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!

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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
- Full Ice Practices
- Non-Parent Head Coaches
Player Development
- 12 hours of on-ice practice in Cedar Rapids, IA
- 8 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.
Tryouts
Monday, March 20
12U (2011 & 2012 Birth Years) 530-645pm
14U (2010 & 2009 Birth Years) 715-830pm
Tuesday, March 21
12U (2011 & 2012 Birth Years) 530-645pm*
14U (2010 & 2009 Birth Years) 715-830pm*
*Parent & Player Meetings Will Take Place Following Conclusion of tryouts.
Coaching Staff
We are in the process of finalizing our professional coaching staff. Here is who we know will be a part of the staff.
Dustin Timm, RRHC Executive Director
Jeff Stack, RRHC Assistant Director
Peyton Weber, RRHC Non-Parent Coach
Steven Shapiro, RRHC 14U Division Director
Cody Harris, RRHC Non-Parent Coach
Chayton Wendler, RRHC Non-Parent Coach
Chris Pigge, RRHC Non-Parent Coach
Thad Ramsey, RRHC Assistant Director
Tony Yelden, RRHC Off-Ice Lead
Heather Johnson, RRHC Off-Ice Lead
Registration & Tuition
$250 Registration Fee*
Tuition Fee Registration Schedule:
Early Bird Tuition thru February 12- $650
Regular Tuition thru March 5 – $700
Late Registration Begins March 6 – $750
Registration Closes March 10
Tuition Payment Schedule
April 12 – 25% of tuition
May 3 – 25% of tuition
May 24 – 25% of tuition
June 14 – 25% of tuition
*registration fee of $250 required that will be refunded if player is not selected
Practices
Practices begin first week of May and conclude the week leading up to last tournament in June. (See calendar below)
12U – Mondays*
Green 530-700pm On-Ice
Green 715-815pm Off-Ice
12U – Mondays*
Black 600-700pm Off-Ice
Black 715-845pm On-Ice
14U – Tuesdays
Green 530-700pm On-Ice
Green 715-815pm Off-Ice
14U – Tuesdays
Black 600-700pm Off-Ice
Black 715-845pm On-Ice
All Academy
Zoom Call 700-730pm
*No practice on May 29, will be on Wednesday, May 31
Tournaments & Uniform
May 19-21, 2023
June 23-25, 2023
Jerseys & Socks Included
Spring/Summer Academy Schedule
Spring/Summer AAA Hockey Calendar




