Big Rapids Ice Dogs

BRAJHA strives to be congruent with USA Hockey's American Development Model. With that in mind, our philosophy is that our players participate at their appropriate age level. 

Parents may petition the BRAJHA organization for special consideration in their child's team placement. Here are the steps needed for players to be considered to play out of their age level.  

1. All petitions for travel and House teams are to be submitted via email to the Program Director and President two weeks prior to fall tryouts (travel) or drafting of rosters (house).

2. Each request will be reviewed individually with the decision to grant or deny the petition solely at the discretion of the BRAJHA Board. 

3. The Group’s decisions must and will be consistent with MAHA’s rules governing these requests.

4. The BRAJHA Level Advancement form must be submitted for consideration.

These procedures apply to following age groups: Squirts, PeeWees, Bantams, and Midgets for both the house and travel levels. 

The Fall/Winter season typically runs from the second week of September to early March.

Practices and home games are held at the FSU's Ewigleben Ice Arena - 210 Sports Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Teams practice 2 times per week.

Games will typically be on the weekends.

Games will be scheduled by the team staff. The amount of games played will vary between age groups.

The first set of jerseys is included for the player. Any replacement jerseys needed are paid for by the participant.