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Dodge County Bantam A | 2026–2027
Welcome to the season! This page is your go-to resource for team information, schedules, tournaments, and important links.
Important Reminders
PLAYER AVAILABILITY: All families must update player availability in Crossbar as soon as possible and immediately when plans change.
HOME GAME DUTIES: Every family is expected to participate. Five volunteers are needed for every home game.
TOURNAMENT HOTELS: Book by November 1 for November Classic, November 9 for Rebels Thanksgiving Classic, and December 1 for The Big Chill. Booking links are in Tournaments & Hotels below.
MOUTHGUARDS: All players must wear a colored mouthguard tethered to their helmet. Referees will be checking.
QUICK LINKS
Home Game Duties Signup
Team Snacks Signup
1. Team Contacts & Communication
Team Managers
Bill Allen — 507-993-0059
Summer Allen — 507-993-8783
Email: us@alleninvest.llc
Use the Crossbar Chat for real-time team updates, quick questions, and communication.
For urgent or time-sensitive matters, please text a coach or team manager directly.
2. Schedule & Player Availability
All practices, games, tournaments, and team activities are maintained in the Crossbar calendar.
All families are required to update player availability in Crossbar as soon as possible for every scheduled activity.
Please do not wait until the day of an event. Coaches rely on accurate availability to plan practices and game lineups.
If availability changes, update it immediately.
Important or last-minute schedule changes will be communicated through team chat.
3. Required 507 Training
507 Training is mandatory for all Bantam A players and is already underway for the 2026–2027 season.
Training dates and times are available in Crossbar.
Please keep player availability updated and notify a coach or team manager if your player cannot attend.
4. Player Equipment Requirements
Mouthguards
All players must wear a colored mouthguard tethered to their helmet. Referees will be checking for compliance during games.
Tip: We strongly recommend keeping a spare mouthguard in your player's hockey bag in case one gets lost or damaged. The spare should also meet the requirements.
5. Tournaments & Hotels
Tournament game schedules and rink locations will be added to Crossbar as confirmed.
November Classic
November 19–22, 2026 | Burnsville / Apple Valley, MN
Tournament Website
Team Hotel: Holiday Inn Express — Eagan
3434 Washington Drive, Eagan, MN
- Double Queen: $119/night + tax
- Complimentary breakfast
- Approximately 12 miles from each rink
- Several dining options nearby
- Booking Deadline: November 1, 2026
- Cancellation: Up to 48 hours before arrival
Tourney Swag
Hockey Hair Contest
- Photo deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2026.
- Photo display: Burnsville Ice Center, Thursday, November 19–Saturday, November 21.
- Voting: Throughout the tournament; ends Saturday, November 21 at 6:00 PM.
- Prizes: Top three winners; available for pickup Sunday, November 22 at Burnsville Ice Center.
Rebels Thanksgiving Classic
November 27–29, 2026 | Champlin / Brooklyn Park, MN
Tournament Website
Team Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Minneapolis North
6250 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN
- Double Queen: $109/night + tax
- Complimentary breakfast
- Approximately 5 miles from Brooklyn Park rink and 12 miles from Champlin rink
- Booking Deadline: November 9, 2026
- Cancellation: Up to 48 hours before arrival
The Big Chill
January 8–10, 2027 | Hastings, MN
Tournament Website
Team Hotel: Holiday Inn Express — Eagan
3434 Washington Drive, Eagan, MN
- Double Queen: $113/night + tax
- Complimentary breakfast
- Approximately 20 miles / 25 minutes from rink
- Approximately 20 dining options within walking distance
- Booking Deadline: December 1, 2026
- Cancellation: Up to 48 hours before arrival
VFW State Tournament
January 28–31, 2027 | Moorhead, MN
Tournament Website
Team Hotel: To Be Announced
We are coordinating lodging through EventConnect and hope to secure one hotel for the entire team (approximately 20 or more rooms).
Please do not book accommodations yet. Team hotel and booking instructions will be shared once arrangements are finalized.
6. Volunteer Responsibilities & Snacks
Home Game Duties — REQUIRED
Every family is expected to participate. We need 5 volunteers per home game:
- Penalty Boxes: 2 volunteers (one per box)
- Game Clock: 1 volunteer
- Game Sheet / Scorekeeping: 1 volunteer
- Music & Announcements: 1 volunteer (music, goals, penalties, and other game announcements)
Families are expected to select their shifts using the signup link below.
Any unfilled shifts will be assigned by the team manager.
If you cannot fulfill an assigned shift, please arrange a replacement and notify the team manager.
Team Snacks — Home & Away
Families are encouraged and expected to help provide snacks for players at home and away games throughout the season.
Please use the separate signup to select games that work best for your schedule.
7. Scrimmages & Team Fees
For away scrimmages and non-district games, there will be a charge of $15 per player, per away game to help cover ice time and/or referee expenses.
Payment instructions will be shared as games are scheduled. We may use Venmo, but the payment method has not been finalized.