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Firebirds Youth Rec League
Welcome to the 2024 FALL Rec. League
Registration still open!
Current session: September 14 - December 14
Future Firebirds, this is for you! For players ages 5-16, this in-house league is designed to continue building the FUNdamentals introduced in our Learn to Play programs and highlight recreational play as a stepping stone for those wanting to play at the next level. We will focus on player development and overall athleticism by learning the game through fun instruction around skating and skills in addition to game days.
*Skaters registered in Youth Rec will receive free skate rental and one public skate admission on class and game day.
Payment plan
Payment Plan: $699.87
- Early bird: $674.87
- Deposit due at registration
- Three (3) additional payments made on 9/23, 10/14, 11/04
Registration closes: Saturday, October 5. No drop-in’s
What You Should Know
Age Divisions (Ages 5-16):
- Firebirds Youth Rec League 8U
- Firebirds Youth Rec League 9-14U
- Firebirds Youth Rec League 14-16U
Schedule:
Twenty-four (24) Ice Slots:
- Twelve (12) Monday Skill Development Sessions 3:50pm or 5:00pm
- Twelve (12) Saturday Game Days: 3:00pm or 4:15pm or 5:15pm or 6:30pm
Equipment:
- Full equipment required, including face mask
Pre Requisites:
- Completed NHL Lil’ Firebirds Learn to Play 1 or equivalent
- 2024-2025 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:
- All 8U games will be modified ½ ice or cross-ice.
- Slap shots allowed 12U & older.
- Three 12-minute stop-time periods per one-hour ice slot (10U-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?
Have some questions before registering? Reach out the the Youth Firebirds Rec. League:
Hockey Manager: Jeff Larson
Phone: (760) 578-9080
Email: [email protected]
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.
