Traveling

Effective the 2024-2025 Season:

• No Mite School Waivers: Players must play in the association that covers their home residence at the Mite (U6/U8) level. 
• School Waiver Eligibility: School attendance waivers are only available to players in their first year of Squirt/10U or those in Jr. Gold/19U. If they stop attending school in that association's area, they revert back to their Association of Residence for participation.
• Annual Discretionary Waivers: Players not eligible for a school waiver or those whose situation doesn't fit the standard rules need to apply for a discretionary waiver from their District Director every year. 

When does registration open?

• Player registration typically opens in July and runs through the end of August for players in traveling levels. Mites and Jr. Gold run later in the year.

Are jerseys provided or are they purchased separately?

• Team uniforms are provided by the association. Families must place an order each season in an appropriate size. Look for association communications for details.

What costs beyond registration fees should be expected?

• Team managers collect funds to cover scrimmage and tournament expenses. This is variable by team and not intended to be a major expense.
• Top teams at each level may also have additional registration fees to cover higher coach rates and referee fees. Additional details can be found on the level pages linked above.

How many games will they play? What days of the week?

• The number of practices, games, and other team development events vary by age and level. Games and practices can occur on any day of the week.

Without a doubt, the out of town tournament is highlight. Kids & parents all talk about the fun had at these events. The video below is from our 2021-22 Squirt team that attended the Squirt Invitational in Fargo, ND.

The St. Louis Park Hockey Association (SLPHA) established a Financial Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to those who may find themselves in a difficult financial situation, which would otherwise prevent their child(ren) from participating in the SLPHA programs.

Financial Assistance is granted on a per season basis and must be reapplied for each year. Financial Assistance is provided in the form of reduced SLPHA registration fees.

The player’s family is still responsible for:

• Clinic fees
• Team fees
• Volunteer deposits.

Families receiving financial assistance will be expected to provide additional volunteer hours to SLPHA. See policy for details.

In order to be considered for financial assistance, an application form must be completed and returned to SLPHA Treasurer prior to registration.

Each application will be reviewed by the SLPHA Finance Committee. The acceptance of financial assistance will be determined before tryouts begin.