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Welcome to the 2026 SUMMER
CVHL Youth Rec League
Registration is open!
session: April 27th - July 25th, 2026
Future Firebirds, this is for you!
For players ages 5–16, this in-house Youth Rec League is designed for players not currently rostered on a Travel hockey team. The program focuses on continuing the FUNdamentals introduced in our Learn to Play programs and highlights recreational play as a developmental pathway for players who want to grow their skills in a balanced, age-appropriate environment.
To ensure fair play, proper development, and competitive balance in accordance with USA Hockey skill-level guidelines, players registered in Travel hockey programs (including Jr. Firebirds) are not eligible to participate in the Youth Rec League.
Youth Rec emphasizes player development and overall athleticism through fun, structured instruction around skating and hockey skills, combined with game play designed for recreational-level athletes.
*Skaters registered in Youth Rec will receive free skate rental and one public skate admission on class and game days.
Exciting New Program Updates!
Exciting Program Updates
Opportunity to attend and scrimmage during a CV Firebirds game on Arena Ice
Longer, more structured season
Players evaluated based on experience and skill to ensure appropriate placement
Designated coaches for each team, focused on player and team development
Divisions split by age group and skill level
Coaches will communicate placement during the first two weeks of the season
Players may be asked to attend sessions at different times during the evaluation period
Once teams are finalized, schedules for games and practices will be distributed
Stats kept for U16 games
New jerseys with numbers provided once teams are assigned
(Please bring a jersey to wear during the evaluation skates)
Registration is now closed. No drop-ins permitted
For any questions, please contact Jen Banford at [email protected].
CVHL Youth Rec League Registration Options
🔹 Option 1: One-Time Payment
- Regular Price: $699.87
- Early Bird Discount: $674.87 (Register by Apr. 19.)
- Pay the full amount at registration — no additional payments required.
🔹 Option 2: Payment Plan
- Total Cost:
- Regular: $699.87
- Early Bird: $674.87 (Early bird discount ends Apr. 19.)
- How It Works:
- Pay a deposit at registration
- Make 3 additional payments during the season:
- Week 2
- Week 5
- Week 8
This option helps spread out the cost while securing your spot early!
SIBLING DISCOUNT
We offer a 15% sibling discount for Youth Rec League! To receive the 15% discount, all siblings must be registered within the same transaction in order for the discount to automatically apply.Winter 2026 Schedule & Details
Age & Divisions :
- 8U – Half ice 4 on 4 games
- 16U – Full ice 5 on 5 games
WEEK 11
- Practice: Monday, Mar 16
- 8U @ 4:55 pm – 5:55 pm
- 16U @ 6:05 pm – 7:05pm
- Game: Saturday, Mar 21
- 8U @ 8:45 am – 9:45 am
- 16U @ 9:55 am – 10:55am
- Practice: Monday, Mar 16
WEEK 12
- Practice: Monday, Mar 23
- 8U @ 4:55 pm – 5:55 pm
- 16U @ 6:05 pm – 7:05pm
- NO GAME: Saturday, Mar 28
- Practice: Monday, Mar 23
WEEK 13
- Game: Monday, Mar 30
- 8U @ 4:55 pm – 5:55 pm
- 16U @ 6:05 pm – 7:05pm
- Game: Saturday, Apr 4
- 8U @ 8:45 am – 9:45 am
- 16U @ 9:55 am – 10:55am
- Game: Monday, Mar 30
WEEK 14
- Practice: Monday, Apr 6
- 8U @ 4:55 pm – 5:55 pm
- 16U @ 6:05 pm – 7:05pm
- Game: Saturday, Apr 11
- 8U @ 8:45 am – 9:45 am
- 16U @ 9:55 am – 10:55am
- Practice: Monday, Apr 6
WEEK 15
- Practice: Monday, Apr 13
- 8U @ 4:55 pm – 5:55 pm
- 16U @ 6:05 pm – 7:05pm
- Game: Saturday, Apr 18
- 8U @ 11:10 am – 12:10 pm
- 16U @ 12:20 pm – 1:20pm
- Practice: Monday, Apr 13
Equipment:
- Full equipment required, including face mask and neck guard
Pre Requisites:
- Completed NHL Lil’ Firebirds Learn to Play 2 or equivalent
- 2025-2026 USA Hockey Membership is required for participation. Secure yours by clicking HERE.
Rules & Format
RULES OF PLAY:
- USA Hockey rules.
- No body checking
- Three-minute warm up.
- Rink reserves right to adjust period length due to ice schedule.
- All teams are required to wear numbered matching jerseys.
- Zero tolerance for verbal abuse to an official, suspension will be imposed.
- League reserves right to trade players to ensure league parity.
SCORING:
- Overtime: Three player shoot-out, tie games will result in one (1) point for each team, winning team in the shoot-out will receive an additional (1) point.
- Tiebreakers: Most points, wins, head-to-head, or lowest goals against.
NOTES:
- Slap shots allowed 12U & older.
- Three 12-minute stop-time periods per one-hour ice slot (12U-16U). No time outs.
USA HOCKEY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
NEW UPDATE – Per USA Hockey, neck guards are now required for all Youth players as of August 1, 2024
Questions?
Skate Sharpening
Need a sharper edge on your blades? Stop by the Welcome Center to drop off your own hockey skates to be sharpened for just $15. We cannot guarantee immediate turnaround for sharpening.
