New Rochelle Youth Hockey
WINTER 2010-2011

Schedule coming soon
(Some dates are subject to change)




I. Intro to Hockey/Learn to Skate (Age 5+ - Intro level)
Pre-requisites: No skating experience needed. Also available to skaters with 1-2 years experience who need to refine their skating before getting into game situations.

When:
October 25, 2010 through March 21, 2011, every Sunday morning, start time will be 7:45 A.M. or 8:15 A.M. (Skating assignments TBD prior to first practice) We will accommodate verifiable religious school conflicts. If you have questions contact NRYH at info@nryh.org or call Cliff Greene at (914) 498-5992. There will more than likely be one or two Saturday morning practices per month, an occasional Sunday Evening or Weekday Practice or cross ice scrimmage/game at either at Hommocks, The Ice Hutch or Ice World, etc. (TBD – See Schedule). This program is expected to skate approximately 1 1/2 times per week, again schedule TBD).

Where:
Rye Playland at the Studio Rink, occasionally at Hommocks Ice Rink in Mamaroneck and/or at the Ice Hutch in Mt. Vernon

Goal:
To teach our kids to be comfortable on the ice, learn essential skating skills, and understand the game of hockey all in a fun and creative atmosphere.

Coaching:
We will look to have a ratio of 1 coach to every 5-7 skaters depending upon ability levels.

Cost:
This Program will cost $600 for the season, however if you register and pay on or before September 15, 2010 the cost is $550 (this does not include Registration fee for USA Hockey).
II. Thunder/Lightning Program - Mite Program: Two teams of approximately 13 – 15 Skaters. (Boys ages 5 – 8, Girls ages 5-9). Children at this level should have graduated from our Intro to Hockey program. If you are not sure if your child should register for this program contact Coach Dom Ruggiero at druggiero@fortress.com or e-mail info@nryh.org
Pre-requisites: Your child has been evaluated by NRYH coaches as capable to enter this program. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s skating ability please contact Dominick Ruggiero at druggiero@fortress.com.

When/Where:

(A) Mid September to Mid March – At Hommocks or The Ice Hutch once per week on Saturday mornings playing other programs in Cross Ice games or having practices between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. depending on the week and an ocassional practice between 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M.

(B) Most Sunday mornings starting Mid October through Mid March from approximately 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. to be at either The Ice Hutch or Hommocks - for practice or playing an ocassional game.

(C) Occasional Saturday evening game/practice at Ice World from 6:30 P.M.to 8:00 P.M. instead of or in addition to the Cross Ice games on Saturday morning.

In summary, Thunder/Lightning players:
We will skate no less than twice per week on average starting Mid to Late September 2010 ending Mid March 2011.  We will have cross games or practices on Saturday mornings predominately at the Ice Hutch.  Sunday morning practices or games at the Ice Hutch, Hommocks or another team's facility. Schedule to be determined.

Goal: To give our players the opportunity to receive clinical hockey instruction, participate in real game experience, and improve their skills, all in a supportive, fun environment.

Registration/Cost: Registration for the Thunder/Lighting skaters will begin August -- 2010. Space is limited to the first 30 registrants who meet the pre-requisites. Early registration is required to ensure your child receives a spot on one of the two teams. The cost for this program will be $1025 for the season, however if you register on or before September 15, 2010 the cost will be $975
 (this fee does not include the cost of USA Hockey). We will have several evaluation/practices in early to mid October to determine who will play on what team or who is capable of moving up from the Learn to Skate/Intro program.


III. Tornado/Hurricanes - Squirt Program: Two Teams of approximately 13 – 15 Skaters. (Boys ages 9 – 10, Girls ages 9-11). Children at this level should have played several years of Mite hockey.
Pre-requisites: Your child has been evaluated by NRYH coaches as capable to enter this program. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s skating ability please contact Peter Vasapolli at peter@nryh.org.

When/Where:

(A) Mid September to Mid March – At Hommocks or The Ice Hutch on Saturday and  Sunday mornings playing other programs or having practices from approximately 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. depending on the schedule and/or a game at another facility.

(B) Ocassional Saturday evening game/practice at Ice World from 6:30 P.M. to 7:50 P.M. instead of or in addition to one of the other practice or game slots.

(C) Independent schedule of games for each team competing with other programs such as the Rye Rangers, Mariners, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck and White Plainsmen. These games will be scheduled as the season progresses, some practice slots will be used for these games.

In summary, Hurrican/Tornados:
We will skate no less than twice per week starting mid to late September 2010 ending Mid March 2011. We will have practices or games on Saturday or Sunday mornings at Hommocks, The Ice Hutch, Ice World or other team's facilities.

Goal: To give our players the opportunity to receive clinical hockey instruction, participate in real game experience, and improve their skills, all in a supportive, fun environment.

Registration/Cost: Registration for the Huricanes skaters will begin August -- 2010. Space is limited to the first 30 registrants who meet the pre-requisites. Early registration is required to ensure your child receives a spot on one of the two teams. The cost for this program will be $1025 for the season, however if you register on or before September 15, 2010 the cost will be $975
(this fee does not include the cost of USA Hockey). We will have several evaluation/practices in early to mid October to determine who will play on what teams or who is capable of moving up from the Learn to Skate/Intro program.

IV. Pre-Season Clinic (All Thunder, Lightning and Hurricane kids are welcome - first 20 kids to sign up.  If you are not sure your child should register for this program, please contact Coach Cliff at cliff@nryh.org).
 
When: 5 week session. Start time is 7:45 A.M. on Sunday mornings at the Studio Rink at Rye Playland from September 19, 2010 through October 10, 2010. The session will be an hour and a half long.  It will include approximately 15" of warm up, 45" to 1 hr of skating and stick handling drills -  a scrimage if there is time.

Where: Rye Playland on the Studio Rink

Goal: Improve players’ fundamental hockey skills (Skaters will be divided by skill level and participate in drills appropriate to their capabilities).

Registration: Space is limited to the first 20 registrants in an effort to maintain a high coach to skater ratio. The cost for this program is $140

Full equipment, registration, signed release and USA Hockey membership required. USA Hockey membership is free for children 6 and under. Visit www.usahockey.com to register with USA Hockey.

NRYH has some equipment to loan to its children, it is strictly on a first come first serve basis
PRIORITY GIVEN TO EARLY REGISTRANTS.

Practice


“NO CHILD WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE ICE (AT ANY TIME) UNLESS THEY ARE WEARING ALL THE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHICH IS LISTED DIRECTLY TO YOUR RIGHT”

CONTACT
Phone: (914) 498-5992
Email: info@nryh.org

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What do they need?
"It's all about the gear..."


Skates
Purchase skates that will fit your child today, with no more than 1/2 size greater to allowed for growth. Seek adequate protection in the ankle, toe and instep areas. Improperly fitted skates will hamper your child's ability to skate.

Helmet
Must be of a design and construction approved by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC). Must be sized at the time of purchase to fit properly. The chin strap must always be fastened.

Facemask
Must also be of a design and construction approved by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC).

Mouthpiece
Required for players in the 12-or-under (youth) and 10-or-under (girls) through Junior age classifications. USA Hockey encourages players of all ages and ability levels to use a mouthpiece.

Pants
Held in proper position by suspenders. Pants provide protection for the lower spine, hips and thighs.

Stick
Length should generally extend from the ice to the player's chin (with skates on). Quality and price differ greatly, so the choice is yours.

Shin Pads
Check for proper length so they protect the knee and shin completely.

Supporter and Cup
Essential protective equipment.

Gloves
Check for proper fit with good finger and hand mobility.

Shoulder Pads
Adjust to fit the individual at the time of purchase. A fiber cap is extremely important in preventing shoulder separations and should extend to the tip of the shoulder.

Elbow Pads
Properly fitted so they do not slide.
Neck Guard
Essential protective equipment.