BHC Recreational Program
Bowie Hockey Club Recreational Program
The mission of the Bowie Hockey Club Recreational program is to teach kids the fundamentals of ice hockey in a recreational environment; to foster a spirit of sportsmanship and fair play; to provide a setting where learning about the game of hockey is fun and safe; and to promote affordable youth hockey opportunities in the metro area.
The Recreational program is also designed to assure equal opportunity to participate and to assure even competition of players at the same level. Games are scheduled throughout the season against other clubs in the Capital Corridor Hockey League (CCHL) that have "Recreational" programs. No Tryouts are required. Players of all skill levels are welcome.
- There are five age classifications, which are all co-ed:
- 8U House League (4yr - 8yr)
- 10U (9yr - 10yr)
- 12U (11yr - 12yr)
- 14U (13yr - 14yr)
- 18U (15yr - 18yr)
- The season begins in late September and concludes in late February or early March.
- Most practices are held at the Bowie Ice Arena and games are scheduled at ice arenas throughout the District, Maryland and Virginia area. Typically, no further than a 60 to 90 minute drive from Bowie.
- There will be one (1) or two (2) games per week, on either Saturday or Sunday. Along with a weekly hour-long practice. All practices are 60-minute sessions and games are 80 minutes.
Recreational Registration
The Bowie Hockey Club Recreational Registration for returning members will open in early May, and for new members on June 1. Only returning members may register from early May - May 31. If returning members fail to register before May 31, their place in the club cannot be guaranteed.
Our Recreational program will begin in late September and end in late February or early March. The 10U thru 18U level players will have one practice and one to two games per week.
For questions regarding registration contact us!
Participants in the Recreational program should have skating ability skills as established in the Learn to Skate programs, Alpha/Beta Level as established in the Bowie Ice Arena Learn to Skate program. Ice hockey experience such as participation in the Bowie Hockey Club Instructional/Learn to Play program or attendance at ice hockey camps is not mandatory, but is quite beneficial.
Required Equipment
- Helmet with face mask
- Mouth Guard
- Shoulder Pads
- Elbow Pads
- Hockey Gloves
- Shin Guards
- Hockey Pants
- Hockey Skates
- Hockey Socks
- Hockey Stick
- Neck Guard
***Effective August 1, 2024 USA Hockey Rule: Neck Guards are mandatory for player under 18***
6U/8U House
This program will focus on more intensive skating and skill development while offering the parents an easier schedule for practices and games. Here are some facts about the program:
- FUN- hockey should be made as fun for the player as possible.
- The program will focus on a 3-to-1 practice to games ratio.
- The kids should love to come to the rink whether it is for practice or for a game.
- Skating skills will be the emphasis with puck skills secondary.
- Kids should be kept active as much as possible by dividing into small groups and running separate drills.
- Practice ice should be run like a clinic environment. Players will be split up into groups and will work in stations.
10U REC Hockey
This division is for 9- and 10-year old boys and girls. The Recreational program will practice once per week and play 12 league games and a few non-league games throughout the season. A minimum of six games will be played at Bowie Ice Arena. Our Recreational teams play in the Capital Corridor Hockey League. This league stresses fun, recreation, development of skills, and good sportsmanship. Games have three 12-minute periods with stop time and players will normally change during the play.
Objectives
- Enjoyable introduction and experience in ice hockey
- Provide a healthy atmosphere for fun and learning
- Introduce the concept of games and the fun in playing hockey
- Development of communication at the player’s level of learning
- Encourage the players to enjoy, learn and continue to play hockey
- Develop qualities important to hockey: quickness, agility, coordination, balance, strength and flexibility
12U REC Hockey
This division is for 11- and 12-year old boys and girls. The Recreational program will practice once per week and play 12 league games and a few non-league throughout the season. A minimum of six games will be played at Bowie Ice Arena. Our Recreational teams play in the Capital Corridor Hockey League. This league stresses fun, recreation, development of skills, and good sportsmanship. Games have three 15-minute periods with stop time and players will normally change during the play.
Objectives
- Enjoyable introduction and experience in ice hockey
- Provide a healthy atmosphere for fun and learning
- Introduce the concept of games and the fun in playing hockey
- Development of communication at the player’s level of learning
- Encourage the players to enjoy, learn and continue to play hockey
- Develop qualities important to hockey: quickness, agility, coordination, balance, strength and flexibility
14U REC Hockey
This division is for 13- and 14-year old boys and girls. The Recreational program will practice once per week and play approximately 12 league games and a few non-league games throughout the season. A minimum of six games will be played at Bowie Ice Arena. Our Recreational teams play in the Capital Corridor Hockey League. This league stresses fun, recreation, development of skills, and good sportsmanship. Games have three 15-minute periods with stop time and players will normally change during the play.
Objectives
- Provide a healthy atmosphere for fun and development
- Increased competition designed to expand existing skills
- Development of communication at the player’s level of learning
- Stress the importance of modern American hockey – fast, combined action of individuals and groups (Flow Concepts)
- Stress the importance of the educational development of the individual as a whole – socially, physically and mentally
- Enjoyable and rewarding experiences in ice hockey that will encourage continued participation
16U/18U REC HOCKEY
his division is for 15-18 year old boys and girls. The Recreational program will practice once per week and play 12 league games and a few non-league games throughout the season. A minimum of six games will be played at Bowie Ice Arena. Our Recreational teams play in the Capital Corridor Hockey League. This league stresses fun, recreation, development of skills, and good sportsmanship. Games have three 15-minute periods with stop time and players will normally change during the play.
Objectives
- Provide a healthy atmosphere for fun and development
- Increased competition designed to expand existing skills
- Development of communication at the player’s level of learning
- Stress the importance of modern American hockey – fast, combined action of individuals and groups (Flow Concepts)
- Stress the importance of the educational development of the individual as a whole–socially, physically and mentally
- Enjoyable and rewarding experiences in ice hockey that will encourage continued participation
BHC REC 2024-2025
REC Fees:
6U/8U House: $800.00
10U: $1375.00 10U Goalie: $921.25
12U: $1325.00 12U Goalie: $921.50
14U: $1325.00 14U Goalie: $921.50
16U/18U: $1325.00
16U/18U Goalie: $921.50
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