House League

The House League is an entry point into the game of hockey. It is targeted at developing the skills of the beginner to the intermediate player to both enjoy the game and eventually progress into the more competitive levels. The focus for the house level is on skating, hockey skills and working as a team. Players are also expected to develop grit, responsibility, teamwork, and leadership qualities through the house hockey program.

Players of different levels enjoy the house program. Our volunteer coaching staff, guided by our league coaching coordinator, ensures that players of all skill levels learn to work as a team and compete together. Once players have learned basic skating and stick skills, they are ready for the house program. As a guideline, we recommend that players complete one of the following:

• One to two sessions of Learn To Play
• The 8U (Mites) Program
• A session of Lil' Preds

Session 1:

Begins last week of September and runs until mid-December

Session 2:

Begins first full week of January and runs until mid-March

All practices and games are held at Iceland Sports Complex

Division Birth Years:

• 9-11  Division: 2013, 2014 & 2015
• 12-14 Division: 2009*, 2010, 2011, & 2012

Exceptions will be made for younger and older players on a case-by-case basis. Coaches will evaluate these players based on hockey experience and direct observation at league-wide rate-skates. Contact us if you have a 2016 or 2009 player that you believe is a good fit for house hockey.

Program Fees:

• Session 1: $420
• Session 2: $420
• Both Sessions: $820

Jersey: Included in program fee

Association Fee: $70

USAH Fee: Age-specific

Rate Skates have been completed for the 2024-25 season.

Games are held on Saturday mornings. Games will begin on October 12 and take place at 7:30am, 8:45am or 9:50am. The 9-11 age group will play rotating double headers.

Practices will be held once a week and will last one hour. Practices nights are:

• Monday: 7:45 to 8:45pm
• Wednesday: 7:45 to 8:45pm
• Friday: 6:00 to 7:00pm

Volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, and managers are the most important elements of having a successful league. If you are interested in filling one of these roles, please let us know.

Coaches work with our House League Coaching Coordinator, Ryan Woosley, to deliver consistent and developmentally appropriate hockey coaching.

Managers assist with scoreboard management, filling out score sheets, and team communications.

For more information or program questions please contact:

Cardinal Pride

Passion: Play the game with heart and give all you have

for the love of hockey

Respect: Treat teammates, coaches, opponents, officials

and the rink with respect at all times.

Integrity: Play honestly and fairly, demonstrating

sportsmanship both on and off the ice.

Discipline: Stay focused, committed, and dedicated to

improving everyday.

Effort: Give 100% in every practice, game, and

moment—hard work drives success.

Slogan:

"Cardinal PRIDE: Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and

Effort in Every Game!"