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2023-24 DIVISION INFO

  Chipmunk Penguin Beaver Cadet Freshman
Registration Open until 9/30 10/30
Ages 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16-19
Birth Years 2019, 2018, 2017 2016, 2015, 2014 2013, 2012, 2011 2010, 2009, 2008 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Registration $110 $155 $155 $155 $130
Player Ratings Night n/a 10/9 or 10/10 (All players attend one night only) n/a n/a
Head Coach Meeting n/a 10/16 10/17 n/a n/a
Draft- Head Coaches Only Assigned 10/23 10/24 10/25 11/19
Coaches notify parents by: 10/27 11/22
Practices begin: 11/4 10/28 n/a
Pre-Season Tournament 11/24, 25, 26 n/a
Games begin: Week of 11/27
Playoffs n/a Around Feb 1, weather pending
           
  This is the  format we attempt to follow. Due to the size of the league and limited rink availability, we play 7 days a week. Winter weather can cause change to format and scheduling adjustments.
  Chipmunk Penguin Beaver Cadet Freshman
Approx # Games, inc Pre-Season & Playoff 12-14 18-20 12
Days Games Played Sat &/or Sun.  Occasional Friday 6:15 under lights Weekend, Weeknight 6:15 Weekend, Weeknight Weekend, Weeknight Tue/ Thur Nights
Game Times Varies Weekend varies, Weeknight if needed @ 6:15 Weekend Varies, Weeknight 6:15 or 7:30 6:15 or 7:30
Game Format Practice/Game 3- 15 min Periods

ABOUT MARLTON HOCKEY

Marlton Hockey offers the opportunity for boys and girls (coed) age 4-19 years old to play at our three outdoor township Rink on Lippincott Drive. In late 2018 and 2019, we have added three Dek Surfaces, making it one of the premier places to play in the region. Players of all levels are welcome to register and participate in our programs. We have proudly grown to close to 900 participants in the Winter.

Each Spring, Eight to Ten Tournament Teams compete in several local and regional Tournaments.

In the Summer we have up to 400 players. We are one of the largest and a well respected organized hockey leagues in the Country.

Don’t miss out on the “Fastest Game in Town”.

We are a Non- Profit, all Volunteer Organization. For Sponsorship Information and Volunteer Opportunities please contact: mrcstreethockey@gmail.com or visit our contacts page.

WINTER LEAGUE (December through February)

Registration Opens August 15- September 30, Ages 4-19

Chipmunk, Penguin, Beaver, Cadet and Freshman Divisions

Winter League is our primary Season with multiple teams per division that are drafted to balance competition across our 5 Divisions. We open the season with a pre-season Charity Tournament over Thanksgiving Weekend, league games begin the following week, wrapping up with an end of season double elimination playoff.

TOURNAMENT SEASON (Late February through Early May)

Tournament Teams are offered for the competitive player, there is the opportunity to attend an open try-out in early December. Chiefs Teams travel and compete in the National Street Hockey Association’s (NSHA) Tournament Season which is typically 5 to 6 Tournaments over 10 weeks, late February through the first weekend in May. Marlton host the Rumbos at the Rinks Tournament each spring.

SPRING LEAGUE (April- June) 

Registration Opens January 15- March 20, Ages 4-19

Chipmunk, Penguin, Beaver, Cadet & Freshman Divisions

Spring League is Games only. 12 Game Season with Playoffs. Games are 3- 10 minute. stopped clock periods, similar to Tournament Season.  We will play on Weeknights and if Weekend are needed, it will be later in the day only. No early mid-day games on Saturday and Sundays.

 

Team NJ, Team USA Juniors and Alumni:

See https://www.marltonreccouncil.org/page/show/3645116-team-usa

Several of our current Players and Alumni have had the opportunity to represent Team NJ, Team USA in the ISBHF & WBDHF World Championships.

Hockey Divisions

Age as of Dec 31st, the current year.

Chipmunk Division (Ages 4-6)

Players are introduced to the game through organized drills, utilizing USA Hockey’s Practice Plans. Though out the season, players are phased into more formal game action, teaching and applying fundamentals. Learning basic rules, such as off-sides, focus on positioning and learning when to shift during the game. Players are given the opportunity to play all positions. Games are facilitated by youth referees, all who have played the game and a coach from each team, allowing them to teach while they are playing. Scores are not posted; there are no standings or playoffs. All players receive a participation award at the end of the season. Players coming out of the Chipmunk division will have a good foundation for the game and will be prepared for Penguin Hockey. Practice and Game are held during the same session. Chipmunks currently play on the weekends, earlier in the day, times may vary.

Penguin Division (Ages 7-9)

Players are encouraged to attend a rating session in October.  Coaches and Coordinators agree on ratings and slot the players into rounds where they are drafted to a team. We try to balance out the leagues talent with tenured and new players of mixed talent levels to align with our sportsmanship rules. Pre-Season Practice begins the first week of November. League games begin around December 1. Games are refereed with all rules enforced. Standings are kept for playoff seeding. All teams qualify and participate in double elimination playoffs. Games are during the weekend and possibly one night p/week in the earlier time slot. The level of play increases as players get older.

Beaver Division (Ages 10-12)

Similar to Penguin. Games are during the weekend and a possible weeknight game.

Cadet Division (Ages 13-15)

Similar to Penguin and Beaver, players are pre-rated and do not attend a ratings night, they are drafted. Cadets typically play later in the day on the weekends and a possible weeknight game.

Freshman Division (Ages 16-19)

Offers the high school players the opportunity to continue playing competitive hockey. Games are played in the later time slot during the week.