2023-24 Player/Parent Feedback Survey Results
Purpose
During the 2023-24 Season, we conducted a Player/Parent Feedback Survey among participants of the Owen Sound Minor Hockey Program to gain insights into their experiences and perspectives. The feedback aimed to identify areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance support for our Bench Staff and Players. By understanding both strengths and challenges within our organization, our goal was to foster the most positive and enriching hockey experience for everyone involved.
Participation Rate
We are thrilled to announce an impressive overall completion rate of 43% last year, reflecting active engagement from our community. Specifically, our Representative Players contributed at a rate of 46%, while our Local League Players showed a remarkable 48% participation rate. Additionally, our Junior Development Players (U5-U9) joined in with a commendable 35% completion rate. These rates underscore our members' strong commitment to the improvement and development of our organization. We are grateful for the valuable insights shared and remain dedicated to utilizing this feedback to enhance the hockey experience for all.
Takeaway
A key takeaway from last year's survey was the need for greater support and development opportunities for our goalies. We listened and took action. In addition to hosting a free full-day goalie camp, we launched the Keeper's Crease program - specialized development sessions thoughtfully designed to enhance and grow our goalies' skill.
| Category |
Question |
Feedback |
| Player Experience |
The player is having fun. |
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| The player wants to play hockey in Owen Sound next season. |
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| The player has developed more of a desire to play hockey now than they had at the start of the season. |
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| Player Development |
The player's individual skill (skating, shooting, passing, checking) has had an acceptable amount of improvement. |
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| The player's hockey IQ (positioning, team tactics, team strategies) has had an acceptable amount of improvement. (This question only applies to U10 and up.) |
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| Parent Experience |
The organization effectively communicates programs, events and the latest happenings with the parents. |
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| The coaching staff (managers, coaches, trainers) effectively communicate with the parents. |
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| The coach encourages and gives appropriate attention to the player. |
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| The parent feels like they have received good value for their money. |
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| Bench Staff - Games |
Playing time has been fair and everyone has had approximately the same amount of ice time. (This excludes power play and penalty kill time, as well as ice time missed for disciplinary purposes such as behaviour or lack of effort.) |
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| The goalies have had approximately the same amount of ice time. (This only applies to teams with multiple goalies and excludes time missed for disciplinary purposes such as behaviour or lack of effort.). |
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| The Head Coach fosters good sportsmanship, self-control and respect on and off the ice. |
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| The Head Coach demonstrates respect for the players, coaches, officials and opponents during games. |
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| The rest of the bench staff demonstrates respect for players, coaches, officials and opponents during games. |
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| There are typically at least three bench members present at all games. |
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| Bench Staff - Practices |
The Head Coach is prepared and organized for practices. (For example, practice plan, pucks, whiteboard, cones, mini-nets and any other required resources.) |
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| The Head Coach makes effective use of practice ice time. |
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| The Head Coach has been present at an acceptable amount of practices. |
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| The Head Coach has enough on-ice volunteers to run meaningful practices. |
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| The Head Coach emphasizes team play and includes all players in the drills. |
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| Bench Staff - Professionalism |
The Head Coach is a good role model (language, habits, attire, respectful) off the ice. (For example, tournaments, hotels, restaurants, buses, etc.) |
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| The Head Coach enforces discipline and creates a respectful environment. |
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| The Head Coach demonstrates concern for the well-being of every player. |
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In closing, we extend our sincere gratitude to our members, coaches, and volunteers for their invaluable contributions to our organization. Your dedication to the development of our players is truly commendable. Let us continue to work together to support the growth and success of our players both on and off the ice. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our hockey program.
Sincerely,
OSMHG