2018-2019 Travel Hockey Information Lancaster County Youth Amateur Hockey League ( LCYAHL ) Lancaster Firebirds Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success Lancaster Ice Rink 371 Carerra Drive Lancaster, PA 17601 717-581-0274 lirhockey@comcast.net www.lancasterfirebirds.org
General LCYAHL Information Mission of LCYAHL: To provide a safe and challenging environment that promotes skill enhancement, teamwork, and sportsmanship for competitive youth hockey. Philosophy: The philosophy of LCYAHL is consistent with that of USA Hockey for its Youth Programs: "To provide an improved grass-roots foundation for the growth and development of USA Hockey, designing programs aimed at increased participation, improved skills, and a responsible environment for the conduct of youth hockey." Membership Opportunities: The LCYAHL is a non-profit organization which is owned and operated by its membership. The operation of a hockey program and the ice rink itself takes the time and energy of many individuals in order to be successful. There are numerous volunteer positions available to the LCYAHL membership and every member is encouraged to participate, no matter what skills or interests they might have. Volunteer positions include: Board member, committee member, team coach, team manager, clock operator, and scorekeeper. For more information on ways to volunteer please contact any member of the Board of Directors in person or through the Lancaster Firebirds website. Monthly Board of Directors Meetings: The LCYAHL Board of Directors meets on a monthly basis to discuss issues and projects specific to the Lancaster Firebirds hockey program and the Lancaster Ice Rink. Meetings are normally held on the 4 th Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Homewood Suites-200 Granite Run Drive. LCYAHL members are encouraged to attend these meetings in order to gain an insight into what is happening at the Lancaster Ice Rink and to have a voice in the direction that the LCYAHL is heading. Board of Directors positions are available to those members who have a desire to help set the future direction of the LCYAHL. USA Hockey - American Development Model (ADM): The American Development Model, with support from the National Hockey League, is a nationwide initiative that was announced by USA Hockey. The LCYAHL complies with all aspects of USA Hockey s ADM program as set forth by the Atlantic District and DVHL. More information about the ADM can be found on the DVHL website at www.dvhl.org. Hockey Director: Larry Courville will oversee the development of all coaches and players within guidelines provided by USA Hockey and the American Development Model (ADM). After a successful junior hockey career which included an IIHF U20 gold medal with Team Canada, Larry was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 1995. His 12 year professional playing career included 33 games in the NHL. In 6 of his 10 full seasons at the AHL and ECHL levels, Larry was named team captain, attesting to his outstanding character and leadership ability. He served 9 seasons as head coach and director of player personnel for the ECHL Reading Royals, highlighted by a Kelly Cup championship in 2012-2013. Larry is no stranger to the Lancaster Firebirds, having served as hockey director for three years prior to coaching the Royals. 1
The League and Season: All LCYAHL AA, A & B Mite through Midget teams skate in the Delaware Valley Hockey League (DVHL). In-season practices begin Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 and the season follows the DVHL calendar. Player registration fees include the following unless indicated: Evaluation Ice Slots Mite 8U 1 Squirt 10U 3 In-Season Team Practices (60 Minutes) *Home Game Slots +2 Non-league Training Camp Summer Skills Practices (75 Minutes) --- 12 Not Included Cost: $135 Public Skates Included Full Ice 18 Included Peewee 12U 3 Full Ice 18 Included Bantam 14U 3 Full Ice 12 Included Midget 16U 3 Full Ice 12 Included Midget 18U 3 Sept Oct for 8 weeks Nov Feb 1 practice/ Week 1 Tournament Approved by LCYAHL Full Ice 12 Included * If DVHL schedule is more than 12 home slots then the 2 non-league slots would convert to league games and vice versa. Non- league slots may convert to full ice practices (half ice for Mites) if teams are not able to fill with an opponent Goaltender Development: There will be 60-minute goaltending training sessions every other week in season grouped by age under the direction of a professional goaltending coach. Bantam and midget aged goaltenders will alternate on a weekly basis with mite, squirt and peewee aged players. Off-Ice Training: All teams will participate in off-ice training during the season as mandated by USA Hockey's ADM. Mites will participate in one 30-minute session per week. Squirt to Midget except Midget 18 after Nov.1 st. will participate in two 30-minute sessions per week. ALL OFF-ICE SESSIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON PRACTICE NIGHTS AT LIR. Mite through midget off-ice training will include physical training, off-ice skills training, team-building and video instruction as laid out in the ADM and will be delivered by team coaches under the supervision of the Hockey Director and the VP of Hockey. Training Camp: A pre-season training camp will be held for Squirt, Peewee, Bantam and Midget teams towards the end of the summer which will include 3 hours of on-ice instruction. Attendance at this camp is STRONGLY recommended and included in the travel hockey fees. Team systems will be taught at this time. Summer Skills Practices (INCLUDED): Summer skills practices are included in the fees for travel players from squirt through midget. The number of summer skills practices for each age level is detailed in the table above. They begin June 4 th and run approximately once or twice a week throughout the summer. The emphasis of these practices is on skill development. The schedule will be available at the Team Parent Meeting. 2
Midget U16 2002-2003 Midget U18 2000-2001 PW 2006-2007 Bantam 2004-2005 Mite 2010 & Younger Squirt 2008-2009 Evaluations: Evaluations will be held for each age level according to the schedule below. Players and goalies are asked to attend all sessions and should notify the hockey director of any conflicts. Players who take the ice with the Firebirds for at least one evaluation session will be placed on a team based on their skills at the discretion of the hockey director. IF NEEDED, EXTRA EVALUATION SESSIONS WILL BE SCHEDULED. EXTRA SESSIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE LAST SCHEDULED EVALUATION AND POSTED ON THE FIREBIRDS WEBSITE. PLAYERS WILL BE TOLD IF THEY NEED TO COME BACK FOR THE EXTRA EVALUATION SESSION. USA Hockey Registration: The LCYAHL participates in on-line individual USA Hockey member registration. All players new to the Firebird organization must submit proof of USA Hockey registration at evaluations. All returning Firebird players are covered for evaluations. Apparel: All players must have required Firebird game apparel which includes home and away jerseys and socks; shell, practice jersey and socks; and warm up suit. Prices, order forms and sizing samples for required and optional Firebird apparel will be available at the 2 nd and 3 rd evaluations. Team Selection: After evaluations, team selections will be finalized and rosters posted on www.lancasterfirebirds.org. Any player being evaluated for a 16U position can be placed on an 18U roster at the discretion of the Hockey Director. Mandatory Parent Meeting: There will be a mandatory parent meeting for each team held in early May. Important club and team information will be disseminated at this time. Date, time and location for the meetings will be announced at evaluations. Tuesday 3/27 6:00pm-7:00pm Monday 3/26 7:30-8:30pm Wednesday 3/28 7:30pm-8:30pm Monday 4/2 7:30pm-8:30pm Monday 4/16 7:30-8:30pm Wednesday 4/18 7:30pm-8:30pm Monday 4/23 7:30pm-8:30pm Monday 3/26 6:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 3/28 6:00pm-7:00pm Monday 4/2 6:00pm-7:00pm Monday 4/16 6:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 4/18 6:00pm-7:00pm Monday 4/23 6:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday 4/17 6:00pm-7:00pm Thursday 4/19 6:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday 4/24 6:00pm-7:00pm 3
Fee Schedule: Playing Level **Travel Fee Fundraising Fee *Payment #1 at registration Single Player Family Payment Plan Payments #2-7 Six Automatic credit/debit card payments collected online Single Payment Full Pay Discount of 2 % Multi Player Family (10% discount for 2 players 20% for more than 2) Payment Plan Payment #1 at registration Payments #2-7 Six Automatic credit/debit payments collected online Single Payment Full Pay Discount 2 % Mite (2010 & Younger) Squirt (2008 & 2009) Peewee (2006 & 2007) Bantam (2004 & 2005) Midget U16 (2002 & 2003) $750 $100 $1.50 $141.41 $835 $1.50 $128.92 $116.42 $1550 $100 $1.50 $274.75 $1619 $1.50 $248.92 $223.08 $1750 $100 $1.50 $308.08 $1815 $1.50 $278.92 $249.75 $1795 $100 $1.50 $315.58 $1859 $1.50 $285.67 $255.75 $1995 $100 $1.50 $348.91 $2055 $1.50 $315.67 $282.42 $760 $686.50 $1465.60 $1313.70 $1642 $1470.50 $1681.69 $1505.78 $1858.09 $1662.58 Midget U18 (2000 & 2001) $1690 $100 $1.50 $298.08 $1756 $1.50 $269.92 $241.75 *Payments includes a $50 non-refundable evaluation fee. Registration fees include coverage by a Certified Athletic Trainer at all home games for all teams. $1589.08 $1423.46 4
Payments and Discounts: There is a $1.50 online registration fee. The first travel payment is automatically debited to your credit card/debit card you entered at time of online registration on the first date of evaluations. At this time, you will also authorize the LCYAHL to automatically collect the remaining 5 payments by credit card. Offline payment exceptions may be arranged upon approval by our treasurer, Mark Cheyney. For approval please contact Mark Cheyney at mcheyney@amesservices.com. Automatic credit card payments At all levels we will charge your credit/debit card on the payment due dates of 6 equal monthly payments. (or next business day) starting on the date of the first evaluation. The following discounts are available: Pay in Full: 2% will be discounted from total registration fee (after applying any other applicable discounts) for any LCYAHL family that pays in full at evaluations. Family: 10% will be discounted from total registration fee for families with two LCYAHL players; 20% for families with more than two players. Goalie: 50% discount (no additional discounts apply; discount is available for full-time goalies only). Fundraising: A $100 fundraising fee is added to all travel registration fees after such fees have been reduced by any applicable discount. Each player has the option to sell up to 20-$5 raffle tickets and all proceeds may be kept by the player to reimburse the fundraising fee already paid. In addition, each team is required to sell twenty (20) tickets to the LCYAHL Spring bingo event and provide a raffle basket for either the bingo event or the end of season banquet. The coordination of the bingo ticket sales and provision of the raffle basket are to be coordinated by each team s fundraising representative selected at the beginning of the season. No Pay / No Play Policy: All accounts must be current for players to continue practicing and playing for the LCYAHL. Any family receiving a paper invoice notifying them of an outstanding balance is subject to an additional $5 invoicing fee. Immediate action, as outlined on the invoice, is required in order for the player to avoid the no play sanction. The LCYAHL will notify the District of any delinquent accounts in compliance with the DVHL policies and procedures regarding player debt. Refund Policy: No refunds of hockey fees will be granted for any reason, except in the case of a player who is physically unable to play due to a medical condition (serious injury with documentation from a physician) and only after review and approval by the LCYAHL Finance Committee. Any refund offered in this case will be on a pro-rated basis only and such refund will be credited to the player's account and applied to the player s following year fees. If the injured player does not play the following year for the LCYAHL, the pro-rated fees will be forfeited to the LCYAHL. In the case of a Midget player who would be age restricted in the following year, a credit exception will be made. The LCYAHL will not grant any release to any LCYAHL player until the entire travel fee (excluding any discount family, goalie, hardship or otherwise), plus fundraising fee has been paid in full. Firebird Financial Hardship Assistance: The Firebird organization is committed to helping those families for whom player registration fees pose a significant financial hardship. A limited amount of funds are available to be dispersed by the LCYAHL Finance Committee each season. To be considered for financial assistance or a change in payment terms, you must complete a Firebird Financial Assistance form by April 10th. The form is available by request from the LCYAHL treasurer at mcheyney@amesservices.com. Requests cannot be considered after this deadline. 5
Go To: https://lancasterfirebirds.sportngin.com/register/form/816099556 Steps to Register Online 1. Download and print the DVHL Code of Conduct. You will need to bring this with to the first Evaluation. 2. At the bottom of the page, Sign in, or create an account for your family. 3. Select who you wish to register. Click Continue 4. Enter his/her USA Hockey Number. Click Continue 5. Verify Player Information and click on Age Group to register your player for. Enter Parent/Guardian information. Answer question of volunteering. Click Continue. 6. Select Payment Option; select/verify age level of play. Click Continue 7. Click the checkboxes to electronically sign the Player and Parent waiver; click continue 8. Click the checkbox to electronically sign the LCYAHL Player agreement. Click Review. 9. If you have other players to register, click on Register another Player. If you are finished, click on continue to shopping cart. 10. Verify your costs and answer the question on purchasing Insurance, then click checkout. 11. Enter your credit card/bank information for payment. Click Pay 6