TEAM HERSHEY
 
Tier I "AAA" Youth Hockey
2008-2009 Season Information
Hershey Jr. Bears and Central Penn Panthers have come to an agreement to allow the Hershey Jr. Bears to purchase the Associate Membership for the Tier I Youth Program in the Atlantic Youth Hockey League.  Hershey Jr. Bears  will own and manage all the Youth levels in Tier I from Squirt minor/major through Midget minor.
HERSHEY JR. BEARS PHILOSOPHY
The Hershey Jr. Bears organization strives to encourage the enjoyment and growth of amateur hockey in our geographical area.  We welcome all children 18 years of age and younger to become members of the Hershey Jr. Bears and participate in our programs. 
HERSHEY JR. BEARS TRAVEL TEAMS POLICY STATEMENT
In our travel program, the Hershey Jr. Bears endeavor to develop the skill of “teamwork”.  The goal is to win and develop at each level of competition.  Therefore some participants may sacrifice ice time in certain game situations.  If such a sacrifice is made by a player, our coaches will endeavor to reward this sacrifice with greater ice time in other game situations.  This is not a guarantee of “equal ice time” for all team members, in any game, tournament or throughout the season.  This is a philosophical statement of how the Hershey Organization will endeavor to operate its travel team program. 
 
 
 
Teams: Major and Minor levels                                    Ages: Squirt (1998-1999) and Peewee (1996-1997) 
 
League, practice plan and competitive philosophy:  These teams will be composed of the best players at this level.  Included in the participant’s fee, they will have a total of 62 hours of individual practices. The teams will receive a total of 21 home games slots which will include their participation in the Atlantic Youth Hockey League.  Three (3) tournaments are included, one of which will be our own holiday tournament.  We anticipate that you will play 54 games assuming 21 home, 21 away and 12 tournament games.
 
 Also included in the fee:
            Team warm-up suit or winter jacket
            Choose (1) - hockey shell or hockey bag with HJB logo or RBK helmet
            Choose (1) - hockey pants or hockey gloves with HJB logo or one piece stick
 
    Fundraising
    These are the mandatory fundraisers.
          1.    Theo pizza sale will be held in November.
          2.    Skate-a-thon will be held on January 19th, 2009 
    You may choose to buy out of the above #1 and #2 fundraiser for $200.00
          3.   A Mandatory Raffel-Not eligible for $200 buyout
 
Cost to Play on Team: $2550 + mandatory fundraising                                
 
 
 
 
Teams: Major and Minor levels                                    Ages: Bantam (1994-1995)  
 
 League, practice plan and competitive philosophy:  These teams will be composed of the best players at this level.  Included in the participant’s fee, they will have a total of 62 hours of individual practices. The teams will receive a total of 21 home games slots which will include their participation in the Atlantic Youth Hockey League. Three (3) tournaments are included, one of which will be our own holiday tournament.  We anticipate that you will play 54 games assuming 21 home, 21 away and 12 tournament games.
 
 Also included in the fee:
            Team warm-up suit or winter jacket
            Choose (1) - hockey shell or hockey bag with HJB logo or RBK helmet
            Choose (1) - hockey pants or hockey gloves with HJB logo or one piece stick
 
    Fundraising
    These are the mandatory fundraisers.
          1.    Theo pizza sale will be held in November.
          2.    Skate-a-thon will be held on January 19th, 2009 
    You may choose to buy out of the above #1 and #2 fundraiser for $200.00
          3.   A Mandatory Raffel-Not eligible for $200 buyout
 
Cost to Play on Team: $2550 + mandatory fundraising                                
 
 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
           Tier I AAA Tryout registrations are for Tryout Ice Fee's Only.  Please check this site after 4/6/08 for Tryout info. Tryout fee is $40 payable the first evening for Squirts, Peewees, and Bantams.  Also bring a check for $500 to serve as a deposit upon a selection and placement to a Tier I team by contract. We strongly recommend that you attend all tryouts to be properly placed. Team placement is based only on tryouts.
Financial Obligation
It is a Hershey Jr. Bear policy that upon an acceptance of a contract to participate on a Tier I team the player/parent is financially responsible for the entire fee.  No player will be released from the Hershey Jr. Bears to go to another organization without fulfilling their monetary obligation. 
Payment Plan for 2008-2009 Season
           If participant is paying by check, payments are due June 1, August 1, and October 1.  
           If participant is paying by automatic credit card, withdrawals will take place
           June 1, August 1, October 1, and December 1.
           Payment voucher for check payments can be found on our website.
2008-2009
Jr. Bears Evaluations
Tier 1 "AAA"
 
Date April 8
                                 7:30 – 8:45               Midgets 16U - Regency Sports Rink
Date April 9
                                 7:30 – 8:45               Midgets 16U - Regency Sports Rink
Date April 10
                                 7:50 – 9:05               Midgets 16U - Regency Sports Rink
 
Date April 15
                                 7:30 – 8:45              Bantams - Regency Sports Rink
Date April 16
                                 7:10 – 8:25               Peewees - 97 - Twin Ponds East
                                 7:30 – 8:45               Peewees - 96 - Twin Ponds East
                                 7:30 – 8:45              Bantams - Regency Sports Rink
Date April 17
                                 7:15 – 8:30               Peewees - 96 - Twin Ponds East
                                 7:30 – 8:45              Bantams - Regency Sports Rink
Date April 18
                                 6:15 – 7:15               All Squirts - 98-99 - Twin Ponds East
Date April 19
                                 11:15 – 12:30            All Squirts - 98-99 - Twin Ponds East
                                 12:40 – 1:55              Peewees - 97 - Twin Ponds East
Date April 20
                                 9:15 – 10:15             All Squirts - 98-99 - Twin Ponds East
                                 10:30 – 11:30            Peewees - 96 - Twin Ponds East
                                 11:45 - 12:45            Peewees - 97 - Twin Ponds East
Fundraising
These are the mandatory fundraisers.
1.    Theo pizza sale will be held in November.
2.    Skate-a-thon will be held on January 19th, 2009 
You may choose to buy out of the above #1 and #2 fundraiser for $200.00
3.   A Mandatory Raffel - Not eligible for $200 buyout
J. BRUCE MCKINNEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
ALL SCHOLARSHIP REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 6/01/08.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.  ALL INFORMATION IS ON THE WEBSITE.  NO REQUESTS WILL BE PROCESSED AFTER THAT DATE.
DISCOUNT ON MULTIPLE SIBLINGS
The Hershey Jr. Bears Hockey will rewards a 20% discount on the 3rd and/or subsequent child. The discount will be applied to the lowest fee.
COACHES
Our goal is to offer the best and most qualified coaches in the area to teach hockey to our children.  All coaches are required to submit a coaching resume and application to our Coaching Coordinator.  Coaches are selected through an independent process based on their Experience, Hockey Educational Accreditation Level Achieved, Personal Coaching Philosophy, and any other qualities that apply. 
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
The Hershey Jr. Bears allow its participants the opportunity to solicit sponsors willing to donate a tax deductible contribution to the organization on your behalf in which you receive 70% of the NET proceeds to reduce your fee.  For more information, please visit our website. 
GOALIE INSTRUCTION
This season we will have instruction for our goaltenders under the direction on the Goalie Academy. Andy Holmes will be our goaltending coach. He can be reached by email at fiveholehockey@hotmail.com . In addition, travel team goalies will receive a 25% discount off of their travel payment.
TOURNAMENTS 
The Hershey Jr. Bears require each travel participant to volunteer their time to assure coverage of tournament game slots, i.e. Timekeeping, scorekeeping, rink manager, apparel.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:   
I hereby agree to a financial obligation to The Hershey Jr. Bears for 2008-2009 season.  I understand that I may not leave The Hershey Jr. Bears to go to another organization without payment in full and a release from The Hershey Jr. Bears.  The Hershey Jr. Bears views the mandatory fundraisers as part of the players fee.  I also understand that failure to pay the player fee according to the payment guidelines set forth will result in loss of practice and/or game ice for my son/daughter.
Payments are to be made at Contract and on June 1st, Aug. 1st, Oct. 1st & Dec. 1st. (autopay)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:   
I hereby agree to a financial obligation to The Hershey Jr. Bears for 2008-2009 season if selected to a AAA team and Parent/Player signs a contract of acceptance to a team. .  I understand that I may not leave The Hershey Jr. Bears to go to another organization without payment in full and a release from The Hershey Jr. Bears.  The Hershey Jr. Bears views the mandatory fundraisers as part of the players fee.  I also understand that failure to pay the player fee according to the payment guidelines set forth will result in loss of practice and/or game ice for my son/daughter.
Payments are to be made at Contract and on June 1st, Aug. 1st, Oct. 1st, Dec. 1st. ( Auto Pay )

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