WEST ALLEGHENY INLINE HOCKEY

What is Inline Hockey?

What are the differences between ice hockey and inline (roller) hockey? The biggest differences between inline (roller) hockey and ice hockey are the number of players and the two significant rule differences. Inline hockey is played with only 5 players on the rink, 2 forwards, 2 defensemen and a goalie. Also, inline hockey does not have offsides or icing, all other rules and penalties are pretty much the same. One other difference is that the periods are 15 minutes long and the clock runs continuously.

What league does the WAIH play in? The WAIH plays in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Roller Hockey League (PIRHL). Pirhl.net

What schools will West Allegheny be playing during the season? The teams West Allegheny typically plays include Penn Trafford, Hempfield, Shaler/Hampton/Pine Richland, Seneca Valley, North Allegheny, Butler, Canon Mac, Norwin, South Fayette, and Upper St. Clair.

How long is the season? The season begins in September and typically runs through the end of February with playoffs in March. Elementary is split into two seasons.

How many games will each team play? Each team will play approximately 18 games during the season.

When are games held? A majority of the games are held on Saturdays and Sundays.

WAIH INFORMATION

What grades can participate in WAIH?

Elementary Team - 2nd - 6th Grades
Middleschool Team- 6th - 8th Grades
Highschool Team- 9th - 12th Grades

What is the cost for the season? The club fees are approximately $800 per player with fundraising opportunities available to offset the cost. These fees cover league fees, rink fees for practices and other miscellaneous team and club expenses such as pucks and AAU fees.

When are practices? Practices will be on Monday nights for elementary and our varsity high school teams and Tuesday nights for middle school and junior varsity high school teams. Practices typically start in August and are one hour long. The practice schedule start time and end times will vary pending the number of teams assembled within our organization for any given season.

Where do games and practices take place? All practices and games for elementary school will be held at the Bridgeville Rollerplex. The high school and middle school teams will hold practice at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center. High School and Middle School home games will be played at RMU Island Sports Center and away games are at either RMU Island Sports Center or Murrysville Sportzone.

Does the club have fundraising events? Yes. The club has a variety of fundraising events which are spread throughout the season to help offset the cost of dues and provide a year end gathering. In past years this event was either a banquet or a picnic at the Recreation and Sports Complex at Leopold Lake. The club has two mandatory fundraising events and several optional ones. The monies from the optional events may be used to offset a family's individual club fees.