Junior Dogs CUHL Mite Program

Mite Travel birth years: 2017-2020

Tryouts: You will receive an email stating which tryout time to come to, so please pay close attention to your inbox.

MANDATORY NECK GUARDS

Starting August 1, 2024, all players in the Youth (boys), Girls, High School and Junior age categories are required to properly wear a neck laceration protector that is designed for that purpose, and all game officials under the age of 18 are required to wear a neck laceration protector as well. You can find more details on www.usahockey.com

GIRLS LOCKER ROOM

Dads are not allowed in here. Girls can come out of locker room to get help with equipment & also can join rest of team in locker room for pre-game|post game.

To grow our hockey community and reward our loyal families, Ice Dogs Hockey Association is proud to offer a Referral Program for our travel program. Refer an Ice Dogs Travel Player to our program for the Fall 2025-2026 season and receive $500 off your season fees!

• Referred Player must be new to playing Hockey at the Ice Dogs Hockey Association, this includes House League.
• Referred Player must complete registration by August 23rd and commit to a full season of participation.
• Referring Player must have completed at least one full year in the Ice Dogs program 
• Credits are non-transferable and apply only to current season balances.

The $500 credit will be applied at the end of your season payment schedule (i.e., it will reduce your final balance or be refunded if your account is already paid in full).

For more details and information please contact our Treasurer, Aneta Anichini.

All registered players are expected to attend all scheduled tryout sessions for their age group and division. Participation is essential for coaches to evaluate players consistently and fairly.

Reporting an Absence

If a player is unable to attend the tryouts, a parent or guardian must notify the Association in writing (email preferred) at least 48 hours in advance. The notification must include:

• Player's full name
• Age group and division
• Reason for absence
• Any supporting documentation (e.g., doctor’s note if due to illness or injury)

In cases of emergency or sudden illness, notification must be provided as soon as possible.

Valid Reasons for Missing Tryouts

Acceptable reasons for missing tryouts may include:

• Medical illness or injury (with documentation)
• Family emergency
• Significant scheduling conflict (e.g., school event, out-of-town commitment)

Alternative Evaluation Process

At the discretion of the Head Coach and the IDHA Hockey Directors, and only for excused absences, players may be offered an alternative evaluation method, such as:

• Evaluation during pre-season practices
• Past performance reviews from previous coaches
• The Association is under no obligation to provide an alternative evaluation.

Final Team Selection

Final roster decisions will be based on:

• Performance during tryouts (where applicable)
• Alternative evaluation (if approved)
• Coach and committee discretion
• Team needs and overall balance

Missing tryouts—regardless of the reason—may affect placement. No spot is guaranteed. This policy will be reviewed annually and may be updated to reflect the evolving needs of the Association.

All tryout-related correspondence should be sent to:

sanderson@glacierskate.com

Subject: Tryout Absence – [Player Name]