New to Hockey
Information
- All players must register with USA Hockey each season at www.usahockey.com. The USAH membership fee is $56, $46 USA Hockey Fee and the $10.00 MAHA Fee (MN Hockey). This fee is waived for players 6 years and under. A registration confirmation message from USA Hockey will be emailed to you (please print a copy for your records). The confirmation number will be required to register online with CPYHA.
- Continue the registration process on the CPYHA website at www.cpyha.com. Payment options include debit cards, Visa, Master Card, Discover, and e0check. Split payment is also an option, half of the total due at registration and the remainder at a specific date.
- Once registered, the following documents MUST be turned in to the Registration Director prior to Traveling Tryouts/Mite/8U Core Skill Assessment
- Photocopy of Certified Birth Certificate and Proof of Residence. This is needed for NEW players to CPYHA.These documents can be attached during registration or emailed to the CPYHA Registration Director prior to try-outs/assessment.
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Required Fundraising
All players will be required to participate in the following fundraisers:
Raffle Tickets
Each player will be asked to sell ten raffle tickets for a total of $100. There are two options:
- Receive 10 raffle tickets per player and sell the calendars at $10 a piece or keep them for yourself. If you decide not to sell/keep the tickets after you receive them, you will be charged an extra $100 per player for registration. For traveling players, this will be a d d e d to your ice bill. For house players, you will get billed.
- Buyout for $100 per player. You will NOT receive any raffle tickets. NOTE: Whether you purchase the tickets or opt to buyout, the cost is $100. Purchasing them gives you the opportunity to win!
Optional Fundraising
Optional fundraisers apply to individual player ice bills (traveling).
- Wreaths (October)
- Pizza and Butter Braids (December)
Volunteering
Families will be required to volunteer 10 hours during the hockey season for EACH registered skater. A cap of 4 of the hours required must be served in the concession stand and the other 6 on committees or other approved activities. The volunteer hours are capped at 20 hours per family.
Your team manager will collect a separate 'player deposit' check in the amount of $500.00 per skater. These checks will be held by the CPYHA Treasurer and destroyed at the end of the season if ALL volunteer hours are fulfilled, equipment returned and traveling monthly ice bill payments are paid in full. If all requirements are not completed in full, your check will be cashed.
Every CPYHA player is required to submit volunteer check regardless of committee, board or other role within the association.
Equipment
• Helmet with Face Mask – The head is the most important part of the body and the helmet is designed to reduce chance of skull fractures. No helmet prevents concussions, but can reduce the risk depending on padding and design. Construction and design must be approved by HECC which assures they have been tested and meet certain standards. The face mask minimizes facial injury from sticks or flying pucks
• Neck Guard – May be included in a special designed hockey undershirt that covers neck; designed to prevent cut to the neck from skate blade which is an uncommon occurrence; still needed for peace of mind and protection.
• Mouth Guard – Essential for teeth protection and can help in reducing the risk of concussions. Must be tethered at the Traveling level
• Shoulder Pads – Designed to protect the chest, shoulders and top of arms; trying on will determine best comfort and size for mobility and protection.
• Elbow Pads – Designed not to move when worn and to protect the elbow from hard falls or impact with boards or other players, and protect the forearms from sticks and pucks.
• Gloves- Protects hands fingers and wrists; must have good finger and hand mobility when worn.
• Shin Guards – Should cover the knee and shin completely to protect from collision, sticks, and pucks.
• Supporter/Cup – Essential protective gear; most common includes a one piece short with built-in cup and Velcro tabs at thighs to hold up ice hockey socks.
• Pants/Breezers – Protection for lower spine/tailbone, hips and thighs; length should come to the top of shin pads.
• Skates – A necessity for optimum play and performance; the skate should fit well today as opposed to one with too much room for growth as it will hamper skating abilities and comfort. Periodic quality sharpenings are essential for the skater’s success.
• Stick – A straight wood stick is a good start, yet many composite sticks are available too; length should generally extend from the ice/floor to the player’s chin with skates on – an inch or two more of length is okay to allow for growth. Equipment experts can provide recommendations for each player and will cut the stick to the proper size.
• Hockey Socks – Part of the team uniform; held in place with garter or Velcro tabs on jock short; pulled over and covers the shin guards. Other socks are needed to wear with skates.
• Hockey Jersey – Part of the uniform and may be provided by the team or purchased separately; should be tried on with shoulder pads to determine appropriate fit. Generally, sleeves will come just below wrists to top of hand and length will cover to thighs.
• Moisture Wicking Undergarments – Provides warmth and protection from the gear itself while wicking away perspiration during play.