Announcement
Is POWHA expensive?
The league costs are equivalent to a tournament ($650). The team fee that we pay is 1/11th of the whole league’s fees that go to ice time, refs, and awards for the playoff tournament, which is held in Pittsburgh this year and rotates alphabetically by city each season (which means it will be in Cincinnati next year). There is also a team insurance fee of $50. That fee goes to a league fund that allows the league to pay for a makeup games, under circumstances outside of the control of the teams. For example, this money would be used for teams have had their first game cancelled, but still incurred charges rink charges. In total, we are looking at $700 for our entry into the league.
Is POWHA only for the most experienced players?
No, our division was created specifically so that women’s teams with beginner players, with little or no experience, could learn, have fun and play games. This does not mean that there is not a place for the more skilled players either. Every team we play against will have a mix of experience and inexperience.
Do I have to play POWHA games?
No. Not all players are required to play in POWHA. It is optional and is not based on skill, only will. If you want to play, there will be a spot for you. If you choose NOT to play in POWHA, you can still play in our practices and in exhibition games. However, players playing in the POWHA have the first right of refusal for all games.
What is "Right of Refusal"?
POWHA players have first dibs on games and tournaments because of the time and money they have contributed to the team.
