Travel Hockey
The travel program is a fun, team-oriented and competitive hockey experience. Each player is placed on the most appropriate team based on rigorous player evaluations. Travel teams compete in the Valley Hockey League and are co-ed.
Ages
For the 2025-2026 Season
Mite (8U): Birth years 2017-2020
Squirt (10U): Birth years 2015-2016
Peewee (12U): Birth years 2013-2014
Bantam (14U): Birth years 2011-2012
Cost
Tuition for the Mite (8U) program is $1450
Tuition for the Squirt (10U)/Peewee (12U) program is $1750
Tuition for the Bantam (14U) program is $1850
Note: Tuition rates calculated during registration automatically include a $100 credit for tryouts. An additional $100 charge will be added to the registration cost for any player that did not participate in spring tryouts.
Games
Mite (8U): ~25 games
Squirts (10U): ~30 games
Peewee (12U): ~30 games
Bantams (14U): ~30 games
Practices
Practices are typically held twice per week on varying days. Additional skills sessions will be provided and are run by external, professional instructors.
When
The travel ice hockey season runs September thru March.
Where
Practices:
John A. Ryan Arena
1 Paramount Place
Watertown, MA 02472
Games: Held in surrounding towns based on the Valley Hockey League schedule.
Jerseys
Home and away jerseys (and socks) are required and can be ordered as part of registration at an additional cost.
Returning players can wear jerseys and socks from the previous year.
Extra Costs
Jerseys cost $125.
Socks cost $20.
Additional Information
USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for insurance purposes. There is a small fee for USA Hockey registration based on age. There is a fee for USA Hockey registration based on age, which is paid directly to USA Hockey.
Full hockey equipment is required. WYH will provided a jersey and hockey socks at an additional cost. Players should provide the following:
- Hockey helmet with full face/shield (HECC approved) - For the safety of your child, an ICE HOCKEY HELMET (with a cage) must be worn at all times.
- Hockey pants
- Shin guards
- Elbow pads
- Hockey gloves
- Hockey skates
- Shoulder pads
- Hockey stick
- Athletic Supporter
- Neck Guard
- Mouth guards - OPTIONAL FOR U8 Only
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: We have a few need-based scholarships available through a Watertown Community Foundation grant. Please contact WatertownYH@gmail.com if you would like to know more about these scholarships.
2025-2026
Come play travel hockey with WYH! Teams will compete in the Valley Hockey League at the 8U through 14U levels.
USA Hockey registration will be REQUIRED to fully complete your player's registration prior to the start of any on ice activities/league play. See the Resources page for additional info and links.
Please contact us if you have any additional questions about travel hockey!
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