JYH Travel Hockey

6U Mites (Cross-Ice)

Children ages 5 and 6, as of December 31st of the applicable USA Hockey Playing Season, with at least one year of ice skating experience or the completion of two sessions of Intro to Hockey. The 6U program is designed to teach and improve upon basic hockey fundamentals, including skating (forward/backward, stopping, turning), stickhandling, passing and shooting, all in a safe, energetic and fun environment. The 6U program shall follow the American Development Model (ADM) recommended by USA Hockey. Teams will have one or two practices per week at the Janesville Ice Arena, and play approximately ten (10) cross-ice games in the Dane County area (or home games in Janesville) on Sundays. The 6U season begins in November and ends in late February/early March. 

8U Mites (Red, White, Blue) (Half-Ice)

Children ages 7 and 8 as of December 31st of the applicable USA Hockey Playing Season. The RWB program builds and improves upon skills learned in the Intro to Hockey and/or 6U Mites program(s), and follows the American Development Model (ADM) recommended by USA Hockey. Full-time goalies are not recommended, and goaltending duties shall be split amongst the team, to give all players a chance to try it out. Teams will have two practices per week and 15-20 half-ice games in the Dane County area (or home games in Janesville) on Sundays. The 6U season begins in October and ends in late February/early March. 8U teams will also participate in one home tournament (Hockey Rocks) and 1-2 tournaments based on availability.

10U Travel Hockey

Children ages 9 and 10 as of December 31st of the applicable USA Hockey playing season. 10U travel hockey continues to build upon skills learned in the 8U program(s), and follows the American Development Model (ADM) recommended by USA Hockey. Full-time goalies are allowed, however it is highly recommended that players balance skating out and playing goalie in order to develop important skating fundamentals. Teams will have two practices per week and up to 30 games per season. Each team will participate in 2-3 tournaments per year, including the state tournament. The 10U travel season begins in October and concludes in early March.

12U Travel Hockey

Children ages 11 and 12 as of December 31st of the applicable USA Hockey playing season. 12U travel hockey continues to build upon skills learned in the 10U program(s), and follows the American Development Model (ADM) recommended by USA Hockey. Teams will have two practices per week and up to 36 games per season. Each team will participate in 2-3 tournaments per year, including the state tournament. The 12U travel season begins in October and concludes in early March.

14U Travel Hockey

Children ages 13 and 14 as of December 31st of the applicable USA Hockey playing season. 14U travel hockey continues to build upon skills learned in the 12U program(s), and follows the American Development Model (ADM) recommended by USA Hockey. Teams will have two practices per week and up to 40 games per season. Each team will participate in 2-3 tournaments per year, including the state tournament. The 14U travel season begins in October and concludes in early March.

Does JYH provide equipment?

• Yes. JYH provides equipment for all players through 8U. This equipment must be returned and if it is not returned a $150 deposit will be charged to the card on file. Requests for equipment from older age levels will be taken into consideration based on need and availability.

Does my player have to tryout?

• Yes. Tryouts are typically the first week in October. Once tryouts have concluded, a team selection committee will place players on teams for the season. It is the goal of the JYH Team Selection Committee to place kids on the same team as other players of similar skill and ability. This philosophy helps ensure proper growth and development.

Does JYH offer scholarships to help offset player dues?

• Yes. JYH offers scholarships to those who may need assistance with player fees. If interested in a scholarship form Click Here. Then email the completed form to JYH President Dan Jensen at president@janesvilleyouthhockey.com

If my player picks a number this year, can they pick a different number next year?

• No. Once you pick your number this year, you will keep this number for the remainder of your time with JYH. Certain exceptions can be made based on the availability of a particular number. No player will be forced to change their number.

Does Skills and Drills cost extra money?

• No. Skills and Drills is part of your association dues and is an opportunity for kids to get some ice before tryouts. Skills and Drills is for 10U-14U only and will offer numerous guest coaches and instructors. Attendance is not mandatory but highly encouraged.

Will there be any Jr. Fury Hockey Teams this season?

• Hopefully. Every year JYH has to wait to see how many girls register and if the numbers support a full team. Adequate coaches is also a major consideration to the formation of a full time girls team. Once registration is closed and tryouts start, JYH should have a better idea of Jr. Fury team numbers.
• For any additional information regarding the Jr. Fury program or girls hockey in general, please reach out to JYH Girls Coordinator Ed Chady girls@janesvilleyouthhockey.com

Please reach out to JYH President Dan Jensen or JYH Hockey Development Director Justin Wiskie for any questions.

• Dan Jensen - president@janesvilleyouthhockey.com
• Justin Wiskie - hdd@janesvilleyouthhockey.com