Geauga Youth Hockey
The Geauga Youth Hockey Association, GYHA, provides a healthy, family-friendly environment to learn hockey and grow in skills that will enrich kids’ lives for what they do on and off the ice. Hockey is a sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime!
Ages
Geauga Youth Hockey Association welcomes kids ages from 4-15 to come play hockey.
For specific details on level, please see the registration details for birth year placement.
When
The season begins with tryouts in mid-March with team placement set for most teams. In mid-August, team practices begin with games beginning mid-September and lasting until mid-February. Teams qualifying for playoffs continue play for two more weeks.
Where
The Pond in Chargin Falls is our home ice rink. Practices will be held here along with all home games. Locations for away games will be based on teams matched up to in assigned division by CSHL.
Practices
Teams have practices 2 times a week. Additional practices will be offered to teams to teams based on available ice and coach availability.
Games
Most teams play from 30-50 games in a season. This includes CSHL games, scrimmages, and tournament games. Teams are in control of the number of extra games played.
Most games are scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but some games could be scheduled during the week due to schedule conflicts.
Jerseys
GYHA jerseys are required and purchased separately. A communication will be sent separately to setup dates and times to measure for jersey size and place one order.
Extra Costs
Beyond registration and season fees, there could be additional costs if a player needs new jersey, hockey socks, or both.
All tournaments and scrimmages organized outside of CSHL game slots are also the responsibility of the team. Usually, team managers coordinate these items and collect the funds to cover these costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
If my child Geauga jersey fits from last season, do I have to still purchase a new one?
In most cases, no. GYHA does not require a new jersey every year. During sizing, we try to size the jersey to fit and potentially last more than one season.
2025-2026 Geauga Youth Hockey Season
2025-2026 Geauga Youth Hockey Season
Ages:
Mite Birth Years: 2017 and up
Squirt Birth Years: 2015-2016
Peewee Birth Years: 2013-2014
Bantam Birth Years: 2011-2012
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