The tryout dates for the 2025-26 youth hockey season are determined by the New York State Amateur Hockey Association and USA Hockey. Tryouts are split into two age groups: 12U & below and 13U & above. Below are the scheduled dates for each group.

March 4 - March 8, 2025

• Age groups: 9U, 10U, 11U, and 12U
• Birth Years: 2013 - 2016

April 8 - April 12, 2025

• Age groups: 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 18U, and 19U
• Birth Years: 2006 - 2012

Girls who want to play for a youth team in addition to their Girls team should speak with the Girls team head coach or contact Girls Program Director Stephen Gionta.

To ensure our girls have the support needed as they navigate the road between youth hockey and college recruiting, Coach Scott McDonald serves as College Liaison for the Jr. Amerks Girls program.

In his role, Coach McDonald works with coaches and families in our Girls program to provide education and support around the college recruitment process. He ensures teams are attending the right tournaments to maximize exposure for our players. He facilitates relationships between college coaches and our players to support recruitment efforts when the time is right. Ultimately, Coach McDonald empowers our players and families with the information and connections needed to support our girls and their hockey dreams.

Per the rules of New York State's West section, registration opens one-month prior to tryouts. Registration information will be available on our website. 

Travel team tryouts require a $50 tryout fee. This covers your player for all tryout dates listed for their birth year.