PCMH League Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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WHAT IS HOUSE HOCKEY?
Like many youth atheletic programs your child will have an opportunity to play this sport at many different competitive levels. In hockey, a house program is typically for those athletes that either choose to play the sport at a recreational level or thier skill level is in the beginner/intermediate stage. The House Level is the least expensive level of play and for the most part does not include travel to other facilities for games. Due to our status with USA Hockey this season our teams will only play other teams in the PCMH program for the 2008-2009 season. All teams will be assigned a Head Coach. All games will be officiated by USA Hockey registered Officials. Stats and statistics will be gathered throughout the season for players and families to congratulate each other at the end of the season. If your child has already been a part of our Hockey 101 program then they are ready to take part in this fun and exciting hockey season!
HOW LONG IS THE SEASON? What will be my child's practice and game schedule?
The PCMH season will run from October 6th through March 29th. This is a 20 week practice and game schedule which may include a mini-tournament at the end of week 20 if no make-up games are needed. PCMH will take November 24-30, December 22-January 4, and February 16-22 off due to holiday conflicts.
Mite: (2) two shared ice practices week Mon(pm)/Sun(am) or Fri(pm)/Sun(am) depending on your team.This player must be at least 4 1/2 years of age and not to exceed 8 years of age.
Squirt:(1) one full ice & (1) shared ice practice week Mon(pm)/Thurs(pm) or Tues(pm)/Thurs(pm) depending on your team. This player must be at least 9 years of age and not to exceed 12 years of age. It will be understood that players older than 10 years of age will be playing down and will not be able to play teams outside the PCMH 'house' program at this level.
All season games will be on Saturdays between 1:00pm - 6:00pm; games will be (1) one hour in length. You will be assigned to a team based on age/ability to insure all teams are equally matched for balanced play throughout the season. Please do not ask us to move your child based on schedules as we will not be able to accommodate everyone with these requests.
HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD FOR THE 2008-2009 PCMH SEASON?
ALL PCMH PLAYERS MUST REGISTER ONLINE WITH USA HOCKEY
First - Sign up with USA Hockey ONLINE.
- Go to www.usahockey.com and click on the 'register, online' button
- Choose member type 'Ice Player/Coach'
- You must be 18 years of age to process registration...Check the box that acknowledges that YOU are 18 years or older
- Select the correct season: 2008-2009*
- Follow the prompts...fill in all data correctly
- Process payment - Visa, Master Card, Discover, or American Express (credit or debit card). If you don't have one of these you can purchase a Visa gift card at most Safeway or Albertsons grocery stores.
- You may print your confirmation page at this time. It will also be emailed to you immediately after the registration is completed
* The USA Hockey season date remains September 1 - August 31 of each year.
You will pay USA Hockey a fee of $30.00 if your child is 7 years or older. if your child is 6 (birth year 2002) and younger the USA Hockey Fee is Waived; however you must still complete an online registration to receive your confirmation number.
All Players will also need to pay your Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association (PNAHA) affiliate fee of $8.00 and $1.00 for the Pacific District fee at the time of Registration.
Should I use a PO Box? No, please use your home address for your participant. If a player lives in one state and plays in another, enter the home address and pay any applicable affiliate fee. The confirmation page/number will be accepted by any USA Hockey program in the country.
What if I don't have a computer or online connection? Try your local library or school. What if I don't have an email address? Ask a friend or other family member.
WHAT DO I DO ONCE I'VE REGISTERED WITH USA HOCKEY?
Bring your printed USA Hockey registration or e-mail your confirmation to: kwinter@co.pierce.wa.us Fill out a Pierce County Parks and Recreation Registration form from our program guide or print one off our website www.piercecountywa.org/parks or come to Sprinker Recreation Center during business hours to sign up.
$200.00 minimum payment at time of registration. Must register no later than September 12, 2008Fees: Mite - $760.00, Squirt - $985.00
Balance may be paid in full at time of registration or in (3) three equal installments paid no later than the following dates:
October 24th
November 21st
December 19th All participants must be paid in full
Registration includes (1) one PCMH team jersey only; black socks may be purchased at the pro Shop and must be worn for all games. practice jerseys and socks may be purchased separately through Sprinker Pro Shop (253)-531-6300.
WHAT GEAR DOES MY CHILD NEED FOR THIS SEASON?
Equipment Requirements: Player/Parents have the responsibility to ensure that all of the mandatory equipment is worn and that it is in safe satisfactory condition. This includes verifying the equipment is the right size and has not been modified in any manner that would reduce its performance as warranted by the manufacturer.
Mandatory Equipment guidelines for PCMH for all practices and games:
* HECC approved helmet and face mask
* Hockey gloves
* Hockey pants with pads
* Shoulder pads
* Shin guards
* Supporter with cup (boys) and pelvic protector (girls)
* Elbow pads
* Internal mouth guard
* Full coverage throat protector/neck guard
* Goalies must wear an approved fully protective faace mask and helmet with throat protector
* Sticks must have the butt-end covered with tape or end cap
* Any other equipment required by USA Hockey or PNAHA as appropriate or any applicable Tournament organization
* Hockey skates
Gear is available in the pro Shop located on the second level at Sprinker (253)-531-630O
CAN WE RENT GEAR FOR THE SEASON?
Equipment Rental:PCMH's gear rental assistance program is available to families to help offset the initial cost of playing in our programs. If a player chooses to utilize our rental equipment the cost for the entire package is $50.00 per season, with a $100.00 refundable loss/damage deposit. Rental fee includes the cost of cleaning. Gear quantities are limited and therefore will be distributed on a first come first served basis.
Package includes all gear with the exception of:
* Supporter cup/or pelvic protector
* Internal mouth guard
* Full coverage throat protector/neck guard
* Hockey skates
WHAT ARE PCMH PLAYER POLICIES AND GUIDELINES?
When you register for PCMH you will receive a copy of our rules, policies and guidelines. This will be your copy to keep. We request that all families review these policies and guidelines to ensure that both players and parents understand the PCMH regulations.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about Pierce County Minor Hockey.
Kyle Wintermute
President - PCMH
General Manager
Sprinker Recreation Center
14824 South C Street
Tacoma WA 98444
(253)-798-4015
kwinter@co.pierce.wa.us
