Program Survey
NOTE: With the exception of the It's A Girl Thing program, open registration is not held for Suburban FUNdamental Hockey, as we try to serve customers who already participate in our programs. Players who wish to get in for the 2007-08 season should enroll in one of the feeder programs:
Frequently Asked Questions
Equipment List
Program Features
Coaching Education Program
Mighty Mite Program (ages 4-7)
Mini Mite Program (ages 5-8)
Be A Player (ages 7-14)
It's A Girl Thing! (ages 7-14)
- Commitment to the development of skills, knowledge of the game and FUN!
- Players will play and be challenged at their
competitive level
- No body checking
- Great schedule and excellent ice times all at one location
- Program runs 25 weeks from September through March (no skates during holiday breaks)
- Each player receives:
- jersey & hockey socks
- picture package
- year-end awards
- USA Hockey membership (September 1-August 31)
- Program serves as the initiation program for the Rochester Hockey Club
- Sessions run by Suburban instructional staff with the help of parent volunteers
- Full equipment required
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COACHING EDUCATION PROGRAM
- Parents of participants encouraged to apply as coaches
- Applicants will be accepted on desire and commitment – no previous experience necessary
- Volunteer coaches will be trained with on and off-ice support of Suburban staff
- Coaches must have their own helmet, gloves, skates and stick
- Coaches Training Program will include:
- coaching manual
- practice plans
- on-ice coaching seminars
- off-ice coaching clinic
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Mighty Mite Program (ages 4-7)
- Recommended as a first step for beginning hockey players who have completed a Learn to Skate class and have a solid base of fundamental skating skills
- One 1-hour skate each week on Wednesdays at 4:15 pm or Saturdays at 9:00 am or 10:00 am
- Emphasis on creating a fun, challenging environment for players to learn the beginning principles of skating in equipment, stickhandling and puck skills
- Skill stations and skillbuilding games as part of each session
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Mini Mite Program (ages 5-8)
- Program serves as an introduction to “team” play with practice sessions and small-ice games
- Two 1-hour skates each week – one on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings between 4:45-8:30 pm and one on Saturdays between 11:00 am-4:00 pm
- First five weeks of the program serve as a training camp to teach age-appropriate skills to players and as an on-ice training session for coaches
- At the end of training camp players are divided into equal teams and receive their team jerseys and hockey socks
- Teams will be grouped into lines based on skill and experience. Lines will be matched during all game situations to ensure that players are playing at their competitive level.
- Weekly practice sessions focus on fundamental skating and puck skills using skill stations and small-ice games
- Weekend sessions consist of small-ice games in a fun, age-appropriate and competitive environment that maximizes ice time, increases puck possession time, stimulates creativity and enhances the fundamental skill development of each player
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Be A Player (ages 7-14)
- League for mites (ages 7-8), squirts (ages 9-10), pee wees (ages 11-12) and bantams (ages 13-14)
- Two 1-hour skates each week – one on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings between 4:45-8:30 pm and one on Saturdays between 11:00 am-5:00 pm or Sundays between 2:00-7:00 pm
- First five weeks of the program serve as a training camp to teach age-appropriate skills to players and as an on-ice training session for coaches
- At the end of training camp players are divided into equal teams and receive their team jerseys and hockey socks
- Teams will be grouped into lines based on skill and experience. Lines will be matched during all game situations to ensure that players are playing at their competitive level.
- Weekly practice sessions focus on fundamental skating and puck skills using skill stations and small-ice gamesWeekend games will be structured to maximize ice time, teach positioning, strategy and rules of the game, and to insure that each player has the opportunity to compete, improve and enjoy the game
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It's A Girl Thing! (ages 7-14)
- League for girls only – no boys allowed!
- Two 1-hour skates each week – one on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings between 4:45-8:30 pm and one on Saturdays between 11:00 am-5:00 pm or Sundays between 2:00-7:00 pm
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First five weeks of the program serve as a training camp to teach age-appropriate skills to players and as an on-ice training session for coaches
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At the end of training camp players are divided into equal teams and receive their team jerseys and hockey socks
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Teams will be grouped into lines based on skill and experience. Lines will be matched during all game situations to ensure that players are playing at their competitive level.
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Weekly practice sessions focus on fundamental skating and puck skills using skill stations and small-ice games
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Weekend games will be structured to maximize ice time, teach positioning, strategy and rules of the game, and to insure that each player has the opportunity to compete, improve and enjoy the game
JUST THE FAQ’S – Frequently asked Questions:
Q: Is the registration fee refundable if my child is not ready to play hockey or decides not to play?
A: In order to properly plan and run a program, the registration fee is non-refundable after September 1. A $35 fee will be assessed for withdrawals prior to September 1.
Q: When does the hockey season start, and how long does it go?
A: The Fall/Winter hockey season begins in early September and runs through the end of March.
Q: What is the difference between the Mighty Mite and the Mini Mites?
A: The Mighty Mite program skates only 1 time per week and therefore, the time and financial commitment is less. Players in the Mighty Mite program are grouped into different skill groups in order to be challenged. Small-ice games are incorporated at the end of each practice session.
The Mini Mite program skates 2 times per week and therefore, the time and financial commitment is greater. Players are placed on a team and small-ice games (cross-ice or half-ice) will be played during each weekend session.
Q: If my player participates in the Fall/Winter program, will I have priority registration for this league the following year?
A: Yes, returning players always have the first registration opportunity for the following season, and each year you will receive a returning player application in the mail that needs to be returned by the deadline to ensure your registration.
Q: Where do we go from here?
A: Suburban FUNdamental Hockey at the Onyx serves as the feeder program for the Rochester Hockey Club and players can move to that program (space permitting) when their skills and knowledge of the game have progressed to that level. Teams in the RHC (B) House Program skate more often and the time and financial commitment is greater accordingly. At the end of each year, we will recommend the program that would be best suited for your child.
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