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Travel & Girls Tryouts Plus Empire House Evals Info

Travel & Girls Tryouts:
1.) TRYOUT SCHEDULE: Go to the TRYOUTS page (see #2 for the Link) for the Webster Youth Hockey 2018-19 Travel Head Coaches & Tryout Schedules plus a letter from the Travel VP Mark Hyde. 
REMINDER: Players should attend the Tryout for their age group only.
 
SCHEDULE FOR:
Thursday 4/19:
8:30-9:30 pm Midget 15U/16U - 3rd team   Coach Tyler Smedley email:  tysmedley1@yahoo.com
        There is no additional tryout fee for this Midget 3rd team tryout, New players should bring a $150 deposit check
2.) TRYOUT ONLINE REGISTRATION & additional Info (Tryout Process, Bios & Season Plans, Letter from Mark Hyde Travel VP, Tryout Schedule with Head Coach names & emails): Go to www.wyha.com/tryouts    NOTE: Must be logged into a SportEngine account to register online (or see the registration link)

3.) Links to Tryout Results are posted below!  
TRYOUT RESULTS POSTED:
10U Squirt Mixed (updated)          Bantam Major 14U (three teams)
11U Peewee Minor.                       Midget 16U TB
12U Peewee Mixed.                      Midget 15U
                                                      Bantam Minor 13U (2 teams)
                                                      Midget 18U


Empire House Evaluations Info:
1.) Evaluation Dates for all players 7U to 18U will be:

  • 4/19 (Thursday)  Last Names beginning with A-M
  • 4/20 (Friday)   Last Names Beginning with N-Z
2.) Evaluation Times (both nights) are:
  • RWB (2011-2010) 5:15 - 6:15 PM
  • Squirt (2009-2008) 6:15 - 7:00 PM
  • PeeWee (2007-2006) 7:00 - 7:45 PM
  • Bantam/Midget (2005-2004/2003-2000) 7:45 - 8:30 PM

3.) REGISTER Online & Pay the Deposit by Credit Card: Opens on 4/12  Go to www.wyha.com/evalsinfo (there is also more info about the deposit & Evals process at this link!)

4.) Page down for a Summary of the 2018-19 Empire House Program & Info on House Evals & Coach Selections!

Cool as Ice 3v3 Tournament and Skate-A-Thon - 4/21/2018
See below for more details!

Webster Travel & Girls Tryout Results 2018-19 Season

Travel & Girls Tryout Results: 

NOTE: Unless there is a "POSTED" next to the link, the link is NOT ACTIVE and no tryout results are available!

          Squirt Mixed 10U Tryout Results: www.wyha.com/10utryoutresults  POSTED
               Peewee Minor 11U Tryout Results: www.wyha.com/11utryoutresults   POSTED
               Peewee Mixed 12U Tryout Results: www.wyha.com/12utryoutresults   POSTED
               Bantam Minor 13U Tryout Results: www.wyha.com/13utryoutresults  POSTED-2 teams
          Bantam Major 14U Tryout Results: www.wyha.com/banmajtryoutresults   POSTED-3 teams
          Midget 16U TB Tryout Results: www.wyha.com/16utbtryoutresults  POSTED
               Midget 15U DiMartino Tryout Results: www.wyha.com/15utryoutresults   POSTED
          Midget 18U Tryout Results:  www.wyha.com/midmajtryoutresults   POSTED
               Girls Tryout Results:  www.wyha.com/girlstryoutresults 

NOTE: these links will not work until the tryout has completed and the Coach has had his roster Approved & Posted!

Empire House Information for 2018-18 Season

WYHA Empire House Evaluations and Coaches:
 
The Empire House Evaluations for RWB (2011-2010) through Midget (2003-2000) are scheduled for 4/19 and 4/20. All players wishing to be placed on one of these teams should come to evaluations. Below is the times for each age group and preliminary coaching assignments:
 
4/19 last names A-M and 4/20 last names N-Z

RWB (2011-2010) 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Squirt (2009-2008) 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
PeeWee (2007-2006) 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Bantam/Midget (2005-2004/2003-2000) 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Coaches
RWB: Rick Allen, Bob DiNicola, Jeff Corriveau, Mazzullo/Gervaise, Nikki Muroski, Mike Van Hook
Squirt: Tom Johnson, Dan Blasdell
PeeWee: Dave Weiss, Dave Piraino, Peter Taylor
Bantam: Jeremy Countryman
Midget: Bob McGrail, Ron Coulombe

Pony (2012-2013) & Beginner Programs:
Players who will be Ponys (birthyear 2012-2013) or have not yet completed at least one one full 3 month Beginner session do NOT need to attend evaluations.  Parents should register their children for the Pony Program (birth year 2012-2013 with at least one full Beginner session) or the Beginner program (have not yet completed one full session of Beginners) when registration for the 2018-19 season opens in June.
 
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. See you at the rink.
David Weiss
cell: 585-943-0142
WYHA House Director
 
 
2018-2019 Empire Hockey Program Summary for Webster Youth Hockey:
 
Pony (September through March)
2 practices per week
4-5 Jamborees
 
RWB 8U (September through March)
2+ ice touches per week
14 game league schedule
PCX off ice Training included
On-ice skill clinics available
2+ tournaments (cost not included in registration)
 
RWB Supplemental (October through March)
14+ additional practices on top of your regular RWB team
Additional tournaments at end of season
Players will be evaluated using spring house evals, fall skills testing, and the first month of practice with RWB teams to determine suitability for program
Informational meeting on this program on 3/21 in the Webster Ice Arena Party Room at 7PM
 
House Squirt through Midget (September through March)
2+ ice touches per week
~20 game schedule including league games and scrimmages
PCX Off Ice Training Included
On-ice skill clinics available
2+ tournaments (cost not included in registration)
 
House Squirt/PeeWee Red (August through March)
2+ ice touches per week
30+ game schedule against local and Snowbelt teams
PCX Off Ice Training Included
On-ice skill clinics available
2+ tournaments (cost not included in registration)
Formation of this team will depend on interest and overall competitive level of team

If you have any questions about the WYHA Empire house hockey program please don’t hesitate to contact David Weiss (house@wyha.com)

Cool As Ice Fundraiser Tournament on 4/21 - Registration is open

I would like to let you know that Cool As Ice registration is open!!!   You can go to RYH website and select tournaments and hit that tournament link and CAI will be in the corner!  

Thanks and please spread the word as well for us!!!  

 

Webster Youth 2018-19 Info - April & Spring/Summer Updates


USA Hockey 2+2 Challenge Gold Medal for U8 Participation

Page Down or click on the underlined links for announcements about:

  • Open WYHA Volunteer Positions check out www.wyha.com/volunteers and follow directions to apply
  • Official's Wearhouse is the Webster Youth Hockey approved Apparel Vendor.  Page down for info.
  • Summer Hockey Camp Info: See www.wyha.com/summertrain
  • Registration for the 2018-19 season will open in early June.
  • Try Hockey for Free Dates (Sponsored by Webster Youth Hockey & USA Hockey)  Check back in August for Sept & Nov dates!
  • Ice Hockey Referee Information: Info posted below.  Minimum age is 14.  Training & registration begins in August.
  • 2018-19 Release Request:  Located at the Bottom of the Contact Us page.  No player (even if they have a release) may sign up for a program at another organization until after tryouts for their age group begins.
  • Team Achievements: Webster Youth Hockey's 2017-18 Teams had a great season.  See www.wyha.com/teamachieve for details on our League & Tournament successes.
  • Camp, Clinic & Training Opportunities (See camps and training
  • Parent Information, FAQ's, General Questions/Contact Info: go to the Parent Info link

Also find us on Facebook…“Official Webster Cyclones” – to get a feel for who we are through the many fun photos posted by our families.

Try Hockey for Free - Check back in August for info on our Sept and Nov events!


Try Hockey for Free on 3/3/2018

Sponsored by Webster Youth Hockey & USA Hockey

All new skaters 3-10 interested in Trying Hockey are Welcome!  Bring a bike or other sport helmet and winter gloves. Long pants and sleeves strongly suggested (it's cold on the ice!).  Free skate rentals (if needed).  Parent must fill out and sign the USA Hockey Waiver online or at the rink in order for child to skate.
NO PARENTS ON THE ICE - Webster Youth Hockey will have Coaches and older players on ice to help.
Information on the Webster Youth Hockey Beginner Program will be available at this session! 
Questions? contact registrar@wyha.com or operations@wyha.com

Humbolt Broncos Tragedy

Humbolt Broncos Tragedy:
The Webster Youth Hockey community is deeply saddened by the bus crash that killed 15 team members and injured the rest of the 28 team members. Below is information on the GoFundMe Page and other activities to show support for the Humbolt Broncos Junior Hockey Team. Please consider donating or participating in these activities to show your support.
Webster Cyclone’s are deeply saddened by the tragedy that the Humboldt Broncos have had to endure. Let’s show our support by placing your sticks by the front door overnight. For more information please go here: https://www.bardown.com/a-new-movement-to-honour-the-humbol…

Also, a GoFundMe account has been started, please consider helping out. https://ca.gofundme.com/funds-for-humboldt-broncos

#HumboldtStrong #HumboldtBroncos

The Humboldt Broncos have occupied much of Canada’s attention over the weekend after 15 lives were lost in a collision involved their team bus.
bardown.com
 

NEW (but familar) Apparel Vendor for Webster Youth Hockey

Please welcome back Susan Fulton and Official's Wearhouse as our official clothing/apparel vendor!
 
 
Hi All, 
 
Officials Wearhouse will be your apparel provider for the rest of this season. I will not be carrying a full array of items as we are so late in the season but I do have several items available for purchase. The hoodies, hats, and bags are stocked items and will be available for immediate delivery. That being said we are now located in Sodus and I do not see coming to Webster on a daily basis as a possibility so you will have two options. You can pick shipping and we will send your items which will arrive in one or two business days or you can pick the PICK UP SODUS option and I will call to make arrangements with customers individually. The garment bags, pants, and both jackets available are not pre-made and as they are embroidered items they will have a two week turn around from the date that they are ordered as we used to do when we owned the pro shop. If you have any questions regarding the available items please do not hesitate to contact me at officialswearhouse260@gmail.com. 
The items are all in production right now and the first items that are ordered from the ones we are stocking will not be available for delivery until Tuesday, January 22nd. There is currently no image on the website for the bag but it will be exactly the same as the Cyclones Bag we have carried for the last 7 years. My apologies for this but I have not been able to get my computer to download the artwork for the bag.
 
I look forward to working with all of you again.
 
Thank You,
Susan Fulton

Become an Ice Hockey Official!

Become an Ice Hockey Official! 
Minimum age is 14 in New York State. 
Go to www.rihoa.com for more info - RIHOA is the local referee scheduling organization.
USA Hockey Requirements to become a Level 1 Officials are described here
For 2017-18, registration begins August 1.  A mandatory seminar is required so officials should plan on attending one of the following:

Level 1 & 2 Seminars
NY – Rochester – Level 1 & 2 – August 19, 2017 – Bill Grays Iceplex
NY – Rochester – Level 1 & 2 – September 17, 2017 – Bill Grays Iceplex 
NY – Rochester – Level 1 & 2 – October 1, 2017 – Bill Grays Iceplex 

USA Hockey Recommendations for Influenza Prevention

USA Hockey Influenza Flyer 2018

Posted per recommendation from David Braunstein, President of NYSAHA West Section

Free Trail - PCX Sports

Free Trial - PCX Sports

TO: ALL WYHA Members

Attached a flyer about an exciting offer in conjunction with the opening next week of PCX at the Webster Rink. Offer allows members to try a free trial semi-private session that isn't with their team.  Contact PCX Sports to take advantage of this offer!

Thanks and have a great day!
Jon Matt, MBA, CFSC
CFO/Trainer
PCX Sports Performance
585-545-4456
www.pcxsports.com
The PCX Difference

PCX Training Facillity Announcement OPENING on 1/22/2018

Good morning Cyclones:

On behalf of the Officers & Directors of Webster Youth Hockey, we are very pleased to announce a long-term agreement made today between WYHA and the principals of PCX Sports Performance. We are incredibly excited about this partnership and welcome Todd, Jon and the team at PCX to the Cyclone family. We will be working with the group at the newly formed PCX Sports Performance at the Cyclone Center.  I would like to thank all the WYHA volunteers, coaches, officers, directors and committee members who helped make this possible.

We are planning an initial soft opening of the facility on Friday January 22nd. The center is 2,400 sq. ft. of space located at the Webster Ice Arena and will be dedicated to off-ice training, run by the professional trainers & instructors from PCX Sports Performance. As an organization we felt it was imperative we bring this training to our kids to further enhance their hockey experience. The team at PCX brings a philosophy & mindset that parallels WYHA & USA Hockey’s core values and will apply those to our kids in this new facility. PCX trainers & coaches have worked with young athletes who've gone on to play at the high school, collegiate and professional level and will bring that knowledge and expertise to our kids here at WYHA.

So, please join us in welcoming Todd, Jon and PCX to the Cyclone family. Here's to many years of fantastic training for our kids.

Thanks, 
R. Reed Yancey, President of WYHA

PCX Sports wins Rochester ROCS Vote!

Thanks to Webster for the website post and getting the word out! We won the vote for Best Extreme gym. Couldn't have done it without all the support from our community! Here is the link:
 
 
Jon Matt, MBA, CFSC  CFO/Trainer
PCX Sports Performance
585-545-4456

Check back in August for info on Sept & Nov Try Hockey for Free events!


USA Hockey 2 + 2 Challenge Award for 8 & Under Participation

Webster Youth Hockey is pleased to announce we have achieved USA Hockey GOLD status for our performance on the 2+2 Challenge for the second season in a row (only 5 orgs in NY achieved GOLD level for 2016-17). WYHA has chosen to focus on recruiting NEW players to hockey via our successful Beginner Program and putting development programs in place so we will continue to have competitive teams at the Tier II Travel, Girls and House levels for many years to come.

The USA Hockey 2+2 Challenge rewards organizations who grow their U8 enrollment, Girls programs and achieve retention goals.  Participation in the USA Hockey Try Hockey for Free program, Beginner incentive efforts, Girls recruitment and our Welcome Back to Hockey retention program early in the season are all part of our successful efforts to grow WYHA along with our new off ice facility (page down for info) opening in the 2017-18 season!

General Questions / Contact

Please visit the "CONTACT" link above to connect with any of the key program managers for your skater.  You may also contact us for general questions or to get pointed in the right direction for your information.

Jeanne Barreca       WYHA Registrar   registrar@wyha.com
Umbereen Mustafa  WYHA Secretary  secretary@wyha.com
 

Parent Information - Website/General Info

Parent Information:

Click on the Parent Info link to the left. More information added over time.  Currently, a link to a Parent Guide for the Website and also quick instructions on how to update Account Settings (primary email, secondary email & mobile phone), link accounts and enabling receipt of emails & text messages. As questions are received, more content is added.  Contact Jeanne at registrar@wyha.com

 

Coaches (and Team Staff) - Why do I have to do this Training?

The following was borrowed from a recent Amateur Hockey Association Illinois (AHAI) newsletter:
 
"USA Hockey and the Coaching Education Program (CEP) require: USA Hockey Registration, Screening, SafeSport Training, Age Specific Module completion and the appropriate Level CEP clinic to be eligible to coach. Why?
 
The answer is rather simple; the kids deserve it. What do I mean by that? As parents, you turn your children over to their coaches for several hours a week. After parents and teachers, your kids spend more time with coaches than probably anyone else during the season. USA Hockey and AHAI want that experience to be the best and safest it can be. Only properly educated coaches can help in the development of your skaters both on and off the ice. Coaches have a massive responsibility. Most of us remember our coaches; both the good and the bad. The effect they have on players can be immense and with that comes great responsibility.
  • Coaching Education Program (CEP) Online Age-Specific Requirements (Must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities and cannot be added to a roster until completed)
  • USA Hockey Requirements: Register as a member of USA Hockey, complete background screening and complete USAH SafeSport Training (Must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities and cannot be added to a roster until completed)

This Article was copied to all organizations in Western New York.