Your premier central Massachusetts youth hockey program offering both Coed and Girls Travel, as well as Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs proudly serving the communities of Worcester, Holden, Grafton, Oxford, Charlton, Auburn, Rutland, Northbridge
Junior Crusaders ByLaws *- The rules and regulations enacted by an association or a corporation to provide a framework for its operation and management.
Paskell Memorial Fund *- In 2003, Christopher J. Paskell, an avid hockey player and a member of our Laker's Hockey family, died tragically in an accident at the age of 12. To honor his love for the game of hockey, his devoted family and friends created a fund to provide financial assistance to a deserving player.
The Christopher J. Paskell Memorial Fund provides financial assistance to one or more low-income youth (ages 5 to 17) to participate in hockey within the Junior Crusaders Organization. Funds may be used for tuition, h
Junior Crusaders Sponsorship Opportunities *- - Junior Crusaders Youth Hockey Association (JCYHA) will begin its 2019-20 season on August 19th with approximately 600 participants ages 4-17 comprising a total of 27 competitive hockey teams, 4 Mosquito teams and 8 Learn to Skate Learn to Play Hockey Program sessions. All of these teams participate in youth leagues located in central and eastern MA. Youth hockey traditionally has one of the longest seasons of all youth sports with the season starting at the end of August and running through April.
Junior Crusaders Sponsorship Opportunities - Team *- - - Junior Crusaders Youth Hockey Association (JCYHA) will begin its 2019-20 season on August 19th with approximately 600 participants ages 4-17 comprising a total of 27 competitive hockey teams, 4 Mosquito teams and 8 Learn to Skate Learn to Play Hockey Program sessions. All of these teams participate in youth leagues located in central and eastern MA. Youth hockey traditionally has one of the longest seasons of all youth sports with the season starting at the end of August and running through April.
19-20 Travel Coaching Application *- If you are interested in coaching at the Town/Travel Level please complete this Application and return it to Wes Culver - hockeydirector@jrcrusadershockey.com.
ADM Guide *- Overview of the ADM Model. A good read if this is your first exposure to ADM and the concept of Long Term Athlete Development.
Long Term Athlete Development- LTAD explained. Screenshots taken from the USA Hockey site http://www.admkids.com - this doc has some easy to understand illustrations that will help to match skills to their appropriate age groups.
Organization Evaluation Form *- Form that we, as an organization, can leverage to track our progression as we get further into the deployment of ADM.
OMHA Coaches Drill Book *- Part of the Ontario minor Hockey Associations Development Series, this book cotains hundreds of drills to enhance your practices.
The Value of Small Area Games- Great document by Paul Cannata on why Small Area Games are so beneficial to players in ALL age groups. A good read for any Coach.
Travel Game Sheet Stickers *- This form allows you to fill out one sticker with team name, players, numbers and coaches. The rest will auto populate. Print on 8 1/2 x 11 full sticker back paper and trim.
CEP Program Requirements for Coaches- Coaching Education Program requirements for the various levels within our Youth Hockey Program. Coaches are requried to maintain the proper level of certification for their specific age group/team level.
Dry Land Training- A document that we've assembled that contains a number of links provided by USA hockey in regards to Dry Land Training. Save our icetime!!! Work on these during the offseason, mid-season and pre-game.!!
Jr. Crusaders Coaches Handbook- A general 'help' guide for our coaches on finding resources on our website for practice planning, parent communications, TEAM Building etc.
Jr. Crusaders Youth Hockey Coaching Manual- Document with requirements for all persons interested in Coaching within the Jr. Crusaders Youth Hockey Organization. Also contains the expectations of Coaches and their resposibilities.
How to measure for new equipment...- Good protective Hockey equipment is not cheap. We've assembled some sizing charts to help you get the best fit as your player grows and advances. One of the most valuable sections of this document is the section that details Hockey Sticks, Replacement Blades and Shafts. There are some very detailed comparisons from different vendors so as the players increase in size, weight and ability they can adjust their stick of choice to best fit their shooting/playing style. Enjoy!!!!
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