RoughRiders Hockey Academy Hockey
RoughRiders Hockey Academy is committed to providing all players and families an opportunity of what it means to be an elite player and not just have a few extra letters in the name. The players will be expected to compete and work at their highest ability, which includes off-ice. The program is coached by the area’s top and most experienced non-parent coaches.
All Academy programming is open for any player from any club!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Complete the Player Challenge by January 2!
About RoughRiders Hockey Academy
RoughRiders Academy players will receive the following, because being at the arena for practice is just a small part of what it means to play at the highest level.
- Training calendars
- Off-ice workouts
- Nutrition plans
- Post-program evaluations
- Team building
- Strong individual skill development
- Strong tactical coaching
Spring/Summer Academy Schedule
See Calendar Below for Practice Dates & Times
Player Development
- 12 hours of on-ice practice in Cedar Rapids, IA
- 9 hours of supervised off-ice with Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Daily workouts for days not at the rink
- Player binders that include, but not limited to nutrition plans, workout calendars, individual workout plans specific to age, and mental toughness & hockey playbook.
- Weekly zoom meetings covering, but not limited to NHL clips, nutrition, and other relevant development information discussed with USHL coaches, AAA coaches, and Executive Director Dustin Timm. More details to come.
Tournaments
- Mountain Dew Blast, May 13-15, 2022 – Twin Cities, MN
- Letterman Cup, June 24-26, 2022 – Blaine, MN
Jerseys
Reversible two color jersey and socks
Registration & Tuition
Tuition Registration Schedule:
Early Bird Tuition thru January
Regular Tuition thru February
Late Registration March 1st thru 10th
$250 registration*
$625 early bird team tuition through January**
$675 regular team tuition February 1 through February 28**
$725 late team tuition March 1 through March 13**
Registration Closes March 10
* deposit of $250 required that will be refunded if player is not selected
**Team tuition submitted through 2 payments: April 12 (50%), and April 26 (50%)
Monday, March 28 – Tuesday, March 29 – Wednesday, March 30:
12U (2010 & 2011 Birth Years) – 530pm-645pm
14U (2008 & 2009 Birth Years) – 715pm-830pm
Mountain Dew Blast
Twin Cities, MN May 13-15, 2022
Letterman Cup
Blaine, MN – June 24-26, 2022
See Calendar Below for Practice Dates & Times
12U – Mondays: 5:30-7:00pm & 7:15-8:45pm (Cedar Rapids) – May 30th practice will be on Wednesday June 1, due to holiday and USHL Main camp
14U – Tuesdays: 5:30-7:00pm & 7:15-8:45pm (Cedar Rapids)
Weekly Zoom Meetings: Wednesdays 7:30pm (no meeting on June 1)
*Subject to change
Spring/Summer AAA Hockey Calendar
