The Greater Lansing Amateur Hockey Association (GLAHA) is a youth hockey league for the Greater Lansing area. GLAHA’s goal is to provide hockey to all youths wanting to play.
Following are answers to frequently asked questions.
Does my child have to know how to skate?
- At the beginning levels, ages 4 – 6, it is not necessary for your child to have skated before. Suburban Ice East Lansing (517-336-4272) provides a developmental division, The Initiation Program (I Program) for that group of skaters.
- From 7 and above, it becomes more difficult for a child to catch up to those that have been skating for years. Roller blade skating provides an advantage to those who have not done actual ice skating before.
- For those skaters over 12-13 years of age, it is necessary that a child has the basics of ice skating mastered in order to be placed on a GLAHA team.
When does the hockey season begin and how long does it last?
- Travel teams will begin play mid-August and will play through approximately mid-March.
- B League and House teams will begin first-mid September and will play through approximately mid-March.
- There is one (1) week break at Thanksgiving in November and two (2) weeks break during the Winter Holidays.
How many times a week will my family have to commit to?
- Travel teams will have a minimum of three (2) practices per week and one (1) game per week in Lansing. Most often one (1) game per week out of town.
- B League teams will have a minimum of two (2) practice per week and one (1) game per week in Lansing. Most often one (1) game every other week out of town.
- House teams will have a minimum of one (1) practice per week and one (1) game per week in Lansing. At the beginning, game times will be used as practices.
What equipment does my child need?
- GLAHA has an equipment list available by request. Click on equipment list on left panel of this website.
- Minimum equipment without skates (beginning skaters) will cost between $150-200. Used equipment can be obtained at local used equipment shops. New skates can cost anywhere from $75 to $300 and over.
What do my fees cover?
- All costs to put a skater on the ice except equipment.
- GLAHA provides a game jersey and socks to all skaters (2 sets to travel teams).
- Ice costs, referee costs, league costs, general administration costs such as postage, copies, equipment, pucks, scoresheets, etc.
What will it cost to play hockey?
Following are approximate costs determined from previous year budgets. Balances are due by December 1st.
- Mites
- House $700.
- Squirts
- House $725.
- Travel – based on team budget.
- Peewees
- Adray (B) $1000-$1200.
- Travel – based on team budget.
- Bantams
- Adray (B) $1300-$1600.
- Travel – based on team budget.
- Midgets
- Adray (B) $1500-$1800.
- Travel – based on team budget.
How does my child get registered for GLAHA?
- On-Line Registration is available by clicking on the pay & registration icon on this website.
What happens after my child is registered?
- Each family will be notified either through the website, e-mail, or through a letter as to when evaluations/tryouts are to be conducted for your child’s age group.
- The season begins after those dates.
More information is available to you by calling any board member. Board member phone numbers are available in the board member section of the website .
