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Moving clubs
JustinTime:
We are considering a move due a job relocation that would place our one way drive over 50 miles to our current home rink. Would we be able to be released from our current club due to this distance?
CahaMama:
I'm not sure. Last season I drove 106 miles each way to practice 3 days a week. It can be done :)
justanotherhockeydad:
Sorry I can't give you answer on how to get released from your current club but FWIW, last year we drove 180 miles round trip to practice 3x per week (Mon, Tue & Wed)... This year, we drive 230 miles round trip to practice 2x per week (Wed & Sat)...
Driving is not for everyone, but I love the time I spend with my kid on the road, plus it's the only time he'd nap... And I'm a big believer that napping has a positive effect on growth.
lcadad:
I drive about 35 one way, so I feel your pain. Obviously there are people who drive farther.
If you are wondering, it's entirely dependent on the club as to whether they will let you out, but you should be talking to them about this immediately.
There are no CAHA or USA Hockey rules that say you are entitled to move due to life circumstances.
Obviously they can't force you to pay, or your kid to play, but they can block you from moving anywhere else if they want, at least in the state. And to be fair, they may have left off other kids at tryouts in favor of your kid, so replacing your kid (depending on PDR issues, if it's a tier team) might cause a ripple effect that isn't great for everyone.
With that said, you should be talking to the coach and the club right now, before the season starts! Conversely, this could also mean that unless you can find a team that has roster spots open, it also might entail a drop down in division for your kid. You should also query any clubs that are playing at closer rinks to find out what the situation is with their teams.
DroptheGloves:
--- Quote from: justanotherhockeydad on August 07, 2017, 11:28:15 PM ---Sorry I can't give you answer on how to get released from your current club but FWIW, last year we drove 180 miles round trip to practice 3x per week (Mon, Tue & Wed)... This year, we drive 230 miles round trip to practice 2x per week (Wed & Sat)...
Driving is not for everyone, but I love the time I spend with my kid on the road, plus it's the only time he'd nap... And I'm a big believer that napping has a positive effect on growth.
--- End quote ---
Just curious...what are the circumstances that make one drive that far? That is awful
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