New to NCYH Hockey

The NCYH Hockey Association has an automated online registration system overseen by our association Registrar. The NCYH Hockey Association offers an installment program for all age divisions. Guidelines set by the Association for collection of these payments is through the Crossbar system. All monies are overseen by our Association Treasurer, and failure to pay may result in your player not being able to play not only for NCYH but also to any other Colorado program. All club registrants that fail to pay association dues are reported to the Colorado Amateur Hockey Association governing board for review and potential disciplinary action.

NCYH offers several different programs for its members and provides options for all levels of play for both boys and girls of all ages. You are not required to have skating lessons prior to joining the Northern Colorado Youth Hockey Association. Depending on the age of your player, there are 4 programs that we offer: Competitive Travel; Recreational; 8U/Mite (eight years of age and younger); and Learn to Skate.

RMHF/Competitive Travel (10U/Squirt, 12U/Pee Wee, 14U/Bantam)

NCYH provides Competitive Travel Teams for ages 10U/Squirt, 12U/Pee Wee, 14U/Bantam. The teams compete in the Rocky Mountain Hockey Federation (RMHF), along with many other Colorado Front Range associations. Players that are selected for these teams are generally more competitive and require a larger commitment for players and parents. RMHF teams are leveled according to ability and typically practice 3 times a week, with 1 or 2 games on the weekends. There may be occasional weekday games for RMHF teams as well.

Recreational

The CRHL league consist of many of the same clubs as the RMHF and games are played at locations across the Front Range. This league is designed to provide a recreational level of play for ages Squirt through Midget. The level of play is typically less competitive than the RMHF teams but still provides a great environment for participating and learning the game.

The CRHL program is less of a commitment in terms of time and cost than RMHF. Teams play 1 ames per weekend and offers 1 - 2 practices per week on average plus a skills and drills session once per month. Additionally, goalies are able to attend special goalie training practices once per month. The season usually runs from team selection in mid Sept to playoffs at the end of February. This is a great place for a new player aged squirt to midget to start with AHA. CRHL teams are selected to try and balance the strength of the teams within an age division.

8U/Mite Program

The primary focus in the 8U/Mite Program is to introduce fundamentals and skill development while making it fun and developing a passion for the game. The 8U/Mite Program at NCYH will continue to follow the USA Hockey ADM (American Development Model). Please visit the USA Hockey link for more information on the ADM at www.admkids.com/. In keeping with USA Hockey ADM, this season our Mite Division will consist of Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced levels.

Every child that participates at NCYH is required to pay registration fees for their participation. The registration fees vary based on age, level of play, and additional team costs. These fee are collected by the formal registration system. Typically, registration fees for mites are lowest and travel team registration fees are the highest. These fees vary slightly year to year and by age division and program. There are also may be multiple fees for a team. First there is a registration fee, this is required for your player to register to play hockey for a season at NCYH. Players who have not paid their registration fees cannot try out for a team. Once a player is placed on a RMHF or CRHL team they will be required to pay the difference between the registration fee and the travel / option team fee. All these fees are paid to NCYH and are used to pay for games, practices, and other per team costs associated with running the Association.

In addition to NCYH registration fees, each Team may collect a team fee for additional expenditures and may be used to purchase team apparel, cover tournament fees, and other team expenses. These fees are typically at the discretion of the coach and/or team manager/treasurer.

NCYH does have a Financial Assistance program where players families can receive financial help from the association to pay for player registration fees. Financial Assistance does require a detailed application to be filled out regarding the family’s financial need. All requests for Financial Assistance are reviewed by the Financial Assistance Committee and are given out based solely on need.