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Winchendon Youth Hockey
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UPDATE - Pee Wee games this weekend
November 27, 2009
The Pee Wee game for Sat., 11/28, has been canceled. The Pee Wee game for Sun., 11/29, will be held in the White rink as opposed to the Red rink at Skate 3.
UPDATE - Rink closed Nov. 27
November 27, 2009
Due to a compressor malfunction at the rink, all practices for Friday, Nov. 27 have been canceled.
REMINDERS and UPCOMING EVENTS
October 21, 2009
A meat raffle has been scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 PM at Chick's Tavern, Railroad St. in Winchendon. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help that night would be greatly appreciated.
Cookie dough fundraiser is being distributed and is due back to Diane Corkum, Chrissy Lajoie or your coach no later than Nov. 20 in order to ensure delivery prior to Christmas.
Our skate-a-thon will be held on December 3rd. More information will be provided.
Apparel forms have also been distributed. Anyone wishing to receive their order in time for Christmas should return the order form with payment by November 5th to Dawn Harris.
We are still looking for more Learn to Skate and Learn to Hockey players. If you know of anyone who is interested in learning how to skate and/or how to play hockey, please let them know about our program and have them contact a Board member for more information.
Coaches' Clinics
September 28, 2009
Information on upcoming coaches' clinics may be found by clicking on Coaching Clinics
Practice Schedule
August 26, 2009
The practice schedule has been posted through December 2009.
Unless otherwise noted, practices will be held at the Winchendon School ice rink on Ash St. in Winchendon. Practices early in the season will be held at Cushing Academy on School St. in Ashburnham.
NOTE: Sept. 12 and Sept. 19 practices are as noted on the schedule.
As is customary, in the event of inclement weather and cancellations, coaches or team moms will be notified and asked to contact their players, and the website will be updated.
The first 6 wk session of Learn to Skate (LTS) will run from Oct. 19 - Nov. 27, and if there is enough interest, a 2nd 6 wk session will begin on Dec. 5.
Although it doesn't happen often, this schedule is subject to change as WYH sometimes gets bumped for Winchendon School or other high school and college games/practices.
Registration for 2009-2010 Season
Player Registration Paperwork
April 14, 2009
Paperwork necessary for registration for the 2009-2010 season can be found under Handouts or by clicking the link here. Please print out the paperwork, complete and return along with a $25 non-refundable deposit to: WYH, PO Box 284, Winchendon, MA 01475.
Registering with USA Hockey
USA Hockey is requiring each player and coach (asst and head coach) to register online prior to the beginning of the season. In the past, WYH has always paid the registration fees and taken care of this for our players and coaches. However, it is now mandatory by USA Hockey that the players and coaches register themselves. The cost of registration is $35 for players residing in MA, $31 for players residing in NH and $30 for coaches and is a very simple process.
Registration process:
1. Go to USA Hockey and click on the "register, online" button.
2. Choose member type (i.e. Ice Player or Coach).
3. You must be 18 years of age to process a registration...check the box that acknowledges that you (the parent) are 18 or older.
4. Select the correct season - 2009-10.
5. Follow the prompts...fill in all data correctly.
6. Process payment - Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express (credit or debit card). A Visa gift card will also work.
7. You may print your confirmation page at this time. It will also be emailed to you immediately after the registration is completed.
After you have completed the registration process, kindly email me the confirmation number at Beth Cobiski so I can enter the confirmation number next to your player's name on the team roster. Please be advised that I need this confirmation before August 15th.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Beth Cobiski, Secretary
Winchendon Youth Hockey
About WYH
Winchendon Youth Hockey is a non-profit organization serving Winchendon and its neighboring communities, including southern New Hampshire. There are approximately 100 players between the ages of 4 and 18 currently participating in our program. WYH Mites, Squirts, Pee Wees, and Bantams participate in the Dual State Hockey League. The Dual State program offers 30 regular season games followed by playoffs. With as many as 60 teams playing at each of the age levels, this league is very competitive, and allows for a team to move around within their level and find a good fit and competitive play. After an initial parity round consisting of 10 games, the teams are then evaluated and placed in a division of teams with comparable records to begin the regular season and the first 10 games. After those first games, if a team is determined to not be a good fit in the division where they were initially placed, either as a result of consistent and overwhelming wins or losses, a team can then be moved to a different division, still within their age level, for the next 10 games. This allows for more competitive hockey games and promotes stronger development of all players.
While Dual State hockey games are currently not being played in Winchendon, most games are approximately an hour’s drive, and practices are held here in town at the brand-new Winchendon School ice rink.
The WYH Midget season runs from September through Thanksgiving with approximately 10-14 games during that timeframe.
WYH also offers a six-week Learn to Skate session which teaches beginning skating techniques. Minimal equipment (skates and helmet) is required.
The WYH InHouse program runs from October - February and is for those who desire to learn the game of hockey. While it is beneficial for the players to already know how to skate, it is not essential. Full protective equipment, as well as a hockey stick, is required.
For more information about any of the programs offered by Winchendon Youth Hockey, please click on Contact Us and direct your inquiries or comments to one of the Executive Board members.
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