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JAGUAR HOCKEY To all present and prospective Jaguar Families, Table of Contents On behalf of the Jaguar Hockey Club Board of Directors and coaching staff, I would like to welcome you to the 2018-2019

Our Midget Major and Midget Minor program will also participate in the National Junior Prospects League (NJPHL).

1 JAGUAR HOCKEY To all present and prospective Jaguar Families, Table of Contents On behalf of the Jaguar Hockey Club Board of Directors and coaching staff, I would like to welcome you to the Fall Hockey Season! This season we will have Mite through Midget teams in the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) as well as Northwest Hockey League (NWHL). Our Midget Major and Midget Minor program will also participate in the National Junior Prospects League (NJPHL). This season we are excited to announce the addition of a Squirt Major Central States Team (CSDHL). League Information. 2 USA Hockey...3 Registration Info 3-4 Registration Discounts..4 Conditioning.4 Checking Clinic 4 Fall Fees..5 Goalie Discounts 5 Jaguar Bash...5 Rinks. 5 Tryouts 6 Fundraising..7 Important Dates.7 Questions 7 Equipment Info...8 Midgets 9 The mission of the Jaguars is to focus on team as well as individual play. Both will be developed through clinics and programs of ice hockey, competition emphasizing sportsmanship, cooperation, self-discipline, self-confidence, individual responsibility and respect for others while experiencing the power of quality hockey. If you have any questions or need additional information about any of the information listed for fall or on the website, please feel free to contact any board member or me at kzschach@jaguarhockey.net. See you at the rink! Keri Zschach President, Jaguar Hockey Club kzschach@jaguarhockey.net cell

NIHL is the largest youth hockey league in Illinois. Travel League Participation Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) www.nihl.

place in the NIHL Blackhawks Tournament, PeeWee Silver A Tier 2, Midgets 16U, & Midgets 18U finished in 2 nd place for the NIHL season, Squirt 2 Gold B placed 3 rd in the NIHL Blackhawks Tournament.

Decisions will be according to talent. Please note that player positions and playing times are at the discretion of coaching staff.

com The NWHL consists of team from the following organizations: Admirals, McFetridge River Dogs, Chicago Bruins, Chicago Hawks, Chiefs, Cyclones, Franklin Park Panthers, Glacier, Hoffman Estates

2 NIHL is the largest youth hockey league in Illinois. Travel League Participation Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) Jaguar Hockey Club is happy to announce that our teams brought home the following banners during the season: Midget Major 2 nd place in the NIHL Blackhawks Tournament, Bantam AA 2 nd place in the NIHL Blackhawks Tournament, PeeWee Silver A Tier 2, Midgets 16U, & Midgets 18U finished in 2 nd place for the NIHL season, Squirt 2 Gold B placed 3 rd in the NIHL Blackhawks Tournament. Teams will participate in local and out of state tournaments. The Jaguar coaching staff and Hockey Director will work together to determine who are the best players for each team. Decisions will be according to talent. Please note that player positions and playing times are at the discretion of coaching staff. For additional information, please contact The Jaguar Hockey Director, Greg gstornello30@gmail.com or Keri House League Participation NWHL (NorthWest Hockey League) The NWHL consists of team from the following organizations: Admirals, McFetridge River Dogs, Chicago Bruins, Chicago Hawks, Chiefs, Cyclones, Franklin Park Panthers, Glacier, Hoffman Estates Wolfpack, Leafs, Midwest Blackbirds, Niles Rangers, Oak Park Ice Bears, Redwings, Renegades, Rinkside Maulers, Sabres, Saddle & Cycle, and Yellowjackets. Jaguar Hockey teams competing in the NWHL league can travel to any of these teams for game play. We are proud to announce that our PeeWee team brought home a 2nd place banner! NWHL teams will have approximately 1-2 ice touches per week and weekend games. The Jaguar coaching staff and Hockey Director will work together to determine who are the best players for each team. Decisions will be according to talent. Please note that player positions and playing times are at the discretion of coaching staff. For additional information, please contact The Jaguar Hockey Director, Greg Stornello gstornello30@gmail.com or Keri Zschach kzschach@jaguarhockey.net (President) Central States Development Hockey League (CSDHL) The CSDHL consists of the following organizations: Arizona Mission, Affton Americans, Chesterfield Falcons, Chicago Blues, Chicago Bulldogs, Chicago Bruins, Chicago Hawks, Cyclones, Northern Express, Falcons Hockey Club, Huskies, Ice Dogs, Joliet Jaguar, Jets, Leafs, Littleton, Northbrook Bluehawks, Northwest Chargers, Peoria Jr. Rivermen, Rockford, Sabres, Vikings, and Winnetka. We are proud to announce our acceptance into the CSDL at the squirt major level. The CSDHL is a highly competitive league. CSDHL teams will have 2-3 ice touches per week. Games will be played 9/29/18-2/2/19. 2

Fall 2018-2019 Registration Information Below you will find information regarding Tryouts & Registration USA Hockey Registration Before you register with the Jaguars you must complete your 2018-2019

Any member who registered with USA Hockey on our after April 1, 2018 is eligible for participation from that date through August 31st, 2019. 1. Go to www.usahockeyregistration.com 2.

3 Fall Registration Information Below you will find information regarding Tryouts & Registration USA Hockey Registration Before you register with the Jaguars you must complete your USA Hockey Registration. Please note that last year s number will not work. Any member who registered with USA Hockey on our after April 1, 2018 is eligible for participation from that date through August 31st, Go to 2. Select ICE PLAYERS & COACHES and follow the prompts. 3. The fee is $53 per player. USAH fees are waived for players with birth years 2011 and younger USA Hockey Age Classification Mite 2011 & 2010 Squirt 2009 & 2008 PeeWee 2007 & 2006 Bantam 2005 & 2004 Midgets Checking Clinic All Bantam age skaters are required to attend a checking clinic. You will be given a USA Hockey confirmation number consisting of 9 digits and 5 letters. This number is required to register for the fall season. Please print the confirmation page and keep a copy for your records. 3

4 Take advantage of EARLY TRY OUT REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS Until August 5th Aug. 6th-Aug. 22nd On/After Aug. 23rd Try Out Registration Fee Try Out Registration Fee Try Out Registration Fee $175 $225 $275 Conditioning Conditioning clinics will once again be offered before this fall season. Conditioning will consist of 3 ice slots for Mites Bantam. Conditioning Fee $125 (Skaters Mites - Bantam) $62.50 (Goalies) Fri. 8/24 Mon. 8/27 Wed. 8/29 Fri. 8/31 4:50-5:50pm Mites 4:50pm Mites 4:45pm Mites 4:50pm PW 5:50-6:50pm Squirts 6:00pm Squirts 5:55pm Squirt 5:50pm Bantam 7:10pm PW 7:05pm PW 8:20pm Bantam 8:15pn Bantam 4

Fall Fees Once a skater is placed on a team, regular season fees are applied. This year fall fees will include one (1) Tournament. JHC offers the following payment options: 1.

5 Fall Fees Once a skater is placed on a team, regular season fees are applied. This year fall fees will include one (1) Tournament. JHC offers the following payment options: 1. Payment of fees in full by check/cash or credit card. A 2% discount will be applies for full CASH/CHECK payments. The 2% discount does not apply to credit card payments. 2. Payment Plan Families have the option to schedule their fall fees over 5 payments. 3. Multi Skater Discount 20% will be taken off the 2nd child and 30% off 3rd. fees. Goalie Discount (Fall Fees) Goalies will receive a 40% discount on their fall fees if they are the only Goalie on the team. If there are two Goalies on the team, each will pay 50% of the skater fees. Jaguar Bash This years bash will be January 25 th, 150 West. This is our most important club-wide fundraiser. This is an adult only event. Each family will receive 2 tickets to the Jaguar Bash. The cost is $60 per family. This is a mandatory cost that will be added to your fees. Rinks JHC will be utilizing 2 rink locations for the Fall Season. These rinks will be Inwood, and Canlan (Romeoville). Please note that practice and games can be scheduled at either location. Fall Fees NIHL #1 NIHL #2 NIHL #3 Mites $2900 $2900 $2900 Fall Fees CSDHL NIHL #1 NIHL #2 NIHL #3 NIHL #4 Squirt $4025 $3875 $3775 $3675 $3675 PeeWee $3975 $3875 $3775 Bantam $4125 $4025 $3975 Fall Fees NWHL Squirt $2975 PeeWee $3100 Bantam Fall Fees Midget Major Midget Minor 1 Midget Minor 2 Midget $4450 $4450 $4250 5

6 Tryouts Tryouts will be 8/15-9/8. All dates and times are subject to change due to registration numbers. Please check the Jaguar website frequently before and during tryouts for up-to-date information. It is mandatory that you attend all tryouts sessions for your level. If you are unable to attend a session please contact Greg Stornello or Keri Zschach. Tryouts will be closed to all parents and fans. Closed tryouts allows players to perform to the best of their ability without distractions Teams will be posted within 24 hours after the last tryout. Jaguar coaching staff and the Hockey Director will evaluate all players. Coaching staff and the hockey director will place players at the most beneficial level (team/league) for your child s development. If you have questions or concerns regarding the trout process, contact Greg Stornello gstornello30@gmail.com (Hockey Director) or Keri Zschach kzschach@jaguarhockey.net (President) prior to tryouts. Tryout Fee Tryout fees are due prior to the start of tryouts. If the tryout fee has not been paid the skater will not be allowed to participate or placed on a roster. Any player with an outstanding balance will not be allowed to participate. Please contact Tracy Miranda regarding questions regarding outstanding balances. Refund Policy No refunds will be issued after the first tryout session. No refunds will be issued to players selected for a team who choose not to play. No refunds will be issued for jerseys. No refunds will be issued to players that do not make a travel team unless the Jaguars are unable to field a team at that level in which case a full refund will be issued. Coaching Staff Coaching staff will be posted on the Jaguars website. All coaches are subject to change. Wed. 8/ pm All Midgets Thurs. 8/16 7:30-8:0pm Midget Minor 8:40-9:40pm Midget Major Tues. 8/21 7:30-8:30pm Midget Minor 8:40-9:40pm Midget Major Sat. 9/1 Tues. 9/4 Wed. 9/5 Fri. 9/7 Sat. 9/8 1:45pm Mites 3:05pm SQ A-L 4:15pm SQ M-Z 5:25pm PW 7:30pm Bantam 4:45pm Mites 5:55pm Squirt A 7:05pm Squirt B 8:15pm PW 4:50pm Squirt A 5:50pm B 8:45pm Bantam 1:45pm Mites 3:05pm PW 6:35pm Bantam 6

FUNDRAISING The Jaguar Hockey Club has carefully selected several highly profitable, individual fundraising opportunities to help offset travel or house hockey fees.

7 FUNDRAISING The Jaguar Hockey Club has carefully selected several highly profitable, individual fundraising opportunities to help offset travel or house hockey fees. Yankee Candles Forms and books will be available at fall tryouts and the product will be delivered before Thanksgiving. Sellers will earn 40% of the total sales. Fantasy Hockey Sweepstakes Tickets will be available at fall tryouts. Sellers will earn 50% profit for each ticket sold. Banners Jaguar Hockey Club offers banner sales as a fundraiser to help reduce player fees. All banner sales need to be received no later than October 21st, Sellers will earn 50% of the banner price purchased. Please see the Jaguar fundraising page on the website for more information. All fundraising credits will be applied toward your FINAL fall payment. The club treasurer will provide a statement reflecting your credits. Questions? Please contact Debbie Zelinski Important Dates v July - 9/5th online tryout registration with discount ($100 discount) v August 16 th -22 nd $50 discount v 8/15-9/8 Tryouts v 9/22/18 JHC Golf Outing v 2/23-2/25 & 3/2-3/5 NIHL Championship weekends v 1/25/19 Jaguar Bash Questions Registration Lauren Walsh (Registrar) lwalsh2@mac.com Hockey Questions Greg Stornello (Hockey Director) gstornello30@gmail.com Jaguar Hockey Club Keri Zschach (President) kzschach@jaguarhockey.net Financials Tracy Miranda (Treasurer) tracy.miranda@comcast.net Fundraising Debbie Zelinski dzelinski@att.net 7

8 Equipment & Apparel All skaters Mite-Bantam level are required to wear a black helmet, pants, & gloves. All Midgets are required to wear either a black or Purple helmet, Black or purple gloves, purple shells. Warmups: are available for purchase through R&G at Canlan. Jersey Sizing: July 18 th Inwood July 30 th Inwood (LAST DAY FOR ORDERS!) Any questions please contact Scott smattison738@gmail.com 8

9 Jaguar Midget Program The Jaguar Hockey Club is excited to announce the Jaguar Midget Program for the Fall season. The Jaguar Hockey Club strives to put forth the most competitive level of hockey at the Tier II level at the Midget AA level. Jaguar Midget Major and Minor AA Team Fee: $4450 The Jaguar Midget AA Team will play in the U18/U16 Division of the National Junior Prospects League and the Northern Illinois Hockey League. The AA team will also compete in additional local and out-of-state tournaments, playing at the AA level. Exhibition games will also be scheduled throughout the season. Estimated 55 game count. National Junior Prospects League (NJPHL) website: The NJPHL is a showcase league with a total of 5 showcases - 4 regular season (16 games) & 1 playoffs. Showcase events will include three national events that all teams will attend and two regional events. The goal of the NJPHL is to provide exposure to committed midget hockey players seeking the opportunity to advance their careers to the Junior A and College levels. Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) website: NIHL is the largest youth hockey league in Illinois and offers hockey from Mites through Midgets. The NIHL season at Midget AA will include approx. 18 regular season games and a round robin playoff. Tryout Dates & Times Wed. 8/15 Thurs. 8/16 Tues. 8/ pm All Midgets 7:30-8:0pm Midget Minor 7:30-8:30pm Midget Minor 8:40-9:40pm Midget Major 8:40-9:40pm Midget Major 9

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