2008-09 Old York Road Raiders

The Old York Road Raiders are proud to announce registrations for the 2008-09 Season will begin March 1, 2008. The Raiders are full members of the Delaware Valley Hockey League (DVHL) with teams competing during the 2007-08 season at the following Levels: Mite Cross-Ice, Squirt A, PeeWee B, PeeWee AA, Bantam B, Bantam A, and two Midget 16A teams.

The Raiders home rink is The Rink at Old York Road in Elkins Park, Cheltenham Township, PA. The Rink was renovated in 2002 and includes a concert quality sound system, stands, locker rooms, renovated lounge area including party rooms, Ice Box Cafe and Igloo Sporting Goods pro shop. The Rink is fully enclosed and open year round!

The Raiders are committed to developing both educated and skilled ice hockey players while having fun. We are offering teams for boys and girls at all age levels. The range of competition you have to choose from is full travel, light travel and developmental levels. Our full travel teams will participate in the DVHL.

Please read the descriptions of each
program carefully. Please take note of all of the
benefits of being a Raider for one price!

All players who register with The Old York Road Raiders are guaranteed a spot on any of the programs affiliated with the Raiders at the appropriate age level. Application fees must be received before the players participate in evaluations. Remember that if “Any player who signs a (DVHL) Club registration form and/or makes a financial commitment to that Club will remain property of that Club for the balance of the season, unless released by that Club in writing.”

Old York Road Raiders Philosophy
The Old York Road Raiders are committed to the development of youth ice hockey. Our main objective is for the participants and parents to be well educated, skilled and have fun!

Parent and Player Codes of Conduct
USA Hockey has a long history with youth hockey in the United States. USAH has developed through many years of research the Parents and Players Codes of conduct. Before you begin play with the Old York Road Raiders, you will be required to review and sign a copy of the DVHL and Raiders Code of Conduct for submission to the club, DVHL, AAHA and USA Hockey.

  • No swearing or foul language
  • No inappropriate conduct or behavior
  • No slamming sticks
  • Abide by the USA Hockey Zero Tolerance Policy and DVHL Code
  • No arguing with referees, coaches, or players
  • Only positive encouragement from the stands & benches
  • No criticism (blaming others, yelling at teammates, etc.)
  • No public criticism of any persons
  • No socializing during practices or games
  • Treat all parents, players, coaches, officials, rink staff, club volunteers, etc. with respect
  • No hazing
  • Any problems are to be addressed with the proper person in private.
  • No lazy play
  • No destruction of property
  • No making excuses
  • No fighting
  • Observe the 24 Hour Rule

This list may be amended from time to time without notice.
Players may be released due to players or parents refusal to abide by the code of conduct and may not receive a refund.

Click on the Green Links below to see the specific program information.


Old York Road Raiders
Coaching Staff

Click below to view the list of our team coaching staff for the 2008-09 season. The Old York Road Raiders will name head coaches for each level when participation levels are confirmed. Again this year the Raiders will continue to stress a uniform player development philosophy utilizing many non parent coaches and trainers. All coaches are USA Hockey certified and members in good standing.


FREE Ice Hockey (Developmental),
House and Light Travel Programs

Learning ice hockey begins at the developmental levels. Our developmental programs are a low cost alternative to full travel hockey and will focus on basic and intermediate skills development. Girls and boys will have several choices to participate with the Raiders Light Travel Program.

All Developmental teams will practice for 1 hour a week. The first half of practice will consist of skills development and team practice. The second half of practice will consist of participating in controlled scrimmages. This will ensure individual and team development while still being fun. To qualify, for Mite Cross Ice, Squirt or PeeWee Developmental you must complete one of the following: Learn to Skate, Learn to Play Hockey, a Hockey Skills or Power Skating Clinic. Please check with the Rink for more details.

The Raiders light travel program is structured for players to develop and have fun! The Raiders will not play any games farther than one (1) hour away from The Rink.

 

Program Description
Level (Birth Years)

FREE Ice Hockey
(Developmental Hockey)

Mite Cross Ice (2000 & Under)
Squirt Developmental (1998 & 1999)
PeeWee Developmental (1996 & 1997)
   
Mite House (2000 & Under)
Squirt House (1998 & 1999)
PeeWee House (1996 & 1997)
 
Squirt Light Travel (1998 & 1999)
PeeWee Light Travel (1996 & 1997)

Old York Road Raiders Full Travel
The Old York Road Raiders is proud to introduce their 2008-09 full travel program. We are proud to be one of the founding members of the DVHL. The Raiders full travel participants will be competing in league and independent games across the Philadelphia region. Teams will travel as far as New Jersey, Harrisburg, Baltimore and Washington regions for games.

Raiders full travel players participating at the Mite and Squirt Levels will play non-check hockey while the PeeWee, Bantam and Midget levels will play full contact, check hockey. Teams will participate in the DVHL at the Tier II: AA, A and B levels therefore the commitment expectations for these teams are higher than that of the developmental and light travel levels. Girls are welcome to participate at any of the full travel levels.


Program Description
Level (Birth Years)
Mite (2000 & Under)
Squirt (1998 & 1999)
PeeWee (1996 & 1997)
Bantam (1994 & 1995)
Midget 16 (1992 & 1993)
Midget 18 (1990 & 1991)
Midget Game Only Team

For descriptions of all Programs and age groupings including benefits and Ice Fees, click here to download your copy of the 2008-09 Old York Road Raiders brochure. Please be patient, it is a large file.

For your registration packet, click here. Please be patient, it is a large file.


2008-09 Raiders Downloadable Information

2008 Summer Raiders Schedule Information Coming Soon!

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