U14 Bantams is an exciting time for hockey players and parents. At this age level, boys are able to body-check and the level of team play is elevated. Skating and individual skills training remains the focus of practices, with an increased (still limited) amount of practice focused on team concepts. Many times, though not always, girls who have participated on co-ed youth teams will transition to a girls only program.
'24-'25 Registration Fees: $1250 + USA Hockey Fees ($70)
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U14 Bantams are typically 13-14 year olds who have a solid skating foundation and who are confident on the ice. New skaters at this age level are quite rare.
U14 Bantams typically start early October and end early March.
U14 Bantams will have 2x on-ice practices per week, along with 1x off-ice dryland practice per week.
Practice is held 8:00-9:00 pm on Monday, 8:30-9:30 on Tuesday, and 8:45-9:30 pm on Thursdays. Dryland is Monday from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Games are scheduled most weekends, typically a double-header on either Saturday or Sunday. Games are both home and away, our goal is to limit travel to no more than 1 hour each way. There are typically several optional, but encouraged tournaments.
A collection of important dates that are important for families. This is a living document, our aim is to keep it as current as possible.
U14 Bantams will practice and have home games at the Oshkosh 20th Ave YMCA. Away games are typically within a 1-1.5 hour radius.
Off-ice dryland is typically held at the Oshkosh Rec Dept gym on Division St in Oshkosh.
U14 Bantams are evaluated and organized into small teams of like-skilled players. These teams are organized after several weeks of thorough evaluations by our coaching staff. These teams will play games at home and away. The goal is for each team to play teams of a similar experience level.
Skaters are required to source their own equipment. Total equipment cost at this age may around $400 for full outfitting (if required). Used equipment is still highly encouraged, though at this age group it is at times more difficult to find.
Way more information on equipment is available in the Parents section, or click HERE.
Similar to U12 Peewees, participation at the U14 Bantam level is limited to certain birth years, typically 13 and 14 year old players.