Guide to Surviving Youth Hockey: What All Moms and Dads need to know before walking into the rink

Youth hockey in the U.S. and Canada is unlike any other recreational sport for children. It provides great development in discipline, athleticism and teamwork, and provides for a great opportunity for young people to grow. But it's also a very complicated network of rinks, program directors, tournaments, municipalities, professional programs and college feeder systems. For the uneducated, youth hockey has a myriad of landmines. Separate yourself from parents who ruin this amazing experience for your sons and daughters. Equip yourself with this important manual which covers: The Differences between Hockey and other Sports; What Equipment to Buy (and not to buy); How to Determine if a Program is Right for Your Child; and What to Expect from a Travel Team Program.