Metro West

Register now for the Metro West 2023 Fall/Early Winter Season

Season & Cost

Season
2023 Fall/Early Winter

Toal Games
18 (guaranteed)

Guaranteed games are inclusive of playoff games. Teams that do not make or progress in the playoffs will still play the number of guaranteed games. There will generally be one game weekly.

Renewal Season
This season renews for a 2024 Winter season immediately following, and a fall/early winter season thereafter.

Captain Gift/Offer
50% off a stock or custom Mando Hockey stick

Cost
$5,050 based on 18 guaranteed games

Dates, Days & Times

Approximate Start Date
09/11/2023

Approximate End Date
01/08/2024

Day(s) of Week
Mondays and Wednesdays

Approximate Times
9:10PM, 9:40PM

Game Duration
Games at home location(s) are 50 minutes, with (3) running time periods of 15 minutes each.

One scheduling preference can be made at the time of registration. Note that the info above pertains to the games played at your home location(s). Days/times of the host rink apply to games played at regional locations.

Location(s)

Home Rink(s)

Regional Rinks*

* Those choosing Regional Scheduling play more teams and access expanded playoffs.

Level Divisions Available

**level availability is subject to change. Please inquire if your level is not listed.

See below for level guidance.

Regional Choice

With Regional Choice, we’re bringing you a way to play more teams while not having to travel too often or too far. Adding this option adds scheduling rinks in your home location’s region. Regional Choice not only will enable your team to play more teams during the regular season but you’ll also get access to regional playoffs for an enhanced competitive experience.

Teams Choose One:

  • Regional Choice will schedule your games at all rinks in your home location’s region, as listed on the league’s registration page.
  • Opt Out of Regional Choice to play exclusively at your home location and rink(s). Single location playoffs will be offered.

Please note that the days/times listed above only apply to games at your home rinks. Games that are played within your region have the day/time range of the host rink apply to games scheduled there. Most of the time these days/times are the exact same or very close to those of your home rinks. Please inquire if you have any questions about the potential days/times that your team could have games scheduled under these options.

BYOT Timetable

Below is a timeline summary of what to expect as you get started with BYOT.

Rolling

  • Register your team with no deposit necessary from the captain.
  • Within 3 business days of registration (or when your league’s details are finalized) – The captain will be emailed a unique team registration URL to provide their players in order to register for the team’s roster.
  • To secure the team’s spot, there must have at least 4 paying players registered within 7 days. Paying players are those who are going to split the team’s overall cost and place a $100 deposit at the time of registration.

Before Your Team's First Game

Players register with a $100 deposit as paying players, who share in the team’s cost, or with a $20 registration fee for those who will be non-paying alternates.

Pre-season

The season schedule is posted. If any dates/times are pending with the rink those games will be posted as soon as we have scheduling commitments. The last 2 weeks are always held for playoffs.

At the Beginning of the Season

The team’s payment is split between the amount of paying players, those who registered with a $100 deposit. Each paying player’s amount due is that amount less their $100 deposit. They can elect to pay in full or spread the balance over the course of the season on a payment plan. Final payments or enrollment in the payment plan is required wit

Within 10 Days of Payment Split

All paying players must pay their individual balance in full or select a payment plan within 10 days of when they are notified of their amount due. Anyone paying after this time is subject to a $20 late fee and is subject from removal from their team’s roster until payment is made.

Mid-season

New paying players can be added, or converted from alternate status, with their cost being prorated. Players joining late incur a $20 registration fee. The complete amount of their payment is credited to the team’s account. Any full time (paying) skaters or alternate (non-paying) skaters returning from a prior season on the same team must be added by noon on the business day prior to the game in which they wish to start to guarantee that they will be rostered. For weekend or Monday games, that translates to Fridays at 12PM. New alternates (non-paying skaters) must be added five (5) days prior to the game in which they wish to start. Goalies are the only players who are eligible immediately after submitting their registration online and e-signing their waiver. They do not require further confirmation, the captain simply has to notify the league office of their goalie’s registration.

Any paying player whose payment plan payment cannot be collected after 14 days has that payment returned to team responsibility. That amount is debited from the team’s account and, in the case of a negative team balance, must be paid before the team’s next game.

4-6 Weeks Before Season End

Teams are given the first right to renewal for the next season, restarting this timeline for the next season.

Post-season

Positive team balances are put towards the next season’s cost or refunded.

BYOT Level Guidance

We work closely with captains to ensure that the teams are being formed in an equitable way that will ensure balance, which is a vital part of the StinkySocks Hockey experience. All players must individually qualify for their team’s chosen level. If you have any questions regarding leveling we invite you to call the league office to discuss leveling.

Level 2-3 (True Novice)

The true novice level is geared to those who are within their first 3 years of hockey experience, based on someone in their 30’s. It may also be appropriate for older players who started playing as an adult regardless of years of experience.

Level 3-4 (Lower Intermediate)

This level is geared towards those who began their hockey experience as an adult and excludes anyone who has had high school experience.

Level 4-6 (Intermediate)

All players in the intermediate range are eligible at this level. This level is most appropriate for those who have had high school level experience. It excludes anyone who has had any organized college experience (club or other).

Level 6-7 (Upper Intermediate)

Young players with high school experience and older players with college club experience, or the equivalent, are eligible at this level. It excludes anyone under the age of 30 who has had NCAA divisional experience.

Level 7-9 (Advanced)

This level is most appropriate for those who have had NCAA divisional experience, younger players with college club experience, or the equivalent. It excludes anyone under the age of 30 who has had D1 experience.

Level 9+ (Expert)

This is an open level that is suitable for those who have played recently at a high collegiate level, have had semi-professional or professional experience, or the equivalent.