House League

The House League 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 Little Ice Cards

Registration: Opens August 6

Early registration discount expires September 1.

Rate Skates: Week of September 8

Pre-Season Training: September 15 - 28

Session 1:

Begins September 28 to December 20 (Tournament December 20)

Session 2:

Begins January 6 to March 14 (Tournament on March 14)

If necessary teams will be rebalanced during the December break.



All practices and games are held at Iceland Sports Complex

Division Birth Years:

• 9-11  Division: 2014, 2015 & 2016
• 12-14 Division: 2010*, 2011, 2012, & 2013

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 2015 or 2010 player that you believe is a good fit for house hockey.



Program Fees:

• Session 1: $435
• Session 2: $435
• Both Sessions: $845

Jersey: Included in program fee

Association Fee: $100 ($30 discount for early registration. Use code EARLYBIRD)

USAH Fee: Age-specific

Attending one rate skate is mandatory. Players are encouraged, but not required to attend both.

If you cannot make at least one, or you miss the skate for your age group, please contact HouseLeague@louisvilleicecardinals.com

9-11 age group

• Tuesday September 9^th 6-7pm and/or
• Friday September 12^th 6-7pm

12-14 age group

• Thursday September 11^th 6-7pm and/or
• Saturday September 13^th 9-10am

Preseason is a new feature for the league this year. It isn’t considered mandatory, but it is a zero-cost opportunity for players and coaches to enhance development with additional ice time.

Preseason Dates: September 15 to 28^th at the usual practice times.

Blended team scrimmages will be held for both age groups during our allotted game times on Saturday September 21^st and 27^th 7:30am to 11:00am.

Games are held on Saturday mornings.

Session 1

Games will begin on Saturday October 4^th and end with a Tournament on Saturday December 20^th.

Session 2

Games will begin on Saturday January 10^th and end with a Tournament on Saturday March 14^th.

Game times are: *6:30, 7:35, 8:40, 9:50

*We will do everything we can to limit the 6:30am game times.

Practices will be held once a week and will last one hour. To keep our league balanced and competitive please be as flexible as possible with your practice nights.

• Tuesday: 6:00 to 7:00pm
• Thursday: 6:00 to 7:00pm
• Friday: 6:00 to 7:00pm

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 Director of House League, Travis Ross, to deliver consistent and developmentally appropriate hockey coaching.

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

For more information or program questions please contact:

Cardinal Pride

Passion: Play the game with heart and give all you have for the love of hockey

Respect: Treat teammates, coaches, opponents, officials and the rink with respect at all times.

Integrity: Play honestly and fairly, demonstrating sportsmanship both on and off the ice.

Discipline: Stay focused, committed, and dedicated to improving everyday.

Effort: Give 100% in every practice, game, and moment—hard work drives success.

Slogan:

"Cardinal PRIDE: Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Effort in Every Game!"