Q: Who can play in the 5 on 5 Division?
A: House League and AE players only. Rep Players (A,AA,AAA)
must play in the 3 on 3 Division.
Q: Do Tyke and Novice play 1/2 ice or full ice?
A: All games are full ice.
Q: When does the league start and end?
A: Starts approximately May 23rd and ends approximately August 18th.
Q: How many games are played?
A: Each team is guaranteed 12
games. (Midget-Juvenile house league/AE play 11 games - 3 on 3 format)
Q: What is the registration fee?
A: For 2018 the registration fee has stayed at $229, however, we are obligated to collect HST on registration fees
which adds an extra $29.80 plus an additional $10.00 is payable as a refundable sweater deposit. Total payable at registration
is $269.00. You can either keep the sweater at the end of the season or return it for the $10.00 deposit. We understand
the expense involved with multiple children in the same family. Second and subsequent children in the family can deduct $10.00
from their registration fee (not applicable for credit card payments).
Q: Where are the games played?
A: All games are at Ajax Community Centre
Q: What are the age groupings?
A: Please click on "Age Groups"
Q: What determines a player's age level?
A: Their
year of birth is the determining factor. Parents may request their child to play one level above, and in some cases we will
be asking players to move up one level to balance teams. Only in very rare instances would a player be allowed to play down
one level.
Q: When are the games?
A: 2017 Games were on Monday through Thursday nights and we expect no significant changes for 2018. There are never any
weekend games. We attempt to have as many games as possible on a consistent night for each age group. Past seasons teams have
had 70-80% of their games on a consistent evening. This season we are planning the following nights to have a majority (not
all) of the games scheduled: Tykes on Thursdays, Novices Thursdays, Atoms on Thursdays, PeeWees on Tuesdays, Bantams
on Tuesdays and Midgets/Juveniles on Mondays and Thursdays. This is not confirmed and is subject to registration
numbers, total teams and to final ice allocation from the Town.
Q: What time are the games?
A: Games
start between 6:00-10:00pm. Tyke and Novice games will be at the earlier times. There are three 10
minute stop time periods with a 2 minute warmup.
Q: How many players per team?
A: Maximum
of 15 skaters and one goalie.
Q: How many teams in the league?
A: We aim for a minimum of 4 teams in each division. PeeWee
and Bantam and Midget have had 5, 6,7 or 8 teams in previous years.
Q: What is the calibre of the league?
A: This is totally dependent on the players that register. It is primarily
house league players from Ajax & Pickering & Whitby Minor Hockey
Associations. It is not appropriate for A, AA and AAA players
-these players must play in the 3 on 3 division, click above for info. Balancing
of teams is done to ensure parity within the division.
Q: Is there
a girls division?
A: No, the league is completely co-ed, girls and boys
are welcome and play together. At the Bantam and Midget level, girls may play one age level down (i.e. Midget age
girls can play Bantam).
Q: What equipment is required?
A: Full hockey equipment is required, including
CSA approved helmet, face protection, mouthguard and neck protector. Sweaters
are provided, not socks. Click on "equipment" for a list of required and suggested equipment.
Q: Is there any fundraising involved?
A: Absolutely not. The registration fee is the only requirement.
Q: Are there practice times?
A: No, the schedule consists of games
only.
Q:
Do teams have coaches?
A: Yes, and we are looking for coaches for this
summer. There is a spot on the application form to indicate if you wish to coach.
Q: Are teams sponsored?
A: Sponsors are welcomed. Your company
name will be printed on one set of sweaters. Team sponsorship starts at only $250.00 (click on sponsorship for more info). One position on
each team is reserved for the sponsor's child. Tax deductible receipts are provided on request.
Q: What
is included in the registration fee?
A: Team sweater (returnable), referees,
timekeepers, ice time, statistics, awards for winning teams
Q: Still have unanswered questions?
A: Email
us at ajaxpickeringsummerhockey@gmail.com