Youth League Information and Registration

General Information and Registration

Fall 2023 Registration is open!

Read on for all the details

Asheville Hockey is a non-contact INLINE league with 2 seasons played annually. The first season runs from March to May and the second runs from September to November All games are played at Carrier Park. Click for map to Carrier park

Read on for more!

Some general details:

You will need a current AAU Hockey membership number. Look yours up or get one here.
You will give your player's age and past hockey experience. We will appropriately place your kiddo in one of the divisions.
While we have some rental gear, we STRONGLY recommend purchasing skates, helmet and a stick. These are the things that will be a personal fit and will greatly improve your skater's experience.
Skater evaluations will be in early September and will be posted on the calendar.
Each team will get a single weeknight practice slot.
Games will be played Saturday mornings.
Practices will be Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday nights.
Your coach will be in touch with practice night and time as soon as the team selection process is done.

Please consider selecting the "I can volunteer" option! We run on the strength of our volunteers and every team can benefit from parents leaning in and supporting - whether by bringing snacks or helping as an assistant coach!

We look forward to seeing your kids on the rink this Spring!

Feel free to shoot any questions to us!

Justin Kaiser

Youth Co-Commissioner

or

Jay Curwen

Youth Co-Commissioner

Fall 2023 Basics:

Schedule:

Youth evaluations (your player must be registered prior to evaluations!). Players have 2 opportunities to attend evaluations. Please make at least one but feel free to skate in both!
- Mite/Squirt (10 & under):
- Peewee/Bantam (11 & up):
First practices: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
First games: Saturday morning: TBD
Youth practice nights are Monday through Thursday evenings (6-8PM). Each team will have one practice per week. Games are Saturday morning. Coaches will notify teams of schedule.
Divisions are divided by age and skill. Coaches will place skaters appropriately.
- Mites (8 &under)
- Squirts (9-10)
- Peewees (11-12)
- Bantams (13 & up).
Registration cost: $120 - scholarships available
- email justin@ashevillehockey.org for more info
Goalie registration is a separate box to check!
Interested in coaching? Ask about youth registration discounts for volunteer coaches! Email jay@ashevillehockey.org for more info.

First time youth players are eligible to rent equipment from Asheville Hockey at no cost. (Available sizes are limited) - gear will be distributed day of evaluations. If you need gear contact justin@ashevillehockey.org

We ask that you start with skates and a helmet. Hockey has a lot of equipment; it can be overwhelming. If you can get more, please do. If not, our loaner program is perfect!

Please see below for general division information including age\skill groupings and practice\game days and time, times and days are subject to change.

You MUST have an AAU membership number to participate! (Your child's insurance for the session - $15.49 total)

Please go to the AAU page under Register\Info for information regarding AAU numbers, they are required to play, and you must have one to register.

Youth Co-Commissioners:

Jay Curwen

Justin Kaiser

Youth Divisions

All of our divisions are coed and non contact. The Asheville Hockey League does its best to place players in the appropriate divisions. Players who have excelled and whose skills warrant it may have the option to play up.

Mites/Squirts- The players in these divisions generally range in age from about 5 to 9. The Mite/Squirt Divisions are geared towards new players who have not played before and those improving their game to get to the next level, and focuses on teaching the fundamentals of skating, shooting, passing and team play.

PeeWee- Players in this group generally range from 10-12 years of age.

Bantam- Players in this group generally range from 13-16 years of age.

Practice and Game Times

Teams generally practice once a week for 1 hour and play one game a week, contingent on the weather.

Practices will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday

Day and Time TBD

Weather

Generally when it is below freezing games will be postponed - pucks crack in the cold weather and we cannot play.

Our rink is open air and rain will force cancellation of games. Coaches will contact teams as cancellations occur.

If it is raining and warm enough practice will be held in shoes. Game days may be practice days if it rains, and games may be made up on practice nights if it is a necessity. Coaches will contact teams on delays/cancellations/adjustments of schedules.

Equipment Needed

HECC Certified Helmet with full cage or shield

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Mouthpiece 
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Hockey elbow pads
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Hockey gloves
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Protective hard shell cup
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Hockey shin guards
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In-line skates 
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Hockey stick
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Hockey girdle or hip pads 
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Hockey shoulder pads or padded shirt (not required,but recommended in 8u division)

New players equipment assistance

New players are eligible to rent equipment at no cost from Asheville Hockey. (available sizes are liimited)

Places to order equipment

In Person:

The Penalty Box (Inside the Pavilion in Greenville, SC)

Online:

Fall 2023 Registration opens on August 3rf!