Club Information

Sutton Sting Ice Hockey Club was formed to provide kids with the opportunity to play ice hockey. We play in junior and youth leagues administered by the English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA) . The EIHA age groups for junior players are Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18. For the 2010/11 season we hope to have two teams at U10, U12, U14, U16 age groups. In order to play in an age group, a player must be under the age limit on 31 December. The current age groups fro the Club training and teams is as follows:-

Under 8 31 Dec 2003

Under 10 31 Dec 2001

Under 12 31 Dec 1999

Under 14 31 Dec 1997

Under 16 31 Dec 1995

Under 18 31 Dec 1993

Club Rules

The Club is governed by an Executive Board and has produced a Parent’s handbook, “Letting Kids Play Hockey”, which contains the current rules and codes of conduct applicable to all members of the club including players, parents and officials. This is available for download by clicking here.

Coaching

Our Head Coach is Rob Saunders, who is the Club Director of Coaching. The Level 2 head team coaches listed below are supported by an ever growing number of parents and older players who are registered as Level 1 Coaches or Managers.

Our current team of volunteer staff is as follows:

Training Up

A team coach may at his/her discretion issue an invitation via the team manager to a specific player to “train-up”. This means that (say) an U12 player could be given a opportunity to train with the U14 team. The invitation will be considered by the Coach and Manager of the player receiving the invitation before the player is advised. The players' safety will be the primary concern. (Note: Players normally train up one age group. Girls may also train down one age group at the coaches' discretion.) The decision of the Coaching staff is final.

Costs - Junior Players only

For the avoidance of doubt - ICE HOCKEY IS AN EXPENSIVE SPORT.

Membership costs are as follows (for the 2010-11 season):

There is a club membership fee of £60. All players must also have insurance through the EIHA which is covered by EIHA registration which costs £43. The club membership fee is payable on 15th July 2010. The Club Subscription fee for 2010-11 season is £50 per month payable on 1st of each month for a period of 12 months. Payments are to be deposited in to the Club bank account by the 5th day of each month from August 2010 through to July 2011. The subscription fee covers all regular team training, match fees and away travel where the Club makes travel arrangements

From time to time, the Club provides special training sessions which are not included within the monthly subscription fee and these sessions are charged at £7 per hour per player.

Equipment

Players equipment is not cheap although the Club ocassionally has items of kit available for purchase at discounted prices. You can purchase 2nd user items of kit from local or internet suppliers, indeed ebay is a good source is used equipment or you could obtain items of spare kit from Club members. Please download a copy of the Club’s Gear Guide publication which can be found on the Publications page which provides important information about the fitting of the correct protective equipment to ensure your child’s safety.

Skating Ability

You will need to be able to skate un-assisted and be able to stop before you can take part in any trial session.

Joining

If you wish to be considered for Club Membership then you should contact the Club Secretary who will advise you of the steps leading to club membership.

Sutton Sting Ice Hockey Club, July 2010.