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PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

• Practice opportunity for 12U and up players (2011 and up birth years) - any SCYIHA or non-SCYIHA player is welcome
• One 60-minute practice per week full ice for the group x 28 practices (late Aug thru late March, excluding holidays).
• Note that based on team alignments, availability of practice slots, and response to this program, practices may be changed to a half-ice setup which would result in a refund. 
• Cost will be $540 per player
• This practice opportunity does not include games, but the group may join together to attend tournaments as desired.
• No game fees or tournament fees are included; no uniform costs are included.
• This practice offering is contingent on sufficient player response.  Only players registered by the deadline will be counted. 
• Deadline to register is Aug 1. 
• Registration will require a $3 non-refundable registration fee.  The same payment information will be used for a payment plan.  The first payment will be processed August 8 (three installments).

*Practices will be run with heavy body contact as would be appropriate for 12U+, Body checking may be included by the coach if appropriate based on the participants

COACH - MIKE NELSON AKA "COACH GRIZZ"

Practice sessions will be led by Mike Nelson ("Coach Grizz").  Coach has an extensive background in the hockey community dating back to his playing days as a AA youth player in Kentucky through his most recent experiences as a coach of the 14U Midstate Mustangs and the 16U Keystone Wild.  In addition, he has contributed to the growth of the game as a high-level official for 15 years.  Coach Grizz is excited to bring his passion and enthusiasm for the game to the next generation.  He believes that skill development happens at different speeds for all players and age levels, and that it's necessary to identify the small details required to help players improve and eventually master a skill.  When coaching, above all else, his goal is to maintain a fun environment while instilling a level of challenge that results in improvement and growth.   Coach Grizz believes that confident skating is the most important individual skill a player can master and will utilize drills to encourage players to reach outside their comfort zone and maximize the growth of skating skills. Building on individual skills, chemistry and cohesion among teammates will be cultivated as they are paramount characteristics to advanced team concepts. Coach Grizz will demand that players arrive at practice ready to be coached with a willingness to attempt whatever is asked of them without worry or fear of the outcome. He believes that failure is necessary to succeed.  You'll hear him remind players that "we've all missed, and will again, don't let it ruin your day!"

SCYIHA would like to welcome our six returning/newly elected board members for 2022-2023:

Jeff Adams
Pete Brumberg
Derek Fairman
Scott Mull
Cheryl Murphy
Jason Winfield

Executive board voting occurred at the SCYIHA board meeting on Monday, May 23rd.  The voting results are as follows:

President – Pete Brumberg

Vice President – Derek Fairman

Secretary – Cheryl Murphy

Treasurer – Jason Winfield

We would also like to thank our outgoing board members and everyone else who helped to keep things running through this year.  A special thanks to Doug Wenger for serving as Treasurer for the past two years, and to Brian Jacobs for serving on the SCYIHA board for 6+ years. 

Please see the graphic below for a breakdown of voting results. 

STATE COLLEGE YOUTH ICE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (SCYIHA)

HOCKEY PROGRESSION CHART

This chart is designed to help families new to SCYIHA understand a typical player’s progression through the sport of hockey and what options are available within the organization.

With a goal of fostering a love of the sport and promoting player development, there is a place for all players in our system.  If you have questions please reach out to scyiha.secretary@gmail.com

For more information on pricing and programs, please go to https://www.scyiha.org/season-info-docs

ICERS 2022-2023 SEASON REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER!

KEYSTONE WILD 2022-2023 SEASON REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER!

PLEASE FOLLOW THE DOCUMENT LINK BELOW FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCYIHA 2022-2023 SEASON 

THESE DOCUMENTS ADDRESS REGISTRATION, TRYOUTS, AND SEASON FEE PAYMENTS FOR BOTH ICERS AND KEYSTONE WILD

40th Annual Hockey Valley Invitational Tournament

March 25 - 27, 2022

Hosted by State College Youth Ice Hockey Association

Pegula Ice Arena on PSU Main Campus

University Park PA, 16802

$1350.00

10U A/B • 12U A/B/Girls  • 14U A/B/Girls • 18U AA

$ 700.00

8U Blue/White

• Games can start Friday afternoon, and run until late afternoon Sunday
• 4 games guaranteed, at least one game on the Varsity Ice
• Five-points per game (points awarded to period winner and game winner)
• USA Hockey Sanctioned Event, with Geisinger Health Athletic Trainers on-site
• Hotel Info will be announced by January 17, 2020

To Apply: Email us at tourney@scyiha.org

Include- team/club name, league & division

• This is an invitational tournament, therefore submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.  Each application will be reviewed to ensure competitive balance.  Teams will be notified of status no later than early January.
• Payment required within 5 days of being notified of your acceptance into the tournament. If we can’t fill divisions, we will let you know ASAP so you may look for another tournament.

Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine Announce Open Enrollment for Heads UP Baseline Concussion Testing

The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are once again teaming up to offer the Heads UP Pittsburgh program, an innovative concussion awareness and baseline testing initiative for young athletes throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Please see the document below for more information. 

CONTACT US

State College Youth Ice Hockey

P.O. Box 10168 
State College, Pennsylvania 16805
icershockey@scyiha.org

This season, SCYIHA is proudly partnering with Geisinger for the care of our home and visiting youth hockey players. Geisinger's certified, experienced athletic trainers will provide top-notch sports medicine diagnostics and treatment during all Icers home games at Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena. And thanks to Geisinger's generous contribution to our Association, our players have been outfitted with two practice jerseys each. 

Geisinger – supporting our players’ big league dreams

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