Junior Gold

Junior Gold hockey in Minnesota is for high school-aged players, typically ages 15 to 18.

This program offers competitive play for those not on varsity teams, with tryouts and league games through the Junior Gold High School League.

The season starts in October with pre-skates, tryouts, and 35–40 games, culminating in playoffs through the Junior Gold High School League.

Practices are typically held at the Furniture & Things Event Center in Elk River.

Jerseys are provided once teams are established. Players will get a practice jersey, and game jersey and socks. Full equipment is required.

Practice jerseys are returned at the end of the season, while game jerseys and socks are kept by the player.

Mandatory:

Helmet with face mask, mouthguard, neck guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, breezers, shin guards, skates, and stick.

More info can be found on the MN Hockey 101 page.

USA Hockey membership is required for both the player and parents and/or guardians, and needs to be renewed prior to registration each season.

The player registration has a fee, and the adult (volunteer) registration has no charge.

Completion of SafeSport training by each parent and/or guardian is required by USA Hockey and is free to complete once you've secured a USA Hockey membership.

SafeSport training is not required to be completed ahead of registration, but is required to be completed prior to claiming any volunteer hours.

Completion of a background screening is required by USA Hockey for parents and/or guardians who will be volunteering.

The background screening is valid for two years and has a small fee.

Minnesota Hockey requires players to register with the association that serves their home or school address.

For ERYHA, families must reside within or attend school in the Elk River or Zimmerman districts—waivers may apply.

Questions? Contact ERYHARegistrar@outlook.com.

Families with only a Junior Gold player are exempt from the volunteer requirement due to the shortened season.

ERYHA requires all families to sell $250 in raffle tickets per player, with a max of $500 per family.

There is a buy-out option available.

Full program details can be found on our fundraising page.

To promote a positive, development-focused experience, ERYHA partners with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to provide training for coaches and parents.

All coaches and one parent or guardian per family are required to attend a one-hour session annually.

All ERYHA families are required to agree to the Parent and Player Codes of Conduct during registration.

We recommend reviewing these expectations with your player at the start of each season to help foster a respectful, sportsmanlike environment on and off the ice.