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The GCHA is a non-profit organization that relies on parent and community volunteers for coaching and managing our programs.
Reasons why you should consider:
LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT
Focused on long-term player skill development and won't sacrifice it for short-term, short-lived successes that hurt player skills or love of the game. Our players grow more in love with the game as they improve.
WE KNOW HOW TO DEVELOP PLAYERS
We have consistently started players in our Learn-to-Play program, developed them on our House teams and then had many of them go on to join travel level teams or continue to find lasting success in hockey; showing a great player development model.
EXPERIENCED COACHES
A number of coaches with 6+ years coaching experience; some are parents of players on the teams and some are not.
LIFE SKILLS
Our players learn the importance of grit, effort, and teamwork in our program, and carry that with them in life.
VERY AFFORDABLE
Low regstration fees & 
FREE Spring registration & low ice bills ($200 total for Spring season) with great fundraising opportunities (Fall season). Free ice for Goalies 12U & up!
GREAT PEOPLE
GCHA has a group of families and adults that care about what's best for kids. It's a very nice, family environment that you'll come to know and love.
Come out and give Garden City Stars a try!
We run clinic-like practices for individual skill development
We offer two Try Hockey for Free in early November and another late February. We also offer a Girls Try Hockey for Free is held in early October and is for girls only.
| Program | Age / Division | Skill level | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learn to Play | 4-8 | Beginner skaters, or very young skaters who need to learn or work on skating skills. Also, young skaters who are ready for learning hockey skills and participating in games. | Registration starting in September, program runs October through March. Commitment: 1 hr/week (Saturday) Seperated into 2, session Oct-December, Jan-April |
| House Program | 6U-16U | House offers players the opportunity to enjoy competitive hockey without the travel. | Registration starting in August, program runs September through March. Commitment: 2-3 Skates/week (weeknight + Saturday) |
| Spring House | 6U-16U | House offers players the opportunity to enjoy competitive hockey without the travel. | Registration starting in March, program runs April through May. Commitment: 2-3 Skates/week (weeknights & weekends) |
Children take varied paths through the programs as they gain skills and get older. GCHA welcomes new skaters at any age and skill level.
Young children tend to go from Learn to Skate -> Learn to Play -> House Program
For any questions on where to start or where to go next, please contact GCHA President, Billy Barrett http://gchapresident@gmail.com or Learn to Skate/Learn to Play at http://gchalearntoplay@gmail.com.
Check out our events page to see what exciting things we have coming up!
Including
Upcoming clinics
Try Hockey for Free dates
The Bob England Hockey Foundation is looking for supporters who share the love of hockey, and can help assist youth in need to continue to grow through sport. Twice a year applications will be reviewed and a grant will be awarded to support players hockey expenses. Please visit the Bob England Hockey Foundation for more information.
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For GCHA Sponsorship Information please download a Sponsorship Form located on the left side of our home page under Forms.
