About
About Our Organization
Each season, the USC Inline Hockey Association joins other regional teams in game play through the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Roller Hockey League (PIRHL). The teams are considered a club sport in association with a township or district, but are not directly linked to a particular school. If a township or district does not have enough players to form its own team, those players can join neighboring teams.
There can be one or multiple teams at the Elementary (2nd-5th grade), Middle School (6th-8th grade), and High School levels depending on how many students register. If there are enough players to form more than one team at a level, skill assessments are held to determine team placement. Teams are generally announced in August prior to the start of the season.
The good news is — there is always room for everyone! Even if your child has never played hockey before, the coaches welcome and help develop players of all skill levels. And if your child has played hockey before, the tiered team structures allow for competitive play.
Games are 4 on 4, and this is a non-checking league.
The PIRHL
The USC Inline Hockey Association participates in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Roller Hockey League (PIRHL). Visit pirhl.net for league rules plus each season’s schedule, game locations, team standings, and player stats, along with playoff brackets.
Weekly Practice
All practices are held at the Bridgeville HockeyPlex
(341 Washington Ave, Bridgeville, PA 15017). There is one practice per team per week, held for one hour on a set night (determined once teams are finalized). The first practice is typically in mid- to late August.
Game Schedule
Each year there are 18 regular-season games plus playoffs. The schedule is set by the PIRHL. Game locations vary; Elementary games are held at the Bridgeville HockeyPlex, and MS and HS games are played at the RMU Island Sports Center or the Murrysville SportsZone.
Still have questions?
We have compiled answers to Frequently Asked Questions other parents or participants have asked over the years. Head to our FAQ page to learn more!
If you are looking for more info or have a specific question, don’t hesitate to contact us!