Traveling Hockey
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO '26-'27 SEASON REGISTRATION FORMAT - NO RAFFLE TICKETS
As we prepare for the upcoming season, we want to make you aware of an important update to our registration process.
To help offset rising operational costs, this year's registration will no longer include raffle tickets as part of the standard fee. Removing the mandatory raffle component allows us to simplify registration and ensure families have a clear understanding of the cost of participation.
We also recognize that this change affects the upfront cost for families. To support flexibility and affordability, RWAHA is introducing a new optional six-payment plan for the 2026–2027 season.
If you choose the optional payment plan:
- Your first payment will be collected on the day you complete registration.
- The remaining five payments will automatically process on the 1st of each month, beginning October 1 and continuing through February 1, which will be the final payment.
- Financial Aid/Scholarships are available. See below for more information.
This structure provides a predictable schedule and helps reduce the immediate financial burden while still supporting the Association's operational needs.
As a Board, we remain committed to continuing to explore opportunities to reduce the overall financial burden on families and ensure that every family has the opportunity to participate in the game of hockey. We understand the importance of keeping youth hockey accessible and will continue evaluating ways to balance affordability with the resources needed to provide a positive experience for our players.
Thank you for your continued support of Red Wing Hockey. We look forward to a great season ahead.
Red Wing Amateur Hockey Association Board
PLEASE READ THIS PAGE IN ENTIRETY!! MOST IF NOT ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED HERE!!
*SOME FAMILIES HAVE REPORTED ISSUES WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO REGISTER THEIR SKATER. THIS HAS BEEN DUE TO THE SKATER'S DATE OF BIRTH FALLING OUTSIDE OF THE MN HOCKEY RANGE FOR EACH LEVEL. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO REGISTER AS A GRADE MOVE UP PLEASE EMAIL ADMIN@REDWINGHOCKEY.ORG
Welcome to Red Wing Hockey for the 2025 - 2026 season!
Registration is a 3 step process:
1. Register your player with USA Hockey at the link below. This is required every season.
2. Register your player on this site. Click on the link to the right (scroll to bottom when using mobile website).
3. Come to the Kick Off Party at Prairie Island Arena on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 from 3pm - 5pm for additional information, season packets and DIBS deposit.
REGISTRATION FEES FOR 2026 - 2027:
MITES = $680
SQUIRTS = $920
10U Girls = $920
PEEWEES = $1080
12U Girls = $1080
BANTAM = $1200
*Dedicated (full time) goalies at the PeeWee/12U & up level are 50% off registration!
FAQ'S
IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?
- YES. Please see the link above for the financial aid policy. All information collected will be confidential and viewed only by those necessary to confirm eligibility. For additional information, please email board.rwaha@gmail.com.
- You can also navigate to "Resources, For Parents, Documents" on our website for additional information and to apply.
WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD THE FULL COST OF REGISTRATION AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON?
- For the '26-'27 season, RWAHA offers a payment plan that includes a down payment plus 5 additional equal payments on October 1st, November 1st, December 1st, January 1st and February 1st.
DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE VOLUNTEER (DIBS) HOURS?
- Yes you do! Please see the bottom of this page for more information.
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 13th, 2026 AT 11:59 PM!
Again this year there is an early-bird registration period. It runs from the opening day of registration thru September 13th at 11:59 pm. Fees will increase for Mite, 10U/Squirt, 12U/PeeWee & Bantam players if you sign up after 11:59 pm on September 13th.
Ages
2026-27 Age Charts & Participation Levels
Mite (Born on or after June 1, 2017)
*Primarily youth ages 7-9 but can include players eligible for Mini-Mite/6U
Squirt (June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2017)
*Youth ages 9-11
10 & Under Girls (June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2017)
*Young girls ages 9 and 10
Peewee (June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015)
*Youth ages 11-13
12 & Under Girls (June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015)
*Young girls ages 11 and 13
Bantam (June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2013)
*Youth ages 13-15.
*IF YOU ARE TRYING TO REGISTER YOUR PLAYER AS A “GRADE MOVE UP”, PLEASE EMAIL BOARD.RWAHA@GMAIL.COM WITH THEIR NAME, DOB, AND GRADE THEY ARE IN THIS SEASON.
When
Squirt / Bantam Clinics & Tryouts
Clinics are designed to give players the opportunity to get ice time prior to any tryouts. Please be aware of the upcoming dates for clinics and tryouts:
CLINICS - TBD:
OCTOBER ?:
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TRYOUTS - TBD:
October ?:
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*It is recommended that you sync your personal calendar with the RWAHA Crossbar calendar to stay up to date with events/times
*Season begins after tryouts and runs until playoffs in the beginning of March.
PeeWee/Girls 10U/Girls 12U/Bantam
There will only be one team at each of these levels. Because of this, tryouts will not be required. Practices will start early October. Please refer to the team calendar for specific dates & times.
Mites
Mites typically start at the end of October or beginning of November. A communication will be sent out to all registered players when the schedule is finalized, usually mid October.
Games
Squirts / 10U & 12U Girls / PeeWees / Bantams
Traveling teams at the Squirt, 10U/12U Girls, PeeWee & Bantam levels play 16 District games, 2 away tournaments, plus additional scrimmages.
ALL ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENTS REQUIRE RWAHA BOARD APPROVAL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
Red Wing is hosting the Squirt B1 District 8 2026 Playoffs from March 8th - 15th.
Mites
Mites play in-house cross or half-ice games, home & away Jamborees, and potentially team specific scrimmages with other associations.
Practices
Practice days are specific to each team. See team pages for specific dates but you can count on 2-3 weekdays and 1-2 days on weekends.
Mites
- Roughly 48 total practices averaging 3 days per week including weekends.
Squirts
- The RWAHA board is working on number of practices for each team.
10U/12U Girls
- The RWAHA board is working on number of practices for each team.
PeeWees
- The RWAHA board is working on number of practices for each team.
Bantams
- The RWAHA board is working on number of practices for each team.
Where
Clinics, practices and home games are held at Praire Island Arena.
Prairie Island Arena
370 Guernsey Lane
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-267-4346
Jerseys / Equipment
No team may design, purchase, distribute, or wear additional jerseys without prior approval from the RWAHA Board or its designated Apparel Committee.
Jerseys for Squirt/10U through Bantam players are provided their first year and will be kept at the end of the season. Socks are provided and can be kept. Traveling player jerseys and socks will be eligible to be replaced after every 2 years. If they are needed prior to the Association replacement schedule, players will need to purchase them on their own.
Jerseys and socks for Intros/Mites are provided and can be kept at the end of the season.
Equipment rental dates: CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
— October ?
— October ?
— October ?
*IF YOU MISSED OR SIGNED UP AFTER THESE DATES PLEASE CONTACT: rwaha.equipmentlease@gmail.com
Extra Costs
Additional costs may apply.
Examples:
*Fundraising program(s) (RWAHA may have at least 1 required fundraising program for the 2024 season. A buy out option may be available. Available programs are being explored and specific details will be provided prior to the registration deadline.)
*Volunteer hours buyout (optional $500) (Intros & up skaters as set by BOD are required to fulfill a minimum number of hours per year. (See "Resources" and "Volunteer Requirements" at the top for more info)
*Team managers may collect funds to cover additional tournament entry fees beyond those paid for by the Association if agreed upon by each team.
*Gas, food and hotel for out of town games/tournaments.
Volunteer (DIBS) Hours Policy
Mite, Squirt, 10U/12U Girls, PeeWee, & Bantam Volunteer Requirements:
- MITE: 10 Hours Per Skater
- Squirt, 10U,12U, PeeWee, Bantam Families - 16 Hours Per Skater
*See Resources/Volunteer page for additional info
Volunteer (DIBS) Deposit for 2025-2026 Season:
- DIBS Deposit of $500 per player will be required for Mite, Squirt, 10U/12U, PeeWee, and Bantam players.
- Checks will be collected at the RWAHA Kickoff Party or prior to any skater being on the ice and will be shredded following fulfillment of all DIBS hours, OR deposited in lieu of fulfillment of volunteer responsibilities.
It is your responsibility to seek volunteer opportunities or select the buyout option described below which is only available at the time of registration. There is no pro-rata calculation. If all required hours are not fulfilled, the $500 deposit will be due in full.
VOLUNTEERING OPTIONS BUYOUT POLICY:
-The hockey volunteer season runs May 1st - April 30th.
-Each family is required to fulfill the required hours or they will have the option to buyout their volunteer hours
-Buyout is $500 per skater or a max of $1000 per family which must be selected at the time of registration.
*Please keep in mind that the goal of the Volunteer Policy is to distribute the huge workload among all of the RWAHA families and is not intended as a fundraiser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I would like to request my skater be "moved up" a level. i.e. Mite to Squirt
A: You MUST register your player at the age level they are currently eligible for. After registering at their current age level, please see the "Move Up Request" form at the link below. Complete the form and email it to board.rwaha@gmail.com or turn it in to the BOD/Coaching Committee Chair for review. Move up requests are not determined until tryouts/season start. This allows for all season registrations to be received and all factors to be reviewed. Upon receipt and review, the Coaching Committee will make a recommendation to the BOD, who will vote on the move-up request and contact you with the determination.
Q: I'm trying to register my skater for the grade level they are in but their birthday falls outside of the MN Hockey age brackets. What do I do?
A: Please send an email to board.rwaha@gmail.com with your skater's name, DOB, and grade level.
2026-2027
Pricing:
Mites - $680**
Squirts - $920*
10U Girls - $920*
12U Girls - $1080*
PeeWees - $1080*
Bantams - $1200*
*Dedicated (full time) goalies at the PeeWee/12U & up level are 50% off registration!
A payment plan is available when you register.
Financial assistance for registration is available to those who qualify. Please reach out to board.rwaha@gmail.com for more information.
*Pricing does not include separate USA Hockey & MN Hockey registration fees required for all skaters!
*1st year skaters at all levels who have NEVER played hockey for RWAHA or any other association/club are free. Select "NEW TO HOCKEY" for "position" when registering.
**1st year Mites to RWAHA are 50% off if they have played hockey elsewhere.
*All other returning skaters to RWAHA or who have played hockey elsewhere at the 10U/Squirt, 12U/PeeWee, & Bantam level are full price.
*Please reach out to a RWAHA Board Member with additional questions.
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