Little Falls Youth Hockey Association

Welcome to the LFYH registration page. Below you will find the links to the Coaches, Learn-to-Skate, 2022 Fall Camp, and 2022-2023 Skater Registrations. In additional, you will find more information about USA hockey registration, skater fees, and our volunteer/fundraising policy.

NGIN USER ACCOUNT:  On-Line Registration requires you to have an NGIN User account. This account is needed for registration and volunteer requirements. You will need this account for Step 2. 

If you already have an NGIN user account, please use that account. Your information is stored in your account and it will auto fill many of the fields for you. Once you have an NGIN account, that same account can be used on any other NGIN website.

If you do not already have an NGIN User account, you will need to create an account for the LFYHA website. Click create account on upper left corner of our homepage and follow the instructions.

Each Player must register first with USA Hockey (link provided below) and then return to this Registration Session to register for the 2022-2023 Season.

• Step 1: USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION:  CLICK HERE to go to USA Hockey Registration and register your player(s). Be sure to PRINT and SAVE their confirmation code(s). Remember to register EACH of your players with USA Hockey. Each player must have their own unique USA Hockey confirmation number.
• Step 2:  LITTLE FALLS YOUTH HOCKEY REGISTRATION:  Return to this registration and proceed. Click on the 2022-2023 registration link above.  During this registration session you will need to enter the USA Hockey Confirmation Code that you received in Step 1.

To complete registration through our secure site, please have your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or checking account information available. 

Your registration is not complete until ALL registration materials have been received and NO player will be allowed on the ice until this information is received.

Division birth dates are listed below. Players will be registered according to their birth dates.  

2022-2023 Registration Levels:

Grade Level Exception:

If player is born in July or August of the cut off year, they may be allowed to move up to the next age level to play with their grade classmates. Please contact the Registration Coordinator for more information. 

Registration Fees and on-line payment plans are listed below. You will be given the option to pay your fees in full or select a payment plan. If selecting a payment plan, future payments will be automatically deducted from your credit/debit card on the designated dates. There will be a $5 payment plan fee assessed if you select option #1 and 2, $8.50 for option #3 and 4.   ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE PROCESSED ON-LINE. Pre-paid cards are accepted. 

2022-2023 Registration Fees and Payment Plans:

*  New members - Players that have never been registered with USA Hockey or any hockey association will be allowed to participate their first year for free.

*  The above registration fees do not include the USA Hockey/MN Hockey fees which will be paid by you directly to USA Hockey.   

 *  If you select the payment option #1 on the checkout page, you will be charged an additional $5; option #2 will be an additional $8.50. If you pay in full, there will not be an additional fee.    

Little Falls Youth Hockey has made exceptions for families with financial hardships who cannot meet the financial commitment. DO NOT continue with the on-line registration if you will need assistance. Please contact our Registration Coordinator for more information.

LFYHA is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on volunteers. We are solely operated by volunteers, therefore the profits from the concession stand and home tournaments directly fund our hockey program. We greatly appreciate the many hours contributed by our hockey families during the season. To make volunteer work more equitable for the entire association, the board has established a volunteer policy. This includes families working MANDATORY hours in DIBS and Home Tournaments/Games.

A volunteer deposit of $450 PER FAMILY is required and must be submitted during online registration. NO PLAYER will be allowed on the ice until this is on file with the association. If your family completes the volunteer requirements, your deposit will be cancelled electronically at the end of the season.  Families with incomplete hours will have their volunteer deposit withdrawn on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

LFYHA implemented an online volunteer system in 2015 called DIBS. The hours have been configured with the best of our ability.  You can use DIBS to view available shifts, sign up (“claim”) and keep track of volunteer shifts. You must be registered for the current season to access the DIBS Volunteer system. More information on DIBS is available on the LFYHA website. 

VOLUNTEER HOURS REQUIRED: 

The “Volunteer Year” will coincide with the fiscal year, April 1st to March 31st. There will be NO gifting of hours or roll over hours from year to year. Coaches must attend 80% of the teams practices and games to receive credit. Coaches will not be able to forgo coaches pay in lieu of hours. They must “buy-out” as described on page 3. Team managers must fulfill team requirements (schedule of locker room monitors, maintaining team website page, district reporting, attendance, and communication) in full to receive hours. Hours will be award in two increments: first half of hours will be issued by January 1st with the remaining by March 31st. 

CONCESSION Hours:

• When you sign up for concession hours you are committed to working those hours.
• If you are unable to work a claimed shift, you must cancel 48 hours prior to the start of shift. 
• In the event of a cancellation 48 hours or less of the event and the outside of the LFYHA's control (weather, COVID, government shut-down, opponent cancellation, etc.), you will not receive credit and will be asked to claim a future shift. 
•  In the event of a cancellation 48 hours or less of the event and the cancellation is within LFYHA's control (scheduling error, LFYH cancels game), you will receive credit in full. 
• In the event of a mandatory government shutdown, you will receive credit in full.
• If it is within the 48 hours you will need contact the Concession Manager to hire an approved youth worker to fill your shift at a rate of $15.00/hour. The Concession Manager must receive your payment in full prior to the start of your cancelled shift.
• All youth workers, 15 years or older, MUST be pre-approved by the Concession Manager. 
• If you are more than 10 minutes late on three separate occasions, the LFYH board has the option to withdraw your volunteer deposit prior to May 6, 2023.
• If you are a no show, your deposit will be withdrawn the next business day. 
  • If a returned check occurs, your child will not be able to participate until the volunteer deposit is paid in full.  This policy ensures that the concession hours are covered, and your volunteer deposit is cancelled at the end of the season.
  • Requesting cancellation within DIBS without a phone call to the Concessions Manager equates to a No Show.

Volunteer Hours:

• When you sign up for concession hours you are committed to working those hours.
• In the event that locker room monitors are uploaded in DIBS, monitors must complete safe sport and background check requirement prior to first shift in order to receive credit.
• If you are unable to work a claimed shift, you must cancel 48 hours prior to the start of shift. 
• In the event of a cancellation 48 hours or less of the event and the outside of the LFYHA's control (weather, COVID, government shut-down, bar closure, parade cancellation, etc.), you will not receive credit and will be asked to claim a future shift. 
•  In the event of a cancellation 48 hours or less of the event and the cancellation is within LFYHA's control (scheduling error, LFYH cancels game), you will receive credit in full. 
• In the event of a mandatory government shutdown, you will receive credit in full.
• If it is within the 48 hours you will need contact the Volunteer Coordinator to hire an approved youth worker to fill your shift at a rate of $15.00/hour. The Volunteer Coordinator must receive your payment in full prior to the start of your cancelled shift.
• If you are more than 10 minutes late on three separate occasions, the LFYH board has the option to withdraw your volunteer deposit prior to May 6, 2023.
• If you are a no show, your deposit will be withdrawn the next business day. 
  • If a returned check occurs, your child will not be able to participate until the volunteer deposit is paid in full.  This policy ensures that the concession hours are covered, and your volunteer deposit is cancelled at the end of the season.
  • Requesting cancellation within DIBS without a phone call to the Volunteer Coordinator equates to a No Show.

Arena Clean-Up Hours

• Arena clean-up hours can be completed by anyone 8 years or older, if a parent/guardian is present with them. 
• If you claim an arena clean-up hour, you must sign-in on the sheet located in the concession stand. 
• The arena manger will provide you guidelines and cleaning equipment. 

A Buy-Out Option is available for all required DIBS hours at $20/hr. This must be received no later than December 31, 2022. NO EXCEPTIONS! Note: This buy-out is ONLY for DIBS hours and does not include home tournaments or games. If you buy-out of the DIBS hours, you must still complete the other required volunteer hours, or you will forfeit your volunteer deposit. 

Volunteer and Concession Worker Code of Conduct

• When you are fulfilling your volunteer or concession hours, we ask that you do not bring children with that require your supervision as it places an extra burden on the others who are working with you. This action can also pose a safety or health risk.
• You must also demonstrate good judgement when using personal electronic devices to ensure usage does not inhibit productivity standards and/or job performance.
• Concession stand workers must be 15 years old. Individuals must be 18 years old to work a bingo shift.

Fundraising

Raffle tickets are considered part of your registration and is mandatory that ALL players participate. The following are the required amounts for each player

**Families with 2 or more skaters are to sell the required raffle ticket amounts for their two oldest players. This rule only pertains to the LFYHA and does not include the requirements for the JV or Varsity Teams.

Raffle Ticket Buy-out Option

Raffle fundraiser buy-out is per player, with a family maximum

$100 for Ice Mites

$200 for Mites

$400 for Squirts/10U

$600 for Bantams/15U/PeeWees/12U

**Buy out option applies to a family’s two oldest skaters that are part of the LFYHA.