Nazareth Ice Hockey "FAQ'S"

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NAZARETH HOCKEY CLUB

2011/2012 Season

1. What Teams do you have?

We will try to field the following teams:

Developmental – K through 2nd grades

– Youth – 3rd though 5th grades

– MS – 6th through 8th grades

– JV – 9th and 10th

– VS – 11th and 12th

Players may be moved up or down a level based on ability.

If we have too many kids for one team at a level we will attempt to field

We can enter as many teams in the league as we wish.

2. How long is the season?

• Practices Start in September and run through February.

• Practices are typically 1hour, 1 day per week, always on Sunday.

• For 2009/2010:

Sunday afternoons (@ The Rink at Lehigh Valley) early in the season (Oct - Nov) and Sunday Mornings (@ Illicks Mill Bethlehem Municipal Ice later in the season (Dec - Feb)

• Youth and MS games start in November and are on weekends (Saturday or Sunday),

• JV and Varsity games start in October and are during the week.

• There will be 1 game per week at all levels,

3. Where are the games and how many are there?

• Most games are at The Rink on Macarthur Road with a few at the Bethlehem Steel Ice Center.

• Development - 20 Games (In-House League at The Rink at Lehigh Valley)

• Youth – 12 Games

• MS – 14 Games

• JV and Varsity - 18 Games

4. Does this interfere with other sports?

• In most instances this does not interfere with other sports.

• At the Youth and MS levels all games and practices are on the weekend.

• The league is perfect for multi sport athletes.

• This is the right fit for those who can’t make the commitment to a full travel program or play other sports.

• This is also a good opportunity for travel players to get extra ice time and represent their school

5. Is there a lot of hitting and contact?

• At the Youth and Developmental league games are non contact. No Checking allowed.

• From MS on checking is permitted.

6. What experience is required?

• For the Developmental team no prior experience is required.

Knowing how to skate is a plus.

• For the Youth team basic skating proficiency is necessary.

Knowing game situations is a plus.

• For the MS team you should know how to skate and have some basics down around stick handling and shooting.

• For Varsity and JV you need to know how to play.

7. What equipment is required?

Equipment required is governed by USA Hockey rules and

includes:

• Helmet with face mask

• Mouth guard

• Shoulder pads

• Elbow pads

• Gloves

• Pants

• Cup

• Shin guards

• Skates

• Stick

8. What are the per player costs?

Costs depend on league fees and the number of players signed up per team.

09/10 estimated fees are:

• Devlopment and Youth - between $300 to $400

• MS - $550

• JV - $700

• VS - $725

9. What are the equipment costs?

• Players can spend anywhere from $200 to $600 depending on quality.

• New Youth and MS players are encouraged to contact the club.

Equipment is available for loan.

• Nazareth Ice Hockey Jerseys cost $45 each.

At the Youth & Development level one uniform is required.

From MS through Varsity a player needs (2) a home and away uniform.

This is often a one time cost as jerseys can last years.

10. How can I reduce my costs?

• Work with club coaches to purchase used equipment.

• Siblings get a discount.

• Help the club organize fundraisers.

• Help recruit more players. The more players we have the less each individual has to pay.

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