Cost and Program Comparisons

Overview of Costs

Bucks Program

Usually costs less than other programs.*

One Fee Covers Everything:

  • Home Ice
  • Uniforms
  • Admin Fees
  • Program Fees
  • Coaching Stipends
  • Equipment Fees
  • Tournament Entry Fees
  • Exhibition Game Fees
  • Dryland
  • Parties & Events*


* Families may need to pitch in a small amount per party or event


The only cost not included in the player fee is lodging and travel to one out-of-state tournament.

Other Programs

Typically break the costs out into two separate fees: 1) Hard Costs; and 2) Soft Costs.

Hard Costs typically include:

  • Ice Slots
  • Admin Fees
  • Program Fees
  • Coaching Stipends


Soft Costs/Team Funds typically include:

  • Additional Ice Slots
  • Uniforms
  • Equipment Fees
  • Tournament Entry Fees
  • Exhibition Game Fees


Out-Of-State Tournaments:

  • Typically costs $1,500 - $2,500 in airfare, hotel and meals per tournament.
  • Typically occur over holiday weekends and require players to miss a day or two of school for travel.




Program Comparison Example 2023-2024

12U Bucks

FIXED FEE: $7,000

Program Costs:

  • 3 Shared Practices + 1 Full per Week
  • 2 Professional Dryland Sessions per Week (Conant)
  • Professional Goaltender Consulting (Caruso)
  • AZYHL League Fees
  • AZYHL Seeding Tournament
  • AZYHL Championship Tournament
  • All Program Fees (Admin, Processing, Coaching Stipends, Team Equipment).
  • Dryland

-- ALL INCLUDED IN PRICE --


Player Equipment Package:

  • Home and Away Game Jerseys & Socks
  • Custom Pant Shell
  • Practice Jersey & Socks
  • Warmup Hoodie and Pants
  • Dryland T-Shirt and Shorts
  • Hockey Equipment Bag

-- ALL INCLUDED IN PRICE --


Team Account Funds:

5 Local Tournaments:

  • Icebreaker Invitational (Sept)
  • CAN/AM (Oct)
  • Vegas Knights Tournament (Nov)
  • Cactus Cup (Jan)
  • President's Day (Feb)

-- ALL INCLUDED IN PRICE --




TOTAL FIXED COST: $7,000


12U AHU Knights

FEES UNKNOWN: $9,338 (ESTIMATE)

Program Costs:

  • 2 Shared Practices + 1 Full per Week
  • No Professional Dryland
  • Weekly Skills Coaching during practices
  • Weekly Powerskate and Goalie Coaching sessions
  • AZYHL League Fees
  • AZYHL Seeding Tournament
  • AZYHL Championship Tournament
  • All Program Fees (Admin, Processing, Coaching Stipends, Team Equipment).
  • No Deer Camp

-- "PLAYER PROGRAM COSTS: $3,342" --


Player Equipment Package:

  • Home and Away Game Jerseys & Socks
  • Custom Pant Shell
  • Practice Jersey & Socks
  • Warmup Jacket and Pants
  • Off-Ice T-Shirt and Shorts
  • Hockey Equipment Bag

-- "EQUIPMENT PACKAGE: $525" --


Team Account Funds:

3 Local Tournaments:

  • TBD - Tournament Fees Unknown

3 Out-of-State Tournaments:

  • TBD - Tournament Fees and Coach Travel Costs Unknown + $1,500 - $2,500 per trip for airfare, hotel and car rental.

-- "TEAM ACCOUNT FEES ESTIMATED: $971" --


President's Day Tournament:

-- UNKNOWN -- (Team is REQUIRED TO FUNDRAISE or PAY AND ADDITIONALY AMOUNT for the President's Day Tournament)


TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $9,338*

*$4,500 in travel costs + $4,838 in published fees + unknown team account fees and fundraising requirements

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