Thinking about starting your own team? Follow the checklist below to assist you!
1: Determine Division of Play: The best way to start a team is to figure out what division(s) you can play in. For example, if you are silver skater then you can only have a team in the silver or gold divisions. However, if you are a goalie, you can build your team into whichever division...depending on the ranks of the players you recruit. To figure out your player rank; for NEW players click the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/1122644-league-rules-and-forms and click the document titled 'Proper Division Placement' for the pre-rank calculator or for RETURNING players click the following link https://www.gtihl.com/leagueregistration and click the document titled 'Player Power Rankings'.
2: Decide on Your Team Name and Colors: This step allows you to put your creative hat on. You can pick the color combination of your choosing. Team names will be rejected if they are deemed offensive or inappropriate. If you need to verify a name, please email Board@GTIHL.com of your desired team name. If you need creative ideas you can click on the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/5694283-divisions-spring-2021- and go through the divisions of current and past teams. Here you can see other team names, color schemes, and logos.
3: Design Your Jerseys and Logo: Visit one of the following places to get your logo and jersey made. Online orders may require a certain minimum order. They can also help you with your color scheme if you need further assistance. Costs vary so it is ultimately up to you to decide where to go.
Locally: Advanced Incentives, Jupmode, Glass City Apparel, or other custom jersey shops.
Online: Custom Ink, Squad Locker, or other online jersey shops.
App: Fivver (Logos only). Just search custom sports logos and find a logo maker you like.
For other rules about jerseys please click on the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/1122644-league-rules-and-forms and click on the document titled 'League Rules and Structure'. Due to us playing outdoors in the heat, we suggest you do not wear fully black jerseys or cotton. Sports wicking/polyester shirts are suggested.
4: Recruit Players: Now you need players to fill your roster! You can do this by clicking the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/1103449-free-agents and contacting the free agents that are posted. Keep in mind that they must adhere to the division rankings you plan to register for. Another option is to go on Facebook and search for the following page 'GTIHL Players Association'. The page is not ran by the league, but it has hundreds of people on it that currently play or want to play. Just make a post that you are recruiting players for a team and people can comment on your post.
5: Follow the Team Registration Help Guide: Now that you have the players you need for your team, please use our guide below to help you register your team.
Any further questions can be emailed to Board@GTIHL.com
Please use the following checklist to help you, the Team Manager, with your team registration.
1: League Entry: Educate yourself with the skill levels of each division and the different rules you must follow. These can be found on the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/1122644-league-rules-and-forms. Click on the documents titled 'League Entry Details', 'League Rules & Structures', and 'Code of Conduct'.
2: Fill Out Team Roster Form: Go to the following link https://www.gtihl.com/leagueregistration and complete the document titled 'Official Roster Form'. All information must be accurate and complete. Save this to your computer as you will need to upload it in the registration process.
3: Determine Division of Play: Refer to your roster that has all of the ranks and any pre-rankings. You should make sure your team fits the division you plan to register for (Novice = Novice ranked only, Bronze = Novice or Bronze ranks, Silver = Novice, Bronze, or Silver ranks, and Gold has no restrictions. To figure out your player ranks; for NEW players click the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/1122644-league-rules-and-forms and click the document titled 'Proper Division Placement' for the pre-rank calculator or for RETURNING players click the following link https://www.gtihl.com/leagueregistration and click the document titled 'Player Power Rankings'.
4: Fill Out Schedule Request: Go to the following link https://www.gtihl.com/leagueregistration and complete the document titled 'Schedule Request Form'. Please make sure your full team name is listed and all parameters are met on the sheet. Save this to your computer as you will need to upload it in the registration process.
5: Register: Click on the following link https://www.gtihl.com/leagueregistration. There will be a button titled 'Team and Player Registration'. Click on this to register and upload the schedule and roster documents. You will be required to pay during this stage. You can either pay in full and complete the registration or you can simply pay the deposit. Please keep in mind the deadline dates posted for registration found on the link.
6: Final Payment (Optional): If you only paid the deposit in the last step, you must now complete the final payment. You can do this by sending a check of the remaining balance to the league address on this link https://www.gtihl.com/leagueregistration. Or you can complete the payment online by going to the link above and clicking on the button titled 'Final Payment After Deposit'
7: Provide Roster/Schedule Updates - Prior to Game 1 (Optional): Any roster changes should be emailed to Board@GTIHL.com. This should be done by attaching your updated 'Official Roster Form' to the email in the subject box notating what changes were made. Any schedule changes should be emailed to Board@GTIHL.com. This should be done by attaching your updated 'Schedule Request Form' to the email and notating the changes in the subject box.
8: Provide Roster/Schedule Updates - After Game 1 (Optional): Any roster changes after your team has played a game must receive Board approval. You can request this by emailing Board@GTIHL.com and stating what changes you wish to make. Any schedule changes after your first game must be done by clicking on the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/1122644-league-rules-and-forms and clicking on the button that says 'Schedule Change'. There is a payment charge required and re-scheduling is done at the availability of open slots.
9: Attend Team Manager Meeting: If there is a Team Manager Meeting, it is mandatory that either the Team Manager or another player on the team attends the meeting. The league will inform everyone through emails and through the league Facebook account of details of any meeting.
10: Sign-Up For Game Alerts (Optional): Get our text or email alerts for any game delays or cancellations!
TEXT: Text GTIHL to 84483. Text STOP to cancel alerts at any time. Message & data rates may apply. Privacy Statement
EMAIL: Follow this link and submit your email address you wish to have alerts sent to. https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=e1f197cc9a88054eaacb
Any further questions can be emailed to Board@GTIHL.com
Please use the following checklist to help you with your player registration..
1: Register: Click on the following link https://www.gtihl.com/leagueregistration. There will be a button titled 'Team and Player Registration'. Click on this to register yourself to a team.
2: Fill Out the Information: Please fill out your name, address, emergency contact, and other information requested accurately and completely. You will need a parent or guardian present if you are a minor.
3: Select Your Division and Team: You will need to know what division your team you are playing for is playing in. From the drop down, you can select your team name. If the team name is not listed, please come back as the team has not sent in a payment in yet or if they have then it has not been processed yet.
4: Fill in Roster Information: Please fill in your rank/pre-rank, position/coach, and jersey number. It is important these accurately match the 'Official Roster Form' the Team Manager submits during registration.
5: Code of Conduct: Please read and agree to the Code of Conduct.
6: Liability Forms: Please read, sign, and agree to the liability forms.
7: Proxxy Statement: Please read and submit your decision on the proxxy voting.
8: Complete and Submit: Please ensure your registration is accurate and complete during the review. You must submit your registration for it to be completed and sent in to the league.
* Note: If at any time the player registration asks you for payment, simply click the offline payment as it will not charge you. Payment is only collected via the Team Registration.
9: Sign-Up For Game Alerts (Optional): Get our text or email alerts for any game delays or cancellations!
TEXT: Text GTIHL to 84483. Text STOP to cancel alerts at any time. Message & data rates may apply. Privacy Statement
EMAIL: Follow this link and submit your email address you wish to have alerts sent to. https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=e1f197cc9a88054eaacb
Any further questions can be emailed to Board@GTIHL.com
Are you a skater or a goalie looking for a team? Not sure how to find or team or you need help finding one? Use the guides below that apply to you.
RETURNING Skater/Goalie to the GTIHL
1: Determine your rank (Goalies can skip this step): This can be found on the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/1103449-free-agents. Click on the document titled 'Player Power Rankings'. Scroll down until you see your name. Your rank will be listed to the right of your name.
2: Register as a Free Agent: Click on the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/1103449-free-agents. Click the button that says 'Free Agent Registration'. Fill this information out so your information can be placed on our website for prospective teams to contact you.
3: Use Facebook (Optional): Search the following Facebook page 'GTIHL Players Association'. It is not run by the league, but it will provide you even more resources to finding a team. You can simply post your contact information and what your rank or pre-rank is.
4: Attend Drop-ins (Optional): The GTIHL hosts open drop-ins on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the season. Check our calendar on the homepage or GTIHL on Facebook for the most up to date drop-in dates. These are a great way for you to meet people and maybe find a team.
* Note: If you find a team, please email Board@GTIHL.com so we can remove your Free Agent listing.
NEW Skater/Goalie to the GTIHL
1: Determine your pre-rank (Goalies can skip this step): This can be found on the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/1122644-league-rules-and-forms. Click on the document titled 'Proper Division Placement' and use the information to figure out your pre-rank.
2: Register as a Free Agent: Click on the following link https://www.gtihl.com/page/show/1103449-free-agents. Click the button that says 'Free Agent Registration'. Fill this information out so your information can be placed on our website for prospective teams to contact you.
3: Use Facebook (Optional): Search the following Facebook page 'GTIHL Players Association'. It is not run by the league, but it will provide you even more resources to finding a team. You can simply post your contact information and what your rank or pre-rank is.
4: Attend Drop-ins (Optional): The GTIHL hosts open drop-ins on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the season. Check our calendar on the homepage or GTIHL on Facebook for the most up to date drop-in dates. These are a great way for you to meet to people and maybe find a team.
* Note: If you find a team, please email Board@GTIHL.com so we can remove your Free Agent listing.
