Hockey socks
- Stick
- Skates
- Protective cup or pelvic protector
Equipment can be purchased at the Oaks Pro Shop, Pro Hockey, or Play It Again Sports.
INJURY PROTOCOL
If an injury occurs during a game or practice:
- Notify your coach immediately.
- Complete an incident report and submit it to the hockey office.
- Follow your doctor’s guidance before returning to play.
All coaches are SafeSport certified and trained in USA Hockey’s injury-reporting procedures. For questions, contact vfcassist@yahoo.com.
GAME DAY REMINDERS
- Arrive 30–45 minutes before game time unless told otherwise.
- Players should be fully dressed and ready before warm-ups.
- Families are expected to show respect to coaches, officials, and opposing teams.
- Keep locker room areas clean and organized.
- Confirm player availability early through your team app.
VFC CLUB RULES + EXPECTATIONS
Every player and parent represents the Colonials. We expect everyone involved in our program to uphold these standards:
- Treat coaches, officials, teammates, and other families with respect.
- Support a positive environment — no yelling at players, referees, or opposing teams.
- Communicate directly and respectfully with coaches and team staff.
- Follow rink, league, and team policies.
- Lead by example — on and off the ice.
INFORMATION FOR GOALIES
Goalies play an important role on every VFC team, and our program continues to grow its support for goalie development.
Our program is built on effort, accountability, and respect. Every family plays a part in maintaining that culture.
VFC Goalie Updates for the 2025–26 Season:
- Dedicated VFC Goalie Clinics beginning summer 2025
- Discounted registration for full-time goalies within the VFC program
- A VFC Goalie Coach will attend practices throughout the season to provide position-specific instruction.
Goalie training will focus on positioning, movement, rebound control, and game awareness — helping players build confidence and consistency at every level.
For questions or to learn more, email vfcassist@yahoo.com.
BILLET FAMILIES
It takes special people to open their homes and hearts to our players and we take the utmost care to ensure our players are placed in environments that are conducive to care, understanding and safety. Ideal families for the Minutemen billet program will be able to provide clean, spacious accommodations for players in a caring environment conducive to healthy and productive lifestyles.
If this is something your family might be interested in, please contact John Geverd, jgeverd8@comcast.net.
INTERESTED IN COACHING?
Contact us at vfcassist@yahoo.com to learn more!
Have questions or need more info?
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