Clifton Park Youth Hockey Association: Mite House
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Why Cross Ice?
One of the most frequent questions asked when a child begins playing hockey usually revolves around the cross-ice program. Many parents would like to know why their child is not skating or playing games on a full sheet of ice, and what the benefits of such a smaller surface are. Simply put, cross-ice hockey increases the number of times a player touches the puck during a game, helping them develop their puck control skills and allows them to play on ice dimensions that are of better proportion to their size, helping them develop their technical skills quicker.
For a more complete overview of the program, the link to the USA Hockey Cross-Ice Initiation document is attached: http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=PL_01_18&id=5238
It important to remember that cross-ice is a USA Hockey and New York State program requirement.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is a two step process this year. The first step is to register your child yourself thru the USA hockey website. http://www.usahockey.com You follow the links on the right side of the page for registration. Once completed print out the paper with the bar code on it and submit that with your registration fee and application. The full application can be found on our home web page under forms.
**You must be registered with USA hockey before you can register with Clifton Park Youth Hockey Association.**
Please mail your complete registration to:
Frank Suozzi, Registrar CPYHA
P.O. Box 686
Clifton Park, NY 12065
EQUIPMENT:
The following equipment is required:
Hockey skates - sharpened
Helmet and cage - with name taped to the front and back (CP recommends white for their travel teams).
Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Shin pads
Gloves
Hockey pants
Hockey Socks (for over shin pads)
Hockey jock (can be an all in one or standard cup and garter belt)
Suspenders (not required if the pants have a built in belt)
Mouth guard
Neck protector
TEAM SELECTION:
Depending on final registration numbers we will form 3 or 4 teams of (hopefully) equal ability. Based on input from coaches familiar with returning mites and first year mites we will divide the teams with the goal of reaching a competitive balance.
COACHES:
Once the rosters are set we will forward them to all parents and assign head and assistant coaches. We are always in need of coaches and encourage all interested and qualified candidates to apply. On the website you can find a link to USA Hockey coaching clinics and under the website's forms button you can find the coaching application with instructions. CPYHA will reimburse coaches for fees paid to USA Hockey for the clinics. All coaches must wear helmets while on the ice. Please let me know if you are interested in coaching.
JERSEYS:
Jerseys will be provided for the players. As soon as we have the rosters we will have the last names put on.
HOUSE PROGRAM:
The first 2 months of the season will focus on x-ice programs and skill development and starting in December we will begin full ice games. We will work on some special events. One of which will include playing a game at the Times Union Center and watching a river rats game. The season finale will be our Mite Madness tournament followed by an end of the year party. Trophies will be awarded for all players.
FEES:
TOTAL COST OF HOUSE MITES IS $415.
QUESTIONS???
Tom RourkeMite Director
email: rourket@mohawkpaper.com
phone: 518-280-4309
GO EAGLES!!!
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