We are expecting to have both a U18 and a U16 team this year again, but will field additional teams if numbers and talent allow for it. We will continue to field teams as we have for over twenty years.
U16 Tryouts ('09s and younger)
- TBD -- Early June
U18 Tryouts ('07s and '08s)
- TBD -- Early June
If you would like more information or to register for this year's tryouts,
please click here and fill out this form.
Program Information
Team Columbus was established in 2004, and is the oldest Pre/Post program in Central Ohio. The program was founded to provide additional opportunities for High School players to play hockey while being limited by OHSAA restrictions.
Generally, tryouts are held in early June, practices will start in August, and games/tournaments begin in September. Our teams will usually compete in about 20-25 games from Labor Day to Halloween, then disband for the High School season. The teams may reassemble in the spring after the conclusion of your High School season, depending on level of interest.
Basic Facts:
- Normally 20-25 games scheduled; including 3-4 tournaments.
- Usually a small handful of games in Columbus (others usually in Ohio, or adjoining states)
- 14 practices scheduled (mixture of once or twice per week)
- Teams will compete mainly against other pre/post teams from Ohio
- Level of play is Tier-II 'AA'
- Tryouts are spread out to accomodate family trips, vacations, work schedules, etc....
- Players are expected to be at tryouts. You must attend ONE tryout to make the team.
- Players will be evaluated by independant evaluators at tryouts.
- Anticipated cost of season is approximately $1100 per player (paid over 3 months)
Benefits / Why should I play?
- Opportunity to continue to compete at a high level, while maintaining your HS eligibility.
- Get acclimated to size / speed / level of play at the High School level.
- Over 50 hours of on-ice time, will make sure you hit the ground running for tryouts.
- Receive elite coaching from experienced High School Coaches.
- Great opportunity to play with old friends before heading to your own schools.
- Excellent opportunity to play with some new High School teammates.
If you have any questions, please contact JJ Stallsworth - 614 769 4617
