Develop. Promote. Advance.
Our DME Sports Junior Hockey program is excited for our second year in the USPHL. We are committed to providing the most ice time, gym time, and professional coaching and training to help our players develop and move on to the highest levels of hockey. We have very strong contacts with NCAA, Jr A and Pro hockey to help our players on their path to success.
2019-2020 DME Swamp Rabbits Junior A Hockey: A Member of the USPHL
“Rebirth of Hockey at the Worlds Most Famous Beach!”
2018-2019 Florida Division Champions
Eligible Player Birth Years: 1999–2003
League: USPHL Premier/Elite/16u Futures
SEASON
- Mandatory Player Check-in: August 16, 2019
- Off-ice Combine Weekend: August 17-18, 2019
- On-ice Practices/Off-ice Training begins: August 19, 2019
- Season Ends: March 11, 2020
OWNERSHIP
The DME Swamp Rabbits owners and management are local and committed.
Also Owners of:
- Daytona Ice Arena
- DME Sports Academy
- ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits
2018-2019 Player Evaluations & Program Highlights
- Eligible Player Birth Year: 2002-1998
- League: USPHL Premier/Elite/16u Futures
- Player Evaluation Period: April 1st through August 16th
- Every Weekday 10:00a – 11:30a morning skills training skates from 4.1 to 6.2
- $50 or free for signed players
- Sunday Nights starting March 25 4:30pm Swamp Rabbits coaches will be evaluating players each week. Cost $50.00 ea. Night (Free for Signed players)
May 11 -14 Pre-draft Showcase in Boston Cost $325 (Swamp Rabbits Tryout evaluation team)
April 27-29 NCDC/NAHL/USHL combine
August 11-12 Combine Weekend
August 13-17 Training Camp
Program Highlights:
- Home Rink: Daytona Ice Arena
- High Level treatment: A Daytona Swamp Rabbits Jr team Locker room, featuring new individual player stalls, showers, Audio/Video analysis, and game day trainers and massage therapists on site.
- Professional staff with USHL, NCDC, BCHL, NAHL, NHL, and NCAA experience and relationships.
- Game Jerseys & Socks + practice Jerseys and socks CCM Helmets, CCM gloves, shells, warm-ups, and much more.
- Daily Goalie coaching.
- 44+ Regular season games- Playoffs are additional charge.
- 8+ hours of practice/skills training ice per week.
- Individual Video and player assessment/ evaluation sessions.
- MIN 5 hours Off Ice Training and skating treadmill with Certified SST coach per week.
- All Travel included: hotel, transportation, air, van/bus.
- Free Skate sharpening and Maintenance.
- Billeting with local families if needed.
- State of the art Rehab facility and dr., Training Facilities, and academics through DME SPORTS ACADEMY
Contact GM: Frank Gilberti 973.906.1897 or frank-gilberti@daytonaicearena.com for more details
ON ICE OVERVIEW
2019/20 Regular Season includes:
- 4 Showcases
- 44 Total Games
- NHL Style Combine to Start Season
- 75 Practices: Over 250 Hours Ice Time
OFF-ICE TRAINING
- 80+ sessions with Hockey Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Hockey Leading Wellness & Recovery Plans
PLAYER AMENITIES
- New Custom Team Locker Rooms
- Professional staff with USHL, NCDC, BCHL, NAHL, NHL, and NCAA experience and relationships
- Game Jerseys & Socks + practice Jerseys and socks, helmets, gloves, shells, warm-ups, and much more.
- Individual Video and player assessment/ evaluation sessions.
- All Travel included: hotel, transportation, air, van/bus.
- Player Media Portal
- Skate Sharpening
- Turnkey Housing/Meal Plans available
- Education Opportunities Available
ECHL SWAMP RABBITS OPPORTUNITIES
- Coaching Staff Interaction/Looks
- Player Interaction
- Attend Games/Watch Practices
- Pyramid Affiliation
Open Tryouts Coming Soon to Daytona Ice Arena!
May 4, 2019
Gym Time 12:30-1:45
2441 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Ice Time 3-4:15
2400 S. Ridgewood Ave, Suite 63D, South Daytona, FL 32119
May 5, 2019
Gym Time 12:30-1:45
2441 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Ice Time 3-4:15
2400 S. Ridgewood Ave, Suite 63D, South Daytona, FL 32119
For player cost and more information:
Call: Frank Gilberti 973-906-1897
Email: Frank.Gilberti@dmesports.com