Columbus Chill Youth Hockey Association
Travel - Girls
CCYHA travel hockey program provides players with an opportunity to develop in a competitive environment by providing a challenging, fun, athletic team atmosphere that provides lasting benefits to each player. Our goals are to develop its players’ work ethic and character, teach fundamental hockey skills, and promote good sportsmanship. CCYHA collaborates with other local youth hockey organizations to create a strong girls hockey program in Central Ohio.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE and PROCESS
GIRLS HOCKEY TRYOUT REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON MAY 1.
| Birth Year | Date | Start time | End Time | Rink |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U10 Girls (2013-2014) | Monday 05/08/2023 | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Dublin 1 |
| U10 Girls (2013-2014) | Wednesday 05/10/2023 | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Dublin 1 |
| U10 Girls (2013-2014) | Friday 05/12/2023 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Dublin 1 |
| U12 Girls (2011-2012) | Monday 05/08/2023 | 6:40 PM | 7:40 PM | Dublin 1 |
| U12 Girls (2011-2012) | Wednesday 05/10/2023 | 6:40 PM | 7:40 PM | Dublin 1 |
| U14 Girls (2009-2010) | Tuesday 05/09/2023 | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Dublin 1 |
| U14 Girls (2009-2010) | Thursday 05/11/2023 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Dublin 1 |
| U19 Girls (2004-2008) | Tuesday 05/09/2023 | 6:40 PM | 7:40 PM | Dublin 1 |
| U19 Girls (2004-2008) | Thursday 05/11/2023 | 7:40 PM | 8:40 PM | Dublin 1 |
NOTIFICATION & COMMITMENT FEES
We will be utilizing an email notification system to finalize the roster spots, so please ensure the correct email on file is correct upon registration.
Our goal is to have ALL team offers completed 24 hours after the last session for that birth year. However, offers can go out as soon as after the first session.
For those birth years with mixed age teams, if there will be another tryout, a call-back email will be sent.
Out of respect for others and the tryout process, it is critical that all players being offered spots keep this information private until the roster is public and final.
If a player is offered a spot on a CCYHA travel team (first picked or second picked), they will immediately have to review the offer and pay the commitment fee to accept your spot.
Commitment fees for players offered spots go towards the player's fees for the new season and are non-refundable. These must be paid 24 hours after roster spot has been offered.
· Commitment fees for 2014-2010 birth year players will be $300.
· Commitment fees for 2009 birth year players will be $600.*
· Commitment fees for Girls teams will be $300.
*Due to changes in the landscape of youth hockey, we want to make sure of the commitment of bantam major (2009) players and their families.
Any commitment fees paid by players to CCYHA and our travel teams are non-refundable.
PARENT VIEWING
Our goal is to make the process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible for the players to have a positive experience. Parents can NOT watch tryouts from inside the rink (i.e. parents are not allowed beyond the doors entering the rink).
program overview
WHEN
Tryout evaluations are typically held in the spring. The hockey season varies by team but is usually is September to March.
Tryout fees cover expenses and will not be applied to the players fees is accepted
TEAMS
Team during the 2023-24 season:
- 10U Team A (2013-2014)
- 10U Team B (2013-2014)
- 12U Tier 2 (2011-2012)
- 14U Tier 2 (2009-2010)
- 19U Tier 2 (2004-2008)
For the final number of teams, CCYHA may add or subtract the number of teams mentioned above based upon the following:
- Ice Time Availability
- Number of qualified travel level players trying out
- Availability of qualified coaching
- Players accepting roster spots
Practices
Practices are typically twice a week at the various OhioHealth Chillers.
Games
CCYHA travel hockey teams have the option to schedule as many non-league games and tournaments as desired. The number of competitive games and amount of travel is up to the coach and the parents. As a general rule, a parent can expect 40 to 65 games of league play, tournaments and non-league games over a six-month season. Teams typically schedule three to seven tournaments a season.
COSTS
All CCYHA travel hockey teams are self funded and self managed fiscally. Each head coach and team treasurer determine their team's fee structure and sets costs for services such as off-ice activities and skills coaches.
A typical team budget is in the $30,000 - $41,000 range and individual costs may be around $1,700 - $2,600 (fees have been as low as $1,600 and as high as $2,900 per player). These costs do NOT include jerseys, equipment or travel-related expenses such as gas, food, lodging, etc which are paid separately by each player. Teams may participate in fundraising activities which must be approved by CCYHA.
CCYHA provides travel hockey teams with ice scheduling, team apparel ordering, referee scheduling, billing and registration services. CCYHA charges each team a administration fee to help cover the costs and time to provide these services to teams under the CCYHA charter.
Jerseys
Players in this program must purchase organizations home and away jerseys and socks from the CCYHA vendor. These costs are not included in the team fees and must be paid by each family upon ordering. Ordering is done immediately after tryouts in addition to other items such as warmups.
equipment
CCYHA values the relationship with Columbus Blue Jackets and our travel teams are branded as the CCYHA Blue Jackets. As such, certain items must match the designs of the Columbus Blue Jackets and include CCYHA designation.
Helmets must be navy. If used, helmet stickers should be consistent for the entire team and match the scheme of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Hockey Pants must be red (can be black pants with a red ‘shell’).
Hockey Gloves can be any combination of red, white, blue and/or black.
COACHING
If a qualified parent head coach is not an option, certain teams may be run by a paid professional coach. The team is responsible for compensating coach fees for practices and games and for compensating the coach's food, lodging and transportation fees for away games.
Head Coaches (typically parent coaches) have the option of hiring skill coaches who are compensated by the team. This person is in charge of preparing and running team practices in conjunction with the head Coach.
In the event a family or a parental relationship exists within the team, the coach’s food, lodging, and transportation fees shall not be the obligation of the team unless decided otherwise by all parents of the team. Teams budget one hotel room for each tournament with the understanding that many tournaments will have complimentary rooms which the coach should receive.
2023-24 GIRLS TRAVEL
Registration for the 2023-24 CCYHA Girls Travel Tryouts will be open March 10 at NOON and closed on May 1.
Cost is $75 per player and is non-refundable
You will need a valid 2022-23 or 2023-24 USA Hockey Number in order to ATTEND TRYOUTS. If you accept an offer to be on a team, you will be required to update to a 2023-24 USA hockey number.
On the following pages you will be able to complete the registration process. You will provide contact information, sign consents and submit payment.
Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately.
To complete registration through our secure site, please have your credit card or checking account information available.
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