Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of players and parents.

1. Does my son or daughter need to live in or attend Springboro Schools?
2. Where are the home games and practices held and how often?
3. When does the season begin?
4. What equipment is required?
5. If I have to provide all equipment, what are the fees used for?
6. Where can I sign up?
7. Who can I contact with questions?
8. Who does SHA play?
9. What if my son or daughter has never skated?
10. How can I volunteer?

Does my son or daughter need to live in or attend Springboro Schools?

NO!  The SHA is open to all boys and girls ages 5-14 (in metro 
Dayton-Cincy 
area) 
regardless of their residence or school they may attend.

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Where are the home games and practices held and how often?

All home games and practice will be held at South Metro Sports, 
Kettering 
Recreation Center & Nutter Center unless noted otherwise).  
Practice 
schedules and games will depend upon level of play.

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When does the season begin?

Practices will start in mid October with game play begining in 
early 
November.

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What equipment is required?

All players must have the following equipment to participate.

Helmet w/cage & mouth guard
shoulder pads
elbow pads
hockey gloves
athletic cup (boys)
pelvic protector (girls)
hockey pants
shin guards
ice skates 
hockey stick

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If I have to provide all equipment, what are the fees used for?

Fees include all practice ice and home game ice with referees.  
Generally
costs per team for the entire season range from $12,000 - $18,000.

The SHA also provides home/away jerseys & socks for all players, 
plus end of
the year awards.

USA Hockey Certification of all coaches.

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Where can I sign up?

Registration forms are available on line.  They may also be 
picked up at 
South Metro, Kettering Recreation Center or call 937-885-5967 to 
have one 
mailed. SHA will host open skate (free) and registration on 
September 6th @ 
South Metro Sport from 12-1:30PM.

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Who can I contact with questions?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the SHA, please 
click on the 
mailbox icon on the home page.

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Who does SHA play?

SHA is a member or the Greater Dayton Youth Hockey League (GDYHL) 
and a 
member of the Midwest Youth Hockey League (MYHL).  SHA will play 
minimum of 
12 league games in each league and two end of season tournaments.
8U Developmental will play a 16 game schedule and end of season 
tournament.

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What if my son or daughter has never skated?

SHA offers 8U developmental for beginners, however, all levels 
are open to 
all boys and girls regardless of their skating ability.

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How can I volunteer?

Please click on the mailbox icon and email your level of interest 
in SHA.

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