Who are the JR. Kings Coaches this year?

Click the link below for a full look at all 2022-23 teams and coaching staff.

How long is a travel hockey season?

Regular season starts late August and runs through Mid-March (including Playoffs)

What is the process for trying out and is there a cost?

Registration for the Jr. Kings requires you to have a DSR Registration Platform account along with registering and bringing with you to your tryout the following items:

Once you register for your tryout on DSR Platform, the receipt and the confirmation emails indicate the tryout times and confirm your $50.00 payment, which covers the cost of the A/BB/B tryout weekend for your player.  

What teams do we play against in our league?

The Southern California Amateur Hockey Association and the California Amateur Hockey Association are the governing bodies who run and operate the league we play in. See following links and information to both organizations:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (SCAHA)

CALIFORNIA AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (CAHA)

How much “out of state” travel is there really?

Mites – In-state travel only, Maximum of (3) tournaments (including our own Labor Day event).

Squirt B, BB, Peewee B, BB, Bantam A & B - Maximum of three (3) tournaments, one (1) can be out of state, if requested. Jr. Kings Labor Day or Thanksgiving Tournament required 

Squirt A & Peewee A – Maximum of four (4) tournaments, one (1) can be out of state.  Jr. Kings Labor Day or Thanksgiving Tournament required 

Tier II – Maximum of four (4) tournaments, two (2) can be out of state.  Jr Kings Thanksgiving Tournament required. 

Tier I – Participate in the Tier I Elite League and travel as much as 3-4 time per year throughout the country and 4-6 time locally including Phoenix, San Jose, San Diego and Anaheim.   

How many times should I expect to be at the rink? How many games per season? Per week?

What is expected of the parent’s involvement during the season beyond getting the kids to the games and practice?  

Do all teams play out of the Toyota Sports Center?

How much does it cost to play travel hockey and does it vary from year to year or age group to age group?

Are there payment plans available or do I pay everything at tryouts?

A non-refundable deposit of $ paid with the letter of Intent will be applied towards the player’s season club dues. The balance of the season club dues is payable (Option Plan A or Option Plan B) at the time of registration day.  PAYMENT OPTIONS (Select One)

2.1  Option Plan A: The Season Dues are payable in one lump sum for the balance of the dues.  (A Lump sum of the remaining balance is due upon execution of the Membership Agreement.

2.2   Option Plan B: The remaining balance of the season Dues can be paid in seven - (7) installments. The first payment is due on July 15, and subsequent equal payments are due Aug. 15, Sept. 15, Oct. 15, Nov. 15, Dec. 15 and Jan. 15.

Is financial assistance or scholarships available?

Yes, both with the Jr. Kings and with SCAHA.  applications and information will be available after try-outs.

Clinics? What are they? How are they different from practices and are they required?

Jr Kings Coaches Clinics are independent from Jr. Kings Team practices. Typically clinics are designed to improve individual skill development but vary from coach to coach. There are fee's for participating in coaches clinic but are always optional and never mandatory. 

Who can do Jr Kings Coaches Clinics?

Jr. Kings Coaches Clinics are open to all players but subject to availability per coach. Please contact specific coaches for more information regarding availability.             

How do I get in touch with coaches for private lessons?

Jr. Kings Coaches Clinics are open to all players but subject to availability per coach. Please contact specific coaches for more information regarding availability.                

What is the cost for private lessons?

Fee's and availability vary depending on the coach. The best way to find out is to contact the coach directly. There is a $20 fee to purchase a "sticktime" sticker payable to TSC at the skate counter on the lower level.

How can I get involved and volunteer?

What is CAHA? - What is SCAHA?

The Southern California Amateur Hockey Association and the California Amateur Hockey Association are the governing bodies who run and operate the league we play in. See following links and information to both organizations:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (SCAHA)

CALIFORNIA AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (CAHA)

How far can one expect to travel as part of a travel team? Local? Regional? National?

Travel varies depending on the age and level. A/BB/B typically travel less and stay local within California. Tier I (AAA) and Tier II (AA) usually travel more often and will leave the state for tournaments or showcases:

Squirt (9-10 years old); 3-4 times per year 

Pee Wee (11yrs-12 years old) 4-5

Bantam (13yrs-14 years old) 4-6

Midget (15yrs-18yrs) to cities such as: Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Jose, San Diego, Toronto, Quebec City and Vancouver.

Peewee Tier I and Tier II Teams (AAA and AA) travel to the International Peewee Tournament in Quebec, Canada which is often described as a once in a lifetime opportunity.  This tournament allows the players to compete against the best players in their age-level worldwide while also affording the opportunity to billet with a local family and become immersed in the culture of Quebec. The Jr. Kings families that participate in this experience raise funds from a variety of sources to help them provide this incredible experience to the players.