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Welcome to the 2025 Summer
CVHL Youth Rec League
Registration is open!
session: April 26 - August 16, 2025
Future Firebirds, this is for you! For players ages 5-16, this in-house league is designed to continue building the FUNdamentals introduced in our Learn to Play programs and highlight recreational play as a stepping stone for those wanting to play at the next level. We will focus on player development and overall athleticism by learning the game through fun instruction around skating and skills in addition to game days.
*Skaters registered in Youth Rec will receive free skate rental and one public skate admission on class and game day.
Exciting New Program Updates!
- The new season of the CVHL Youth Rec League will be longer and more structured.
- Each player will be evaluated based on experience and skill to determine the best fit for the season.
- Each team will have designated coaches who work directly with their team to help grow as a player and a teammate.
- The divisions will be split by age group and skill level, with coaches communicating which level will fit best for the player.
- Players will be emailed and asked to come during certain times for the first two weeks of the season until they find which team they will be on. Once they have been selected for a team, a schedule will be handed out for upcoming games and practices.
- Stats will be kept for each game (12U & 16U) and players will receive new jerseys with numbers on the back. These will not be handed out until each player is selected for their team, please bring a jersey to wear for the first two weeks.
- Registration closes: Saturday, May 3, 2025. NO Drop-in’s.
Payment plan
Payment Plan: $699.87
- Early bird: $674.87
- Deposit due at registration
- Three (3) additional payments made on week 2, 5 & 8.
Summer 2025 Registration & Details
- Age & Divisions (Ages 5-16):
- 8U – Half ice 4 on 4 games
- 12U – Full ice 5 on 5 games
- 16U – Full ice 5 on 5 games
Schedule:
- Saturday Evaluation Skates 4/26 & 5/3:
- 8U @ 10:00am – 11:00am
- 12U & 16U @ 11:10am – 12:10pm
- Monday Evaluation Skates 4/28 & 5/5:
- 8U @ 4:00pm – 5:00pm
- 12U & 16U @ 5:10pm – 6:10pm.
- Monday Skill Development & Team Sessions:
- 8U @ 4:00pm – 5:00pm
- 12U & 16U @ 5:10pm – 6:10pm.
- Saturday Game Days:
- 8U @ 8:45am – 9:45am
- 12U @ 10:00am – 11:00am
- 16U @ 11:10am – 12:10pm.
Equipment:
- Full equipment required, including face mask and neck guard
Pre Requisites:
- Completed NHL Lil’ Firebirds Learn to Play 2 or equivalent
- 2024-2025 USA Hockey Membership is required for participation. Secure yours by clicking HERE.
Review the Schedule- posted Teams 5/10/25
Review the Team and Player Stats
Rules & Format
RULES OF PLAY:
- USA Hockey rules.
- No body checking
- Three-minute warm up.
- Rink reserves right to adjust period length due to ice schedule.
- All teams are required to wear numbered matching jerseys.
- Zero tolerance for verbal abuse to an official, suspension will be imposed.
- League reserves right to trade players to ensure league parity.
SCORING:
- Overtime: Three player shoot-out, tie games will result in one (1) point for each team, winning team in the shoot-out will receive an additional (1) point.
- Tiebreakers: Most points, wins, head-to-head, or lowest goals against.
NOTES:
- All 8U games will be modified.
- Slap shots allowed 12U & older.
- Three 12-minute stop-time periods per one-hour ice slot (12U-16U). No time outs.
USA HOCKEY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
NEW UPDATE – Per USA Hockey, neck guards are now required for all Youth players as of August 1, 2024
Questions?
Reach out t0 the Youth Firebirds Rec. League:
Interim Hockey Manager: Brandon Mullin
Phone: (760) 835-5000 X5201
Skate Sharpening
Need a sharper edge on your blades? Stop by the Welcome Center to drop off your own hockey skates to be sharpened for just $15. We cannot guarantee immediate turnaround for sharpening.
