Overview and Costs

The San Jose Jr. Sharks is a youth hockey club where our goal is long-term development, not short-term success. We intentionally offer different level teams with different emphasis, in order to address the different needs and interests of members in the program. The Jr. Sharks offer competitive teams for boys (ages 9-18), girls (ages 8-19) and Women (over 20 years old).

Our Travel Hockey A/B/ Tier II “AA” teams offer a balance of skill development and competition, with a solid practice program and the opportunity to participate in a highly competitive league throughout Northern California.

Extending this strong foundation Tier I “AAA” teams gain the highest possible developmental and competitive learning experience, by playing at a State, Regional and National level. At the top level our Tier I “AAA” teams develop elite players who are capable of attaining their future hockey goals.

The Girls and Women teams are committed to nurture a love of the sport of hockey, especially at the younger age groups while offering opportunities to compete at the local, state, and national levels. Players are given opportunities at the oldest age group to showcase their abilities to collegiate coaches.

Costs

The cost of playing youth hockey for the Jr. Sharks can be divided dues, soft goods, and travel expenses. It is the goals of the Jr. Sharks to have our dues cover all expenses associated with being on a youth hockey team. Here is what each portion covers:

1. Jr. Sharks Dues     
   a. Staff Expenses:
      i. SI Management, skill coaches, head coach, and coaches travel expenses
      ii. Assistant coach stipend and travel expense built into Tier I teams’ budget
   b. Registration Expenses
      i. NORCAL, CAHA, USA Hockey, and NAPHL registration fees
   c. Game Expenses
      i. CAHA/ NORCAL/ NAPHL event fees, Tournament Fees, and referees
      ii. Some teams have money budget for state playoffs
   d. Operational Expense
      i. Practice Ice, Practice Jerseys/Coaches Track Suit, Banquet, website, and credit card processing fee
      ii. Bantam and older teams have money budgeted for weight room access

2. Soft Goods
   a. Jerseys and Socks:
      i. Players will have to purchase 1 game jersey and Sharks Ice purchases the other.
      ii. People do not have to purchase a new jersey every season
   b. Matching equipment
      i. Players must wear black pant shells, black gloves, and black helmet
      ii. Players must use a Jr. Sharks hockey bag
   c. Dress Code
      i. Players must wear a track suit and Jr. Sharks golf shirt
      ii. Tier I players must wear Jr. Sharks t-shirt and shorts to work out
   d. Hockey Equipment
      i. Players must wear all required hockey equipment by USA Hockey
      ii. Jr. Sharks recommend players to wear a neck guard

3. Travel Expenses: ADDITIONAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PLAYING FOR THE JR. SHARKS
   a. Flights, hotel, ground transportation, and meals on the road with Jr. Sharks teams
   b. Team’s may choose to do “Team Travel” in which parent work together to transport and chaperone the players on hockey road trips to minimize expenses.

The Jr. Sharks program general estimated costs include season fees, travel expenses and soft goods. Specific season cost will be presented at team tryouts.

*Travel dues have increased this season to reflect the Jr. Sharks’ goal of setting one price to include all hockey related items reflected above. The price increase contains adding 2 out of state tournaments, NORCAL playoffs, and head coaches travel expenses. The Jr. Sharks strive to limit additional charges of playing for the our club.

Tier I Boys overview

Click on respective documents for individual team overviews:

• Overview for PeeWee (2000)
• Overview for PeeWee (1999)
• Overview for 13U (1998)
• Overview for 14U (1997)
• Overview for 15U (1996)
• Overview for 16U (1995)
• Overview for 18U (1993/1994)