Hockey Games for the Under-10 Group

We will begin this week playing hockey games with our under-10 kids. All kids will play, regardless of skill or experience level. The games are laid back and meant to give the kids the experience of hockey competition in a low-stress way. The coaches have divided players into three teams. Team rosters are below. Let me know if I have missed anyone. We will play two games each Saturday morning. The rink will be divided in half and the games will be played cross-ice (the short direction). Two teams will play on end of the ice and the third team will practice and play games on the other end. Each week, one team will have two games and the other two teams will have one game each.

If you have questions, email Paul Schliekelman at pschliekelman@gmail.com.

Saturday Schedule

6:30: Arrive
6:50: On the ice
7:05-7:35: Game 1
7:40-8:10: Game 2

Our ice time is limited and our schedule is very tight. Please have your players on the ice at 6:50 if they are playing the first game. If your player is not playing the first game, they should still be on the ice at 7 AM for practice.

MORE INFORMATION

Team and Game Format for 10-12 & 13-18

The 10-12 (Group B) and 13-18 (Group C) age groups will play together in a single league. Teams have approximately equal numbers of group B and group C players.  Games will alternate between B and C shifts. Only group B players will play during the B shift and only group C players will play during the C shift. Shifts will be of length three minutes. The buzzer will sound at the end of each shift, play will stop, and players will change. Note that if a team has unequal numbers of group B and C players for a given game, players may be shifted between groups where appropriate with respect to the player’s skill level and size.

• All players will get equal playing time as nearly as coaches can manage.
• Shifts will be length three minutes with a continuously running clock.
• Games will be length 60 minutes. There will be three 18-minute periods with two 3-minute breaks between periods.
• If a player gets a penalty and the penalty time is not finished by the end of the current shift, they will remain in the penalty box during the other group shift and then finish the penalty on their next group shift.
• There will be 10 minutes of warm-up time before games. All players should be ready to go on the ice 15 minutes before game time.

MORE INFORMATION & TEAM ROSTERS

Players should arrive at the outdoor 440 Pavilion behind the Classic Center in downtown Athens [MAP] at least 30 minutes before their scheduled ice time in order to have plenty of time to get ready. Ample parking is available. There is street-level parking on Dougherty Street or in the Classic Center parking deck. Do not park in front of the businesses on Foundry Street. Those spaces are reserved for their customers.

**Parents must stay at the rink with kids under 10.

SKATE SHARPENER

We will have a skate sharpener at the rink on Monday throughout practice and on Saturday until 9:30 AM. It's $10 cash, check or Zelle.

HELPFUL TIPS FROM PARENTS

Bring a towel & a plastic bag to wipe off your skates after practice. And a plastic bag to separate wet from dry. MAKE SURE TO AIR OUT YOUR EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH PRACTICE.

STAY INFORMED

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Additionally, keep an eye on our Monday Rink Report and emails for timely updates and announcements. We're committed to keeping you well-informed throughout the season.

BUT MOSTLY...

Get ready for an exciting season ahead! It's about having fun, improving our skills, and supporting each other every step of the way.  Together, we'll make this season one for the books, filled with unforgettable memories, growth, and success. 

Your support and involvement are greatly appreciated!

Equipment info

Jersey Orders
Jersey/sock orders submitted at the beginning of the season will be arriving soon. Those ordered in early December will be arriving in mid-January. You will be invoiced at a later date. 
 
Neck Guards & Helmets
We have a few helmets and several neckguards still available for sale. Neck guards are a required piece of safety equipment that every player must wear. 
 
Hocket Shin Guard Tape
Advice to new players: Hockey shin pad tape is very helpful for making sure that shin guards stay securely in place during play. The straps alone are often not enough to keep the pads from shifting around and then not being in the right place to protect your knees when you fall. You can find tape on Amazon if you search “hockey shin pad tape”. The link below shows some different ways to tape you pads.

Best Ways To Tape Hockey Socks - Rink Result

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We need your help

This season, we are implementing a volunteer initiative to ensure that our program runs smoothly and efficiently. We kindly request that each parent volunteers their time for at least two sessions or events during the season. Whether it's helping with coaching, assisting in organizing events, providing first aid, or any other skill you possess, your involvement will make a significant impact on the success of our program. Please review the available slots in our SignUp Genius form and click on the times most convenient to you.  Thank you!

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NEGA Hockey Association
P. O. Box 1014
Athens, GA 30603

info@negahockey.org

706-765-9400

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115 E Hancock Avenue Ste 1014
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