Palm Beach Breakers Youth Hockey Association
Palm Beach Breakers
16AA Commitment Letter 2025-26
>> COMMITMENT LETTER <<
We commit to play for the Palm Beach Breakers for the 2025-26 hockey season from August 2025 through SAHOF States 2026. To reserve our player’s position, this signed letter is accompanied by a $1,000.00 deposit that will be applied to our player’s season dues. Tuition is $5,000.00. (goalies received $750.00 off), The final payment will be no later than August 15, 2025. We understand that we are responsible for paying this fee in its entirety. PLAYER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRACTICE OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY TEAM ACTIVITIES UNLESS FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS ARE CURRENT. We also understand that our player will not play for any other hockey organization for the 2025-26 hockey season unless he/she receives written permission from PBBYHA’s Executive Director. The Player commits to attend, and the Parents commit to arrange for the Player’s attendance at, all of the Player’s team’s practices, games, and tournaments, both at home and away, as scheduled by PBBYHA. Further, we understand that we are responsible for the payment of any additional costs and expenses incurred in connection with our Player’s participation in practices, games and tournaments which are in excess of , or not otherwise provided for in, the Player’s tuition. A player may be excused from the team for his or her violation or any club rules or for conduct unbecoming a hockey player. A parent’s bad conduct is imputed on the player. A dismissed player will not be entitled to any refund of any dues. If for any reason, a Player withdraws from the program, including injury, the Parents remain liable for the Player fee in its entirety. It is mutually agreed that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties and there are no oral or written inducements, promises or agreement except as provided herein.
The 2024-25 Season Curriculum includes:
Approximately 65+ hours of team practice ice.
Approximately 18 SFHL Games
Weekend clinics to be offered periodically based on facilities availability
Organization will Pay for State Tournament Fee
Gym Access for Off Ice w Breakers Coach
Professional Goaltending Instruction w Anthony Brodeur. On-Ice 15-20 minutes per week per team. Synthetic Ice One Group / Private session every other week.
10% Discount on all Pro Shop Items and Skate Sharpening
Professional Coaching
The season tuition does not include the below equipment: *mandatory
*Home / Away Game Jerseys & Socks
*Hockey Shell
*Breakers Polo Shirt w Logo
*White Helmet
*Equipment Bag
*Warm Up *Breakers Off-Ice T-Shirt * Breakers Off Ice Jogging Shorts
The tuition does NOT include any other costs or expenses incurred in connection with the Player’s Participation, including but not limited to:
Travel costs (such as, but not limited to hotel, food, airfare, car rental, etc.)
Tournament fees
Coaches travel costs
>> TUITION AGREEMENT <<
I agree to remit tuition payments for the player named above in accordance to the terms of the payment option selected below.
Total Tuition: $5,000.00 *Goalies $750.00 off. SIGN UP DEPOSIT: $1,000.00
Check made out to Palm Beach Breakers.
Credit Card (MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover)
Complete credit card information online to pay the deposit.
PAYMENT OF REMAINING BALANCE
(You will choose from the selection below on the next page)
FULL PAYMENT PLAN at time of contract signing (MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover)
Total Balance by Credit Card
INSTALLMENT PLAN by Credit Card (MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover)
25% of remaining balance charged monthly on the 15th of each month, starting in May and ending in August.
I agree to pay the tuition fee amounts according to the selection I will made on the previous page agreement.
PLAYER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRACTICE OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY TEAM ACTIVITIES UNLESS FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS ARE CURRENT .
>> USA HOCKEY CODE OF CONDUCT <<
Player Participating in USA Hockey for the: 2025-26 season.
1. No swearing or abusive language on the bench, in the rink, or at any team function.
2. No lashing out at any official no matter what the call is. The coaching staff will handle all matters pertaining to officiating.
3. Anyone who receives a penalty will skate directly to the penalty box.
4. Fighting will not be tolerated. Fighting will result in an appearance before a Discipline Committee.
5. There will be no drinking, smoking, vaping, chewing of tobacco or use of illegal substance at any time.
6. I will conduct myself in a professional manner at all facilities (ice rink, locker room, hotel, restaurant, etc) during all team functions.
7. Any player or team official who cannot abide by these rules or violates them will be subject to further disciplinary action.
>> 2025 - 2026 CODE OF CONDUCT <<
Communication
Don’t complain! Keep your remarks to yourself regarding things such as official calls, coaches’ decisions, game circumstances, teammates and opposing team members.
Be respectful of officials, coaches, teammates, opposing team members, parents and the game itself.
Encourage your teammates and your opponents.
If you have a complaint or problem with someone, go to that person directly and work it out.
If you have concerns regarding the team and how it’s being run, bring them to one of the coaches or to the coaching staff.
Teamwork
Be a team player…not an individual.
Focus on stats for the good of the team, not yourself. Do what it takes for your team to win, not to boost your own stats and ego.
You will be expected to participate with the Breakers/Florida Surf Team as much as possible during all team functions.
Be a learner! Seek to improve as a player and person. Extend yourself some grace in failure; don’t let it get you down or discouraged.
INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT
The following behaviors will not be tolerated; disciplinary action will be taken for:
Attitude problems
Throwing of equipment in a display of anger or frustration and any outward expressions or demonstrations of anger or frustration
Again, we are representing Breakers/Florida Surf Hockey . People will be watching us to see how we react.
Consumption of alcohol and/or drugs
Communication
Back-talking a coach, ref or parent
Crude, profane, or vulgar language
Critical, judgmental or negative talk directed toward teammates
Outward displays of displeasure with the officials and questioning officials in a clearly visible and inappropriate manner (verbal and non-verbal)
Trash-talking and outward acts of pride directed towards the opposing team.
Consequences for the above actions and attitudes could result in one or more of the following:
Loss of Ice Time
Suspension
Removal from the team
These policies regarding character and conduct on our Breakers/Florida Surf Team have been established for your protection, well-being and character/leadership development. In light of these principles, the final decision regarding any issue resides with your team leadership. The coaching staff’s decision is final. Breakers/Florida Surf Team members who willfully and repeatedly disregard these policies and the leadership of the team may be temporarily suspended from games and other team activities or dismissed from the team.
These decisions are at the discretion of the Coaches. If you are dismissed from the team for a Code of Conduct violation, you will be responsible for any additional costs, and no refunds will be given.