Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do the registration fees include?
A: LAHA's registration fees include your player's practices and games, entry fees for tournaments, their uniform (jersey and socks), coach development, program development, and general operating expenses. The fees do not include travel expenses, gear, team kitty, or registration with USA Hockey.
A: LAHA's registration fees include your player's practices and games, entry fees for tournaments, their uniform (jersey and socks), coach development, program development, and general operating expenses. The fees do not include travel expenses, gear, team kitty, or registration with USA Hockey.
Q: Does LAHA offer scholarships?
A: Yes, LAHA awards scholarships to players in financial need. A limited number of scholarships are available and are decided on a needs basis.
A: Yes, LAHA awards scholarships to players in financial need. A limited number of scholarships are available and are decided on a needs basis.
Q: Does LAHA pro-rate registration fees for those who start later in the season?
A: As a rule of thumb, no, registration fees are not pro-rated. Exceptions have been made for first-year players transitioning from the rink's Intro to Hockey program into the full LAHA program and for families who have just moved to the area. Players who start the season late due to other sports or reasons are not eligible for pro-rated fees.
A: As a rule of thumb, no, registration fees are not pro-rated. Exceptions have been made for first-year players transitioning from the rink's Intro to Hockey program into the full LAHA program and for families who have just moved to the area. Players who start the season late due to other sports or reasons are not eligible for pro-rated fees.
Q: We're not able to finish the season. Can we get a refund of our fees?
A: Unfortunately, no, LAHA does not provide refunds when players exit the program early.
A: Unfortunately, no, LAHA does not provide refunds when players exit the program early.
Q: Do the LAHA Board members work at the rink?
A: No, the LAHA Board members are volunteers. Employees at the Lane Ice Center work for The Rink Exchange and/or the Eugene Generals. The LAHA Board does have an office upstairs at the rink but it is not staffed and there are no "office hours" for drop-ins. The best way to reach a Board member is through email so that he/she can get back to you as soon as they are available.
A: No, the LAHA Board members are volunteers. Employees at the Lane Ice Center work for The Rink Exchange and/or the Eugene Generals. The LAHA Board does have an office upstairs at the rink but it is not staffed and there are no "office hours" for drop-ins. The best way to reach a Board member is through email so that he/she can get back to you as soon as they are available.
Q: Why isn't my player practicing on full ice?
A: USA Hockey's ADM protocol calls for smaller ice sessions to allow for kids to have more puck-touch opportunities and to develop their quick decision-making skills. By running drills in stations on a smaller sheet of ice, LAHA is in compliance with USA Hockey's development model. Placing only 14 10U players on the ice at one time is inefficient and doesn’t contribute any more to their development than placing 36 10U players on the ice together. If a single-team practice had any benefit to player development, USA Hockey would make that recommendation, but there is no advantage to single-team practices at young age groups. Bottom line, this change is better for our kids.
A: USA Hockey's ADM protocol calls for smaller ice sessions to allow for kids to have more puck-touch opportunities and to develop their quick decision-making skills. By running drills in stations on a smaller sheet of ice, LAHA is in compliance with USA Hockey's development model. Placing only 14 10U players on the ice at one time is inefficient and doesn’t contribute any more to their development than placing 36 10U players on the ice together. If a single-team practice had any benefit to player development, USA Hockey would make that recommendation, but there is no advantage to single-team practices at young age groups. Bottom line, this change is better for our kids.
Q: I keep hearing coaches talk about ADM. What is that and why should I care?
A: USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM) is what we use to structure the development of kids at different ages and stages to help them play hockey for life and perform at the best possible level that they can achieve. Here is a nice chart provided by USA Hockey that breaks down the goals for each age level. You can also learn more at www.ADMkids.com.
A: USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM) is what we use to structure the development of kids at different ages and stages to help them play hockey for life and perform at the best possible level that they can achieve. Here is a nice chart provided by USA Hockey that breaks down the goals for each age level. You can also learn more at www.ADMkids.com.
Q: May I place my player's name on their jersey?
A: No. Jerseys may not be altered in any way, with exception of a sewn-on "C" or "A" if designated by their coach. These letters must be removable which is why they must be sewn and not ironed on. Any other modifications are strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in your player being required to purchase a new set of unaltered jerseys.
A: No. Jerseys may not be altered in any way, with exception of a sewn-on "C" or "A" if designated by their coach. These letters must be removable which is why they must be sewn and not ironed on. Any other modifications are strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in your player being required to purchase a new set of unaltered jerseys.