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Peewee/12U

PEEWEE & 12U LEVELS

Girls participating at this level will be able to select either peewee (co-ed) or 12U, but are required to play at the level they tryout. 

Peewee/12U Level BORN ON OR AFTER BORN ON OR BEFORE
Date of Birth 06/01/2011 05/31/2013

What to Expect

  • USA Hockey continues classification play at the Peewee and 12U levels to ensure each player is participating at the appropriate level of competition for their skills.   Levels that are often used are A, B1, and  B in North Dakota, while Minnesota and other areas may use A, B, and C which equate to our A, B1 and B.  Girls levels often used are A and B with similar competition across states. 
  • Skaters should have 3-60 minute practices and up to 5 games (individual or tournament) per week.     
  • Continued skill development.  Improving skating, passing, shooting, positional play and tactical preparation.  Stress importance of working and developing the team concept.  Continue official game play with USA Hockey officials and rule application. 
  • Coached by non-parent and parent coaches led by the Hockey Director. 
  • Teams will wear assigned home and away uniforms and be matching socks for both home and away games.  Skaters will also be given practice jerseys to use but goalies can come in their own jerseys.   All jerseys given to all players must be returned at the end of the season. 
  • Each team has team manager who helps with the off-ice activities such as photo distribution, team parties, etc.  This individual will fulfill their season requirement of 10 dibs (volunteer units) upon successful completion of this role. 
  • Each team also has a team scheduler who helps validate game schedules, referee schedules, track scoresheets, etc.  This individual will also fulfill their season requirement of 10 dibs (volunteer units) upon successful completion of this role. 
  • Parents/guardians are required to perform off-ice duties on a regular rotation for their team's home games. 
  • State league play will begin for both Peewee and 12U teams.  Leagues are defined by the NDAHA. 
  • Travel teams will have a total of 3 tournaments each season as well as participation in the North Dakota State Tournament (all teams).  More information about NDAHA can be found here: https://www.ndaha.org/
  • Players on the travel teams cannot participate as well in the Rec League. 
  • Players selected to move to the Peewee AA team will be invoiced an additional $100 upon accepting the invite. 
  • Formal tryouts will occur and players will be evaluated over multiple days to ensure appropriate placement. 
  • Goalies should be playing only in-net at this point with a commitment to the position and honing their skills. 
  • Goalies at this level receive a 50% discount on regular registration during the registration process.

Key Dates:

Click here to see the Key Dates for this level on our website: https://www.westfargohockey.com/keydates .

COST OF HOCKEY FOR PEEWEE AND 12U

Item

Cost

USA Hockey Membership

$61-70*

NDAHA Membership $15
Early Bird Registration (7/1-7/15) $625
Regular Registration (7/16-8/8) $725
Late Registration (8/9-8/15) $825
Jersey & Socks** $0

*USA Hockey membership varies based on your date of birth.  Click here to find out more.  
**Game jerseys and socks (home and away) along with practice jerseys will be provided by WFHA for player's use.