Traveling Hockey
ATTENTION!! REGISTRATION FORMAT FOR THE 2024 - 2025 SEASON HAS CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS!!
*SOME FAMILIES HAVE REPORTED ISSUES WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO REGISTER THEIR SKATER. THIS HAS BEEN DUE TO THE SKATER'S DATE OF BIRTH FALLING OUTSIDE OF THE MN HOCKEY RANGE FOR EACH LEVEL. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO REGISTER AS A GRADE MOVE UP PLEASE EMAIL ADMIN@REDWINGHOCKEY.ORG
RAFFLE TICKET REGISTRATION
All players will receive raffle tickets equal to the amount they paid for registration per player. Each raffle ticket will be valued at $20. For example, a Squirt player will receive 46 raffle tickets at $20 each, which will equal their $920 enrollment fee. If the player/parent sells any or all of these tickets, they keep the money and that helps pay for their registration fee! This gives every player the opportunity to play Red Wing Hockey at a greatly reduced rate!
(please note: the only fees that CAN NOT be recovered are the ones collected by Minnesota Hockey and USA Hockey)
RAFFLE REGISTRATION FEES FOR 2024 - 2025:
MITES = $680
SQUIRTS = $920
10U = $920
PEEWEES = $1,080
BANTAM = $1200
FAQ'S
WHY HAS RWAHA CHANGED TO AN ALL RAFFLE TICKET REGISTRATION?
- Where do we start?? We get it, everything seems expensive these days! Some even say hockey is expensive! (Some would disagree with that!) The last thing we want is for cost to be a barrier for any youth to play hockey in Red Wing.
HOW WILL THIS FORMAT HELP ME?
- As a player/parent, you have the ability to recoup your entire RWAHA registration cost by selling all of your raffle tickets. The only out of pocket fee you could potentially pay for is USA Hockey. In previous years, this was not possible. (Unless you knew a very generous person!)
WHAT IF I CAN'T SELL ALL OF MY TICKETS?
- That's ok! Do your best! Raffle ticket drawing winners don't have to be present to win, so reach far and wide! Call your 2nd & 3rd cousins twice removed! Call your great aunts, uncles, & grandparents! Call up those past neighbors! Use social media! Whatever you can't sell, put your name on the tickets and give yourself a chance to win!
WHAT IF I DON'T WANT TO TRY SELLING MY TICKETS?
- That's ok too! If you like paying full registration you can just put your name (or someone you really like!) on the tickets and enter a chance to win!
WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY RAFFLE TICKETS? (THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT)
- You MUST pick up your tickets from the RWAHA raffle ticket representative on September 15th, November 1st, December 1st or January 1st. WE WILL NOT TRACK YOU DOWN. IF YOU AREN'T AVAILABLE ON THOSE DATES THEN YOU MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE SOMEONE PICK THEM UP FOR YOU OR THEY WILL BE FORFEITED.
WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD TO PURCHASE ALL OF MY RAFFLE TICKETS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON?
- As in past years, RWAHA offers a payment plan that includes a down payment and 3 additional equal payments on November 1st, December 1st, and January 1st. Please keep in mind, you will ONLY receive the number of raffle tickets equivalent to the amount you have already paid. I.E. You go to the kickoff party on September 15th, register for the season and make a down payment of $120. You plan to pay the rest of your registration fees on the payment plan. You will only receive 6 raffle tickets at that time. You will receive additional raffle tickets equal to each payment made on the payment plan. You are required to pick up those additional tickets on the previously mentioned dates.
DO I STILL HAVE TO COMPLETE VOLUNTEER (DIBS) HOURS?
- Yes you do! Please see the bottom of this page for more information.
Welcome to Red Wing Hockey for the 2024 - 2025 season!
Registration is a 3 step process:
1. Register your player with USA Hockey.
2. Register your player on this site. Click on the link to the right (scroll to bottom when using mobile website).
3. Come to the Kick Off Party at the Prairie Island Arena on September 15th, 2024 from 3pm - 5pm for additional information, season packets and raffle ticket pick-up.
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 15th, 2024 AT 11:59 PM!
Again, this year there is an early-bird registration. It runs from the opening day of registration thru September 15th at 11:59 pm. Fees will increase $160.00 for Squirt, 10U, PeeWee & Bantam players if you sign up after 11:59 pm on September 15th.
Ages
2024-25 Age Charts & Participation Levels
Mite (Born on or after June 1, 2015)
*Primarily youth ages 7-9 but can include players eligible for Mini-Mite/6U
Squirt (June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015)
*Youth ages 9-11
10 & Under Girls (June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015)
*Young girls ages 9 and 10
Peewee (June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2013)
*Youth ages 11-13
Bantam (June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2011)
*Youth ages 13-15.
*IF YOU ARE TRYING TO REGISTER YOUR PLAYER AS A “GRADE MOVE UP”, PLEASE EMAIL ADMIN@REDWINGHOCKEY.ORG WITH THEIR NAME, DOB, AND GRADE THEY ARE IN THIS SEASON.
When
BANTAMS
Practices will start early October. Please refer to the team calendar for specific dates & times.
Squirt / PeeWee / Bantam Clinics & Tryouts
Please be aware of the upcoming dates for clinics and tryouts:
CLINICS:
Friday October 4th - Squirt/PeeWee/Bantam Clinics (SQ - 6pm, PW - 7:15pm, BTM - 8:30pm)
Saturday October 5th - Squirt/PeeWee/Bantam Clinics (SQ - 6pm, PW - 7:15pm, BTM - 8:30pm)
Monday October 7th - Squirt/PeeWee/Bantam Clinics (SQ - 6pm, PW - 7:15pm, BTM - 8:30pm)
Tuesday October 8th - Squirt/PeeWee/Bantam Clinics (SQ - 6pm, PW - 7:15pm, BTM - 8:30pm)
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TRYOUTS:
Thursday October 10th:
Squirt - 6pm / PeeWee - 7:45pm
Friday October 11th:
Squirt - 6pm / PeeWee - 7:45pm
Sunday October 13th:
Squirt - 10:45am / PeeWee - 12:30pm
*It is recommended that you sync your personal calendar with the RWAHA Crossbar calendar to stay up to date with events/times
*Season begins after tryouts and runs until playoffs in the beginning of March.
Girls 10U
Practices will start early October. Please refer to the team calendar for specific dates & times.
Mites
Mites typically start at the end of October or beginning of November. A communication will be sent out to all registered players when the schedule is finalized, usually mid October.
Games
Squirts / 10U Girls / PeeWees / Bantams
Traveling teams at the Squirt, 10U Girls, PeeWee & Bantam levels play 16 District games, 2 away tournaments, 1 home tournament, plus additional scrimmages.
Mites
Mites play in-house cross or half-ice games, home & away Jamborees, and potentially team specific scrimmages with other associations.
Practices
Practice days are specific to each team. See team pages for specific dates but you can count on 2-3 weekdays and 1-2 days on weekends.
Mites
- Roughly 48 total practices averaging 3 days per week including weekends.
Squirts
- Roughly 40 shared practices and 10 single practices.
10U Girls
- Roughly 40 shared practices and 10 single practices.
PeeWees
- Roughly 40 shared practices and 15 single practices.
Bantams
- Roughly 5 shared practices and 40 single practices.
Where
Clinics, practices and home games are held at Praire Island Arena.
Prairie Island Arena
370 Guernsey Lane
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-267-4346
Jerseys
Jerseys for traveling players are provided their first year and will be kept at the end of the season. Socks are provided and can be kept. Traveling player jerseys and socks will be eligible to be replaced every 2 years. If they are needed prior to the Association replacement schedule, players will need to purchase them on their own.
Jerseys and socks for Intros/Mites are provided and can be kept at the end of the season.
Extra Costs
Additional costs may apply.
Examples:
*Fundraising program(s) (RWAHA may have at least 1 required fundraising program for the 2024 season. A buy out option may be available. Available programs are being explored and specific details will be provided prior to the registration deadline.)
*Volunteer hours buyout (optional $500) (First year Intros not required. Mite & up skaters are required to fulfill 24 hrs. (See "Resources" and "Volunteer Requirements" at the top for more info)
*Team managers may collect funds to cover additional tournament entry fees beyond those paid for by the Association if agreed upon by each team.
*Gas, food and hotel for out of town games/tournaments.
Volunteer (DIBS) Hours Policy
All Mite, Squirt, 10U Girls, PeeWee, & Bantam Families Per Skater: 24 hours
Volunteer (DIBS) Deposit for 2024-2025:
- DIBS Deposit of $500 per player will be required for Mite, Squirt, 10U, PeeWee, and Bantam players.
- Checks will be collected at the RWAHA Kickoff Party or prior to any skater being on the ice and will be shredded following fulfillment of all DIBS hours, OR deposited in lieu of fulfillment of volunteer responsibilities.
It is your responsibility to seek volunteer opportunities or select the buyout option described below which is only available at the time of registration. There is no pro-rata calculation. If all required hours are not fulfilled, the $500 deposit will be due in full.
VOLUNTEERING OPTIONS BUYOUT POLICY:
-The hockey volunteer season runs May 1st - April 30th.
-Each family is required to fulfill the required hours or they will have the option to buyout their volunteer hours
-Buyout is $500 per skater or a max of $1000 per family which must be selected at the time of registration.
*Please keep in mind that the goal of the Volunteer Policy is to distribute the huge workload among all of the RWAHA families and is not intended as a fundraiser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I would like to request my skater be "moved up" a level. i.e. Mite to Squirt
A: Please see the "Move Up Request" form under the Resources, Parents, Documents tab at the top. Complete the form and turn it in to the Coaches Committee for review.
Q: I'm trying to register my skater for the grade level they are in but their birthday falls outside of the MN Hockey age brackets. What do I do?
A: Please send an email to admin@redwinghockey.org with your skater's name, DOB, and grade level.
2024-2025
Pricing:
Mites - $680**
Squirts - $920*
10U Girls - $920*
PeeWees - $1080*
Bantams - $1200*
A payment plan is available when you register.
Scholarship program is available to those who qualify. Please reach out to admin@redwinghockey.org for more information.
*Pricing does not include separate USA Hockey & MN Hockey registration fees required for all skaters!
*1st year skaters at all levels who have NEVER played hockey for RWAHA or any other association/club are free. Select "NEW TO HOCKEY" for "position" when registering.
**1st year Mites to RWAHA are 50% if they have played hockey elsewhere.
*All other returning skaters to RWAHA or who have played hockey elsewhere at the Squirt, PeeWee, & Bantam level are full price.
*Dedicated (full time) goalies at the PeeWee & up level are 50% off registration!
*Please reach out to admin@redwinghockey.org with additional questions.
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