Frequently Asked Questions for new players
New to Hopkins Hockey?
If you're new to Hopkins Hockey and have questions about the upcoming season. Please contact the following individuals for more information.
Mite Hockey (Ages 4-9) - Dan Hatzung, Mite Coordinator at dhatzung@fusionhill.com
Registration - Machel Whitmore, Registrar at machelw@hotmail.com
Boys Travel Levels - Pete Waggoner, Boys Travel Coordinator at pete@grandstadium.tv
Girls Travel Levels - Jon Smart, Interim Girls Travel Coordinator at jon_smart@hopkins.k12.mn.us
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What are the basic skills that will be taught at the introductory levels?
A: The kids will be taught how to balance themselves on skates, how to skate forward and backward, how to stop, how to hold on to their hockey stick, and how to shoot the puck. We will also teach them the rules of the game.
Q: Can I go on the ice and help?
A: If you would like to help please speak with one of the coaches when you arrive for the clinics. Helmets are mandatory for anyone on the ice at all times.
Q: Do you have a checklist of required equipment?
A: We have put together a helpful checklist for hockey equipment, here it is: skates, helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin pads, gloves, hockey pants, stick, cup, mouth guard, Neck Guard is optional. Sweat pants can also be used to cover the shin pads.
Q: Do you have a checklist of required equipment?
A: We have put together a helpful checklist for hockey equipment, here it is: skates, helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin pads, gloves, hockey pants, stick, cup, mouth guard, Neck Guard is optional. Sweat pants can also be used to cover the shin pads.
Q: Do Boys and Girls Play together?
A: At the Mite level everyone plays together. HYHA also has a Girls 10,12 and 14 and under teams.
Q: What is the difference in the Mite Levels?
A: Mini Mites are for Kids new to Hockey or new to skating, Mostly 1st and 2nd year kids. Mid Mites are mostly 2nd and 3rd year kids that are above the just learning to skate level. Advance mites are for the 2nd ,3rd and 4th year kids. Advance mites are chosen during an evaluation process before the full season begins.
"Free" equipment offer makes it easier than ever to try hockey. The first 60 mite/squirt enrollees who have not played in HYHA in the past are eligible to receive free equipment this season. Parents most also sing up for an extra 10 hours of volunteer time. Contact Bob Anderson for details.
Q: How much would I expect to pay for a hockey season?
A: There are fixed costs and variable costs for a season of hockey depending on what level your child is playing. The fixed costs are detailed in the next two paragraphs, and variable costs for things such as ice time are provided as a range.
A: There are fixed costs and variable costs for a season of hockey depending on what level your child is playing. The fixed costs are detailed in the next two paragraphs, and variable costs for things such as ice time are provided as a range.
BOYS
Mini-Mites: $80 for 8 weeks of clinics, and $195 for the season
Mites: $80 for 8 weeks of clinics, and $195 for the season.
Advanced Mites: $80 for clinics, $195 for season, $100 addl ice
Squirt clinic/in-house league is $215, $310 for season, $35 for tryouts
PeeWee: $90 for clinics, $310 for season, $35 for tryouts
Bantam: $90 for clinics, $310 for season, $35 for tryouts
For Squirt, PeeWee and Bantam goalies with their own equipment, there is no Registration fee for the season.
The variable ice time costs are estimates based on last year's costs.
Squirts: $800 to $1000
PeeWee: $1000 to $1300
Bantam: $1200 to $1500
PeeWee: $1000 to $1300
Bantam: $1200 to $1500
GIRLS
Mini-Mites: $80 for 8 weeks of clinics, and $195 for the season
Mites: $80 for 8 weeks of clinics, and $195 for the season.
Advanced Mites: $80 for clinics, $195 for season, $100 addl ice
U10: $215 for clinic/in-house league, $310 for season
U12: $90 for clinics, $310 for season
U14: $90 for clinics, $310 for season
Variable Girls Travel costs: $1000 to $1300
Q: Who should I contact for information about a certain level of play? Click on the person's name to send an email.
A: All Mites: Dan Hatzung at dhatzung@fusionhill.com
Boys Travel teams: Pete Waggoner at pete@grandstadium.tv
Girls Travle teams: Jon Smart at jon_smart@hopkins.k12.mn.us
All "C" Leagues: Mike Beck
Q: What is the $150 Concession fee for?
A: Each family is required to participate in helping fill a shift in the concession stand for each player they have in HYHA. The concession stand helps pay for the costs associated with running the HYHA program. The check is held for the season and is returned if the concession stand shift obligation is fulfilled by the parents during the season.
A: Each family is required to participate in helping fill a shift in the concession stand for each player they have in HYHA. The concession stand helps pay for the costs associated with running the HYHA program. The check is held for the season and is returned if the concession stand shift obligation is fulfilled by the parents during the season.
Q: How can I become involved in the association?
A: Contact any of our board members. Their names are listed on page one of this newsletter and our website at: www.hopkinshockey.com. We are a volunteer association and encourage all our members to get involved and join in the fun. We welcome all our members to come to a board meeting – they are the third Monday of every month located at the Hopkins Pavilion.
A: Contact any of our board members. Their names are listed on page one of this newsletter and our website at: www.hopkinshockey.com. We are a volunteer association and encourage all our members to get involved and join in the fun. We welcome all our members to come to a board meeting – they are the third Monday of every month located at the Hopkins Pavilion.
Q: Why should I let my child play hockey?
A: Hockey is fun sport for kids of all ages, ability and size. It is a great way for your child to get physical activity especially during the winter months. They also develop lasting friendships because many of the children stay together playing hockey year after year. Our children become representatives of our community at games, tournaments and fundraisers.
Q: How much time will hockey take?
A: The season begins in September with registration and optional clinics. The official start of the season is the first week of November and the season ends in February. The amount of practices and games each week depends on the age level of the hockey player. Mites will have ice time on Saturday and Sundays. The older hockey players practice between 2-4 times a week and have 1-2 games a week. Younger age level practices and Games are around 1 ½ hours long and begin in November.
