Sundogs Finalize PVYHA Jr. Sundogs Program, Introduce Learn to Skate Program
Published on August 28, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - The 2008 Central Hockey League Ray Miron President's Cup Champion Arizona Sundogs have announced final plans for the Prescott Valley Youth Hockey Association (PVYHA) Jr. Sundogs program, including a new Learn to Skate and Play program.
The PVYHA Jr. Sundogs will field three teams separated into three age groups (Squirt - 10 and under, Pee Wee - 12 and under and Bantam - 14 and under) to compete in the Sonoran Youth Hockey League during the 2008-09 season. PVYHA teams will compete in the âB' division and will play a total of 20 games during the season, ten at home at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley and ten on the road at rinks primarily in the Phoenix area. The PVYHA will also include the Prescott Storm High School Varsity and Junior Varsity programs, but those teams will be governed by the Arizona High School Hockey Association (AHSHA). All players, regardless of age group, must be registered through USA Hockey.
Teams will practice Thursday evenings at Tim's Toyota Center and games will be held on weekends. The schedule should allow for minimal interference with other school sports and activities.
Thursday practice schedule:
5:15-6:15pm Squirt (10 and under)
6:25-7:25pm Pee Wee (12 and under)
7:35-8:35pm Bantam (14 and under)
Per-player costs for the Squirt, Pee Wee and Bantam age groups have been set at $795. High school fees are set by the AHSHA and cost $1,300. Payment plans and scholarships are also available.
Sundogs Head Coach and General Manager Marco Pietroniro will serve as adviser to the PVYHA Jr. Sundogs program along with Prescott Storm High School Varsity Head Coach Steve Kasten and Prescott Youth Hockey Association member Tim Burkeen.
The PVYHA is currently looking for coaches. If interested in coaching, visit www.sonoranyhl.com for information and requirements. All coaches must be certified through USA Hockey.
The Sundogs have also introduced a Learn to Skate and Play program to coincide with the PVYHA Jr. Sundogs program. For just $99, participants will receive five one-hour blocks of on-ice instruction. The program will also take place on Thursday evenings with three available age groups (Squirt - 10 and under, Pee Wee - 12 and under and Bantam - 14 and under).
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