Youth Dek Hockey League

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Youth Dek Hockey League

  • Non-Contact league
  • 10 game season plus playoffs
  • Multiple skill brackets within most age divisions (if registration numbers permit)
  • Individuals and/or teams are welcome
  • Live online stats & standings
  • Pre-season instructional clinic for beginner players
  • The registration deadline for the Winter season is December 12
  • Rules & Regulations

Ages/Divisions

  • Pee Wee: 4-6 (birth years 2018, 2019, 2020)
  • Penguin: 7-9 (birth years 2015, 2016, 2017)
  • Beaver: 10-12 (birth years 2012, 2013, 2014)
  • Cadet: 13-15 (birth years 2009, 2010, 2011)
  • Freshmen: 16-18 (birth years 2006, 2007, 2008)

Age as of January 1st determines full calendar year eligibility.

Schedule/Times

  • Weekdays: 5 PM or later
  • Weekends: 7 AM or later  

League games are scheduled during school, religious and national holidays. 

Seasons

  • Winter
  • Spring/Summer
  • Fall

Roster Requirements

Roster minimum requirements must be met by each team's first game. Teams are allowed to roster more than the required minimum.  Roster additions cannot be made after game 5. 

  • Minimum roster size is 12 players.
  • No substitute players permitted

Uniforms/Equipment

  • All players on a team must wear matching jerseys with a permanent number on the back (no tape).  
  • The Sports Arena jerseys are available for purchase - $25 per reversible jersey
  • Equipment: Street hockey helmet with full face cage, shin guards, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey stick, protective cup (for all boys)
  • Goalies: Leg pads, goalie glove & blocker (no baseball mitts) chest protector, helmet

Practices

Practice days and times are not assigned by the league. The league offers rink time before 5 PM on weekdays, but coaches or teams must proactively schedule their own practices by calling The Sports Arena.

Coaches

All coaches are volunteers. If you are interested in coaching, please let us know during the registration process. There is a blank text box to write any special request.