Recreational Hockey (CRHL)
OBJECTIVE OF THE CRHL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAM
The CRHL/Rec league consist of many of the same clubs as the RMHF/Travel and games are played at locations across the Front Range. This league is designed to provide a recreational level of play for ages Squirt through Midget. The level of play is typically less competitive than the RMHF/Travel teams but still provides a great environment for participating and learning the game.
The CRHL/Rec program is less of a commitment in terms of time and cost than RMHF/Travel. Teams play 1 or 2 games per weekend and offers 1 - 2 practices per week on average. (Practice schedule subject to change) Additionally, goalies are able to attend special goalie training practices weekly. The season usually runs from team selection in late Sept to playoffs at the end of February. This is a great place for a new player aged squirt to midget to start with NCYH. CRHL/Rec teams are selected to try and balance the strength of the teams within an age division.
PROGRAM DETAILS
AGE LEVELS - BIRTH YEARS FOR 2025-2026 YOUTH SEASON
10U - 2015 & 2016
12U - 2013 & 2014
14U - 2011 & 2012
PRACTICE & GAMES
Practice & Game Schedule
CRHL/Rec Teams – Peewee (12U), Squirt (10U), Bantam (14U), and Midget (18U)
Peewee (12U) & Squirt (10U):
- Teams will practice 1–2 times per week
- Practices are held at EPIC in Fort Collins
- Teams will play 1 game per weekend, with occasional weekends having 2 games
- League play begins mid-September
Bantam (14U) & Midget (18U):
- Teams will have one 90-minute practice per week
- Practices take place at EPIC in Fort Collins
- Teams will play 1 game per weekend, with occasional weekends having 2 games
Note: Practice frequency and duration are subject to change based on ice availability.
Game Details:
- Games are scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays, depending on available ice time
- The specific day is not fixed and may vary each week
- Game schedules will be released after the season begins
- Home games are played at NoCo and EPIC
SEASON LENGTH
Evaluations will be September for Midget (18U), Bantam (14U) & Pewee (12U).
Evaluations will be mid- September Squirt (10U).
The season will finish at the end of February with the CRHL Playoffs.
GOALIE CLINIC
Goalie Clinics are offered to our NCYH goalies each Saturday morning under the tutelage of Matt Zabba.
No charge for this service.
These clinics are only run during the youth season. They will start September 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: GOALIE CLINICS ARE NOW ON SATURDAY MORNING