From Start to Stardom: EHF, EHF Selects, USPHL Offer Unparalleled Development Path. After spending seven seasons as the skills coach for the Boston Bruins, Kim became the assistant coach for Boston University Men's Hockey in 2022. If a fourth coach is on or near the bench area, the referee must access a bench minor penalty to the offending team. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!.Limited Spots Available. Obviously, the growth of the league is great. Groton Tourney in the Woods Bantam Major Champions! Played three seasons with the AIC Yellow Jackets, making 81 appearances Amassed 39 points off 13 goals and 26 assists Served as an alternate captain for the Yellow Jackets as a junior Helped the Yellow Jackets win back-to-back Atlantic Hockey Championships in 2021 and 2022 Helped AIC reach the NCAA Tournament in 2021 and 2022. Tyrout information and registration will be avavilable on-line. It's a great league and hopefully something that continues to go strong and keeps pumping out great players.". They are both the top two point leaders on the team. "If you have parity - and we work hard to achieve that - you can really be strong," Buckley said. The EHF and USPHL merger is providing the blueprint for what we look to do here in Virginia, said the Hampton Roads Whalers Brad Jones. Its proximity to the scouts allows for maximized Division 1 player exposure, and the footprint also matches those of several NCAA Division 3 conferences. That goal secured an historic 5-4 Lowell Catholic victory in one of the most exciting games in HS Hockey of recent times. When there is a conflict of games between the two teams the player is obligated to go to his fulltime teams game unless with coachs consent. Many are necessary to operate the website and its functions, others are for statistical or marketing purposes. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. For a complete explanation of what type of body contact is allowed please go to USA Hockey's website. Played the 2020-21 season with the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks in the NAHLSaw action in 17 games, posting a 9-5-3 mark, 3.03 GAA and .902 save percentageNamed the Gastrikland U16 Division I Goaltender of the Year. Congratulations to the Boston Junior Eagles, who maintain their No. Photo by Joshua Boyd / USPHL, Jack Hughes fires a shot at the Boston Junior Bruins Shootout for the Little Bruins' 18U in the EHF Selects Split-Season Midget league. (alumnus of Boston Universityand former NHL player andalso served ashead coach at RPI and St Anselm) has been one of the instructors assignedeach week to the Bulldog's program. The full set of rules can be found on USA Hockey's website. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Divisions with 8 team round robin playoffs shall have 2 brackets with the first bracket being comprised of the first, fourth, fifth and eighth place teams and the second bracket being comprised of the second, third, sixth and seventh place teams. the former Mass. I tell players asking about the USPHL and asking about playing in Florida Just look at the college commitments, said Florida Eels GM Frank Scarpaci. The EHF Selects will be home to the top 15 / 16U / 18U teams in New England and will bring unparalleled exposure to the players participating. If a player is offered by the incumbent program at the same level as the prior year and the player declines the offer the player is restricted.(i.e. It further explains to people what were trying to do, to develop the kids all the way through, said Doug Shepherd, the Bandits Director of Hockey. The Merger of the EHF into the USPHL will be completed over the summer and will commence competition in September of 2018. BULLDOGS JOIN EHFTier IDIVISIONAND EMHL. The kids played against some big time competition and fared well going 1-2-1 which made us 3rd in our division. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2010 PEEWEE MAJOR TEAM - TOURNAMENT CHAMPS. I thought after the year Id stop and just fully focus back to my job as an NHL agent, but I saw so much promise and potential that Ive stayed involved with the league since.". The EHF Selects Division of the USPHL offers split-season midget hockey in some of the most accomplished programs in the United States. Inhis time away from the rink he likes reading books, playing other sports and enjoy nature His favorite TV showis, His favorite professional sports team is Lulea Hockey His favorite sports figures and influence is Michal Martikan. Jeff Cowles #14 St. John's Prep (Bulldogs U18), Scott Duarte #15 Austin Prep (Bulldogs U18), Cousins LarryGalasso (Central Catholic) and Mike Egan (Austin Prep). The 05 Bulldogss brought home bronze at the Can Am Montreal tournament. Longtime Bulldog player Scott Newton scores the only goal for St John's Prep at Super 8 Finals. Players will be participating from LTS through Midgets, state league through Elite EHF levels allowing every player to play and develop at their own pace. Contratulationsto the PeeWee Major 2006 Team - Cape Cod Classic Champs! Off the top of my head, Mike Sullivan (two-time Stanley Cup Champion and Pittsburgh Penguins head coach), has coached in the league; Tom Fitzgerald (New Jersey Devils Assistant GM), has coached in the league, Randy Wood (former Yale star NHLer) has coached in the league, Marty McInnis (former Boston College, Boston Bruin and NHLer), John Joyce (Islanders draft pick and Boston College star), Ian Moran (former BC star, Bruin and NHLer), Mike Mottau (former BC star, Bruin and NHLer), Jimmy Fahey (former Northeastern star and NHLer), Joe Hulbig (former Providence College star, Bruin), and I could just go on and on and on.". The USPHL merger was a vehicle to get some of the best programs under one umbrella, said Pat Bohan, executive director of the Greater Boston Junior Bruins. Nearly all of the Eastern Hockey Federation members offer Mite Development, in order to introduce youngsters to the glories of the worlds greatest game. This newly merged program will be able to offer a great family and player experience along with the best player development model for years to come! Noleggio; Soppalchi in carpenteria metallica; Scaffalature cantilever If still tied a coin toss will determine the winner. Linking this level with the more competitive levels of Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam and Midgets in the Eastern Hockey Federation is a win for all involved. Except for a player who has obtained a release in accordance with Player Movement (Articles 4 and 6), no player shall register with more than one team in a single season. "There was some competition at first, but the league really just focused on creating the best development model we could and believed if we did that the parents would see it and jump on board which they did," Buckley said. This structure will guarantee quality games for each weekend of the season. Half season teams are exempt. They are: Bay State Breakers, Boston Bandits, Boston Jr. Eagles, Boston Jr. Terriers, CT Jr Huskies, Islanders Hockey Club, Minuteman Flames, Providence Capitals, South Shore Kings, Top Gun and Mid Fairfield Jr. Rangers. The EHF Selects will be the new home to New England's strongest fall season teams including: the Boston Jr. Eagles, Cape Cod Whalers, Mid Fairfield Jr Rangers and the Boston Jr. Bruins and others. The playing time for all games shall be stop time as follows: Three periods, with the exception of midgets which shall be two halves, with the minimum time per period as follows: Mite Minor 12 12 12, Mite Major 15 15 15, Squirt Minor 15 15 15, Squirt Major 15 15 15, Bantam Minor 15 15 15, Bantam Major 15 15 15, Midgets: 22.5 Halves. 3 talking about this. 2021 EHF 07 x Preliminary Round Playoffs '07 EHF Norway Selects; Sweden SHD Yellow; Norway Selects; Czech Knights; Seed #1; Seed #2; Seed #3; Seed #5; Seed #6; Seed #7; Seed #8; Seed #9; Seed #10; Ukraine Selects; Sweden SHD Navy; Sweden SHD White; Norway Selects '07. "You have the best players from prep schools and high schools and a league where you can challenge yourself, so you have the best chance to play college hockey and then even make it to the NHL. The Eastern Hockey Federation (EHF) has merged with the Mass Select League to create the EHF Selects 15 /16U / 18U Division to begin play in the Fall of 2018. If more than two teams remain, then Rule 9.2 (c) shall continue to be used until only 2 remain tied. The following are some of the on ice instructors from pre season Summer Camp and on Sunday evenings. FedHockey.com | USPHL.com/EHFSelects | USPHL.com, Tag(s): The 02 team has an impressive league record of 28-2-2. Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. Payment options: 1) Register and pay in full OR Congratulations Bulldog Mites - League Champs! All the events we do as a league help to advance the commitments. The EHF B.O.D. The Dynamo are just one-team in the multi-level 18U, 16U and 15U full-season Midget divisions. Hi everyone, please see the following two links and print out for your child to make the attempt in completing this. Schedules Standings Register: 2022 - 2023 EHF Youth Player Registration SITE MAP No EHF Elite Team, Bantam Minor through Mite Minor may play in a tournament that is hosted by or sponsored/partnered with a non-EHF New England based league or program without prior approval of the EHF League Office during the regular season. By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com, 10/09/18, 8:00AM EDT. I was one of the founding fathers of the EHF in 2004, and I am on the executive board for the USPHL, added the Kings president Rich Touzos. Please click the following link:EHF andEMHL for further information about the Eastern Hockey Federation League and the Eastern Minor Hockey League. He posted 20 points (6g,14a) in 42 games for Lulea in 2018-19. We create our programming around the elements we have here, such as summer training with juniors. Much like a school will form a special class for the elite mathematicians or writers, in the early 2000s, the local youth hockey community was in dire need of change. They can now do it in their backyard. EHF Selects Midget Hockey Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. A top division will be made up of the best teams at their respective age levels in New England. All the events we do as a league help to advance the commitments. Director at Dynamic Skating and currently Boston Bruins Skills and Skating Instructor. John Schwarz, who is the Midwest Regional Commissioner for the USPHL Premier Division, said that teams from Minnesota to Michigan are also taking notice of how the New England teams with EHF, EHF Selects and USPHL teams run their comprehensive programs. Bulldog Mite Major 06's, Squirt Minor 05's, and PeeWee Major 02's will advance to league Semi-Finals this weekend at theNew EnglandSports Center, Marlborough MA. Youve seen it at every rink youve been to - a mother or father tying the skates of their little one, whose helmet looks far too big for his or her head. A person who is registered as an EHF Team official (as listed on USA Hockey rosters) in one season may not be registered or appear on the bench in the immediately following season as a team official for another team in the EHF. This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Eastern Hockey Federation privacy policy. Teams will participate in the Eastern Hockey Federation (EHF), Midget teams will play in the newly merged EHF/Selects League. The EHF Selects Midget Hockey Division, offers Half-Season Midget leagues at the 18U, 16U and 15U levels for some of the top National Tournament-eligible programs in the United States, located in New England. THE PREMIER HOCKEY LEAGUE FOR THE NATION'S BEST STUDENT-ATHLETES! Lowell Catholic ended their high school season as State Champions! About About The Bay State Breakers is a comprehensive hockey organization composed of teams competing in the Eastern Hockey Federation, The EHF Selects and the New England Girls League, with teams ranging from age 6 through 18. Meet Coach Kim Brandvold. The USPHL Premier Division is the United States Premier Hockey Leagues top developmental junior division, while the Elite serves as an additional developmental league. The USPHL fields multi-tiered divisions at the 18U and 16U levels, and one tier of teams at the 15U level. The EHF Selects, Eastern Hockey Federation and USPHL Midget Divisions have 38 teams total in 18U Tier 1, 18U Tier 2, 16U Tier 1, 16U Tier 2 and 15U Tier The Massachusetts State and New England District Championships take place at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough, Mass., this weekend. approves tournament and showcase events hosted by EHF membership during the regular league season. He also represented Slovakia at the last three WJC tournaments. Our goal is to showcase our boys and put them in front of as many eyes [of scouts] as we can, so that they can be rewarded at the collegiate level for all of their hard work., National Collegiate Development Conference. The Whalers were 18U National runners-up this past winter, and the Mid-Fairfield Jr. Rangers won it all at the 18U level in 2017, and the 16U Nationals in 2005. NEWS, Eastern Hockey Federation: The Doorway In. The company will showcase its award-winning Arcadia Central Station with HelixNet integration and sponsor the Stage Management Award. The new combination will also allow the EHF Selects Midget Division to create a one-of-a-kind competitive schedule with the USHPL's most competitive full season Midget teams to provide unmatched exposure to NCAA hockey programs for young aspiring hockey players. For more information on the EHF visit www.fedhockey.com In the Midwest, our organizations have just the junior teams, but what the EHF and USPHL merger does is allow us to look at this concept, Schwarz said. Alternate players may be called upon from other teams within the organization from younger age Elite teams or from the same age lower division teams within the organization. These guys could easily make more money with non hockey investments but they love the game of hockey and love developing the game in this area so they invested in it with with rinks and people, Buckley added. World Hockey Group Preliminary Round 2021 EHF 07. Jeff Cowle's #14(Bulldogs U18) overtime winning goal to advance St. John's Prep to the Super 8 State Finals. Six teams joined from another Tier-3 league to take advantage of the USPHLs unmatched scouting, development and infrastructure, especially the aforementioned Affiliate Program. Before UMass Lowell:Spent two years at Nebraska-Omaha (NCHC)Saw action in 54 games for Mavericks, scoring three goals and dishing out 22 assists for 25 points across two seasonsTwo-time NCHC Academic All-Conference honoreeLed Powell River (BCHL) in scoring in 2018-19 and finished second in league scoring with 41 goals and 43 assists for 84 points prior to joining Nebraska-Omaha. USA Team Handball organizes the participation of U.S. national teams in international competitions, such as the Summer Olympics and the Pan American Games. Thereafter, the format will be 4 v 4 for 5 mins, then 3 v 3 sudden death until conclusion. Here are the, Canadian Hockey Enterprises - Canadian Cup (Montreal, QC) - Bronze Winner. Players may play for school teams and town-based programs on a non-interference basis with the approval of their EHF organization director. EHF Selects NorthStars Hockey Club will be entering U15, U16 and U18 teams in the EHF Selects for the 2018-19 season. Also, the first three weeks of training camp, we have our Bantams and Midgets skating with us, to get them up to speed of how they need to play at this level. The area of the USPHL that has led from midsummer to September in NCAA Division 1 college commitments is in the USPHL Midget Divisions. October 2, 2019. We create our programming around the elements we have here, such as summer training with juniors. I think it is certainly possible youll see a kid enter at Mite Development and exit 15 years later at the NCDC level, Shepherd added. "Austin Prep has won the league before, but theyve never won the league undefeated, said coach Louis Finocchiaro. The kids played hard and had a great time gaining experience against Canadian style hockey. The New England Bulldogs would like to congratulate the Lowell Catholic High School Hockey team for winning the 2017 Division 2 State Championship at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19th. We had 16 players committed out of our Premier and Elite championship teams last year.
Im proud of them for the way they battled back from being down all game. do not have the authority to cancel games. Aucune autre banque ne fait ce que nous faisons. Congratulationsto the PeeWee Major 02 team in their taking of the League Championship, beating the MinutemanFlames by a score of 2-1 in the finals. Notched a plus or even rating in 26 of 33 games for the River Hawks. The USPHL merger was a vehicle to get some of the best programs under one umbrella, said Pat Bohan, executive director of the Greater Boston Junior Bruins. Boston Junior Eagles. The Premier Division, a pay-to-play league like the Elite, has a vast footprint stretching from Minnesota to New England to Florida. From July to mid-September of this year, the Midget Divisions saw seven players make their commitments for future seasons at that highest of college hockey levels. The Eastern Hockey Federation is made up of over 25 youth organizations throughout New England and ownership of over 40 rinks. The eight Mass Select League organizations who will be joining the EHF Selects are the Boston Bulldogs, NS Wings, 495 Stars, North Stars Hockey, Boston Jr. Bruins, RI Saints, Cape Cod Whalers, Junior Bruins Hockey, and the Eastern Mass Senators. [One] big selling point was the Affiliate Program with the NCDC, which will be good for us, said Ken Miller, head coach/GM with the Toledo Cherokee. So they'd rent ice at a local rink, but now they've become huge organizations where almost all of them basically own or control their own facilities, whether it be Foxboro, Marlborough, Salem (N.H.), and they also now have full time staffs. There shall be one 5 minute, stop time sudden death 5 v 5 period. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. The EHF and USPHL merger is providing the blueprint for what we look to do here in Virginia, said the Hampton Roads Whalers Brad Jones. Select League] to create the EHF Selects, and now with the USPHL, it was time to merge it all together because the EHF needed the structure of the USPHL to be able to handle it all." USPHL Malden Catholic went on to win in overtime by a score of2-1. We use cookies. The Bay State Breakers is a comprehensive hockey organization composed of teams competing in the Eastern Hockey Federation, The EHF Selects and the New England Girls Hockey League, with teams ranging from age 6 through 18. American Hockey Academy 18U AAA: EHF Selects 18U National; 39-15-7: 93.87: American Hockey Academy 16U AAA: Indep USA 16U; 37-17-2: 91.52: American Hockey Academy 15U AAA: EHF Selects 15U National; 36-23-4: 89.52 ", The Greater Boston Jr. Bruins won the 18U Nationals back in 2006 and the 17U title in 2004. There is a long history and tradition of former college and professional hockey players from all of these great programs. Plus Playoffs Set weekly practice ice August - November (2 per week) Young kids are aspiring to play on that team, and theyll attend the older kids games.For EHF programs that didnt have the junior aspect or full-season midget hockey, it gives those programs the opportunity to see what those levels are like, Touzos added. We first merged the EHF with the split-season Midgets [i.e. Congratulations to the New England Bulldog 2007 Squirt Major's on winningthe White Mountain Shootout Blue/Red Division Championship. Select League] to create the EHF Selects, and now with the USPHL, it was time to merge it all together because the EHF needed the structure of the USPHL to be able to handle it all.". The Whalers were 18U National runners-up this past winter, and the Mid-Fairfield Jr. Rangers won it all at the 18U level in 2017, and the 16U Nationals in 2005. Each summer, upon conclusion of tryouts, teams will be broken into divisions. Not only does the NCDC have a footprint keeping travel to 7 hours on the road or less one way, but the leagues footprint nearly matches those of the Hockey East Association, ECAC Hockey, and Atlantic Hockey Association. The Bay State Breakers is a comprehensive hockey organization composed of teams competing in the Eastern Hockey Federation, The EHF Selects and the New England Girls Hockey League, with teams ranging from age 6 through 18. Any teams having player(s) who are not register with the league office or who are not authentic players are ineligible for playoff or play down competition. When the United States Premier Hockey League merged with the Eastern Hockey Federation in June, a whole new world was created. Its proximity to the scouts allows for maximized Division 1 player exposure, and the footprint also matches those of several NCAA Division 3 conferences. Korencik was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team for his efforts in the classroom. The league saw more than 120 players from its first season commit to NCAA colleges, with nearly half of those advancing to Division 1 - and this was from a league with 11 teams. Personal:Son of Sofia and Tom Has two siblings, Evan and Olivia Goes by the nickname Stells Enjoys golfing in his spare time ListsSons of Anarchyas his favorite TV show Names AIK as his favorite professional sports team Lists LeBron James as his biggest sports influence Chose UMass Lowell because it was a good place for me to develop in order to take the next step Hopes to play professional hockey after his collegiate career. EHF Selects 16U American: 11: Boston Jr Eagles 16U AA (90.88) 87.98: EHF Selects 15U National: 9: Boston Jr Eagles 15U AAA (93.69) 89.00: EHF 15U Gold: 12: AY NorthStars 15U AA (84.99) 81.71: EHF Selects 16U National: 8: Boston Little Bruins 16U AAA (95.96) 92.47: EHF 16U Platinum: 10: Minuteman Flames (Nummela) 16U AA (87.83) 84.11: EHF 16U . Much like a school will form a special class for the elite mathematicians or writers, in the early 2000s, the local youth hockey community was in dire need of change. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PEEWEE MAJOR 07s TOURNAMENT CHAMPS!! | Twuko You get the best of both worlds - full-season teams [in the USPHL Midget Divisions], and also split-season midget teams [EHF Selects] that are more prep school-oriented. There is also a model in place to fit each team, through the springtime parity tournaments. There are five different divisions in the EHF Selects -- Elite U18 National-Bound, Elite U16 National-Bound, Elite U15 National-Bound, Tier 1 U18 National-Bound and Tier 1 U16 National-Bound. The Whalers won the Premier and Elite championships in 2017-18. Established in early 2004, when the Bay State Breakers, Boston Jr. Eagles, Boston Jr. Terriers, Bridgewater Bandits, Middlesex Islanders, Minuteman Flames, Providence Capitals, South Shore Kings, and Top Gun left the Metropolitan Boston Hockey League.. Its stated goal is to foster and govern an elite . When more than two teams are tied for a playoff position: The team with the most wins shall be awarded the highest position. The Boston Bandits and South Shore Kings are just two organizations that have teams at all levels, from Mite Development to tuition-free junior hockey in the National Collegiate Development Conference. Discover Premium. In a recent interview with FedHockey.com , local sports attorney and former Boston College player Jerry Buckley - who became EHF League President, a title he held from 2004-18 - recalled the birth of what has become arguably the top developmental youth hockey league of its kind in the United States. The New England Bulldogsare proud to announce that we will be joining the Eastern Hockey Federation (EHF) and the Eastern Minor Hockey League (EMHL)for the upcoming 2013-2014 season. The RISC and Lynch rinks are owner operated. With the decision "Only accept essential cookies" we will respect your privacy and will not set cookies that aren't necessary for the operation of the site. In college terms, there were more than 160 direct-to-NCAA commitments, along with nearly 100 additional commitments to ACHA or NAIA schools from the Premier Division in 2017-18. Players do not have to travel thousands of miles away to play tuition-free hockey. The EHF Selects will be home to the top 15 / 16U / 18U teams in New England and will bring unparalleled exposure to the players participating. Through great passion and focus Tom has worked with many of the top players in the area and helped their success, reaching NHL, AHL, D1 and other levels of hockey. The EHF Selects Division of the USPHL offers split-season midget hockey in some of the most accomplished programs in the United States. He posted 20 points (6g,14a) in 42 games for Lulea in 2018-19. It further explains to people what were trying to do, to develop the kids all the way through, said Doug Shepherd, the Bandits Director of Hockey. September 29, 2018. And check out the Little Bruins (Junior Bruins Hockey) at No. Dynamic Skating brings a tremendous value. Collectively the EHF & Mass Selects have 100's of former players currently playing NCAA college hockey. So when I heard what the program directors were looking to do I wanted to help," added Buckley, who remains with the EHF as a consultant. Posted 8:58:37 PM. Along with those Division 1 conferences, almost half of Division 3 hockey is within the footprint or all within short drives. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Nikita Belik, 2003-07-20 Vinnytsia, UKR Ukraine. These programs go beyond the on-ice experience to include education, leadership and community service components to help foster a complete student-athlete. The Peewee Minor 08 Red Team played in the 22nd Annual Scotiabank Cup tournament in Toronto Canada over the October 25-27 weekend. Maybe we can start looking at our youth organizations and combining them with our junior teams." Tiebreaker rules in Section 9.2 above shall be used if needed to determine which teams get placed into the Tier 1 divisions based on parity round results. Scott has played since squirts with the Bulldog's 97 team. 15O 16U 18U. Bulldog Players Scott Duarte, Mike Egan, and Pat Lundy have contributed to Austin's success all season. Its another day in the life of a Mite Development Program. When the league started in 2004, I knew several of the program directors and current coaches as I had coached the 1987 Jr Eagles team while I was in law school at BC. No Non-Carded Individuals on Bench. Please visit the USPHL website or the EHF website for more information regarding member teams and further announcements. The USPHL Midget Divisions have quickly become one of the most fertile of grounds for D-1 futures. Bulldog Teams Advance to League Semi-Finals, Bulldog Players help Austin Prep make history. Upon completion of this process, the USPHL membership will consist of over 100-member organizations with 11,000 players spanning the ages of 6 through 20 and having a geographic reach that spans the complete Eastern Seaboard and expands west as far as Wisconsin. Where it is found that a non-registered individual is on the bench and is participating in the game, the team official found responsible for permitting the non-registered individual to be on the bench will be suspended for three games. Best of Luck to the following teams this weekend in EHF Playoffs. Any charge for an alleged violation of rule 6.5 must be submitted to the EHF League Office detailing the alleged violation. Young kids are aspiring to play on that team, and theyll attend the older kids games.For EHF programs that didnt have the junior aspect or full-season midget hockey, it gives those programs the opportunity to see what those levels are like, Touzos added. The Bulldogs participated in a game of sled hockey with experienced players from across New England. There will be no checking allowed at the Mite, Squirt and Pee Wee levels . In the Midwest, our organizations have just the junior teams, but what the EHF and USPHL merger does is allow us to look at this concept, Schwarz said. Now, for the first time in the United States, there is one single organization providing a path from Learn to Skate . The union of the EHF and USPHL is a really good step, which will help to eliminate a disconnect between the youth and the midgets/juniors. Senators were 17U champions in 2000. The BOD may withhold its consent in its sole and absolute discretion.