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Truro Bearcats

Quick Start Checklist

Quick-Glance Checklist: Essential Manager Requirements

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This is your bare-bones, chronological checklist for getting your team set up, compliant, and on the ice. For full details on any of these tasks, follow the links to the Detailed Guide.

Phase 1: Immediate Tasks (Days 1-3 Post-Team Selection)

Item Name	Description	Details
GrayJay Account Setup	Email tamhaweb@trurominorhockey.ca with your Name, Position, Date of Birth, and HCR # to get your manager access set up.	Read Guide
Team Banking Registration	Email vpfinance@trurominorhockey.ca for a bank letter to become a signer. Do not collect parent funds until this is active. Two signers are required.	Read Guide

Phase 2: Administrative Setup (Week 1)

Item Name	Description	Details
Collect Player Medical Forms	Secure signed Medical Forms and keep copies in the bench binder at all times.	Read Guide
Identify Target Tournaments	Identify target tournaments, register immediately, and submit early payments to secure spots.	Read Guide
Jersey Deposits & Sign-outs	Collect $150/player (Rep) or $50/player (House). Must be refunded at year-end upon safe return.	Read Guide
Host Parent Meeting	Pitch the budget, detail the 24-Hour Rule, set dressing room rules (Two Deep Method), and assign volunteer roles.	Read Guide
Collect Forms	Secure signed Codes of Conduct, Social Media Policies, Bench Code of Conduct, Fair Play Policy, and Jersey Agreements.	Read Guide

Phase 3: Early Season Action Items (Weeks 2-4)

Item Name	Description	Details
Verify Certifications/CRCs	Email info@trurominorhockey.ca to ensure all bench staff have Respect in Sport, Criminal Record Checks, and required HNS courses.	Read Guide
Solicit Sponsorships	Distribute letters to target community sponsors to help subsidize budgets.	Read Guide
Collect Rep Fees	Collect team Rep Fees (if applicable).	Read Guide
Collect Jersey Fund Contribution	Collect the mandatory Jersey Fund contribution per team.	Read Guide

Phase 4: Ongoing / Weekly Rhythm

Item Name	Description	Details
Roster Sign-Offs	Sign off on the game roster in GrayJay Leagues before puck drop.	Read Guide
Affiliate Tracking	Ensure both Head Coaches confirm when an affiliate is called up, email tamhaweb@trurominorhockey.ca with player details, track their total game count (max 10).	Read Guide
Travel Permits (Spordle)	Submit permits for ALL non-regular season games (Exhibition and Tournaments) well in advance.	Read Guide
Injury Reports	If a player requires medical attention, complete and submit a Hockey Nova Scotia Injury Report.	Read Guide
Weekly Updates	Send a weekly email/GrayJay Team chat with the upcoming schedule, arrival times, and action items.	Read Guide

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East Pool A

	Team	GP	W	L	T	PTS
1	Cape Breton County 1	6	6	0	0	12
2	Northside	5	3	1	1	7
3	Cape Breton County 2	3	1	1	1	3

East Pool B

	Team	GP	W	L	T	PTS
1	New Waterford	4	1	2	1	3
2	Sydney	4	0	3	1	1
3	Glace Bay	3	0	3	0	0

West

	Team	GP	W	L	T	PTS
1	South Colchester	6	5	1	0	10
2	Truro	5	3	1	1	7
3	Antigonish White	4	3	1	0	6
4	Pictou	4	1	3	0	2
5	Cumberland	3	1	2	0	2
6	Strait Richmond	4	0	3	1	1
7	Antigonish Black	3	0	3	0	0