SUMMER SEASON INFORMATION & REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!

Sharks Youth Hockey League
2013 Summer Season

Sharks Ice at San Jose is proud to announce that registration is now open for the Sharks Youth Hockey League, Summer 2013 Season.  Fielding teams in five different age divisions, it is the goal of the SYHL to not only develop a players' hockey skills, but to create an enviornment where Bay Area youth can learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, good work ethic, and positive attitude.

NEW FOR 2013 - SHARKS 3 on 3 LEAGUE
New for the Spring and Summer of 2013, the Sharks Youth Hockey League is introducing the Sharks 3 on 3 league geared towards Travel A, B and House Gold level players.  This cross ice league will allow players to develop their skills and quick thinking ability in a fun and competitive enviornment.  For more details click HERE.  For a registration form click HERE

TEAM FORMATION, PRACTICES, GAMES & FORMAT
Practices will focus on individual skill development, consisting of drills that will improve the players skating, passing, shooting and puck handling skills.  Players will learn the proper technique for the different skills needed to play ice hockey.  For games, a mix of full ice and small area games will be used.  In the full ice games, players will have the chance to learn team concepts and positional tactics.  During the small area games, players will be forced to make quicker decisions and make plays in less space which will accelerate their individual skill development.

     COMPLETE PROGRAM
      - 15 practices and 15 games
      - SYHL summer jersey
      - Practices begin the week of April 29
      - Cost is $605

     GAMES ONLY PROGRAM
      - 15 games
      - SYHL summer jersey
      - Games begin weekend of May 18
      - Cost is $405 

LENGTH OF SEASON & LEAGUE FEES
The complete program will begin practices the week of April 29.  Games will begin the weekend of May 18.  The season will wrap up in late August.

The summer league fees, if paid in full, are due with the registration paperwork.  If you want to enroll in the payment plan for the complete program fee, a financial agreement needs to be turned in with the registration paperwork.  The payment plan adds a $35 administrative fee which brings the complete program total to $640.  To download a financial agreement, click HERE. 

AGE DIVISIONS & SCHEDULE
Below are the age divisions and sample schedule.  Exact schedule may vary depending on the number of enrollments. There may be a few games played on Sundays.

EQUIPMENT
Ice hockey is a contact sport, thus requiring proper equipment to keep everyone safe.  All players need to have the following HECC approved equipment before they take the ice:
 - Hockey helmet with full cage or full visor
 - Shoulder pads
 - Elbow pads
 - Ice hockey pants
 - Athletic supporter with cup for males and pelvic protector for females
 - Shin pads
 - Ice hockey skates
 - Ice hockey gloves
 - Hockey stick
 - Mouth guard (required for Bantams, but recommended for all age divisions)

Our Pro Shop carries all of the above items.  The staff can help fit your player with the proper equipment to make sure they are ready to go.  In addition to the above equipment, a light-weight jersey and ice hockey socks should be purchased to wear for practices.

CARPOOL REQUESTS
In order to emphasize parity between the teams and facilitate the drafting process, we have redefined our carpool request policy.  For this season, each player is allowed one carpool request.  Requests will only be valid if player A requests player B and player B requests player A.  Not all carpool requests will be granted.  The decision to whether or not we grant a request will depend on skill level of players involved, division assignments and team equality.  Carpool requests should be clearly written in the Additional Comments section of the SYHL registration form.

VOLUNTEER COACHING
Back again for the 2013 Summer Season, the SYHL is asking for a small number of volunteer coaches per age division to assist in practices and games.  Coaches' duties will include running practice stations, monitoring locker rooms and assisting Sharks Ice staff coaches run the benches for full ice games.  If you or someone you know is interested in this, please fill out a Volunteering Coaching Application.  All volunteer coaches must be currently registered for a USA Hockey membership.  Click HERE to download Volunteer Coaching application.

PLAYER REGISTRATION
Please make sure all documents are filled out correctly and neatly.  Regardless if you pay online, all paperwork listed below must be dropped off, mailed, faxed, or emailed to Matt Adams at Sharks Ice. 
To register, fill out/return the following info:
1 - SYHL Registration Form
2 - USA Hockey membership confirmation page for 2013 season (available at www.usahockeyregistration.com)
3 - Sharks Ice Waiver
4 - Code of Conduct
5 - Consent to Treat
6 - Photocopy of Birth Certificate (only if new to SYHL)

Payment can be made in two ways: all up front, or in installments following our payment plan.  Full payment can be dropped off in person or mailed to Sharks Ice at San Jose.  It can also be paid in full online.  For online payment, follow these steps:
1 - click HERE
2 - Press the "Click Here to Register" link
3 - Select "SYHL SUMMER 13" and click on the "Show Divisions" button next to it which will give you more options.
4 - Locate the appropriate age division/program and click on the "Individual" link next to it.
5 - Follow the onscreen instructions.  If this is your first time usign the online registration system, you will need to create a user name and password.  Also, players will have to enter their current USA Hockey number into the online system.

If you want to enroll in our payment plan, you have to fill out and sign a financial agreement.  To download it, please click HERE.  This must be dropped off, mailed in, or faxed to Matt Adams at Sharks Ice.  Please fill out completely and neatly.

All decisions by the Sharks Hockey Department are final
If you have any questions please contact Matt Adams at madams@sharksice.com or 408.999.6760

Sharks Ice Fax: 408.279.5500