CIA House Rec League
The Clearwater Ice Arena Rec program is run by Youth Hockey Director - Coach Lee Zerfass along with Assistant Youth Hockey Director - Carlos Piñeros.
The spirit and philosophy of our program is to promote fun for the players to further their love for the game, skill development, teamwork, fair play, and competitive balance.
The House program has teams ranging from 8U - 16U with teams typically having 10-15 players. Age groups may be combined when numbers are low.
Ages
We have House programs from 8U - 16U when numbers allow. Age groups may be combined when numbers are low.
Practices
Practices are held at Clearwater Ice Arena (CIA) and are usually once (60 min.) a week with the possibility of occasional. These normally range from 4:30pm-8pm on Fridays with the older age groups going later. However, the practice schedule is subject to change based on the ice availability at the CIA. Practices consist of skills, drills and scrimmage games.
Games
House teams: consist of 10-15 skaters plus a goalie and are chosen by the coach according to availability and skill level after tryouts.
Jerseys
A Clearwater Ice Arena rec league jersey will be available to select for sizing during registration.
USA Hockey
All skaters/players and coaches must be registered with USA Hockey for the current playing year. USA Hockey registration is not refundable.
When
The fall registration covers house hockey from Mid August through Mid December.
The Winter Registration runs early Jan through mid April.
Where
All practice and game sessions are held on the Lightning or Pro rink at:
Clearwater Ice Arena
13940 Icot Blvd,
Clearwater, FL 33760
Requirements
Equipment
All players must have:
- Neck Protector (failure to have neck guard will have player removed from practice / game)
- Helmet
- Body Pads
- Hockey Pants
- Elbow Pads
- Shin Guards
- Hockey Gloves
Registrations
Players must have current/active:
- USA Hockey #
- Crossbar Registration
- CIA House Registration/Payment
2024 House Fall Rec League
Registration for the 2024 Fall Youth Hockey League is now open.
Tryouts for skill assessment and team selections will be held on August 23rd with first games being played on August 24th running through December 14th.
A current 2024-2025 USA Hockey Registration will be required to complete the process.
2025 House Winter Rec League
Clearwater Ice Arena In-House Program Registration.
A current 2024-2025 USA Hockey number will be required to complete the process.
Register2025 House Summer Rec League
CIA House Registration opens April 7 for the Summer 2025 Season. Skill assessment evaluations will be May 2nd & 3rd. The season will start with practices & games on May 9 & 10.
A current 2024-2025 USA Hockey Registration will be required to complete the process.
Register