2025-2026 Season
Travel Teams Fall Season
2025-2026 Fall Season
Springfield Kings Youth Hockey Association – 16U Registration Now Open!
The Springfield Kings Youth Hockey Association is dedicated to giving as many young athletes as possible the opportunity to play competitive hockey each season. We offer teams across multiple age and skill levels, from 10U through 16U.
Registration for the 16U level is now open!
Conditioning sessions & tryouts will be held during the weeks of July 21, July 28, and August 4.
**Please note: Dates are subject to change based on rink availability**
Conditioning Camp and Tryouts Information
Ages
10U: 2015 and 2016
12U: 2013 and 2014
14U: 2011 and 2012
16U: 2009 and 2010
When
Conditioning Camp & Tryouts Schedule
Conditioning and Tryouts scheduled the weeks of July 21st, 28th and August 4th**
**Subject to change due to rink availability.
Where
The Nelson Center
Rink 2
1601 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 753-2800
Goalies Tryouts - All Goalies
- Goalies SHOULD still show up on their specific age group night, but will not be evaluated until this night)
- Those that are planning on trying out as goalie AND/OR Offense/Defense player must register as a Goalie at the initial signup. Then they will show up to be evaluated as an offensive/defensive player on the appropriate age-level night.)
Cost
Conditioning Camp & Tryouts
Conditioning Camp & Tryouts:
$110
Tryouts Only:
$55
Registration and fees must be completed online.
Jerseys
Players MUST bring two jerseys to tryouts:
A light Jersey and a Dark Jersey
Jerseys should not have any type of identification on it such as name and/or player number.
Numbers will be given for players to pin on the front and back of their jerseys for tryouts.
Requirements to Register
USA Hockey registration for the 2025-2026 season is required before attempting to register for tryouts.
Choose Missouri as your state of play when registering (NOT ILLINOIS)
Checking in at tryouts
Upon arrival at the rink for tryouts the first night:
- Check in at the SYHA table to your tryout number to place on the front and back of your jersey.
A member(s) of the SYHA Board will also be at the rink to help and answer any questions families may have.
Petitioning
Any player that wishes to petition to play a level higher than their age MUST:
- Register for their age level.
- Register for the higher age level they wish to play.
- And attend BOTH age-level tryouts.
An email MUST be sent to Dave Karraker at competitiveteams@springfieldkings.org for approval 10 days before tryouts.
Please include the following in your email:
1: Reason for Petitioning to a higher level
2: What the Player has done to prepare for such a move
(Note- Being approved to petition to a higher-level DOES NOT Guarantee a rostered position on the higher team.
Fall Season Information
Practices
TBD
Games
Teams will play 20-30 games over the course of the season and will usually fall on the weekends.
Cost
Season Dues
TBD
Extra Costs
- Jerseys, hockey socks and hockey gear.
- Tournament Fees.
- Travel Fees.
- Dry Land Training.
Expenses Included in Season Flat Fee
- Ice Cost:
- Practices
- Home Games.
- Official Fees – Home Games.
- MO Hockey Fees.
- Accounting Fees:
- Bookkeeping Fees.
- Tax Filing Fees.
- Audit Fees.
- Elite Hockey Monday Skills.
- Operational Expenses.
- Coaching Certifications.
- Training Aids.
season dues discount
Goalie Discount:
Any Family on an SYHA Travel Team chosen to be a Full-Time Goalie (limit 2 per team) will receive a $100 discount on seasonal dues. (This will not compound with multi children discount).
Siblings Discount:
Any Family with multiple children in an SYHA Travel Program may be entitled to a $100 discounted rate. This discount would be applied to the lower of the two due costs.
For discount codes send an email to:
payment options
Two Payments Options:
- Full Payment.
- Payment Plan: the first payment at the time of registration and 5 payments.
payment methods
- Pay via Electronic Check (No Fees).
- Pay via Debit or Credit Card (2% Fee)
sponsorships
- Sponsorships can be applied towards travel season dues.
- Players/Goalies MUST be registered before practices start.
- Register via Crossbar and choose the Payment Plan Option.
- Adjustments can be made by the VP of Finance once sponsorship monies are received.
The Sponsorship Forms must be submitted with the payments to apply the funds received towards season dues.
Jerseys
Club jerseys are required.
Each player should have:
- Club white jersey with white socks.
- Club black Jersey with black socks.
- Black Hockey Pants.
- Black or White Helmet.
Optional:
- Reversible Practice Jersey.
- Warmups Jackets & Pants.
player number
- Returning Players - Players returning from last season can keep their numbers if they desire.
Jersey numbers for New Players Only
- Jersey Numbers are are based on availability as well as birth year.
- Players born in even years will receive an even number and players born in odd years will receive odd numbers.
- Once registration is confirmed complete, you may select a jersey number from our "Clubwide Jersey Numbers". See screenshot below.
You may also send an email to verify if a number is available. Provide the following: Players Name, Birth Year and top three numbers.
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2025-2026 Season
Travel Teams Fall Season 2025-2026:
SYHA – 16U Registration Now Open!
Conditioning sessions and tryouts will be held during the weeks of July 21, July 28, and August 4.
Please note: Dates are subject to change based on rink availability.
Once Tryouts conclude and Rosters are approved, Offers will be sent to accept and choose a payment plan.
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