Welcome 
2024-2025

 

Welcome to Wooster Youth Hockey Association: House/ Recreation                                             

Our Mission Statement: To introduce youth of our area to the great game of ice hockey, such that every child, through their participation in the program, can enjoy a positive, character building sports experience while creating a passion for the game. Emphasis will always be placed upon individual skill development, personal development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The individual conduct of WYHA directors, coaches, players, and parents will be maintained to ensure a positive culture in which all can honor the sport, and exemplify an organization in which to be proud of. Above all else, “IT’S ALWAYS ABOUT THE KIDS”  

Dues/Fees 

(Dues are based on 24-25 season)

 

Birth Year	Hockey Level	USAHockey Registration	Total Dues	Registration Deposit April 6th	Payment 1  May 1st	Payment 2  Aug 20th
2016-2017	Mite (U8)	$15-$50	$950	$150	$150	$600
2014-2015	Squirt (U10)	$50	$1,175	$150	$200	$825
2012-2013	PeeWee (U12)	$61	$1,375	$150	$250	$975
2010-2011	Bantum (U14)	$61-$70	$1,575	$150	$300	$1125

2009-2006 HS    Total $2475  
Registration fee $150              
$400 Due May 1st  $600 Due June 30th                                       
$1325 Due August 20th
 

 

Registration/Sign Up

Step One: 
Registration for USA Hockey is open April 1st 2024- March 31st 2025 for the 24/25 season. Please register your athlete on their website, fees are listed above.

Step Two:
Pre-register/ sign up for Spring evaluations for the 24/25 season with WYHA Board. Please include Players name-Birth year- Parents name- Phone number and -Email Address 

Step Three:
Register and pay for WYHA membership.  Registration for WYHA can be found on our website at Woosteryouthhockey.org  

Step Four:
Show up for evaluations in the Spring for team placement and jersey orders. 

 

Communication

We use SportsEngine App to communicate, please download this asap. We need an email address to add you to this method of communication. There is a way for multiple people to be added for each athlete, questions can be directed to your team manager or to WYHA Board. Fundraising is also done through an app called signupgenius, please download this app as well.
We use SportsEngine App to communicate, please download this asap. 
 

Uniforms/ Equipment

Uniforms will be available at evaluations to try on and will need to be ordered. Price is roughly $180.00 this will include:   

     Home Jersey: Gray  Home Socks: Gray

     Away Jersey: Blue    Away Socks: Blue 

$90.00 will need to be paid per player at time of ordering and the remaining balance is due at delivery. 

PeeWee and Bantam also will need to order a shell, this will be an additional cost.

Equipment can be found at Perani’s Hockey World, HockeyMonkey.com or PureHockey.com. You can also find it used at Play it Again Sports.  Feel free to reach out to your coach, manager, or the hockey director with questions. Players will need:

Skates           Elbow pads         Shin pads       Helmet     Gloves     Stick                  Hockey pants             Shoulder pads    Jock/ Jill            

              

ADD-ONS

Every year there are extras offered, feel free to purchase these at your will, they are not necessary but a lot of the organization has them. They are an extra cost TBD at the time they are offered. Be on the lookout for:

Warm Ups $80-$180 (depending on brand) 

3rd Jersey options $45-$65

AK Sweatshirt Orders $45-$75
 

Tournaments

Tournaments are a great time for the kids to bond and build a team relationship. There are late night and early morning games. A lot of the tournaments are “Stay to Play” which means staying at a predetermined hotel is a must. We highly encourage you to join in on the fun, however we understand if you cannot make a tournament, this is something to discuss with your team manager and coach. Tournaments are not included in Dues and will be an extra cost.  Each tournament has an entry fee, hotel fees, and travel costs to consider. Typically you can expect one Tournament for the entirety of our organization to attend, and your coach may look for one or two more tournaments in addition. Including all fees, hotels, and other costs, most tournament weekends start around $300.00 and go up from there. 
 

Fundraising

We offer several fundraising opportunities for both the general fund and individuals dues. Sign up for these will be sent out by either the fundraising committee, your team’s manager, or the WYHA board members. Our organization relies heavily on volunteers and we ask that you sign up for a general fundraiser to help keep dues and other costs down for all of our members.

 

Committees/ Coaching

Do you want to give back or be more involved in the hockey lifestyle? We have many ways to do so. We have a welcoming committee, a fundraising committee, a disciplinary committee, and a hockey committee,if you are interested in participating in any committee, please reach out to a committee member or a board member to get more information on when each committee meets. If interested in coaching, you must first fill out an application to be reviewed by the ACE Coordinator, to be considered for the position. All coaching positions are volunteer only, but require hours of commitment on and off the ice.

 

Board Meetings

We invite and encourage you to join a board meeting. You can meet our trustees, voice concerns, or give praise where it is due. Meeting dates are on our website and reminders are sent out via email and sportsengine each month. If interested in becoming a board member, elections will be this summer. Nominations must be in prior to the June Board meeting and the election will be held in July. For more information contact WYHA Board Member.