Announcements

Check out  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/ 39-1596422!

This is a simple and automatic way to support WYHA every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at  smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same prices and selection experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of purchase price to our club.

On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select Waunakee Youth Hockey Inc ( https://smile.amazon.com/ch/ 39-1596422) to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping.  It will say: Support Waunakee Youth Hockey Inc on the main screen once you've selected it as your charitable organization.  AmazonSmile will remember your selection, and every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation.

If you or your skater are exhibiting symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have a pending COVID-19 test result, please do not come to the rink.

Here are links to the WYHA COVID-19 / Return to Play resources.  

• WYHA Return to Play Plan - updated 12.3.20
• WYHA Tournament Guidelines
• Return to Play FAQ - as of 11.5.20
• Practice Entry & Exit Plan (10U and above)
• 6U and 8U Entry & Exit Plan
• WAHA COVID Letter
• Other Clubs & Rinks Safety Policies

The WYHA board is monitoring what parents are asking and have developed a Frequently Asked Questions document, which is updated routinely, and can be accessed here

The Wildcat Apparel site is now open for the 2020 season! Order today  at this link .

Some key highlights for the 2020 store:

1. New COVID items :  Masks, gators and personalizable water bottles. All players will need their own water bottle. Our personalized Under Armor bottles can include the player's number. 
2. Rink Improvement Fundraisers :  Support the rink improvement fund while enjoying one of our three fundraiser items.  The hat, sweatshirt, and personalizeable helmet decals are tagged us fundraising in the online store.

You will also find many more name brand options and other new items for the 2020 season.  Show your Wildcat pride and order today!

Week of Sept. 14: Tentative start to practice for Squirt-Bantam

Sept. 15: First fee payment due

Week of Oct. 5: Tentative start to practice for 8U and 6U skaters

Nov. 15: Second fee payment due

Jan. 31: Third and final fee payment due

LiveBarn is up and running!

Get ready for the season by subscribing to  LiveBarn ! Be sure to use  PROMO CODE: f761-4b01 for a discount on your subscription!

The Ice Pond at Waunakee is equipped with LiveBarn's latest broadcast technology, featuring an improved automated tracking algorithm for weekend/tournament games, and a full-ice panoramic view perfect for practices, cross-ice mites and other non-game events. Stream unlimited live and on demand footage from any of LiveBarn's nearly 1,000 sports surfaces.

This season, we will be broadcasting all games played at  The Ice Pond at Waunakee  Live & On Demand via  LiveBarn .

LiveBarn  allows friends, family, players and coaches to:

·follow along with the action from their mobile device, tablet or computer either live or at a more convenient time

·download games for review and archive

·submit highlights directly to LiveBarn for Plays of the Week

·share great plays via social media and email!

When you subscribe to LiveBarn, you can stream unlimited video from  Any LiveBarn rink. Use our  PROMO CODE:  f761-4b01   for a 10% discount on your subscription!

If you’re already a LiveBarn subscriber,  be sure your profile reflects our Promo Code.  To do this:

1.  Sign on.

2.  Click Profile.

3.  Either ADD or UPDATE  PROMO CODE: f761-4b01    in the Promotional Code field.

LiveBarn  is Live or Coming Soon to many more venues in the US and Canada, click  here  to see a full list! For more information, visit  www.livebarn.com .

For more information or to sign up, visit  www.livebarn.com .

Are you interested in introducing your child to skating and the sport of ice hockey?  If so, we have a path and plan for your child.

At this time we are not offering Learn to Skate due to current restrictions.  If you would like your name added to a list of people to contact if/when we are able to offer this, please email  aldlts6U@wildcathockey.org

LTS program
Learn the fundamentals of skating. The LTS program has two sessions.  Each session runs about 10 weeks with a 1 hour practice session per week. Practice times and days may vary, but will typically be early Saturday mornings. Once the schedule is available you may access it on the website (see the link below). Skates and a hockey or bike helmet is all that is needed.  Click here for more information about Learn to Skate.

LTP program
Children continue the fundamentals of skating with added hockey skills and scrimmages during practice. Full hockey equipment is required. What was previously called "Learn To Play (LTP)" will now be incorporated with the 6U and 8U programs. There is no longer a separate level for LTP. Please sign up for 6U or 8U level depending on your child’s age. If your skater is new to hockey, and not sure if he/she is quite ready to go all-in, we will have a path for them, contact either the 6Uor 8UALD for information about that.

6U mites

8U mites

All WYHA programs

Schedule:  Once the schedule is set you will be able to access it from the website ( schedule page ).

Registration
A USA hockey registration number is required, which is free for kids 6 or under, as of Dec. 31.  If your child is over 6 years of age and you are registering for LTS please contact our registrar prior to registration to see about possibly waiving the USA hockey fee.  The USA hockey fee is required for all other levels.  

Thinking about joining WYHA or recently joined and have questions? Contact us for more information.

There is also some additional information for new families located here .It includes information on dressing your skater, buying equipment, sticks, and many other useful articles for new parents.

Did you know WYHA had a Facebook page? We have been posting some great pictures and information.  Come join us!