25-26 NCYH Youth Hockey Registration- Will open -June 2025
## 🏒 2025–2026 NCYH Season Registration Opens Soon!
**Posted on May 20, 2025**
We’re gearing up for another exciting year of youth hockey! Registration for the **2025–2026 Northern Colorado Youth Hockey season** is projected to open on **June 2, 2025**.
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### 📅 Key Registration Dates
* **June 2–15:** Early registration **exclusively for returning NCYH players**
* **June 15 and after:** Registration opens for **new to NCYH players**
* ⚠️ **Note:** Per CAHA regulations, new-to-NCYH registrations **will not be processed until after July 1**
* Roster spots **are not guaranteed** for new players. If not accepted, a full refund will be issued.
⛸️ **Ice is limited. Register early to secure your spot!**
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### 👕 New Jerseys for the Upcoming Season
NCYH will introduce **new jerseys** for the 2025–2026 season, including:
* **RMHF/Travel Teams**
* **CRHL/Rec Teams**
All players must purchase jerseys through **The Stick Rack** after registering.
**New to NCYH players** should wait until formally accepted before ordering.
ℹ️ **Jersey info will be available during registration.**
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### 📊 Age Divisions & Birth Years
| Division | Birth Years |
| ------------ | ----------- |
| U8 (Mite) | 2017–2021 |
| 10U (Squirt) | 2015–2016 |
| 12U (Peewee) | 2013–2014 |
| 14U (Bantam) | 2011–2012 |
| 18U (Midget) | 2007–2010 |
🧊 **U8 players must be able to skate independently.** If your child is not yet skating, please consider enrolling them in a **Learn to Skate** program.
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### 🏒 Projected Teams for 2025–2026
**RMHF / Travel**
* 4 Squirt
* 4 Peewee
* 4 Bantam
**CRHL / Recreational**
* 6 Squirt
* 4 Peewee
* 4 Bantam
* 2 Midget
**CPHL / High School**
* 3 Teams
**U8 Program**
* Blue
* Yellow
* Red High
* Red Low
> U8 structure remains the same as in previous seasons.
> Team projections are based on registration demand and available ice.
💰 **AA Team Tryouts:**
A tryout fee will apply to all players wishing to try out for **"AA" level teams**.
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### ⚠️ Important Note for Midget-Aged Players (2007–2010)
Planning to try out for **CPHL/Club High School Hockey**?
Please be aware:
* **Registering for CPHL tryouts does not reserve a spot in CRHL/Midget**
* If your player is not selected for a CPHL team and you want them to play in CRHL, you **must register separately** for CRHL/Midget
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### 📎 Additional Resources
* 🔗 [Overview of Squirt (10U) Options](https://www.ncyh.org/parent-resources/overview-of-squirt-10u-hockey-options/100623)
* 🔗 [2025–2026 Midget Options](https://www.ncyh.org/parent-resources/2025-2026-midget-options/37156)
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### 🙏 A Quick Note
We’re still finalizing season details and processing logistics. **Please do not reply to this announcement.** Updates will be posted on our website and sent via email when available.
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We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another exciting season on the ice! 🏒
**— The NCYH Team**