Bantam Practice Squad
BHA's hockey program includes a Bantams practice squad option. This is for players who will participate in all Billerica practices and potentially be called on an as needed basis for VHL games throughout the season.
Ages
Bantams: ages 13-14
When
Tryouts are held at the end of March of the current year. Teams are finalized in April. The season begins in late August and runs through March/April of the following year.
Where
All home games and practices are held:
Hallenborg Ice Pavilion
10 Good Street
Billerica, MA 01821
Practices
- Team practices are 2 50-minute shared ice times per week (not including High School Hockey season)
- Monthly skills sessions from September through November
Games
Games start in early September and run through late March/early April. Bantams play approximately 35-40 league games plus additional tournaments to be determined at the start of each season. A practice player only attends games on an as needed basis.
Jerseys
Jerseys and socks are provided to new players to the program as part of registration.
Socks are provided at the beginning of the season to all players.
Any existing players that need new jerseys are able to purchase during the acceptance of the offer to being placed on a team.
Extra Costs
Any tournament fees are typically divided by the players. Travel costs are the responsibility of the participants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions?
Please send any other questions you may have to BillericaHockeyAssociation@gmail.com
2024-25 BANTAM PRACTICE
Travel programs for Bantam team, but will be on the practice squad. (Fall 2024-Spring 2025). The practice squad player will be able to be called for games on an as needed basis.
We look forward to another great season of hockey for you and your family, and are excited to officially get things started!
The first step of your registration should begin with your USA Hockey registration, before returning to this site to complete your player's registration.
Payments
This season we are offering a payment plan or paying in full which gives a 5% discount automatically. The payment plan will be spread out equally for 6 months. Everyone registering must choose this payment plan or pay in full.
If you are registering multiple siblings, we offer a 15% discount off of the lowest registration that can be provided during registration. Please send an email to BillericaHockeyAssociation@gmail.com for more information on this.
Thank you for your participation. We look forward to seeing your skater on the ice - and you at the rink in September!
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