Franklin Youth Hockey Association (FYHA)

MITE IN-HOUSE DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE 2009-2010

INFORMATION SHEET

Next season (09-10), Franklin Youth Hockey Association (FYHA), will begin an In-House DevelopmentalLeague.This will be a league consisting of 4 Franklin Mite level teams that will play games in Franklin and/or Norfolk Arena. The goal of this program will focus on more intensive skating and skill development while offering the parents an easier schedule for practices and games.The program also aligns itself with the philosophy of USA & Mass Hockey for the age group of 8 and under. Here are some facts about the program:

  • The program will now have a dual focus on both cross ice hockey with full ice games against other teams within our OWN In-House Developmental League.It is the best of both worlds where the player will receive the more intensive skating and skill development of cross ice hockey while experiencing the rules and excitement of full ice hockey. Having our OWN league also allows us to control and monitor the development of our players as the season progresses.
  • The focus of the In-House Developmental League will be the development of the younger or less experienced player.USA Hockey and Mass Hockey advocates cross ice hockey for the younger player because the player will experience:
  • More touches of the puck
  • More shooting, passing and scoring opportunities
  • More changes in direction, improving skating skills
  • More action for goaltenders due to increased shooting
  • Less stopping of play for more game action and fun
  • The league will be divided into 4 teams for the cross ice portion of the program.As with our other teams within FYHA, we will strive for practices twice per week and 1 game per week.All practices will be run as “skill sessions” designed to maximize skill development at this critical stage. Players will participate in a minimum of 16-20 games per season.Players participating in this program will have more opportunities todevelop than in the past.
  • All players NOT placed on the Mite 1, 2 or 3 level teams will be placed in our newly formed FYHA In-House Developmental League.
  • FYHA will develop a practice plan and calendar to assist coaches in providing each player with the same opportunities to develop.
  • Cross ice games will be run on continuous time for approximately 45 minutes.There will be no stoppage of time and no face offs.If a goal is scored, the coach will immediately place another puck in play.The timekeeper will sound the horn every minute and the teams will change lines on the fly.Goalies will be used as much as possible with players rotating to play goalie on a weekly basis.
  • Teams will be named after NHL teams and will receive a shirt in addition to matching team socks.

If you have any questions regarding the FYHA In-House Developmental League, please feel free to contact our In-House Director, Chris Dwyer, @ . Thank you.

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