16U / 18U FALL SEASON

USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

Prior to logging into the VMHC registration, you MUST register your player with USA Hockey and obtain a new USA Hockey # for the 2026-2027 season.

REGISTRATION:

To register at this time ONLY requires a payment of $50 tryout fee.

Once teams have been selected, families will receive an official roster offer along with payment options for the season.

SEASON FEES:

Season Registration: $1,400.00

Uniform Rental Fee: $50.00

Total: $1,450.00

PRESEASON SKATES IN BRECKENRIDGE:

YOU MUST SIGN UP TO ATTEND

Saturday, August 22nd:

• 16U (birth years 2010 & 2011) - 3:00p to 4:15p
• 18U (birth years 2008 & 2009) - 4:30p to 5:45p

Saturday, August 29th:

• 16U & 18U combined: 6:30p to 7:45p

TRYOUTS @ EPIR IN EAGLE: 

Sunday, September 13th:

• 16U & 18U combined - 5p to 6p
• 16U & 18U combined - 6:15p to 7:15p

Monday, September 14th:

• INVITE ONLY skate - 7:45p to 8:45p

PRACTICES @ EPIR IN EAGLE:

• Regular season practices begin Tuesday, September 15th

Mondays

•  T2 (JV) - 7:45p to 8:45p
•  T1 (V) - 9p to 10p

Tuesdays

• T2 (JV) - 7:45p to 8:45p
• T2 (V) - 9p to 10pm

Please note that we will practice during the public school fall break on Mon, Oct 12th & Tues, Oct 13th. If you are planning a fall trip, we encourage you to schedule it for later in the week as Oct 14th to 18th will be our OFF dates.

TOURNAMENTS:

The Tier 2 and Tier 1 teams will participate in 5 tournaments, totaling more than 20 games during the fall season.

Current tournament schedule:

• September 25th to 27th: Vail Sportsmanship Tournament (Eagle)
• October 2nd to 4th: Silver Sticks Tournament (Westminster)
• October 9th to 11th: Kingdom Kup Tournament (Summit)
• October 23rd to 25th: Frightfest Tournament (Denver)
• October 30th to Nov 1st: Fall Face Off (Aspen)

We are looking forward to a great season!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out:

Dave Bishop, Hockey Director - director@vailmountaineers.org

Jen Riddle, Operations Manager - jen@vailmountaineers.org