House Program

The House Program is an entry point into the game of hockey. It is targeted at developing the skills of the beginner to the intermediate player to both enjoy the game and eventually progress into the more competitive levels. The focus for the house level is on skating, hockey skills and working as a team. Players are also expected to develop grit, responsibility, teamwork, and leadership qualities through the house hockey program.

Players of different levels enjoy the house program. Our volunteer coaching staff, guided by our league coaching coordinator, ensures that players of all skill levels learn to work as a team and compete together. Once players have learned basic skating and stick skills, they are ready for the house program. As a guideline, we recommend that players complete one of the following:

• One to two sessions of Learn To Play
• The 8U (Mites) Program
• A session of Lil' Preds.

This level is for ages 9-14 based on the birth years of the current season.

Volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, and managers are the most important elements of having a successful league. If you are interested in filling one of these roles, please let us know.

Coaches work with our House League Coaching Coordinator, Ryan Woosley, to deliver consistent and developmentally appropriate hockey coaching.

Managers assist with scoreboard management, filling out score sheets, and team communications.

Providing balanced teams for games is an important part of the house league. The best way we have found to balance teams and keep the league competitive is to ask parents to be as flexible as possible with practice nights and rate players prior to league play.

Session 1:

Begins last week of September and runs until mid-December

Session 2:

Begins first full week of January and runs until mid-March

All practices and games are held at Iceland Sports Complex

Jerseys & socks are provided as part of the session fees.

Division Birth Years:

• 9-11  Division: 2013, 2014 & 2015
• 12-14 Division: 2009*, 2010, 2011, & 2012

Exceptions will be made for younger and older players on a case-by-case basis. Coaches will evaluate these players based on hockey experience and direct observation at league-wide rate-skates. Contact us if you have a 2016 or 2009 player that you believe is a good fit for house hockey.

Program Fees:

• Session 1: $420
• Session 2: $420
• Both Sessions: $820

Association Fee: $70

USAH Fee: Age-specific

Rate Skates are mandatory. Please let us know if your child cannot attend.

24-25 Season Rate skate dates coming soon.

Games are held on Saturday mornings. 24-25 game times will be announced soon.

Practices will be held once a week and will last one hour.

Available practice times for the 24-25 season are:

• Monday: 7:45 to 8:45
• Wednesday: 7:45 to 8:45
• Friday: 6:00 to 7:00

We understand that many house hockey families have multiple commitments. During registration, you can specify your practice night, but please be as flexible as possible to help us maintain balance in the league.

For more information or program questions please contact: