FAQs
When does the 2022-2023 season officially start?
Captain's Practices for the Fall will start on Thursday 9/29 and run through Tuesday 11/8.
Pre-season Camp begins 11/14. Regular Season Practices begin on 11/21. Check the Scots Hockey calendar for updates.
Tentative Regular Season Game schedules for both Varsity and JV are on the Scots Hockey calendar. Please note that some game times are yet to be determined, and the schedule is also subject to change.
What is the game schedule?
Regular Season Game schedules for both Varsity and JV are on the Scots Hockey calendar. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
How do I sign-up?
Registration for Winter Sports opens on October 18th. Players must be registered before the first day of practice (November 14). All required paperwork must be turned in and approved by your High School’s Athletic Department before you will be allowed on the ice.
Players should register with their respective high school. The district is requiring online registration. Check with your school’s athletic page for instructions. As a reminder, a current sports physical must be on file in your Athletic Department. Sports physicals are valid for 3 years. Due to COVID-19, some of the MSHSL 3-year physical clearances have been extended. Please consult with your Athletic Director to see if it pertains to you. If you need a physical, check out Health Start Clinics for a no-cost option.
Highland Park registration options October 18th: https://sppshighlandparkhighschool.rschoolteams.com/
Central registration opens October 18th: https://sppscentralhighschool.rschoolteams.com/
Where can I get a sports physical?
There are lots of places that offer sports physicals. Check with your pediatrician or a local clinic like Minute Clinic.
Highland and Central High Schools also offer a no-cost option with Health Start Clinics .
How much does it cost?
Scots Hockey is committed to making hockey a sport that is accessible to all eligible players from Highland Park Senior High and Central Senior High schools in St. Paul, MN. The Scots Hockey Booster Club which is made up of families, friends, and community members, works hard to maximize fundraising efforts to keep fees for players and families as low as possible.
All players must register and pay their high school sports participation fee. The SPPS sports participation fee for hockey is $100 ($20 for free/reduced lunch)
Players must pay for their team apparel (swag). The 2022-2023 swag fee is $275 per player and should be paid to the Scots Hockey Booster Club
The Booster Club has a $450 family contribution to help offset the cost of the program. The family contribution is used to support items such as additional coaching staff, locker room improvements, team events and awards, and meals for long bus trips.
Payment plans and scholarships are available and can be coordinated directly with our Treasurer, Bryan Shirley.
There may be opportunities to earn this buyout through volunteering at US Bank Stadium through the Highland Park Sr. High PTSA. Each shift earns approximately $100 towards the family buy-out, and the volunteer must designate Scots Hockey for their shift.
When are tryouts?
Tryouts will take place November 14-17, 2022.
Are you a 9th grader interested in Scots Hockey? You can participate in tryouts without penalties from your current Bantam team. Coach Ryan will talk with eligible 9th graders after the first few days of tryouts.
What is your COVID-19 preparedness plan?
We need everyone (players, families, opponents) to take personal responsibility for following safe practices and adhering to the COVID protocols. Don’t put your teammates or your hockey schedule at risk. We will be asking each player and family to acknowledge the Scots Hockey COVID protocols. Here’s to a successful and full season!
Details on the SPPS COVID Preparedness Plan and Rink Rules can be found on the COVID Preparedness Plan Page
Will there be a season kick-off and other events?
A player and parent meeting will be held on Saturday November 19th at 12:30 am with Coach Ryan. This will be held in the meeting room at the North end of the North rink at Highland arena.
How will my kid get to the games?
Busing will be provided for most games. Please refer to the Scots Hockey calendar for bus departure times.
Will I be able to watch my kid play?
Yes.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch via our LiveStream for Varsity games and most JV games.
When will team apparel (swag) be available?
Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in the sizing events. We have placed our order with Strauss and are awaiting details on final delivery. We expect apparel to be available at the start of the season.
If were not part of our initial order waive, please contact Coach Chad and Booster Club President Shannon Cocchiarella for more information on a second order wave.