FAQ
The Elmbrook Youth Hockey Association (EYHA) is committed to developing competitive youth hockey in the Brookfield, Wisconsin area while teaching our skaters the value of winning and losing with grace and dignity. Our aim is to increase our skaters' enjoyment of the game of hockey, advance their skills, and to help develop their character. We value hard work, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship and respect.
WHAT IS OUR HOME RINK?
Our home rink is The Ponds of Brookfield Ice Arena.
2810 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
IS HOCKEY SAFE?
Yes! Our goal is to keep all kids safe!
Recent data analysis by Safe Kids Worldwide, an organization dedicated to preventing injuries in children, suggests that a lower percentage of hockey players visited emergency rooms in 2021 and 2022 than kids who played football, soccer, basketball or wrestled. Hockey players are typically less injured because they have a lot of protective gear. We also take a lot of time to teach them how to stand, skate and stop - it's a gradual progression. Players learn body control and on-ice awareness.
MY CHILD IS NOT A VERY GOOD SKATER, CAN HE/SHE STILL PLAY HOCKEY?
Absolutely! We recommend that players start with the Local Area Learn-To-Skate Program prior to participating in EYHA's Learn-To- Play Hockey sessions. Learn to Skate programs are available through Waukesha County Park System and the Pettit National Ice Center.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY PLAYER NEED?
Players will need a helmet with facemask, mouth guard, chest guard, elbow pads, hockey pant (breezers), shin pads, hockey gloves, stick, skates, neck protection, and pelvic protection. We do have equipment available to loan to new families - just ask!
EYHA prefers equipment to be royal blue and white to help with uniformity of our association. New equipment purchases for helmet should be white, gloves - royal blue, and breezers - royal blue.
WHERE DO WE BUY HOCKEY EQUIPMENT?
EYHA has partnered with Hockey Haven in Brookfield for our equipment needs. As a general rule of thumb, all equipment should fit comfortably without being too big. Online retailers like HockeyMonkey.com, PureHockey.com, Icewarehouse.com, are other options for equipment. There are starter sets of equipment online for around $100.
Rental equipment is available through our partner, Hockey Haven.
Please visit the Equipment Information page for more details.
MY CHILD WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO PLAY HOCKEY, BUT WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE COST and travel.
We try to encourage kids to play by keeping our costs reasonable. Majority of games are played with neighboring associations within 5-40 minutes of play.
ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
EYHA has several fundraisers available to families. We have more information on our fundraising page.
ARE THERE SEPARATE PROGRAMS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS?
Boys and girls have the opportunity to play on a coed team at all levels.
We also provide an all girls only option for all levels 8U and up. EYHA prides itself on the premise that 100% participation comes from our girls' program as the fastest growing program in SE WI!
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT AGE GROUP CLASSIFICATIONS?
- Learn to Play (LTP)
- 6U Mini-Mite In House
- 8U Mite
- 10U Squirt
- 12U PeeWee
- 14U Bantam
Hockey age groups are defined by birth years of the players. Age groups classifications by birth year are adjusted annually.
How are teams created?
EYHA hosts evaluations to form like skilled teams based on players abilities at the beginning of the season.
- Learn to Play - No Evaluations / No Teams
- 6U - No Evaluations / No Teams
- 8U - Evaluations End of October
- 10U - 14U - Evaluations End of September / Beginning of October
When is the season and what is the commitment for practices, games, and travel ?
The hockey season runs from September - March, with fall optional practices starting in September for 6U-14U. Learn to Play runs in two sessions, with Session 1 beginning in October.
For detailed description of EYHA program offerings and levels, team formation, game and travel information, and evaluation process, please review the Program Overview page.
WHAT IS THE VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT?
EYHA is a volunteer run organization. In order to provide quality programs and to create a positive, fun and safe environment for our players, we need help from every participating family. Every family to commit to at least 5 credits for 6U/8U and 10 credits of volunteer time for 10U-14U.
WHAT IS REQUIRED IF I WOULD LIKE TO COACH OR MANAGE A TEAM?
Visit the Resources tab and go to coaching info and volunteer information for required steps that our coaches and managers must complete prior to working with our players.
OK - I'm Ready to Play!
Registration opens in the summer for the hockey season. Please visit our Registration Pages to learn more about the programs, important dates, and costs!