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If you're considering signing your player up for the Capitals Inline Hockey League (CIHL) - Richmond Renegades, we wanted to give you a quick rundown of what to expect!
What is the CIHL?
The Capitals Inline Hockey League (CIHL) is an exciting new “regional travel” league that’s part of the Washington Capitals Youth Hockey Program, now in its second season. The CIHL is designed to offer kids a great mix of competitive play and skill-building, while promoting sportsmanship and teamwork. It’s a fun and unique opportunity for your player to play inline hockey with other players from around the region.
Time & Travel Commitment
2024-2025 CIHL SEASON = November 23rd and ends February 23rd. The Rattlers' season will be complete!
Your player will typically only attend ONE day of each Tournament.
Tournaments:
There are SIX (6) tournaments throughout the season.
- Nov. 23-24: Reston, VA
- Dec. 14-15: Fauquier Dragons (location TBA)
- Jan. 11-12: Richmond Renegades (at Barton!)
- Jan. 25-26: Fredericksburg, VA
- Feb. 1-2: Ashburn, VA
- Feb. 22-23: Playoffs in Leesburg, VA
A Tournament is over Saturday/Sunday. We do not have the official breakdown of days and times but here is an example of what to expect.
You will be given a schedule with details like:
Saturday November 23rd 10:00AM - 12:20PM Elementary Division, 1:10pm-4:30pm Middle School Division ••• Sunday November 24th 10:00am-12:20pm High School Division.
Your player will typically only attend ONE day unless they are playing for more than one team (meaning: they play both elementary and middle or middle and high).
Each team will play TWO (2) games at each tournament during their timeframe.
Note: There may be weather related delays once you arrive. Full cancel rain/snow makeup dates have been worked into the schedule.
Practices: Renegades Practices are held on Tuesdays (Lower) or Thursdays (Upper) from 6-8p, so if your player is already practicing with the Rattlers, you're all set for practices!
Commitment: Players are expected to attend 5 out of the 6 tournaments, so we ask that you plan ahead for those weekends.
Cost: CIHL requires a registration fee to participate in the league ranging from $75-$200. We are working on sponsorships to help keep this at its lowest rate and also cover the required custom jerseys and pants.
Eligibility: If your player actively participated this season or last season, they are eligible to join!
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at rvarhl@gmail.com or come see us on Sunday for more information.
We're excited for another great season of Capitals Inline Hockey with the Richmond Renegades and hope to see your player on the team!
Thank you to our 2023-2024 CIHL Renegades Sponsors!
2023-2024 RRHL Youth Travel League
The Washington Capitals are dedicated to providing the community with legitimate avenues to playing all forms of hockey.
The launch of this new league solidifies a competitive travel hockey option for existing inline players.
The Washington Capitals are excited to launch the Capitals Inline Hockey League (CIHL), a co-ed league established to provide a unified travel league for existing inline players looking to expand their opportunities to play.
Season: December - March
Divisions*: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Games: 5 tournaments | 4 games per team per tournament | 20 total games per team
Year One Participating Clubs:
- Fauquier Dragons (Warrenton, VA)
- Fredericksburg Phantoms (Fredericksburg, VA)
- Loudoun Fury (Ashburn, VA)
- Madison Wildfire (Madison, VA)
- Richmond Renegades (Hanover, VA)
*Minimum of one (1) team per age division for each club
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This league is focused on providing a competitive travel option for current inline house hockey players.
- Local inline hockey players ages 8-18
- All players must have either played on an inline house hockey team within the last 12 months for the club with which you are registering OR
- Are committed and registered for the next subsequent inline house hockey season for the club with which you are registering
- Questions regarding eligibility can be sent to youthhockey@washcaps.com
REGISTRATION PROCESS
- Parents/guardians of interested participants submit interest form.
- Participating clubs send communication to families who are interested in playing for them and announce tryout information.
- Tryouts are held individually by clubs to determine roster for each age-group team.
- Rosters are submitted to Capitals.
- Registration completed by parents/guardians of players who made the roster. Please note: individual registration fee varies per club ranging from $100-200 per player.
Submission of this form does not guarantee participation for the Capitals Inline Hockey League. Caps Youth Hockey staff will review all submissions and participating clubs will contact interested parties for tryout information.
SPONSORSHIPS - '23-'24 Youth CIHL Travel League
RRHL is one of the leagues invited to participate in the brand new Capitals Inline Hockey League (CIHL - Youth).
Introducing our Youth Travel League -
Richmond Renegades.
Support from businesses and individuals is critical to ensure the growth and continued success of our organization - especially with the launch of this new and exciting opportunity for our players.
Sponsorships and donations help us budget for expenses including:
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Helping to keep inline hockey affordable for Richmond families
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Purchasing jerseys for our club and travel league players
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Facility Rentals
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Updating inventory of shared equipment for all ages and sizes
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Fees for Referees and Honorariums for Coaches
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End of Season Celebration
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Funding an annual college scholarship for one graduating senior each year
Benefits of sponsorship or donations may include:
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Recognition on RVARHL website with logo and link
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Recognition in our email newsletter
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Game Day Signage at the Rink
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Recognition on Social Media
Sponsorship Levels
Gold - $1000
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Recognition on RVARHL website with logo and link
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Recognition in our email newsletter
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Game Day Signage during CIHL Richmond games (12/16/23 & 2/24/24)
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Recognition on Social Media - week of and day of each game - home or away
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Social Media Posts featuring each individual Gold Sponsor
Silver - $750
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Recognition on RVARHL website with logo and link
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Recognition in our email newsletter
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Shared Silver Level Sponsor Game Day Signage during CIHL Richmond games (12/16/23 & 2/24/24)
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Recognition on Social Media -week of and day of each game - home or away
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Social Media Post featuring all Silver Sponsors
Bronze - $500
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Recognition on RVARHL website with logo and link
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Recognition in our email newsletter
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Shared Bronze Level Sponsor Game Day Signage during CIHL Richmond games (12/16/23 & 2/24/24)
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Recognition on Social Media - week of and day of each game - home or away
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Social Media Post featuring all Bronze Sponsors
Goalie Sponsor $250
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Recognition on RVARHL website with logo and link
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Social Media Post featuring all Goalie Sponsors
Puck Sponsor $100 (2 available)
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Pucks used at both the opening or closing game (12/16 or 2/24) will feature your logo.
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Social Media Post featuring Puck Sponsors
Donation (any amount)
- RRHL Supporters will be mentioned with gratitude on our RRHL Website and in Social Media posts.
