NEW! In House Game Day LTP program

Registration is now open for the SWYHA In House Game Day program intended for players new to the game of hockey.

Our In-House Game Day program is designed to give your child the opportunity to compete in cross-ice games each week. The coaching team will start each day with some fundamental skill development work and then let the kids play some hockey. 

This program is an excellent complement to those players participating in our Jr Rangers Learn-to-Play program although participation in the Jr Rangers program is not required to be enrolled in this program.

When:

Sunday mornings 7:00-8:00

December 1, 2024 through February 23, 2025 (no games December 22 and 29)

Cost: $200 for the 11-week program. Some benefits include:

- Introduction to game play

- Continued skill development

- A program jersey for your child to keep

- Non-travel games each week

- Participate in our LTP Showcase held on MLK Day

In-House Game Day Registration

SWYHA Supports The Salvation Army 2024 Bell Ringing Campaign

SWYHA Supports The Salvation Army 2024 Bell Ringing Campaign

The South Windsor Youth Hockey Association will again participate in The Salvation Army Hartford Area Services Red Kettle campaign.

The Red Kettle initiative is The Salvation Army’s annual fundraising event to support those in need during the holiday season. Each year for the past 130 plus years, The Salvation Army has been ‘ringing bells’ to raise funds for their programs. These programs help families stay warm during the winter, be given a nutrient rich meal, provided clothing and many other life skills and benefits. With our organization lending a helping hand to Bell Ring, we help The Salvation Army provide meals for those less fortunate or clothes for those in need. On average, ringing the bell for just one hour raises enough money to provide 13 meals. Kettles with a volunteer bell ringer like us, also raise $30 more per hour than one without volunteers. Last year, we averaged over $700 per day, while very good location without a volunteer may only raise in $200-$400 per day!

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Skills Coach Drew Callin Named Man of the Year

SWYHA Skills Coach Drew Callin was named IOA/American Specialty T-Birds Man of the Year.  Coach Callin is very involved in the surrounding communities. Congrats Coach Drew. 

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Register NOW! Jr Rangers Learn to Play - Winter 2024 Session

South Windsor Youth Hockey will be partnering with the NY Rangers and their Junior Rangers Learn-to-Play Program. 

The Learn-to-Play program is a skill development program that introduces the fundamentals of ice hockey. The program is available for children 5 to 10 years of age and is led by a NY Rangers certified coach. All new and returning players are required to register for this session.

**Registration through the Junior Rangers website is required.**

JUNIOR RANGERS REGISTRATION PAGE

When:

Saturday mornings 7:00-8:00

December 7 - February 22 (no practice Dec 21 & 28)

Cost:

For a registration fee of $295, the program includes:

- A full set of equipment to keep. Valued at $595 retail.*

- A professional personalized fitting led by Pure Hockey’s fit experts.

- 10 weeks of on-ice instruction led by New York Rangers certified coaches.

- Registration with USA Hockey (annual membership)

- Automatic registration for our September Learn-to-Skate program

*New equipment will be given to players registering for the first time with this program.

Concussion Awareness

Team Up Against Concussion Week:

USA Hockey and the Concussion Legacy Foundation have teamed up to raise concussion awareness and strengthen team bonds through Team Up Against Concussions (TUAC).

TUAC is a simple speech designed to be given by a team leader before each season. The core message: teammates are responsible for speaking up to a team leader if they notice concussion signs in a teammate.

USA Hockey's Team Up Against Concussions Week is scheduled for October 24-28, 2022. Throughout the week, USA Hockey will share videos of Team USA players from all over the country giving the TUAC speech to their teams.