Reston Raiders House Program
The Reston Raiders Hockey Club exists to provide opportunities for boys and girls of all skill levels to play ice hockey, from the beginning player to the highly skilled player. The Raiders seek to instill in every child a love for the game of hockey, with a commitment to fair play and sportsmanship. The Club also is committed to helping each child with the development of personal and social skills. The Raiders want to exemplify the principles and philosophies of USA Hockey and, through coaching excellence, to develop the finest youth hockey players possible. The Club is committed to providing a fun environment for players of all ages and skills, with equal opportunity for all. Our key philosophy is “Fun Hockey for Kids.”
The House program is offered to children at the Mite, Squirt, PeeWee, Bantam and Midget levels. For the 2010-11 season, that includes children born between 1992-2004.
2010-11 House Registration
Reston Raiders House Registration for returning members will open Saturday, July 16, 2010, and for new members on August 1, 2010. Only returning members may register July 16, 2010 - July 31, 2010. If returning members fail to register before July 31, their place in the club cannot be guaranteed.
House Registration deadline is September 14, 2010 and House evaluations will be the weekend of September 18 - 19. Our House program will begin the week of September 27, and run through March 6, 2011. The Mite thru Bantam levels players will have one practice and one game per week. The Midget level will receive two practices and will play games on Sundays.
The final schedule will be based on how many teams are filled. Games will most likely be for Mite thru PeeWee levels on Saturday mornings and Bantam-Midget levels Sunday afternoon or evening. A tentative weekday practice schedule should be posted soon.
For more information regarding our House registration and fees “click” top tool bar Programs and click House Registration Document.
For questions regarding registration contact Rene Shiohama at
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2010 - 2011 House Program:
2010 - 2010 Age Divisions
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USA HOCKEY AGE CLASSIFICATION
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Birthdates
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Fee
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Mite
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Born in 2002 or younger
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$920.00
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Squirt
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Born in 2000 or 2001
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$1,050.00
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PeeWee
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Born in 1998 or 1999
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$1,150.00
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Bantam
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Born in 1996 or 1997
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$1,175.00
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Midget
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Born in 1992 - 1995
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$910.00
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Participants in the House program should have skating ability skills as established in the Learn to Skate program or the Star 1 / Pre-Alpha Level as established in the SkateQuest Learn to Skate program. Ice hockey experience such as participation in Raiders Initiation Program or attendance at ice hockey camps is not mandatory, but is quite beneficial.
Practice and Game Times for House Program
Practices:
Below are the planned days and start times for practices for each level in the 2010 - 2010 House Program. In the House league you practice once a week at the same day/time each week.
Mites: Monday at 5:40 or 6:00pm, Tuesday at 4:40pm, or Friday at 6:00pm.
Squirts: Wednesday at 5:40 or 6:00pm.
PeeWees: Monday at 7:10pm or Wednesday at 7:30 or 7:40pm.
Bantams: Monday at 7:30 or 8:40pm or Thursday at 7:10pm.
If you have a schedule conflict, you may email your special request prior to House evaluations September 18 - 19. We cannot guarantee placement on a team practicing at a particular time, but we try to honor special requests. Please only submit serious and direct schedule conflicts, since accommodating special requests makes drafting evenly matched teams quite challenging.
Email special requests to Tony Pane, VP House Administration, at
by September 17.
Games:
This year we will use a block schedule format to provide more consistency in your weekend game schedule. Below is a working idea (ie. It is not finalized) regarding games times.
Mites: Saturday mornings (done by 10am)
Squirts: Saturday mornings (done by 11am)
PeeWees: Saturday mornings (done by 1pm)
Bantams: Sunday evenings (done by 8:45pm)
Midgets: Sunday evenings (done by 8:45pm
Special Note to Inline Skaters: We have found that experienced inline skaters make a smooth transition to ice hockey. If your child does well in roller hockey they will likely do well in ice hockey.
The House evaluation process in September places each skater in the appropriate program based on age, size and skill level, and may include the recommendation that the skater play up/down from their age category or participate in the Initiation Program. Players must register for the House level appropriate to their birth year.
Some dates to know for the upcoming season:
Sept. 11 House Evaluations (Mite)
Sept. 12 Mite Development (Silver and Black) team tryouts
Sept. 11 Equip Swap 9-1pm
Sept. 18 Picnic 1-4pm
Sept. 18 - 19 House Evaluations (Squirt - Midget)
Sept. 21 House Player Draft
Sept. 25 House Midget Checking Clinic
Sept. 27 House Practices Start
Oct. 9 House Games start
Feb. 26 - Mar 7 – House Playoffs
For more information, contact the Raiders by email at
or Tony Pane, VP House Administration, at
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Discount Information:
Sibling Discount: 1st sibling $100 discount, 2nd sibling $150 discount, 3rd sibling $200 discount. Sibling discounts will automatically be applied if a sibling is participating in the Travel program.
Goalie Discounts: Goaltenders will be given discounts on Reston Raiders House fees. House goalies are entitled to a $250 discount (one goalie per team or the discount may be split between two goalies). Goalie discounts are not deducted automatically from the registration payment. The discount will be refunded after teams are formed.
