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EC Youth Hockey fields teams in the Central New York Snowbelt League and is also a Tier III organization playing in the Central Section of the New York State Amateur Hockey Association.
6U Learn to Play (6 or Under House Program)
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Description: |
NO SKATING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. The main goals of the 6U Learn to Play Program are to teach the fundamentals of skating and basic puck handling. |
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Ages: |
6 and under |
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Practices: |
1 hour per week. Weekend Slot. |
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Season Length: |
November – February. |
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Games: |
No games |
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Travel: |
No travel |
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Equipment Required: |
Skates, helmet, mouthguard |
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Equipment Optional: |
Elbow Pads, Knee Pads, Gloves, Hockey Pants, Shoulder Pads, stick |
8U (8 or Under House Program)
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Description: |
The main goals of the Mite Program are to teach the fundamentals of skating, stick handling, rules of the game, good sportsmanship, and instill a love of the game. Skill development and team concepts are stressed rather than winning. |
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Ages: |
8 and under |
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Practices: |
2-3 hours per week. Typically weeknights. |
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Season Length: |
Mid-September – February. |
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Games: |
Min. of 5 Home Game Slots |
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Travel: |
Games - how many and location decided by team. Tournaments |
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Equipment Required: |
Skates, helmet, stick, shin guards, elbow pads, gloves, hockey pants, shoulder pads, mouth guard, neck guard and hockey socks. |
Travel/Snowbelt Programs
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Description: |
A Competitive program for boys and girls divided into four age groups, known as 10U (Squirts), 12U (Pee-Wee), 14U (Bantam), and 18U (Midget). Intent for the season is to have a Snowbelt team at each age level, and a Travel team at any level where there is sufficient interest to support one. For those interested in a Travel team, a separate evaluation will be conducted. |
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Age Classifications per USA Hockey: |
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Practices: |
2 – 3 hours per week. Typically weeknights. |
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Season Length: |
September - March |
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Games: |
Typically a minimum of 24 per season (2 – 3 per week). |
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Travel: |
45 minutes to 4+ hours drive time for away games. Tournaments - how many and location determined by team. |
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Equipment Required: |
Skates, helmet, stick, shin guards, elbow pads, gloves, hockey pants, cup (for males), shoulder pads, mouth guard, hockey socks and neck guard. |
REGISTRATION
Registration: Watch the website for specific opening dates and details
SnowBelt Programs
10U, 12U, 14U, 16U/18U
For players from 10U through 18U, ECYHA forms Snowbelt teams.
Snowbelt teams compete in the Central New York Snowbelt League. The Snowbelt League is a recreational hockey league with an equal ice time objective. Teams are placed in various divisions with the intent to create fair and balanced competition where everyone can play.
ECYHA will typically field 1 to 2 Snowbelt teams at each level (10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U age groups.) The number of teams that are formed at each level depends on the number of registered players at the start of the season. Snowbelt teams do not require try-outs, all players are rostered on a team.
Snowbelt teams are formed at the beginning of the season after a short player evaluation and teams practice and play as a team. Teams practice ~2x during the week in the evenings and will typically play around 8-12 away games and 8-12 home games on the weekends during the 16 week season. Every Snowbelt team is placed in a season ending tournament (JAM tournament) that may require an overnight stay depending on where the tournament is hosted, there is no additional fee for the JAM tournament only the cost of any hotel accommodations. Total games (including the year end tournament) for a Snowbelt team may range from 24 to 30 in a typical season. Snowbelt teams can play in additional tournaments are will be funded by the team. In lieu of covering tournaments, we are excited to offer Speed Skills to all 10U - 18U levels.
Travel Programs
12U through 18U
ECYHA’s intent is to field 1 travel team each for 12U through 18U Age groups, contingent upon an adequate number of players at each age level. For those interested in Travel, a separate evaluation will be conducted. Travel teams are eligible for Sectional and State Tournament play provided they have played the requisite qualifier or "Q" games.