NA WEST OVERVIEW
NA Prep has put together an excellent select program for highly skilled athletes that will represent western regional hockey in one high-level tournament that will take place in the spring of 2020.
Nine forwards, six defensemen and two goaltenders will be individually selected to join the North American Prep Western Development Program centralized out of Whitefish, Montana. Players that are selected can either be recommended by their coach or chosen by NA Prep development team to represent the western region, there are no try-outs or evaluations, and players are selected by their proficiency and hockey merit.
17 players will compete in one to two major tournaments, located in Utah with players from (Montana, California, Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, Idaho, Washington, and Utah,). NA Prep has been the newest and fastest-growing hockey program to hit the west, and we are excited for the 3rd season of our SELECT program to get underway. Player's that are selected to attend the NAPDP will arrive 36 to 48 hours before tournament competition and take place in 4.5 to 6 hours of player/team development, off-ice activities, and team banquet before participating in the tournament. We look forward to bringing you the western region's first high-performance developmental program.
We have been using our development weekends to get the players ready for these tournaments, so I would encourage you all to get to as many as you can. We should have about two more before the first tournament (December and January)
Only Available to Birth Years: Bantam 2006/2007 Pee Wee 2008/2009 Squirt 2010/2011 Spring Length: January thru February Program fee: Players that have paid last season can use their credits towards these tournaments
$400 (Squirts/Pee Wee/Bantam)
Fee includes: 4.5 hrs of on-ice team training, professional keepsake uniform, tournament fees, coaches travel cost, helmet decals, and team administration needs.
Roster Size: 9 Forwards, 6 Defensemen and 2 Goalies
Tournaments: NA Prep West Select Team will play in two tournaments, January 15-18, 2021 and February 13-15, 2021. Equipment:
The cost of the team fees will cover uniforms that players can keep (included in tuition: shells, home and away jersey).
Recent West Select Team News
North American Prep West Teams
GRIZZ CUP MLK TOURNAMENT
January 14 - 18, 2021
ATTENTION: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, several of the major facilities that host the Grizz Cup have closed, which resulted in the Grizz Cup losing 150 game slots. They have secured ice-time in several facilities within the Utah Valley, three rinks in Salt Lake City and one each in Provo and Ogden. Originally NA Prep had been one of the organizations removed from the tournament due to rink closures and team cuts, but after appealing that decision, we were put back into the tournament. NA Prep has three teams (Squirts, Pee Wees, and Bantams) participating in the Grizz cup. We are a "flex team" in this tournament, meaning if there are any other teams that drop out, we are the teams that will fill a vacancy within a division, whether it be A or AA.
(Ex. Our Bantams are currently playing AA; should an A team drop out in the Bantam division, NA Prep Bantams could fill the vacancy at the A level.)
This was one of the bargaining chips I had to play in order to secure our organization in the tournament, so please remain flexible; I'm just grateful our players are getting a chance to play.
TEAM DIVISIONS
Squirt A
Pee Wee A1
Bantams AA
COVID- POLICIES
Each ice arena we visit will have different COVID protocols, so expect to be temp checked, probed, and prodded all weekend! Be prepared to sign many COVID release forms as needed... We are waiting on the finalized Covid policies from the rinks, as soon as we get them we will pass them along.
I need to compile a list of names of all parents, players & staff that might be in attendance at any of the rinks all weekend. What I'm hearing is 1-2 spectators per player, depending on the venue.
The following guidelines are in place as of 12/30/20 for Weber County Sports Complex, Olympic and NHL.
Games played on the Olympic Rink do not have a spectator limit, as we have 2,300 seats available. Games played on the NHL rink, however, have a two-person per player limit due to limited space within the NHL Rink.
Please space yourselves 6' between households while inside the facility.
The attached form needs to be signed by all persons entering the facility EVERY TIME they enter, including refs, game staff, etc. No need to print, this is where the Master list comes in. You’ll just have to sign the line next to your name.
WC Ice has a temperature check station upon entering the facility. Every person must have their temperature taken & sign the waiver (above).
Face coverings over the nose & mouth are required at all times by all guests and staff, even on the bench, except while on the ice surfaces. Please make sure all players/skaters are equipped with a face covering that they can keep around their necks so they can quickly pull it up and down when they change lines, exit the ice, etc. At WC Ice sheet- no masks are required while skating. Coaches should wear them at all times unless actively skating. If the bench face-covering requirement is updated before the tournament, we will let tournament personnel know. We have no indication at this time that the bench face-covering requirement will be lifted. Players & coaches should arrive prepared.
Locker Room occupancy should be kept to 15 minutes before & after games, although for convenience to staff, locker room keys will be available prior to 15 minutes before each game. Team Managers may inquire at the front counter upon arrival for their locker room key. Face coverings should be worn by all while in locker rooms.
Link below for 2 masks ideas, attached to the player's helmet and are off the face to allow better breathing. Or use a neck gaiter, for easy off and on.
ORDER YOUR HELMET MASK ONLINE HERE:
There is also a Pure Hockey in SLC, I just called them and they have “100s” of CCM Game on masks. Masks or gaiters/Buffs are required on the ice in Park City for the add-on Bantam Exhibition game.
Dryland/Warmups are not allowed in the facility at this time. If this is updated before the tournament, we will let tournament personnel know. Please plan on having teams warmup outside the facility.
As you visit the facility, you will notice staff sanitizing high-touch surfaces every hour as well as sanitizing locker rooms between uses. Our sinks & toilets have been converted to touchless fixtures, and we are adding water bottle fill stations throughout the facility for your convenience.
ACTION ITEMS:
Reply to Amalia with the name of anyone that will be at any of the rinks, to compile the Master participant list.
Please sign this USA Hockey Consent to Treat Form and email it to Amalia.
Sign this Concussion release and email it to Amalia.
If you do not email these to me prior to Tuesday, January 12th, print and bring with you.
NA PREP DINNER BANQUET
We are hoping to have a team dinner on Thursday night at our hotel if the Covid protocols at that hotel allow it. If you are uncomfortable with attending dinner, no worries. Happy you are here to play hockey.
UNIFORMS
Jerseys, pant shells, and socks will be distributed at practice on Thursday. We have gone ahead and put player names on the jerseys; we ask each family to contribute $10 for your player's nameplate to cover those expenses. (Checks payable to NA Prep)
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
***Mouth guards are required***
HOTEL
We have been told our organization has been placed at the same hotel and are in the process of finalizing hotel arrangements, and confirmations will be sent to each of the teams tomorrow.
RINKS
Peaks Ice Arena (North & South Rinks)
100 N. Seven Peaks Blvd
Provo, UT 84606
Utah Olympic Oval Ice Arena
5662 Cougar Lane
Kearns, UT 84418
Maverick Center
3200 S Decker Lake Drive
West Valley City, UT 84119
Cottonwood Heights Rec Center
7500 S 2700 E
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Weber County/Ogden Ice Sheet (NHL & Olympic rinks)
4390 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84403
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY 14, 2021
Pre-Game Training Camp
RINK: The Ice Sheet
at the Weber County Sports Complex
4390 Harrison Blvd, Ogden UT 84403
ON-ICE TRAINING TIMES
9:00am-10:30am NHL (Squirts)
10:45am - 12:15pm NHL (Pee Wee/Bantam)
12:30pm-2:00pm NHL (Squirts)
2:15-3:45pm NHL (Pee Wee/Bantam)
CLASSROOM-HOTEL
5:00pm - 6:00pm (Squirts)
7:30pm - 8:45pm (Pee Wees/Bantams)
FRIDAY 15,2021
Pre-Game Training Camp
RINK: TBA
ON-ICE TRAINING TIMES
Squirt: TBA
Pee Wee: TBA
Bantam: TBA
(Trying to get more ice on Friday, hoping for 3 hours)
GAMES:
Squirts: Friday, January 15 12:00 pm - vs. Jr Mustangs, Home jersey, Weber County Ice Sheet, Olympic
Bantam: Friday, January 15 8:30 pm - Exhibition Game vs. Park City Ice Miners 14AA, Park City Ice Arena
SATURDAY 15,2021
GAMES:
Squirts: Saturday, January 16, 8:35 am vs. Boulder HC, Away Jersey, Weber County Ice Sheet, NHL
Bantams: Saturday, January 16, 11:45 am vs. Jr Grizz, Home Jersey, Cottonwood Heights Ice Arena
Peewees: Saturday, January 16, 4:00 pm vs. Tigers, Home Jersey, Peaks Ice Arena, North
Squirts: Sunday, January 17, 9:30 am vs. Jr Grizz, Away Jersey, Maverik Center
Bantams: Sunday, January 17, 9:55 am vs. Jr Eagles, Away Jersey, Cottonwood Heights Ice Arena
Peewees: Sunday, January 17, 11:00 am vs. Boulder, Home Jersey, Peaks Ice Arena, South
Peewees: Sunday, January 17, 4:40 pm vs. Ice Warriors, Home Jersey, Peaks Ice Arena, South
Bantams: Sunday, January 17, 8:10 pm vs. Moose, Away Jersey, Maverik Center
Squirts: Monday, January 18, 6:30 am vs. Jr Eagles, Home Jersey, Weber County Ice Sheet, NHL
Squirts: Monday, January 18, 11:50 am Championship, Weber County Ice Sheet, NHL
Peewees: Monday, January 18, Finals, Peaks Ice Arena
Bantams: Monday, January 18, Finals, Utah Olympic Oval or Maverik Center or Cottonwood Heights
Schedules will be loaded into SportsEngine soon!
So happy to see all your smiling faces in UTAH!
Coach JJ
Thanks-Amalia
208-303-0430
Team West rosters are almost complete, we are giving past players 48 hours to commit to their invite, then we will go to our selection process utilizing our player ranking method.
Players who have participated on our past development teams have a ranking number, we will select players from our development team rosters in their ranked order, highest ranking to lowest ranking. Selected players will be personally invited via email and families will have 24 hours to accept the invitation or decline, if a family declines the invitation we will move down the list and select the next player in accordance to their ranking.
SQUIRT ROSTER
15/17
PEE WEE ROSTER
12/17
BANTAM ROSTER
14/17
FINAL ROSTER WILL BE POSTED THIS WEDNESDAY.
If your player was selected on the 2020 West Team and would like to participate
Register today! RETURNING PLAYERS use your promo code "nacredit19" when registering.
TOURNAMENTS:
GRIZZ CUP - Salt Lake City, UT
January 15-18
GOLD MEDAL GAMES - Provo, UT
February 13-15
Try-outs Are Now Open to all players in our Region
- By NA Admin 09/12/2020, 3:45pm MDT
NA Wild Season Schedule
- By NA Admin 09/08/2020, 4:30pm MDT
SAG WARS PRE-SKATE SCHEDULE
- By NA Admin 09/02/2020, 9:45am MDT
COVID REFUND POLICY FOR THE 2020-21 SEASON
- By NA Admin 09/01/2020, 11:45am MDT
S.A.G. WAR SCHEDULE IS OUT!
- By NA Admin 08/31/2020, 10:45pm MDT
