VMHC 18U & 16U

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 VMHC FALL 18U & 16U - OPENS TUE, JUNE 30TH


Below are the details for the upcoming 2026 Vail Mountaineer Fall 18U & 16U Hockey season. Please note that all dates and times are subject to change.


Preseason Skates:

Registration links for each skate will be sent at a later date.


Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Breckenridge

  • 16U (Tier 2) 3:00p - 4:15p
  • 18U (Tier 1) 4:30p - 5:45p


Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Breckenridge

  • T1 and T2: 6:30p - 7:45p


Tryouts: 

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at EPIR - Eagle

  • Two tryout skates will be held that afternoon
  • Exact times will be announced at a later date


Monday, September 14, 2026 at EPIR - Eagle

  • Invite-only tryout skate
  • Time TBD


Practices:

  • Regular season practices begin Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at EPIR - Eagle
  • Currently, our Fall Midget U16 & U18 teams are scheduled to practice weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays at EPIR - Eagle
  • Practice times are still being finalized


Please note that we will practice during the public school fall break on:

Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13.

If you are planning a fall trip, we encourage you to schedule it for later in the week (after the October 12 & 13 practices), as October 14–18 will be our "off" dates.


Tournaments:

The 18U (Tier 1) and 16U (Tier 2) teams are expected to participate in 4–5 tournaments, totaling approximately 20 games during the fall season.


Current tournament schedule:

September 25–27: Vail Sportsmanship Tournament (Eagle)
October 2–4: Silver Sticks Tournament (Westminster)
October 9–11: Kingdom Kup Tournament (Summit)
October 23–25: Frightfest Tournament (Denver)

*Potential day trips to Steamboat or Grand Junction may also be added for additional games.


Registration:

Registration opens Tuesday, June 30th, at which time you will register your player and submit the $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


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


2026 VMHC 18U & 16U

Welcome to the 2026 VMHC FALL 18U & 16U Season Registration!

The Vail Mountaineers Fall 18U & 16U season will start August 2026 and complete by the end of November 2026. Please note that all dates & times are subject to change.

Preseason Skates - Breckenridge:
Sat, 8/22 16U @ 3pm  18U @ 4:30
Sat, 8/29  16U & 18U @ 6:30p

Tryouts:
Sun, 9/13 (two skates)
Mon, 9/14 (invite only)

Practices starting Tue, 9/15:
Mondays & Tuesdays - EPIR Eagle
Practice Times are still being finalized.

Tournaments:
The teams will participate in 4-5 tournaments, totaling approx 20 games.

Registrations:
Pay a $50 tryout fee today.
Once teams are selected, $1,400 season registration fee + $50 Uniform Rental Fee.
Payment plan available.

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