| Do you need to know how to skate to join Tri-City Optimist Youth Ice Hockey Association? No experience is necessary. TOYIHA coaches teach skating and hockey skills. What equipment is required? -Helmet w/Mask -Hockey pants -Mouthguard -Shin guards -Shoulderpads -Hockey socks -Elbowpads -Skates -Gloves -Hockey stick *House league team jersey will be provided when teams are selected. See the Hockey Equipment Guide for information and fitting of equipment. Where do players practice and play games? Kearney Events Center, 609 Platte Road , Kearney, Nebraska Who is eligible to join Tri-City Youth Hockey? Any boy or girl born in 1999 or later can join. View age division chart below. How do you join Tri-City Optimist Youth Ice Hockey Association? TOYIHA will have a sign up session for returning players at the Kearney Events Center. Skaters and a parent or guardian must attend registration as a signature is needed for the registration forms. Or contact the Registrar Kelly Peterson. Where can you purchase hockey equipment? Sell and buy used equipment via the TOYIHA gear exchange. New equipment can be purchased at local sporting goods stores. See the Hockey Equipment Guide for information and fitting of equipment. |
| 2006-2007 SEASON If you were born during these years... you are in this group. 1988-91 (ages 15-17) Midgets 1992-93 (ages 13 & 14) Bantams 1994-95(ages 11 & 12) Peewees 1996-97 (ages 9 & 10) Squirts 1998-99 (ages 7 & 8) Mites 2000-2002 (ges 4 - 6) Initiation Program |
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