Q: Who can play in the 5 on 5 Division?
A: House League and AE players only. Rep Players (A,AA,AAA)
must play in the 3 on 3 Division.
Q: When does the league start and end?
A: Starts approximately May 22nd and ends approximately August 21st.
Q: How many games are played?
A: Each team is guaranteed 12
games. (Midget-Juvenile 11 games - 3 on 3 format)
Q: What is the registration fee?
A: For 2012, the
registration fee has stayed at $229, however, we are now obilgated to collect HST on registration fees which adds
an extra $29.80 plus an additional $10.00 is payable as a refundable sweater deposit. Total payable at registration is $269.00.
You can either keep the sweater or return it for the $10.00 deposit. We understand the expense involved with multiple children
in the same family. Second and subsequent children in the family can deduct $10.00 from their registration fee (not applicable
for credit card payments).
Q: Where are the games played?
A:
All games are at Ajax Community Centre
Q: What are the age groupings?
A: Please click on "Age Groups"
Q: What determines a player's age level?
A: Their
year of birth is the determining factor. Parents may request their child to play one level above, and in some cases we will
be asking players to move up one level to balance teams. Only in very rare instances would a player be allowed to play down
one level.
Q: When are the games?
A: Games are on Monday through Thursday nights. There are never any weekend games. We attempt to have as many games as possible
on a consistent night for each age group. Past seasons teams have had 70-80% of their games on a consistent evening. This
season we are planning the following nights to have a majority (not all) of the games scheduled: Tykes on Mondays, Novices
Thursdays, Atoms on Thursdays, PeeWees on Tuesdays, Bantams on Tuesdays and Midgets/Juveniles on Mondays and Thursdays.
This is not confirmed and is subject to registration numbers, total teams and to final ice allocation from the Town.
Q: What time are the games?
A: Games are between 6:00-10:00pm. Tyke and Novice games will be at
the earlier times. There are three 10 minute stop time periods with a 2 minute warmup.
Q: How many players per team?
A: Maximum of 15 skaters and one goalie.
Q: How many teams in the league?
A: We aim for a minimum
of 4 teams in each division. Atom, PeeWee and Bantam and Midget have had 5, 6,7 or 8 teams in previous years.
Q: What is the calibre of the league?
A: This is totally dependent
on the players that register. It is primarily house league players from Ajax & Pickering & Whitby Minor Hockey Associations. It is not
appropriate for A, AA and AAA players -these players must play in the 3 on 3 division, click above for info. Balancing
of teams is done to ensure parity within the division.
Q: Is there
a girls division?
A: No, the league is completely co-ed, girls and boys
are welcome. At the Bantam and Midget level, girls may play one age level down.
Q:
What equipment is required?
A:
Full hockey equipment is required, including CSA approved helmet, face protection, mouthguard and neck protector.
Sweaters are provided, not socks. Click on "equipment"
for a list of required and suggested equipment.
Q: Is there any fundraising involved?
A: Absolutely not. The registration fee is the only requirement.
Q: Are there practice times?
A: No, the schedule consists of games
only.
Q:
Do teams have coaches?
A: Yes, and we are looking for coaches for this
summer. There is a spot on the application form to indicate if you wish to coach.
Q: Are teams sponsored?
A: Sponsors are welcomed. Your company
name will be printed on one set of sweaters. Team sponsorship starts at only $250.00 (click on sponsorship for more info) Tax deductible
receipts are provided on request.
Q: What is included in the registration fee?
A: Team sweater (returnable), referees, timekeepers, ice time, statistics, awards for winning teams
Q: Still
have unanswered questions?
A: Email us at ajaxpickeringsummerhockey@gmail.com
