WEST MICHIGAN ICE DOGS
The official website of the West Michigan Ice Dogs Youth Hockey Program
FALL HOCKEY IS BACK.
New to Hockey, We got you.
Not sure were to start, click below and their's a helpful guide to get you geared up and ready to play.
IMPORTANT DATES
Hockey season starts
September 2, 2025
Season starts for 10U, 12U, and 16U
September 8, 2025
Season starts for LTP & 8U
PRACTICE SCHEDULES
Learn to Play & 8U
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, starting September 8.
10U, 12U, and 16U
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Sept 2.
10U A
5:30-6:30 pm (Blue Rink)
10U B
6-7 pm (Red Rink)
12U A
6:30-7:30 pm (Blue Rink)
12U B
7-8 pm (Red Rink)
16U
7:30-8:30 (Blue Rink)
Power Skate will be held on Wednesdays from 6- 6:50 pm. Due to other Griff’s West commitments, there may be occasional Wednesdays off. Start dates will be communicated by team managers.
Try Hockey for Free! - Sept 13th, 2025
Registration Information
Try Hockey for Free
12pm @ Griff’s Icehouse West
Arrive early to be fitted for equipment.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Try Hockey For Free Volunteers
On-ice and off-ice volunteers are needed for THFF. Off-ice volunteers may help with check-in, helping kids with player gear, snack table, and answering general questions. On-ice volunteers will help with basic hockey and skating instruction. Helmet and gloves required for on-ice volunteers. Email ashleydstep@gmail.com for
more information.
Little Wings - Sept 27th - Nov 15th
Registration Information
Little Wings starts
7 week session
Saturdays 11am-noon
$230/player; includes all equipment
Check Griff’s West website for registration info
Volunteer Opportunities
Team Opportunities (May vary by team)
Team Manager
(All season; contact Jordan Steger)
Off-Ice Coach
(Practice days; contact Team Manager)
Score keeper
(Home games; contact Team Manager)
Music
(Home games; contact Team Manager)
Time-keeper
(Home games; contact Team Manager)
Team Fun
(All season; contact Team Manager)
Organization Opportunities
Fundraising
(All season; contact Cam Henke)
Growth Coordinator
(All season; contact Cam Henke)
Cam Henke
henkec1295@gmail.com (616) 294-7718
Currently In Need
Team Managers Needed - 8U, 10U(A), 10U, 12U(A), and 16U.
Coaches Needed - 8U, 10U
Please reach out to Joradan Steger if your interested in helping out.
jordansteger24@gmail.com
Try Hockey For Free Volunteers
Off-ice volunteers may help with check-in, helping kids with player gear, snack table, and answering general questions.
On-ice volunteers will help with basic hockey and skating instruction. Helmet and gloves required for on-ice volunteers.
Email ashleydstep@gmail.com for more information.
Organization Update
Holland Hockey Association/West Michigan Ice Dogs has decided to remain a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you have an interest in serving as a board member or volunteering with the organization, please reach out to Cam Henke.
We intend to have the WMID office open during all practices. Stop in and say Hi!
Team Communication
Our team communication software is TeamSnap. Official schedules, team rosters, and updates will be through TeamSnap. Your Team Manager may also use Game Changer or another app to schedule and record games and for general communication. Organizational communication will be passed down to
families through your team manager.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER. YOUR COACH & TEAM MANAGER WILL SET THE DAY & TIME. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL.
COACH, MANAGER & BOARD CONTACTS
We intend to have the WMID office open during all practices. Stop in and say Hi!
TEAM MANGERS
8U B - TBD
10U A - TBD
10U B - TBD
12U A - TBD
12U B - Ashley Step - ashleydstep@gmail.com
16U - TBD
COACHES
8U B - TBD
10U A - Jordan Steger - jordansteger24@gmail.com
10U B - TBD
12U A - Jasen Rademacher - Jasenjrademacher@gmail.com
12U B - Mark Wilkinson - msw.wilkinson@gmail.com
16U - Jordan Steger - jordansteger24@gmail.com
President & General Manager
Cam Henke
henkec1295@gmail.com
(616) 294-7718
Hockey Director
Jordan Steger
jordansteger24@gmail.com
Adray Rep & Secretary
Ryan Corgan
jryancorgan@gmail.com
Treasurer
Jasen Rademacher
westmichiganicedogstreasurer@gmail.com
Registrar
Donna Miller
Website Coordinator
Chris Cathelyn
Volunteers
Communications
Jenn Abplanalp
jenniferalp11@gmail.com
Try Hockey For Free
Ashley Step
ashleydstep@gmail.com
Rink Etiquette
The rink is our home away from home. Pucks and balls are not allowed in the areas outside of the actual ice rinks. Waste should be placed in the proper receptacles. Sticks should remain below the waist. If you would like to change a television channel, please see a rink employee. Please remind players to respect these rules.
NEW Jerseys!
This season, we're giving our jerseys a stylish upgrade! Players will receive two high-quality jerseys with a sleek design that pays homage to classic, old-school hockey sweaters. Additionally, we're moving away from red. Each player will receive one black and one white jersey and two pairs of socks.
Players are welcome to wear their jerseys as long as they can, and as long as these jerseys remain our official design, they can be passed down to younger siblings! Jersey payments should be made upon pick up. You will be notified when jerseys arrive. Cash/check/money order accepted. The expected total is $252 + tax.
Equipment
WMID has a large collection of player equipment that is available for use by WMID players on an as needed basis. Last year, volunteers spent countless hours organizing our gear. There will likely be someone in the office to help you, but if not, we kindly ask that if a player borrows an item, you make sure it gets back into the appropriate bin. Thank you in advance!
TREASURER'S CORNER
New Treasurer
Jasen Rademacher is our WMID Treasurer. Questions regarding fees may be sent to westmichiganicedogstreasurer@gmail.com. Please allow 24 hours for a reply. Any financial questions related to individual teams (tournaments, team events, etc.) should be directed to coaches and managers.
Invoices & Payments
Invoices will be sent through QuickBooks to the email address used at registration. If you’d like to update your billing email, please contact us.
Payments can be made directly through QuickBooks using:
Cash, Check
Money Order
Apple Pay (2.99% fee)
PayPal (2.99% fee)
Venmo (2.99% fee)
Credit/Debit Card (2.99% fee)
Bank Transfer (1% fee)
Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Holland Hockey Association. and must be dropped off in the drop box on the second floor of the ice rink. Include your player’s name and team to ensure correct accounting. The box is checked M, T, & Th after 7 pm. Cash should be handed to the Treasurer (Jasen) or General
Manager (Cam).
Important Notes
Do not give payments directly to coaches or managers. Do not place cash in the drop box. If you have multiple skaters, please clearly note this with your payment.
Learn to Play (LTP) / Cross-Ice: Full payment is due at the start of the session.
For all others, each family will receive an invoice with the total amount due for the season. This balance will be divided into up to six monthly installments (September–
February), with payments due on the 15th of each month. First payments are due September 15, 2025, and invoices will follow shortly after this newsletter. You are
also welcome to pay your balance in full at any time.
Please pay your monthly installments by the 15th unless you’ve made other arrangements with the Treasurer. On the 16th of each month, a list of past due accounts will be shared with coaches and managers. If a player is more than 30 days past due, the association reserves the right to suspend that player from on-ice activities until payment is made.
We understand that unexpected expenses can come up. If you run into financial difficulties, please reach out to us right away—we want to work with you before it becomes a situation where players are sidelined. While we are not requiring a card on file for auto-draft this year; however, unpaid balances will not be allowed to carry forward.
Raise Right
Raise Right earnings from April through August will be applied to your invoice at the beginning of the season. September through December earnings will be applied
monthly.
FUNDRAISING
Enrollment Code:185B495F41239
RaiseRight is an easy, free program to help you
reduce your ice bill. Simply purchase gift cards
(digital or physical) from the RaiseRight app for your
everyday shopping needs. The program runs year
round and earnings are applied directly to your
player’s monthly invoice. Families have saved
hundreds of dollars on their ice bill using this
program! Contact Jenn Abplanalp for more
information - jenniferalp11@gmail.com
We know that gear is expensive.
Label all your sports gear with
durable, waterproof, sweatproof
labels and help reduce equipment
mix-up. A total of 20% of all purchases
COACH, MANAGER, AND BOARD CONTACTS
FUNDRAISING
are donated back to the organization. Scan the QR
code and search for Holland Hockey Association.
The holiday season is here! Show
off those cute mini-sessions or
grab some personalized gifts with
20% off at Minted. Minted will
donate 15% back to WMID for
every purchase. The code is good
all year round!
Use code FundraiseHollandHockey
at checkout.
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