BEGINNING HOCKEY PROGRAMS :

Puget Sound Amateur Hockey Association is proud of its beginner program. For many, it is a very important introduction to organized sports and to the world of hockey. Children in our beginner program have a lot of fun while learning the fundamentals of hockey and the importance of sportsmanship.

LEARN TO SKATE:

Puget Sound Amateur Hockey Association (PSAHA) is excited to offer beginning hockey programs for boys and girls ages 4 – 18. Classes are on Saturday mornings and last 1 hour. Sessions last approximately 12 weeks. Children do not need to have any skating ability. Each skater will need a full set of hockey equipment to participate. Rental equipment is available  New skaters are enrolled in the beginning skating and hockey program. We use USA Hockey’s Initiation Program of fun drills and games to teach our children how to skate and have fun on the ice.

To enroll for beginner programs, click here. Follow the instructions there.

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS:

Always do your best. Always be on time for any team event. Please contact a team official if you are going to be late or absent. Listen to your coach both on and off the ice.

EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS:

Always be supportive of your children. Comfort, console, and encourage your children to have fun and work hard. Learn more about PSAHA and the ways you can become involved. Learn more about the sport of hockey. Help inspire your child’s love of the game. The future of PSAHA lies in a continued strong Beginner Program. Let’s make sure that we remember to work towards a common goal of giving our children the best experience possible, both on and off the ice.

REQUIRED ICE HOCKEY EQUIPMENT:

• Helmet (CSA and HECC approved)

• Full Face Mask/Cage

• Colored Mouth Guard attached to the helmet/mask/cage (Peewee age and above)

• Neck Guard (Mite through Bantam, Midgets are exempt)

• Shoulder Pads

• Elbow Pads

• Jersey

• Gloves

• Cup (Pelvic Protector for girls)

• Pants (suspenders if needed)

• Socks (garters if needed)

• Shin Pads

• Stick

• Skates

It is a good idea for new skaters to start with used gear that is already broken in. Good sources to find used gear locally are the rental and Play It Again Sports in Lynnwood. New hockey equipment can be purchased at Play It Again Sports (425-670-1184) and Northwest Professional Hockey LLC (425-828-4625). We do not recommend purchasing used equipment online unless you are very knowledgeable about hockey equipment.

RENTAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE TO PLAYERS:

The association has equipment available to rent as follows:

BEGINNER PROGRAM:

Hockey equipment is available for rental. A full set of gear includes: helmet with facemask, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin pads, and skates.

MITES:

Mites are required to acquire their own gear. If unable, equipment may be available to rent in hardship cases. Mite teams will be given jerseys to wear for games (to be returned at the end of the season) and must purchase their own socks from PSAHA.

SQUIRT, PEEWEE, BANTAM, and MIDGET:

No hockey gear is available except in hardship cases, if we have any in stock.  All recreational teams will be provided a game jersey and are responsible for purchasing their own socks from PSAHA. Travel teams will be provided use of two jerseys (home & away). Jerseys are distributed by the team manager or team equipment manager before each game and are returned after each game, per PSAHA policy. A missing jersey will result in a $75 fine due immediately.

To arrange a fitting for equipment rental, call Tiffany Lindsay (253) 830-7598. All rental equipment is due to be checked in the last day skated of the session. To qualify for the $100.00 deposit return, all gear must be received within three weeks of the end of session.

Rental gear can only be used for 3 sessions. The gear must be turned in within 3 weeks of completion of the program in order to receive the $100.00 deposit back. Payments can be made by cash or check, made payable to PSAHA.

PSAHA will accept used equipment as a tax donation for re-use through the rental program. Receipts are available through PSAHA’s Treasurer after the equipment has been inspected by the PSAHA Equipment Manager.