We want to extend a warm welcome to you and say we are so excited you have chosen to play women's hockey!!!
We want to make sure your first year is FUN!! Therefore we have some information we think may be helpful as you register and play with your first year team.
Please remember that hockey consists of may skills that build on one another as the years go by. Yup..that's right..years! It takes time to learn this sport and you cannot expect to be an expert out there your first year of playing. All of us were new players at one point in our life. The more experienced players on your team know you are new and are here to offer suggestions and encouragement. Our members are nice ladies who come from all walks of life. Please do not beat yourself up if you are not the best player on the ice! Your only job this year is to go out there and have a great time!!
Typically each team has at least 1 or 2 new players on their roster. This has been the case in the league for many years. If you have a friend who has talked you into playing (good for that friend!!) you can request to play on the same team as that friend. We try very hard to make sure our new players enjoy their first year..so we will do our best to get you on the same team as your friend. With that being said you must know there are no gaurentees (see the DRAFT FAQ's).
If you have any questions or concerns during the year, PLEASE talk to a board member!!! We are approachable people and will keep information in confidence if you ask us to do so! The last thing we want is for a new player to have a miserable year and quit..all while no one knew they were not having fun. We can help in certain situations.
LEAGUE FACTS:
- You will be assigned a jersey. Do not lose it. They cost money and we do not want to hunt you down to return it....
- You will know your entire year schedule by the first game.
- We do not have a formal system for team practices. Some teams will practice. It is up to that team to put together the practice and pay for the ice. Many teams may practice with each other. All you have to do is ask!
- Some teams have coaches. Coaches are volunteers.
- The games are an hour long.
- There are refs and scorekeepers at the games and we do keep track of stats (how may goals or assists) just for FUN!
- Each team is assigned a team rep.
- The league has general membership meetings where we can voice concerns and vote.
- There is a tournament at the end of the season (included in the registration price).
- There is a banquet in the spring (not included in the registration price).
- There will be team pictures taken at the end of the season.
- Communication between the board and players is via e-mail and postings on the web site. So pay close attention to your e-mails!! You do not want to miss out on fun opportunities sent out to the league. (Of course you can always call us if you need to discuss something)
I hope this information was helpful. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
HAVE A GREAT FIRST YEAR!!!
