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Welcome to JTYH, home of the This section is designed to answer most of the “frequently asked questions” from parents of children interested in joining our Recreation Youth Hockey Program. If your question is not listed below, please contact us at webmaster@jeffersonyouthhockey.com. Q1: How do I get started? A1: Our program usually has a registration period during the summer and early fall for the upcoming fall/winter season. Information on how to register is posted in our Registration section. Registration comes in two parts: a) Online registration with USA Hockey which also includes insurance coverage for your child and payment of a non-refundable registration fee. b) Online JTYHL registration including payment of a non-refundable fee. Check the registration page for specific details. Q2: Where are games/practices held? A2: The Jefferson Falcons are based out of Skylands Ice World, in Stockholm, NJ, for Mite and Squirt levels, and at Mennen Sports Arena, in Morris Plains, NJ, for Mite, Squirt, PeeWee and Bantam levels. These programs are available for all levels of hockey and skating ability from beginners through travel level, and includes boys and girls. Mennen Sports Arena: www.morrisparks.net
Skylands Ice World: www.skylandsiceworldnj.com
Q3: My child has never ice-skated before. How can he/she play ice hockey? A3: JTYH suggests the following instructional programs:Learn to Skate (at both Mennen Sports Arena and Skylands Ice World) Hockey Head Start (at Skylands Ice World)Skating and Hockey Clinics (at both Mennen Sports Arena and Skylands Ice World) Q4: How can my child practice improve his skills other than during team practice? A4: The best way to practice your hockey skills is by getting as much time as possible on the ice. Summer Camps Summer Hockey Camps are available at both Mennen Sports
Q5: What does it cost to play? A5: Recreation league fees are set near the beginning of registration based on estimates for: ice usage, number of players, costs for socks, costs for referees, and some other small incidental costs. Cost of game and practice jerseys are not included in the registration fee, are require an additional payment of approximately $100 for both. Team jerseys are required. JTYHL is a nonprofit organization. The Board of Trustees, Coaches, Managers, etc. are all volunteers. Therefore, all hockey fees go toward the costs of playing ice hockey. Q6: What kind of equipment is needed? A6: The following equipment is mandatory for all hockey participants (Learn to Skate participants need only a helmet, gloves and skates):Helmet with full face shield or cage Neck guard Mouth guard Shoulder pads Jersey of your choice (plus, a Jefferson Falcon game and practice jersey should be purchased once joining the league) Elbow pads Hockey pants Male athletic cup or Female Pelvic Protector Garter belt (if not included in the athletic cup or pelvic protector) Hockey socks (provided by the league on an annual basis, as part of your registration fee)Hockey gloves Hockey skates Stick Q7: What are the age limits? A7: JTYHL has four divisions starting with the Mites (8 and under), Squirts (8 to 10), PeeWees (10 to 12) and Bantams (14 and under). Q8: Does my child have to try-out for a team? A8: There is no try-out at the rec. level. Players are evaluated during the first few practices. All players who sign-up will be placed on a team. Q9: Will my child get to play or will he/she be riding the bench? A9: First, hockey consists of 3 periods. Players skate in “shifts”. A team of 5 players on the ice is called a “line”. Players can come on and off the ice at any time as long as the team doesn’t have more than 5 skaters on the ice at one time. Coaches can change players during play, but try to mostly use stoppage of play to change their lines. Play stops for a score, a penalty, icing, offsides, puck out of play, shift change, end of the period, etc. A shift typically lasts a few minutes, because hockey requires continuous skating up and down the ice, even the best players can’t skate for too long without a break. All players will get ice time during games. Q10: How many games are played in a season? A10: During the fall season, for PeeWees and Bantams, each team typically has approximately 15 games and 15 practices. For Mites and Squirts, we typically have 20 games and 10 practices, as these 2 divisions practice at Skylands, but play both the Skylands and Mennen leagues. There might also be other opportunities like all-stars, “select” tournaments, power skating sessions, etc. The number of games and practices is dependent on the availability of ice and cost. Q11: Is youth hockey a contact sport? A11: In hockey, physical contact is called “checking”. Checking is performed to separate the opposing player from the puck. Only the player with the puck can be checked (there is no blocking like in football). Checking can never occur from behind and a player may take no more than two strides before checking an opponent. Improper checking results in a penalty, which removes the player from the ice and places him/her in the penalty box. If checking rules are flagrantly broken, a player can be ejected from the game and even forced to sit-out the next game (this rarely happens). Mites (ages 8 and under) and Squirts (ages 10 and under) are not allowed to check. Checking starts in Peewees (ages 12 and under). No special concessions are made for girls. Girls playing in Peewees or Bantams (14 and under) play by the same rules as the boys and are eligible to check or be checked. Additional Information By-laws, Minutes, Meeting Schedules: JTYHL Meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Camp Jefferson, 81 Weldon Road. Board of Trustees
Have a question? You may also email us Volunteers: The JTYH would like to thank all volunteers involved in the 2008/2009 Season, and we hope your enthusiasm brings you back for the coming year. The success of the JTYHL is a result of your time and dedication. Get involved … it involves the kids!! Fundraising: Fund raising is necessary to fund exclusions such as the award banquets, scholarship, jerseys, etc. | |||||||||||||||
