Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What are the league prices?
A: The Varsity and JV player fee is $365. Online AAU insurance is $17 per player and can only be done online. You can do the insurance using the link on our website.
A: Goalie fees are $180
A: The Middle School fee is $325 for skaters, and $160 for goalies.
A: There is a discount of $65 for head coaches if they coach their child’s team.
Q: When can my team have their tryout?
A: Tryouts are not mandatory, but tryouts can take place on weekends until February 1st. Email info@skatesafeamerica.com or mscardigno@skatesafeamerica.com to book your tryout.
Q: What if we’re a returning team, but one or two players need jerseys?
A: Email or contact us about ordering jerseys and we will connect you to our vendor.
Q: When is the league starting?
A: Varsity and JV starts 2/7. We plan on having the Varsity and Junior Varsity divisions finished by Memorial Day weekend. The season is 10 games plus single elimination playoffs.
Q: What about Middle School?
A: Registration for Middle School will open in March. League play itself will start and finish in concert with our “spring” season going from March to June. The season is 9 games plus playoffs.
Q: Are there any rule changes?
A: All rule changes or rule questions are included on our website in our rules section.
Q: What if we need a coach?
A: If you need a head coach or an assistant to help you please let us know immediately. We have plenty people with hockey experience interested in getting involved.
Q: Is playing time equal?
A: Islandwide is considered a competitive school league, and coaches are not required to play their players equally if they do not see fit as numerous games are very competitive. If this is something you do not agree with we offer house league seasons in the fall, spring and winter where players see more equal playing time. Lastly, while we do try to break up teams into divisions that is not a guarantee that teams will be competitive every game they play. Some teams are going to be stronger than others.
Q: What is the playoff eligibility?
A: Each division has a different quota for minimum game requirements for playoffs. All players must be paid in full for their season to play in playoffs. If a player is injured and medically unable to play they are eligible for playoffs regardless of how many games they have played.
Q: Whom do I contact if I need help?
A: You are always welcome to send any questions you may have to mscardigno@skatesafeamerica.com and info@skatesafeamerica.com. Several staff see this email account multiple times a day
