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HOUSE
Run by Evanston Hockey
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TRAVEL
Run by Junior Wildkits
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| Cost |
$700
(financial aid available for those who demonstrate need)
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$2,850 + $150 conditioning/tryouts (4 sessions)
(financial aid available for those who demonstrate need)
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Season Length
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Late September - Early March
(two week break over winter holidays)
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Late August - Early March
(two week break over winter holidays)
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On-Ice Practices
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1 hour per week — Saturdays
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2.5 hours per week on average — weeknights
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Off-Ice / Dryland Training
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None
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TBD by coaching staff
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| Type of Games |
3-on-3, cross-ice |
5-on-5, full-ice (with scoreboards and referees) |
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Total Number of Games
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1 game per Sunday
(standings not kept, no playoffs)
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25-35 games per season (including tournaments)
(standings kept with league playoffs at end of season)
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Away Game Location: Regular Season
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None -- all games are at Crown and teams compete in-house against each other
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Chicagoland -- typically 15-30 minute drive but generally not more than 60 minute drive
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Tournaments
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0
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Minimum of 2 (one local, one out-of-town)
(typically within 3-4 hours of Chicago)
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Typical number of nights spent in a hotel room during season
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0
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2-4 (for tournaments only)
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Coaches
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One paid coach oversees program, volunteer parents assist
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Paid AAU/USA Hockey certified coaching staff
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Are “cuts” made after tryouts?
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Not typically. If number of players outnumbers available roster spots, however, then preference will be given to Evanston residents and returning players.
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Potentially. Players are carefully evaluated and placed on the appropriate team to ensure their continued development and enjoyment of the game. When cuts do occur, we will work to ensure that the player can play at the appropriate level.
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How are multiple teams at the same age level divided up?
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Every effort is made to create competitively balanced teams.
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The teams are divided after the tryout into a “1” team and a “2” team based on coach evaluation
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Talent Level Within Team
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Varies widely as teams are divided evenly
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May be more closely matched since teams are divided into a “1” and “2” team
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What’s included with fee?
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Practice and game ice, house jersey
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Practice and game ice, uniforms - home and away game jerseys and socks + practice jersey, two tournament entry fee, coaching fees
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Opportunity to participate in “Dog Days” summer skates, spring hockey and winter holiday skates?
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Yes
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Yes
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