About the Yukon Rivermen 2018/2019

About the Rivermen Program 2018/2019

 Hockey Yukon has been approved to operate two teams within the BCHockey Zone Program next season (2018-2019)

2018/2019 U15 Bantam Tier 1 Rivermen  (players born 2004/2005)

About the Hockey Yukon Bantam Tier 1 Rivermen

After a successful 2017/2018 season, the Bantam Tier 1 Rivermen will continue to operate in a similar fashion inside the BC Hockey Zone Program.

-Players from Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Northern Alberta, Northern BC and Alaska may be eligible to tryout

-The Bantam Tier 1 Rivermen will be on the ice +/-6 x per week with off ice development sessions as well

Program Offers

-Team events, showcases and league play

-Flexible options to incorporate distance and online courses to compliment course work requirements

-Proven hockey skills programming

-7 hours of on-ice instruction per week

-2 dryland training sessions per week

-Professional skating, conditioning and goaltending clinics

-Screened billet families for out-of-town players

-Strong sense of community and many opportunities for outdoor activities

-Ability to compete at the BC Tier 1 level

The Investment

Team fees for the Program are approximately $4,000 to $5,000 and can be offset by sponsorships and fundraising. 

The league fees assessed by BC Hockey to participate in the Zone Program (Bantam Rivermen Team) are approximately $3,500 and can include, but not limited to:

• Game and practice ice
• Tournament entry fees
• Dryland training
• Jerseys and equipment
• League/team website
• League administration
• Coach honorarium
• Showcase weekends
• Team travel expenses
• Team supplies and coaching software
• Attendance at the Western Bantam Championship

Hockey Yukon will be permitted to assign or submit requests for additional fees to be collected.  These may include:

• Travel
• Additional expenses at tournaments
• Selection and tryout camps