Travel
Hopkins Youth Hockey Association (HYHA) and Hopkins Park Girls Hockey (HP) offer both youth and girls teams. The Travel level classifications for youth are Squirts (ages 9-10), Peewees (ages 11-12) and Bantams (ages 13-14). The girls Travel level classifications are 10U, 12U and 15U. Age groups are divided by birthdate (June1st - May 31st).
Teams within each level are determined through a tryout process to place kids on teams with players of similar skill and experience. League games are played in the west metro area and the season includes out of town travel to weekend tournaments.
MN HOCKEY PLAYER PARTICIPATION POLICY
Minnesota Hockey has implemented a New Waiver Rule, which will be effective starting the 2024-25 season.
HYHA Pre-Season And Tryout Expectations
Pre-Season Clinics will start after Labor Day. Clinics will be 4-7 days a week depending on level. Tryouts will be October 9th - 13th for the youth levels. HP Girls tryouts will be in November. More information about tryouts can be found in the HYHA tryout process and policy document.
Squirt Season Expectations
The season starts at the beginning of October. Squirts will practice 4-6 times a week depending on level.
In the 2024-2025 season, HYHA will have 2 teams:
- Squirt B1
- Squirt B2
District 3 league games start November 15th. Each team will participate in 3-4 travel tournaments during the season. The District 3 tournament starts March 3rd, 2025
Peewee Season Expectations
The season starts at the beginning of October. Peewees will practice 5-6 times a week depending on level.
In the 2024-2025 season, HYHA will have 3 Peewee teams:
- Peewee A
- Peewee B1
- Peewee C
District 3 league games start at the beginning of November. Each team will participate in 3-4 travel tournaments during the season. The district 3 tournament for PWA & B1 Starts February 14th, 2025 and February 21st for PWC
Bantam Season Expectations
The season starts at the beginning of October. Bantams will practice 6-7 times a week depending on level.
In the 2024-2025 season, HYHA will have 3 Bantam teams:
- Bantam A
- Bantam B1
- Bantam C
District 3 league games start at the beginning of November. Each team will participate in 3-4 travel tournaments during the season. District 3 tournament for Bantam A & B1 starts February 14th, 2025 and February 21st for Bantam C.
10U/12U/15U Season Expectations
Helpful Documents
Scholarship Policy
Scholarship Application
Player Code of Conduct
Parent Code of Conduct
Travel 2024 - 2025
Clinic Fees:
Squirt/10U $120
Peewee/12U & Bantam/15U $150
Season Fees:
Squirt/10U $1,310
Peewee/12U $1,610
Bantam/15U $1,760
*Players that make the Peewee A or Bantam A level will be charged an additional $300 after the teams are posted.
If this is your first year playing with HYHA or HP, you will need to provide a birth certificate to the Registrar before your registration will be confirmed.
If you have questions about financial assistance and our scholarship policy, please reach out to the Registrar
*Acceptance of the player and parent code of conduct is required to confirm your registration. Both codes can be found under "helpful documents" at the bottom of the program page