Page Updated November 8

If you're looking for information on the upcoming 2023-24 Season, you're in the right place. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. 

• 10/29 -  First week of practices. 
• 10/27 - Pavilion ice is in!
• 9/21 - Registration opens for Rapids home tournaments. 
• 8/20 - Uniform order deadline.
• 7/15 - Season registration closes. Late registrations may be accepted based on team availability.  Email the Registrar to inquire about late registration
• 6/15 - Season registration opens.

SEASON REGISTRATION 

Registration closed on August 15th. It was announced by email, social channels, and here on the website in mid-June. Click here to join our email list and be the first to know.  Send any questions to info@bendrapidsyouthhockey.org

Late registrations may be accepted based on team availability.  Email the Registrar to inquire about late registration.

UNIFORM ORDERING

Uniform ordering was extended to Aug 20th.  The Equipment Coordinator is preparing the bulk order to our vendor. If you missed the order window (June 15-Aug 20), and need a piece, email the Equipment Coordinator immediately.  Depending on the status of the order you may be able to squeeze a last second order in. 

New to the Rapids?

Whether you have a youngster fresh out of learn-to-play or you moved to Central Oregon recently, start here.

Schedule Notes:

• Monday Goalie practice ends in December.
• For 16U and 18U teams there are still some moving pieces to sort out. There will likely be adjustments in how that block of time is carved up between the 2 teams and how much of that ice is shared at any given time.  
• Opportunities for additional practices will certainly arise during the season. A common example is a team is traveling for a game or tournament during one of their assigned practice slots.  In those cases their practice time may be made available to other teams on an as-needed basis. 

Uniforms

Thank you Parents for feedback on the uniform program during our annual end of season survey.  The Steering Committee listened. Here are the updates:

• Practice socks will be included with uniform orders. Athletes should use the practice socks instead of game socks during practices. This will preserve the life span of the game socks during the season.  
• Reversible jerseys will NOT be available for 8U athletes.  
• Player name plates will continue to be placed on shoulder area. 
• No sponsor logos on jersey. Sponsor logos to be placed as stickers on helmets.
• This is the 2nd season of the new uniforms. Parents can opt out of purchasing as new uniform under certain conditions. See the Team Requirements section on the Uniform page for specifics. Please note that there will be one opportunity to purchase uniforms.

Dryland Training

Dryland training options are currently being considered on a team by team basis. We've had mixed results in the past when it comes to athlete participation. Any team managers (or parents) that have ideas or suggestions on this aspect are encouraged to reach out to the Coaching Director. 

COACHES

Coaching applications opened in April.  Head and Assistant Coaches should be finalized by June. When that happens they will be listed in each team section below. Practice Coaches will be finalized in the early Fall or late Summer. If you're interested in coaching, go to the Coaching Signup  page for more info.   

TEAM MANAGERS

Interested in stepping into the Team Manager role? Or simply curious and want to learn more? Head to the Volunteer page to learn more and send your questions or expression of interest to the Volunteer Coordinator.  

Volunteer Requirement

The refundable volunteer fee is unchanged at $400.   

The fee is refundable when you complete the required number of hours.

Last season, the requirement was 10 hours, of which 5 needed to be home tournament hours.  There are 3 home tournaments this year and plenty of opportunities to earn hours before, during, or after a tournament. 

Accruing hours is easy and quick. It's per family.  If you step into a Team Manager or Steering Committee role, the fee is waived right off the bat. All your questions about volunteering are here.  

Parent feedback from the end of season survey tells us more options to volunteer are needed.  Information forthcoming on this aspect. 

Safesport & Background Checks for Parents

At least 1 parent of each athlete MUST complete the following three items. 

1. Register with USA Hockey as a Parent Volunteer. No cost.  You will receive a USA Hockey number which will be required at the time of athlete registration with the Bend Rapids.  Get registered here. 
2. Safesport Certified. Safesport certification or renewal takes about 30-90 minutes to complete online.  No cost.  Start the SafeSport certification.  
3. Background Screened.  The background check application takes just a few minutes to submit. Start your background screening. This is facilitated through USA Hockey. Note: There is a fee. The Rapids will refund the background check fee to any parent that completes the process. After you submit the form, you'll receive an email receipt. Forward this email to the Finance Manager. They will process the refund through your sportsengine account. 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available. Learn more. 

Section Updated Nov 8, 2023

Team fees cover most of the expenses associated with being on a youth hockey team, except for personal travel and equipment/uniforms. However, there are some variations for each team which are noted below. In general team fees include practice ice (pre- and in-season), games, super weekends, tournaments, and Rapids operational costs. 

Fees are up for the 2023-24 Season. Why? 

• Ice is more expensive. Pavilion raised their rates resulting in an increase in Rapids practice ice cost of roughly 33%.
• Rapids pay for ice cuts now.
• Pre-Season ice was previously invoiced separately as one-off expenses for parents. This season pre-season ice was included.
• Super weekends are new this season. While super convenient and super fun, they are not part of Rapids reciprocal ice arrangements. 
• Some teams are going to more expensive tournaments and more of them. Pay attention to the number of tournaments provided to any given team. In some cases the amount of tournaments provided have doubled since last season. Tournament fees have also increased significantly. 

8U

Head Coaches: John Kromm & Jeremy Jensen  Assistant Coach: TBD

(Looking for Parent Volunteers to help as Assistant Coaches.)

• Team Fee: $1450
• Uniforms: Parents to Purchase (Details Here)
• Refundable Volunteer Surcharge:  $400
• Total Season Fees: $1850

TEAM NOTES

• Read the team overview.
• Approx 50 Practice Hours
• 2 Super Weekends with OSHA Teams
• Home Jamboree
• OSHA Games
• 5 Tournaments / 1 State Jamboree
• Capacity is 30 athletes.

10U GREEN

Head Coach: Keith “Fish” McMasters  Assistant Coach: Jeremy Guy

• Team Fee: $2300
• Uniforms: Parents to Purchase (Details Here)
• Refundable Volunteer Surcharge:  $400
• Total Season Fees: $2700

TEAM NOTES

• Read the team overview.
• Approx 50 Practice Hours
• OSHA Games
• 6 Tournaments
• Capacity is 15 athletes.

10U WHITE

 Head Coach: Todd Rich  Assistant Coach: Lyle Laver

• Team Fee: $2100
• Uniforms: Parents to Purchase (Details Here)
• Refundable Volunteer Surcharge:  $400
• Total Season Fees: $2500

TEAM NOTES

• Read the team overview.
• Approx 50 Practice Hours
• OSHA Games
• 5 Tournaments / 1 State Jamboree
• 2 Super Weekends
• Capacity is 15 athletes.

12U GREEN

Head Coach: Eric Colter Assistant Coach: Shaun Roland

• Team Fee: $2700
• Uniforms: Parents to Purchase (Details Here)
• Refundable Volunteer Surcharge:  $400
• Total Season Fees: $3100

TEAM NOTES

Read the team overview.

• Tournament only team.
• Approx 60 Practice Hours 
• No OSHA games, but will have friendlies with teams outside the area.
• 4 Tournaments
• Capacity is 15 athletes per team

12U WHITE

Head Coach: Michel Waller Assistant Coach: Amber Wells

• Team Fee: $2200
• Uniforms: Parents to Purchase (Details Here)
• Refundable Volunteer Surcharge:  $400
• Total Season Fees: $2600

TEAM NOTES

• Read the team overview.
• Approx 60 Practice Hours 
• OSHA Games
• 5 Tournaments / 1 State
• 2 Super Weekends
• Capacity is 15 athletes per team.

14U

Head Coach: Patrick O'Brien  Assistant Coach: Rob Brown

• Team Fee: $2635
• Uniforms: Parents to Purchase (Details Here)
• Dryland Training: $265
• Refundable Volunteer Surcharge:  $400
• Total Season Fees: $3300

TEAM NOTES

• Read the team overview.
• Approx 70 Practice Hours 
• No OSHA games, but will have friendlies with teams outside the area.
• 5 Tournaments
• We will do our best to schedule as many “checking games” as possible.
• Team off-ice activities will begin shortly after tryouts.
• Capacity is 20 athletes.

16U AA

Head Coach: Tim Bateman  Assistant Coaches: John Hunt / Eric Colter

• Team Fee: $1250
• Uniforms: $250 (Oregon Selects design)
• Refundable Volunteer Surcharge: n/a (applied via 18U)
• Total Season Fee: $1500

TEAM NOTES

• Read the team overview.
• Tournament Team only
• 6 Tournaments
• 12 games, 6 home and 6 away.
• Athletes will practice and roster with their home association 18U teams, so long as they are not AA level.
• Non-Rapids athletes practicing on their home ice will receive an "Ice Credit"

18U GREEN

Head Coach: Tim Bateman  Assistant Coaches: John Hunt / Eric Colter

• Team Fee: $2200
• Uniforms: Parents to Purchase (Details Here)
• Refundable Volunteer Surcharge:  $400
• Total Season Fees: $2600

TEAM NOTES

• Read the team overview.
• Approx 80 Practice Hours 
• Games are being reviewed in conjunction with 16U (Based on OSHA Guidelines)
• 1 Tournament / 1 State Championship Tournament (if qualify)
• Team activities begin shortly after tryouts.
• Capacity is 15 athletes.

18U WHITE

Head Coach: Jeff Baumberger  Assistant Coach: TBD

• Team Fee: $2200
• Uniforms: Parents to Purchase (Details Here)
• Refundable Volunteer Surcharge:  $400
• Total Season Fees: $2600

TEAM NOTES

• Read the team overview.
• Approx 80 Practice Hours 
• Games are being reviewed in conjunction with 16U (Based on OSHA Guidelines)
• 1 Tournament / 1 State Championship Tournament (if qualify)
• Team activities begin shortly after tryouts.
• Capacity is 15 athletes.