Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association

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Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association Junior Thunderbirds

14326 124th Ave NE, Suite A
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-7133
Fax: (425) 823-1367

SKAHA is a 501c3
Non-Profit Organization

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Ice Hockey at Sno-King Hockey Amateur Association Junior Thunderbirds

"Ice Hockey, The Greatest
Sport On The Planet"

Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association would like to welcome you to ice hockey. We’re certain your child will discover that ice hockey is a fun and enjoyable sport. You may have some questions about how to get your child started in the Sno-King Hockey Association. We think you’ll find most of the answers to your questions below. Please be sure to take time to read all the information on our website. If you have any further questions please feel free to call or email us. Our email address is brenda@snokinghockey.com and phone is (425) 821-7133 ext 1.

What if my child needs to learn to skate?
Sno-King has several programs to teach your child to skate, including the Beginner Hockey and Learn To Skate Programs.

What Ice Facilities does Sno-King have?
Sno-King and operates two ice rinks:
· Kingsgate Ice Arena in Kirkland, Washington
· Castle Ice Arena in Renton Washington

At what age can my child begin ice hockey at Sno-King?
Children as young as four years old have participated in Sno-King’s Beginner Program. Typically children are between five and eight years old when they enter the Beginner Program.

What age divisions are at Sno-King?
Sno-King has 5 age divisions:
· Mite Minors
*Mite minors is for kids 5-6 with one or more years of hockey experiece or for 7 year olds who have had at least 1 year of beginners
· Mite Major
*Mite Majors is for kids 7-8 with 2 or more years of hockey experience
· Squirt Division (Ages 9 o 10)
· PeeWee Division (Ages 11 to 12)
· Bantam Division ( Ages 13 to 14)
· Midget Division (Ages 15 to 17)

What happens after beginners?
Depending on their age and ability the players will move to a team. Please see this document that discusses the beginner to mite transition.

For more information please see "Beginner to Mite Minor to Mite Major" on the Forms page

When does the season start and how long is it?
It will depend on your child’s age and hockey division. Evaluation for teams will begin in August or September. The season will end in March or April depending on your child’s age and hockey division. Sno-King has several beginner programs throughout the year. Please check out our Hockey Programs page to see when the next beginner program will be

How often do teams practice and how many games do they play?
Because Sno-King operates 2 facilities with a total of 3 ice sheets, this allows all teams to practice a minimum of 2 times per week. The number of games that your child will play will vary depending on which level they are playing at. All teams during the season play a minimum of 1 game per week with some teams playing 2 to 3 times per week.

What hockey gear does my child need?
Your child will need the following hockey gear:
· Hockey helmet with full face guard
· Mouth guard
· Shoulder pads
· Neck guard
· Elbow pads
· Hockey gloves
· Hockey Pants
· Garter belt or Hockey shorts with velcro
· Sports protective cup
· Hockey socks
· Shin Pads
· Ice Hockey Skates
· Hockey Stick
· Practice Jersey

*For children in the Beginner Program some of the above equipment can be rented from Sno-King.

Where can I purchase ice hockey gear?
There are several shops in the Puget Sound area to purchase ice hockey gear. Here are a few:
· Pro Shop at Kingsgate Ice Arena
· Play It Again Sports in Lynnwood

How do I register my child to play at Sno-King?
You can register through the following ways:
· Go to the Registration Page on this website
· Call (425) 821-7133 ext. 1
· Email Brenda@snokinghockey.com

How can I as a parent get involved at Sno-King?
Sno-King welcomes your participation in the organization. We feel that member participation is the best way to give your child a quality experience that builds players for life. Check out the "About SnoKing" page to see just a few ways that you can get involved.