LEADERSHIP:
Head Coach:
Chris Williams
Coaches:
Adam Olsen, Wade Cleland, Rob Davies
Team Manager:
Kat Cleland
Assistant Team Manager:
Jessica Czelusniak
Finance:
Chris Williams
TEAM, PRACTICES & GAMES:
Middle School Hockey consists of players in 6th, 7th & 8th graders. While the 8th graders typically play on Bantam level hockey, middle school games abide by 12U hockey rules (no-checking)
The Admirals typically roster 16-20 players & goalies on a try out basis and ALL players are eligible to play ALL games unlike most other middle school clubs. We can also accommodate part time and/or substitute players.
Returning players do not need to tryout in subsequent years, however they must participate in the tryouts during their returning year(s). Once an Admiral, always an Admiral
Players not selected for the Admirals still can join other local middle school teams
We typically hold 2-3 practices and target to have at least one of those slots as a scrimmage
The Admirals will play in the Northern Virginia School Hockey League (NVSHL, www.nvshl.org). The NVSHL league provides a 10-game regular season and there is an optional end of year Middle School Tournament (non-league hosted by the Ashburn Icehouse)
The Admirals use TeamSnap for registration, scheduling, game attendance and volunteer assignments. All players/parents must have an account in TeamSnap
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Tryout registration typically opens early March and closes in mid-April with tryouts taking place during the first week of May
We aim to have the initial player offers sent within 48 hours of the last scheduled tryout and the process will continue for several days after. We aim to have the roster finalized within 1 week
Final roster and season registrations to be completed by mid to late May
Team store and uniform orders take place in June
Virtual parent welcome meeting/presentation to take place late August / early September
Practices will take place beginning late-September through mid-October
The NVSHL season typically begins in November and runs through late February
The Optimist Club Christmas Tree sale fundraiser takes place mid-December
The optional Middle School Tournament takes place in mid to late March
FEES:
Tryout Fees: $70 (two days)
League Fees: $480 (subject to change depending on final roster size)
Uniforms: Loaner uniform sets are included as part the team fees
Admirals Team Store: CONCRETEPOND.com
Middle School Tournament Fees: TBD
COACHING:
The Admirals are currently seeking volunteer coaches for the upcoming season. Ideally those who currently coach in their child’s travel or rec leagues and have an interest in promoting the values of the Admirals and its ongoing legacy. Middle school hockey teams require a refresh of leadership and coaching every few years and we are also seeking those who have a desire to consider a head coach and/or team manager role at some point during their player's time with the Admirals.
All coaches adhere to USA hockey coaching requirements including holding current USA Hockey numbers, age specific training modules, CEP training, background checks and Safe Sport training.
Refer to USA Hockey’s Coach Certification requirements at the following link: www.usahockey.com/coachingcertification
If you are interested in coaching, please contact Chris Williams at chriswilliams@gmail.com