TAYHA Hockey Registration

Welcome to the 2026/2027 TAYHA hockey season! Parents, please register your players utilizing the 'Register' button located on the right side of his page. REMINDER: All players are required to have a current USA Hockey registration number prior to registering for the upcoming season.

Ages

Typical ages range from 5 to 14 years of age, divided by age brackets every 2 years.

When

This season begins in November and runs until playoffs in February.

Where

6U/8U/10U practices and home games are held at The Barn, weather permitting. Games may be played across the Upper Peninsula. If The Barn does not have ice, practices and games may be held at the Little Bear West in Manistique, MI, or at the ice rink in Munising. Parents will be notified by the coach of their player's respective team.

12U/14U practices and games will generally be held in Manistique and/or Munising, as well as away games across the Upper Peninsula. Parents will be notified by the coach of their player's respective team.

Practices

Teams practice 2-3 times per week depending on weather and available ice time.

Games

Teams will play 20-30 games over the course of the season and will usually fall on the weekends. Teams typically play 2 games per day. Some weekends will have games on both Saturday and Sunday. Every effort will be made to utilize both weekend days during travel in an effort to reduce overall travel burdens on families.

Jerseys

Team jerseys and socks are provided.

Extra Costs

Team pictures will be available for purchase through the photographer. Team pictures are typically coordinated with the coach or team manager(usually a parent).

Travel expenses and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the parent.

One tournament fee per season is covered by TAYHA. If teams elect to play in more tournaments, those costs must be covered by the team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is youth hockey?

Youth hockey is a structured sport for children and teens, typically starting at age 4 or 5 for skating lessons and age 6 for introductory hockey programs, with participation extending through high school.

The sport is considered safe, with injury rates lower than football, soccer, and basketball, as contact is restricted until the PeeWee level (age 11-12) and fighting is strictly prohibited at all youth levels.

Age classifications generally follow two-year groups such as Mites (U8), Squirts (U10), PeeWees (U12), Bantams (U14), and Midgets (U18), with body checking permitted only at the 14U level and above. In the Upper Peninsula, programs range from recreational house leagues to competitive travel teams, with seasons typically running from September or October through February or March.

Equipment includes a helmet with a face mask, mouth guard, neck guard, shin guards, elbow pads, gloves, hockey pants, skates, and a stick. TAYHA will do it's best to offer loaner equipment for beginners. Coaches are volunteer parents who must undergo background checks and complete USA Hockey, SafeSport, and certification training, while parents are often required to volunteer for roles such as team manager or clock monitor.

Does my child need to know how to skate?

For the 6U, 8U, and 10U levels, prior experience in skating is not required. Players will learn safe, basic ice skating skills at the 6U level and will progress to more advanced skills as age and time on the ice continues. For the 12U level, prior experience is not required, but it is recommended to complete one year of Learn to Play Hockey for a better experience. At 14U, players should have previous experience, as this level is more than competitive contact and checking is allowed.

Why do I need a USA Hockey registration?

All participants must complete the USA Hockey registration process prior to participation in a USA Hockey sanctioned event. Participant registration is complete when the individual member registration information and all appropriate fees are received, and the participant is processed by a USA Hockey member program.

26-27 TAYHA

TAYHA 26/27 season registration open 10/6 through 12/31.

If you are having any issues or questions with registering your player, please feel free to contact tayhahockey@gmail.com