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UD Community Hockey Leagues

2025 Summer Hockey Leagues 
Cross Ice League (Ages 8U) 
Full Ice League (Ages 9-14) 
High School League (9th and 12th grade*) Summer ONLY

*8th graders will have the option to play in the High School League, if you want to prepare for the upcoming high school season


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Registration for Fall Cross Ice and Fall Full Ice is now open! CLICK HERE to register!
Fall Cross Ice and Fall Full Ice Fees:
Now-August 26 2025: $325 first player, $315 additional family member
August 27-September 6 2025: $365 per player, $355 additional family member
*All refunds are subject to a $30 processing fee; no refunds will be provided after the 2nd week of the season; unless for medical reasons and then the refund will be pro-rated. 


Fall Evaluations 

Rust Arena
September 6, 2025 8:30am-9:45am
*Those trying out for full ice will need to attend the evaluation date. 

Cross Ice Hockey League: Cross-ice hockey is specifically designed for players 8 and under and provides fast results in the most enjoyable environment available. Cross-ice hockey is a system whereby skaters play the game along one-third of the width of the rink rather than the full length. The reduced playing area increases the players' need to move faster and gain better control of the puck, and the players receive more touches of the puck than in a full-ice game. The program is designed for children ages 8 years and under. Teams consist of roughly eight players and participate in a 3–on–3 game lasting one hour.    Low player–to–coach ratios further guarantee instruction from our dedicated volunteer coaches. Games are played on both ends of the rink, and coaches are able to individually instruct those skaters not playing in the center ice area. Participants must have completed Hockey 2 or a comparable class to be eligible for the Cross Ice Hockey League.  

2025 Fall Cross Ice Schedule (Tentative Schedule) 

Date Rink Start Time End Time
09/13/25 Rust 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
09/14/25 Gold 1:00 PM 2:15 PM
09/20/25 Gold 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
09/21/25 OFF
09/27/25 Gold 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
09/28/25 Gold 1:00 PM 2:15 PM
10/04/25 Gold 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
10/05/25 OFF
10/11/25 Gold 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
10/12/25 Gold 3:30 PM 4:45 PM
10/18/25 Gold 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
10/19/25 Gold 3:30 PM 4:45 PM
10/25/25 Gold 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
10/26/25 Gold 1:00 PM 2:15 PM
11/01/25 Gold 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
11/02/25 Gold 3:30 PM 4:45 PM
11/07/25 Gold 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
11/08/25 Gold TBD TBD
11/9/25 OFF
11/15/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
11/16/25 OFF
11/22/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
11/23/25 Gold 3:00 PM 4:15 PM
12/06/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
12/07/25 OFF
12/13/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
12/14/25 Gold 3:30 PM 4:45 PM
12/20/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
12/21/25 Gold 3:00 PM 5:00 PM


Full Ice Hockey League:
 Full Ice Hockey League is designed for players ages 9 to 14 and those not ready for high school ice hockey.

2025 Fall Full Ice Schedule (Tentative Schedule)

09/06/25 Rust 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
09/13/25 Gold 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
09/14/25 Gold 2:45 PM 4:00 PM
09/20/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
09/21/25 Gold 4:45 PM 6:00 PM
09/27/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
09/28/25 Gold 2:30 PM 3:45 PM
10/04/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
10/05/25 OFF
10/11/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
10/12/25 Gold 5:00 PM 6:15 PM
10/18/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
10/19/25 Gold 5:00 PM 6:15 PM
10/25/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
10/26/25 Gold 2:30 PM 3:45 PM
11/01/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
11/02/25 Gold 3:30 PM 4:45 PM
11/08/25 Gold TBD TBD
11/09/25 OFF
11/15/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
11/16/25 Gold 5:15 PM 6:30 PM
11/22/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
11/23/25 Gold 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
12/06/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
12/07/25 Gold 5:00 PM 6:15 PM
12/13/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
12/14/25 Gold 5:00 PM 6:15 PM
12/20/25 Gold 7:30 AM 8:45 AM
12/21/25 Gold 5:15 PM 7:45 PM


Full equipment is required (helmet with cage and mouth guard, neck guard, shoulder and elbow pads, gloves, protective cup, neck guard, hockey pants, shin guards, skates, stick and hockey socks).

Program Highlights & FAQ's 

  • The emphasis will be on FUN for all players while developing players' core hockey skills. 
  • Full Ice League will play full ice games and have referees for games.
  • Cross ice games are played across the width of one zone. It is played 3–on–3 or 4–on–4 as opposed to 5 skaters a side. 
  • All players will receive a team game jersey for the season.

Q: Who makes the determination on team placements?
A: The director and coaches will make the decisions during evaluations. Players will be placed in the division in which their skill level is best suited for. Our goal is to have each child playing where they will be challenged but not put their safety or enthusiasm for the sport of hockey in jeopardy.

Q: Will ice time be equal?
A: Each player will receive an equitable amount of ice time. Please be mindful that it is not possible to achieve EXACT ice time, particularly if there is an odd number of players a given game. Any concerns should be brought to the director's attention. 

Q: Is full equipment required?
A: Yes, full equipment is required; including mouth guard. 

Q: Will checking be allowed during games? 
A: No checking 

Q: How are coaches selected?
A: They volunteer. Most coaches are parents of players, some have played competitive hockey others have not.  Please give them the respect they deserve for volunteering. 

For more information about the program e-mail Kyle Blevins.


 
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