What is the DS Program?
The DS program bridges the gap between House League and Competitive hockey. It allows house league players to participate on a selected second team. Emphasis is placed on extra skill development, competitive games with other centres and speciality DS Tournaments.
Players are required to keep up attendance in house league for both practices and games in addition to their DS practices, games and tournaments.
All House League players with strong motivation to compete at a faster level are encouraged to try out for the DS team.
We anticipated a DS team in U11 and U13.
U9 members would be encouraged to do extra house league tournaments, and participate in extra development offered, as the OWHA does not permit DS teams at this age group.
A DS Team
> increased ice time; approximately three times more a month.
> increased games; maximum of eight games permitted
> increased tournaments; up to two DS tournaments could be scheduled
> anticipated fees $350 to $550 per member.
The DS program will be introduced to interested members mid October with more details. Teams are rostered early November.