THE U18 PCAHA KEY SEASON ELEMENTS INCLUDE:

• A1 - 19U Tier 2 Nationally Bound
• Over 60 games 
  • 30 - 40 PCAHA female league games in the prestigious U18  division (only female US association in the Canadian league) - see more below for details on PCAHA
  • 20 - 30 tournament games (based on league schedule and team interest)
• 3 on-ice practices per week plus dryland and game footage review
• Elite level coaching (see Coaching Staff page)
• Travel to some of the top scouted tournaments in US and Canada
• Direct relationships with many of the NCAA DI and DIII, and ACHA teams
• Pro-Staff support 
  • Hockey-specific conditioning
  • Female hockey nutrition
  • Collegiate process counseling (academic and athletic)
  • Well-body, student counseling and foot/ankle care
• Experience and focus on development.
  • Long-term development, not just short-term success.
  • Development of players in the female game in preparation for high levels of hockey, with female learning styles and methodologies in mind.

USA Hockey has a rule that any player who turns 17 on or before December 31, 2024, must complete SafeSport training. 

Please see the following text:

"Because we do not want players or officials turning 18 to become ineligible in the middle of a season, USA Hockey is requiring that all players 17 years of age or older on or before December 31 of that playing season and who play on a team in a classification that allows minor age players complete SafeSport Training before being added to such team and prior to participation (on-ice or off-ice).  This requirement shall apply to all teams in the age classifications Youth, Girls, High School, Junior Hockey, Flex Hockey and Disabled Hockey programs that allow both Minor age and adult age players, and to officials who are turning 17 before December 31"

To be eligible to participate with your team, please complete the following training and submit your certification letter to our SafeSport Coordinator prior to September 1. You will not be allowed to roster or participate with your team until your certificate is accepted.

PRACTICE LOCATIONS

Practices will be held at Lynnwood Ice Center.

SCHEDULES

TBA - early August

- schedules may change so please stay up to date with the SportsEngine app and calendar.

1) DUES & PAYMENT SCHEDULE

• Fees are paid in full at the start of the season or a small down payment then monthly over 3 months (via automatic debit by Sport Engine).
• WWFHA fees will cover game related costs including uniform costs, associated PCAHA fees, game ice, ref fees & administrative costs.
• SJHA fees will cover all practice ice, administrative fees, and applicable insurance.
• Association Fee: TBD

2) TEAM FUND COSTS

U18 Team Funds covers team costs, which are split between all players, and include:

• coaches' expense
• tournament fees
• extra practice or game ice
• team-decided extras (chocolate milk after games, year-end party, etc.) 

The estimated team fund cost per Rep player will be available upon team registration or by request.

Note: An injured player must continue to pay into the Team Fund, even if she is not playing, except in the case of a season-ending injury as defined in the registration contract.

3) SOFT COSTS

It is wise to also budget for additional 'soft' costs that may be incurred over a season as personal expenses, such as:

• required team apparel.
• gas for travel to practices and games.
• flights and other travel expenses, hotels, meals.