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SGAA YOUTH INLINE HOCKEY - FAQs

SGAA YOUTH INLINE HOCKEY

South Gwinnett Athletic Association Inline Hockey offers roller hockey and skating/hockey training programs to the youth of the South Gwinnett area. We are based in Snellvile, Georgia. We are a recreational league, open to players of all ages and abilities that strongly encourages player development form Learn-to-Skate. Roller hockey offers players a chance to learn teamwork, get exercise and exhibit sportsmanship in a nonstop fast-paced yet safe environment. The games are regulated by professional refs and are always   exciting for both players and fans.
 The league plays out of the SGAA Dual Decks at 2115 McGee Road  in   Snellville, GA- a one a kind facility in the metro Atlanta area with two full sized indoor rinks, locker rooms, concessions and pro shop. This allows for year round play and over the years has been recognized as THE destination for local and national inline hockey tournaments in the area.  SGAA Inline Hockey has something to offer everyone - whether your child has never laced up a skate or wants to hone their hockey skills or you simply need a way for them to stay active– you will find it here. In the end, at SGAA Inline Hockey we judge our success by the fun we see the kids having on the rink.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

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REGISTRATION FEES
FIRST -TIME PLAYERS - $100 
Returning players $150 (New jersey provided each season)
 
SGAA  Recreational Inline Hockey offers co-ed inline hockey for player from 5- 14 yrs old  of all skill levels ages 4-18
 

 
For our AHL and IHL  we run Fall (September through November) and Winter (December through March) and Spring (TBD)
Seasons are comprised of 10-12 practices with  8 games  and tournament finals.  Practice are generally once per week .Games are played on Saturday. 
SGAA play a blended schedule with other local leagues so some travel may be required. 
The focus of the rec league program is the development of player's skills and , more importantly, enjoyment of hockey in all levels of play.

For Middle school and High School

Season runs September – March 

Teams play once a month (min. of 2 games) plus weekly practice and an End of Season Tournament

Teams from South Gwinnett (SGAA) , Cherokee  (CHILL) Norcross (NRH)and McDonough (MYA) will be playing each other throughout the season with each association hosting a variety of games so travel is required

 
How are players placed on teams?
Players are evaluated and placed on teams and division based on age, skill, size and other factors, therefore they may play one level down or above there age as determined.
Player development  is the focus of all division. This begins with our Mites division where coaches work on the fundamentals of skating and basics of hockey play. As players move up in the divisions they working on developing more advanced playing skills and techniques
 
The following items are REQUIRED:
  1. NOCSAE certified Helmet with face cage/mask
  2. Mouth guard 
  3. Gloves
  4. Elbow Pads
  5. Shin Guards
  6. Skates
  7. Stick
  8. Inline pants (or a substitute that is durable)
The following equipment is OPTIONAL:
  1. Padded shirt
  2. Shoulder pads
  3. Girdle under the inline pants
USED GEAR AVAILABLE!
To help new players with the cost of equipment  SGAA has a Hockey Gear Swap at the beginning of every season. The community donates used equipment  of all sizes for new players to borrow as they learn and purchase their own.  We cannot guarantee we will have everything your player needs, but hopefully enough to get him/her started. 
Most gear used for ice hockey can be used for inline ( helmets, gloves, pads, etc..)  There are a few places locally to buy gear 
  • SGAA's own Pro Shop located next to the concession stand
  • Play it Again Sports in Roswell, GA- Website
  • North Georgia Hockey   in Roswell, GA - Website
Online stores offer much more selection and prices. Here are some more well-known sites
This is the most important piece of equipment.  There is a big difference between skates (wheels) made for the outdoors and indoors.  Wheels used outside are typically hard and sometimes even plastic.  Wheels made for the inside are softer and are made of rubber.  If you try to use outdoor wheels, especially plastic ones, it's extremely hard.  If you use your indoor wheels outside, you will ruin them in a short period of time.  Skates also can't have any bolts or medal sticking out.  These are often found on outdoor skates or old skates.  The bolts will cause damage to the playing surface. 
Skates MUST HAVE  a full set of wheels.  A player can't start a game with an empty slot for a wheel.  The risk of injury to another player and risk to rink damage increases.
 
For more information contact-  youthhockey@sgaasports.com
or if your at the rink, you can speak to one of our board members
 
 
 

SGAA South Gwinnett Athletic Association
2115 McGee Road   P.O. BOX 842   Snellville, 30078       404-570-SGAA  Contact: tgaines@sgaasports.com

 

WINTER SEASON DATES AND NOTES!

WINTER SEASON DATES

Jan 6 - Jamboree
Season runs January 13 - Late Feb/Early March

NEW! American Developmental Model Training for Players
Beginning this season we will be incorporate some of the USA HOCKEY American Development Model of training. This will involve some regularly scheduled Divisional Practices during the season  in addition to team ones. and have all coaches and players in the divisions working on skill stations then breaking into the teams for scrimmages.  This is a bit different than it will take some to time to work kinks out, but in the end it  will allow for all kids to learn skills needed for success and enjoyment of the sport  For more info  http://www.admkids.com/about
 

POSSIBLE TRAVEL -
SGAA will play a blended schedule with one or more local leagues the season, so some travel may be required.   This is an effort to offer all  teams a wider competitive field and promote the sport in the Metro Atlanta area .  Details are being work on with the following leagues:

  • Norcross Roller Hockey
  • Atlanta Gladiators Roller ( formally Union Hill)
  • CHILL- Cherokee Inline Hockey League

Again, nothing is set yet, and plans are to make any travel with minimal inconvenience as possible.