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| 2008-2009 Program Overview |
TRYOUTS TO BE HELD April 19- 20TH ALLTEL ICE DEN
U10/U12 11:00 A.M - 3:30- P.M
u14/u16 12:20 P.M - 4:40 P.M
Cost
As we announce our 7th season of programming, we are pleased to be able to offer some exciting improvements to the program. Our close relationship with the Alltel Ice Den and the CAHA Association, built up over the years, has resulted in us being able to offer an even more complete program. This year, a mid-week "prime time" slot has been secured. This is in addition to the Saturday and Sunday morning slots. It has been recognized that the early slots are not the best for some, but this year we will be able to offer, on a rotating basis, at least two weekends per month where the teams will not have the early slots and keep the morning clear. We are also continuing with our weekly skills sessions at Ozzie Ice and whenever possible, additional sessions at the various Valley rinks will be scheduled.
All competitive programs, will be approximately $2,000 per player (based on age), including tournament entry fees, SYHL League fees and the Annual Training Camp in Flagstaff, including travel coach transportation. A developmental program will also be offered for $700 per player (PLUS POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL GAMES FEES) and will include weekly sessions at Ozzie Ice. This program is for all ages and is an excellent introduction to competitive hockey. The majority of the girls are U10/12 and our goal is to develop them into competitive players. Although we cannot participate as a team in the CAHA House League, alternatives are being sought. Details to follow.
The U12,U14 and U16 teams will again be participating in 3-4 tournaments, to be selected based on finding the right competitive experience for the various teams, and the 12U and 14U teams will once again compete in the Sonoran Youth Hockey League on an exhibition basis. This year the Training Camp in Flagstaff, AZ to be held August 22-24th is also included in the registration.
We are proud to be able to again offer the best valued program for travel hockey anywhere in the Western States. Ice Rental fees, Sonoran League Fees and tournament entry fees have all increased this season. We are a completely volunteer run association and all funds go directly to the hockey program. This year NO DIRECT FUNDRAISING will be included in the budgeted annual fee. A breakdown of the annual fees is shown below (estimate):
ICE RENTAL 54%
LEAGUE FEES 21%
TOURNAMENTS 10%
TRAINING CAMP 8%
OFFICIAL/EQUIP/MISC. 7%
Registration can be paid in full at any time or in three installments. The first two payments are due by Aug.18th and the final payment must be made by Oct. 10, 2008. If any fundraising is organized, it will be used to directly reduce the overall cost.
Each player must register separately each year directly with USA Hockey and the Arizona affiliate AAHA. This can be done from our website by selecting the USA Hockey Online Registration Form tab on our website. Follow the instruction and send the confirmation number to info@arizonaselects.org.
We will be once again doing online registration and this too can be found on our website by selecting the Members (Online Registration 2008-2009) Tab.
10U (born before 1/1/1997) (98 and younger) AND DEVELOPMENTAL (ANY AGE)
The primary focus for this age is fundamental skills development. They will have a practice at the Ozzie Ice facility each Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Off ice sessions are also being planned depending on the weekly ice schedule. We will not be in the CAHA Rec. League this year but alternate games and a location is being looked into so as to offer a weekly or biweekly game.
Based on ice availability, the team will also share occasional practices with the 12U team and participate in additional skills clinics.
THIS IS ALSO THE PROGRAM OF CHOICE FOR NEW PLAYERS OR ONES THAT DO NOT MAKE ANY OF THE COMPETITIVE TEAMS.
FEE: $700
12u AAA (1995-95)
This year the 12U team will again be competing towards the Rocky Mountain District Regional Championship. They will alternate practices with the other association teams based on ice availability at the Alltel Ice Den keeping at least two weekend slots per month open. A full schedule will be posted shortly on the Association calendar. They will also have weekly practices at Ozzie Ice preceded by Strength and Conditioning Training..
The 12U AAA team will also compete in the Sonoran Youth Hockey League at the Peewee A level on an exhibition only basis. The 12U AAA team will participate in the 4 Association approved tournaments, all against other 12U girls teams.
The Head Coach will be Rick Van Fleet.
FEE: $2000
14U AAA (1994-95)
The plan is to have a practice to game ratio of 3 to 1 with the majority of games coming through the planned tournament play. They will alternate practices with the other association teams based on ice availability at the Alltel Ice Den keeping at least two weekend slots per month open. A full schedule will be posted shortly on the Association calendar. They will also have alternating weekly practices at Ozzie Ice
The team will compete this year in the Sonoran Youth Hockey League at the Bantam B level. The full schedule will be posted soon on the Association calendar.
Acting Head Coach is Rick Van Fleet
Fee: $2000
16U AAA (1992-93)
The plan is to have a practice to game ratio of 3 to 1 with the majority of games coming through the planned tournament play. They will alternate practices with the other association teams based on ice availability at the Alltel Ice Den keeping at least two weekend slots per month open. A full schedule will be posted shortly on the Association calendar. They will also have alternating weekly practices at Ozzie Ice
We are once again planning on participating in the AHSHA JV league. This would be open to all High School aged girls and the fee would be in addition to AGYHA fees.The full schedule will be posted soon.
Head Coach is Rick Van Fleet
FEE: $2000
High School JV (must be in attending High School)
Once again, pending approval of the AHSHA Board, the AZ Selects will enter a JV team in the High School JV league. Details will be announced shortly but this offers yet another alternative for High school aged players to play and compete in the High School league. Registration details will be provided by AHSHA as well as ADDITIONAL LEAGUE FEES.
Additional practices will be held in conjunction with the U14 and U16 team schedules.
TOURNAMENTS - tentative subject to change.
The following tournaments will be available participation participation in as well as others that are being researched. As in the past, the level of play as determined by the coaches will be a major deciding factor for the tournament selection by each team.
September Lady Ducks Fall Classic, Anaheim, CA U12 and U14
Possible trip to Blaine Minnesota, Windsor, Ontario Canada
November AGYHA Fall Classic Thanksgiving Weekend U14 or U16
December Connecticut Polar Bears - to be determined
January San Jose Jr. Sharks Girls MLK, San Jose, Ca
February 6th Annual AZ Selects Invitational, Scottsdale, AZ
Additional events, if any, will be considered on a team by team basis.
Please check the Association calendar often as the schedule is subject to change, often outside of our control! Note that there is a selection in the lower left hand corner to display only the schedule for your particular team. |
Created by: Rick Van Fleet -- Last updated:Jun 29, 2008
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