Hockey season is almost here! A few things after you register:

Schedule:

Training Camp: Our Training Camp practices will begin the week of September 3rd - 7th . This is a pre-evaluation practice to get the kids back on the ice before evaluations begin. Each division will have two training camp practices. Please note each division will have a practice during the week and on Saturday, September 7th for the training camp!

Training Camp Schedule:
8U: Friday, Sept 6th (5:30 - 6:30 pm) & Sat, Sept 7th (2:10 - 3:10 pm)
Squirt: Friday, Sept 6th (6:40 - 7:40 pm) & Sat, Sept 7th (3:20 - 4:20 pm)
Peewee: Thursday, Sept 5th (7:10 - 8:10 pm) & Sat, Sept 7th (4:30 - 5:30 pm)
Bantam: Tuesday, Sept 3rd (7:45 - 8:45 pm) & Sat, Sept 7th (5:40 - 6:40 pm)

Evaluations: Evaluations will begin the week of September 9th - 13th. Evaluation week is a chance for coaches to evaluate and watch the players during a practice to determine the best team/level for each individual kid. There will coaches both on and off the ice to help with evaluating. Citywide, we will once again offer the Silver and Gold divisions for Squirt-Bantam and Red, White and Blue for 8U. 

Regular Season Practices:

8U: Wednesday and Friday (5:30-6:30 Group 1, 6:30-7:30 Group 2)
Squirt: Monday (6:20 - 7:20 pm) & Wednesday (6:10-7:10 pm)
Peewee: Monday (6:00 - 7:00 pm) & Wednesday (7:20 - 8:20 pm)
Bantam: Monday (7:30 - 8:30 pm) & Wednesday (7:40 - 8:40 pm)

Please refer to the calendar on the Jr. Mavs page on the website for the most up to date practice dates/times (click View All at the bottom of the calendar). You can view the calendar here: https://www.kcyouthhockey.com/page/show/1924107-kansas-city-jr-mavs

Declaration games are scheduled for September 27th - 29th (Squirt-Bantam) and October 4th-6th (8U). These games are to determine that each team is playing in the correct level.

If this is your first season, please note that players must be in full gear for practices. Please also refer to the screen in the front lobby for locker room assignments.

Jerseys:

Squirt - High School: If you did not have a chance to come to our last jersey fitting, we will have one more on September 7th from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at the rink to get sized and place your order, if needed (for first year squirts, new players, or if your player has outgrown their jersey). We will be using the same jerseys as last year. Since these items are customized, we can not accept returns or exchanges. If you are new and still need to request a number, please contact Dawn Fortner at dfortner2@hotmail.com.

8U: 8U jerseys and socks are included in the registration fee, however we recommend still getting fitted to ensure the correct size. If you do not attend a jersey fitting, we will order based on the size you selected during registration. 

Public Skate Sessions:

Every Jr Mavs player will be able to attend public skates at the Centerpoint Community Ice FREE for the entire season. Players must wear their Jr. Mavs jersey and check in at the Pro Shop to receive their discount. Have fun on the ice!

If you have any questions, please contact Ben Fortner at bfortner@outlook.com or Dawn Fortner at dfortner2@hotmail.com. See you at the rink!

Interested in coaching for the Jr Mavs for the 2019-20 season? We want you! Please fill out the below form for more information, or contact Mike Kempkes (Mikekempkes@me.com).

Google Form: http://bit.ly/2XQFUuF

Benefits of coaching: 
• Lasting Memories
• Positive Impact on Youth Hockey Players
• Satisfaction of Giving Back to the Community
• Be known as "Coach" for Life!

Home Rink:
Silverstein Eye Centers Arena
19100 E Valley View Parkway
Independence, MO 64055
Google Map Link

www.facebook.com/jrmavshockey

Interested in being a coach for the Jr. Mavs Organization? Please contact Mike Kempkes HERE for more information.

Save the Date! The Annual Kansas City Mavericks "Golf with a Maverick" Golf Tournament will be on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019! Come on out and celebrate the Mavs 11th year anniversary by golfing with your favorite Mavericks hockey player. Proceeds will benefit Jr. Mavs Youth Hockey. 

In order to make the next season run as smoothly and efficiently as possible, we have created new volunteer positions within the organization. The Jr. Mavs rely heavily on its volunteers to accomplish the many things that need to be done in order to make a successful hockey program. Your help is appreciated and essential in the continued success of the Jr Mavs. Please review the positions at the link below to see how your talents could be best utilized.

Signing up through Google Forms is quick and easy! Once you have found a position that works for you and signed up, you will be contacted by someone from the organization with more information. For any additional questions, please contact Dawn Fortner at dfortner2@hotmail.com.

View and Sign Up Here: http://bit.ly/31D5q93

The Jr. Mavs offers House/Rec hockey for U8, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam & High School age players. Fall/winter practices will be held during the week and run from September through February with games on the weekends starting mid October and running through February. Teams play in the Kansas City Youth Hockey League against teams from Line Creek, Independence, Carriage Club, Shawnee, Topeka & St Joseph. 

KC travel associations have merged to become one unified travel club which will be called KC Mavs and operate under the new KCYHA. KC Mavs travel will offer A & AA teams for Squirt, Peewee, Bantam & Midget that play in the MoHockey league.