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Agreed. <br>But this doesn't have a lot to do with the redistricting issue this thread was started for, does it?<br><br>Maybe you should start a new discussion--there are obviously lots of opinions out there.<br><br>Anyone have any more to add on the redistricting issue? What's next, MN Hockey? <p><...

Yes, there is a lot of objection in Wayzata against two A teams...obviously, since it comes up every year and every year we end up fielding one A team at each level. I've never personally listened to both sides of the argument...my significant other has, as a board member.<br><br>I'd love to be able...

Great analysis of the PeeWee #s, eXYooper! Thanks...I'm glad to see someone else digging into the data. I hope MH is too!<br><br>And please don't put all of us in the "ganging up on the TC district" camp, Icy. I'm not part of any conspiracy... and I could care less about Regional & Sta...

Thanks for clarifying, Goldy. There's a debate in our association right now--and every year--about one A vs. two As. It's the "afraid of watering down" argument vs. the "give Jimmy a chance" argument.<br><br> How long has Rochester been doing two? Any words of wisdom you could sh...

Numbers from the prior post are totals, including mites.<br><br>Here's the breakdown of Boys Travel only, for the associations we've got stats on:<br><br>Wayzata: 153 SQ; 170 PW; 120 BA; 85 Jr G/U16 =528 boys travel<br>Lakeville: 142 SQ; 130 PW; 93 BA; 17 Jr G =382 boys travel<br>White Bear: 146 SQ;...

Here are some registration numbers for some of the larger associations in each of their districts:<br><br>Wayzata: 1,280 skaters <br>Lakeville: 922 skaters<br>White Bear: 888 skaters<br>Duluth: 739 skaters<br>Rochester: 556 skaters<br>St Cloud: 512 skaters<br><br>I'm hoping to learn about EP, Edina,...

Good post Yaw.<br>It's not about city population. I don't even think school district population is an accurate base, especially with open enrollment, and a wide range of participation rates. The right size measurement should be the number of registered skaters in each program. In Wayzata, that numbe...

I'm afraid that Puckhead & I are never going to agree on everything. That's fine. It's probably because we've had different experiences in our years w/kids' hockey in MN. Come from different places.<br><br>He's incorrect in most of his assumptions about how things work in the association I've be...

Quick reply to puckhead--<br><br>I get your point. You missed mine.<br><br>Bigger associations have deeper pools of skaters to draw from...and that has usually resulted in an advantage vs. smaller associations. It probably also results in a deeper pool of coaching talent, too...now that I think of i...

Thanks for reeling us back in. I was worried that this thread would deteriorate into team-bashing. It's an important topic to lots of people...most of who are the silent majority.<br><br>As one of the only people from a "mega association" weighing in here, I have to say I'm still a advocat...

What's the real issue? Time commitment? That's one of the benefits offered by C-league vs. a travel-level hockey team. Travel hockey can be too much of a commitment for some families...C-league (at least in Wayzata) is an option that allows kids to skate, compete, and still have a balanced life re: ...

Where can I find the rankings for Jr Gold B? The Metro Hockey league only tracks A...they used to track B as well. Anyone know how to find the rankings that will be used for regions? <p></p><i></i>

the last few years the JrGold A state came down to Wayzata, EP and Edina. Wayzata is up for a fourth consecutive title...and they're serious about repeating. Watch out everyone! <p></p><i></i>

you're right...wayzata has 10 PeeWee teams in total. I was referring to the travel level, because that's where we've experienced the mega-size advantage most dramatically. but our C-league is quite large as well.<br><br>to be thorough, Wayzata has 7 Bantam teams A-C (5 travel, 2C), 10 PeeWee teams A...

Lots of good thinking in the posts on this thread--Thanks for asking for our input!<br><br>Our kids have played A,B & C-league hockey in the Wayzata association for more than 13 years...girls & boys. My husband has been on the Board for years as well. So we've seen the metro-hockey from a lo...