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Play Hockey In Colorado Springs
What is CSAHA? CSAHA stands for Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association. We have several levels of play to offer youth players. We have a Travel division, House division, Girls division, an 8 and under program, and a Tier I AAA program (Pikes Peak Miners). The season runs for about six months, beginning in late August and finishing up in mid March. Registration is usually accepted as late as October IF there is still room to place any players. Our registration numbers do fill up quickly and it is highly advisable to get registered as soon as possible each season. The Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association is in excellent standing with USA Hockey and we in strong support of the American Development Model as it is outlined here: http://www.usahockey.com/ADM/default.aspx?NAV=AF&ID

If you have questions after reading this page or you just want to talk to someone about hockey, you can contact one of the following people.


Patricia Lehmann
Registrar
lehmann4@comcast.net
719-487-9348

Greg Vanover
Asst. Hockey Director House
gvan23@yahoo.com
214-616-3819

Lucas Trombetta
Asst. Hockey Director Travel
pikespeaklucas@msn.com
719-439-4731
What Division Should My Child Play In ?
How Do I Start ? To help you in choosing the best environment for your player, The first step to playing hockey is asking, "How Old Is My Player".

If your players is 8 years old or younger, the program to sign up for will be our 8U program. Click HERE to read more information on the 8U program and instructions on how to sign up.

If your player is older than 9 yeas old and under 18 years old, you have the option to play Competitive Travel or House Developmental hockey. Both programs offer a great hockey experience with different goals and objectives. If this is your first time playing hockey and you are just learning, we recommend that you look at our House Developmental hockey program. This program is designed to develop hockey skills while building a love for the game. If you have played hockey in the past and you are looking for a competitive environment to further your skills and would like to pursue AA or AAA hockey, Competitive Travel would be a good option to look in to for your player. Below we have outlined each program and what they have to offer so that you can better make your decision.

I have a girl that wants to play hockey, can she play ? - YES ! Girls play in any of our divisions from 8U to Travel hockey as well as dedicated girls teams. If your player is 8 years old or under, please see the 8U program HERE. If your player is older, she can elect to play in the House or Travel programs including our girls U14, U16, and U19 programs HERE.

AAA TIER I Hockey is National Level Hockey that is the highest level of competitive hockey. This is offered from Bantam (13 - 14 Years old) through Midget (17 - 18 years old). Click Here for more information.
The Travel Division The Travel Division consists of competitive teams that play in the CCYHL (Colorado Competitive Youth Hockey League) consisting of teams up and down the Front Range of Colorado. The Travel Division teams compete in everything from CCYHL league games to state wide tournaments and typically one or more out of state tournaments. Tryouts for team placement usually happen towards the end of August each year. The players that do not qualify for a Travel Division team are eligible to play on a CSAHA House Division team. The age groups for Travel Division players are 9-10 Squirts, 11-12 Peewees, 13-14 Bantams and 15-18 Midgets. Players who want to play Travel hockey for CSAHA are typically those who are looking for a more competitive hockey experience, more ice time, and higher time and financial commitment.

Highlights
  • Competitive and Developmental environment
  • Tryouts are held at the beginning of the season
  • Each team receives approximately 90 hours of ice
  • Each team will have a head coach and at least one assistant coach
  • Each team will play approximately 16-20 league games throughout Colorado
  • Each team will play in tournaments in and out of state
  • Two to three practices per week(2-3 hours per week)
  • One or two games per week (1-4 hours, depending on age level)
  • Travel to out-of-town games (1 hour each way)
  • Work shifts for tournaments(approximately 20 hours)
  • Parents are often expected to volunteer to perform some function for the team (i.e., fill water bottles, pucks, travel coordinator, scorekeepers, clock, penalty box attendant, etc.)


    • Summary
  • Competitive developmental program
  • More ice time provided(additional practices,games, tournaments)
  • Diversity in playinge nvironment
  • Participation in tournaments/exposure to other environments
  • Greater financial and time commitment


    • Age Divisions
  • Squirt - 9 and 10 Years old
  • Peewee - 11 and 12 Years old
  • Bantam - 13 and 14 Years old

    • Click HERE To Sign Up For Travel Hockey
    The House Division The House Division is an in-house program meaning there is no travel and all practices and games are held at rinks in Colorado Springs. Our House program includes players of varying abilities from the beginner player that is playing organized youth hockey for the first time to experienced players that have years of youth hockey experience. There are no tryouts for players in the House program, but all players participate in an evaluation process in September before being placed on teams to create an equal playing field for all teams. Players all receive equal playing time in games regardless of their ability. The age groups are 9-10 Squirts, 11-12 Peewees, 13-14 Bantams and 15-18 Midgets. The program starts in September, players are on the ice approximately twice per week, and the season concludes with the March Hockey Madness playoff event in March.

    Highlights
  • Developmental environment
  • Evaluations are held at the beginning of the season
  • Each team receives approximately 50 hours of ice
  • Each team will have a head coach and at least one assistant coach
  • Each team will play an in-house game each weekend (excluding tournament/holiday weekends)
  • One end-of-season tournament
  • One practice per week (1 hour)
  • One game per week (1 hour)
  • Parents are often expected to volunteer to perform some function for the team (i.e., fill water bottles, pucks, scorekeepers, clock, penalty box attendant, etc.)


    • Summary
  • Developmental program
  • Minimal financial and time commitments
  • No travel required (except all-star teams)


    • Age Divisions
  • Squirt - 9 and 10 Years old
  • Peewee - 11 and 12 Years old
  • Bantam - 13 and 14 Years old
  • Midget - 15 To 17 Years old

    • Click HERE To Sign Up For House Hockey
    Our 8 & Under Program CSAHA’s 8 yrs old & Under Program (8U) continues to focus on improving player skill development and having fun. The Program consists of three levels which are age and skill based. 8U will support Advanced level teams that will compete at out-of-city Jamboree tournaments as well as local House type games. 8U also has an Intermediate/Beginner level house division that will compete internally and in the Hockey Madness tournament held at the end of the season. Evaluations are very similar to those in the House Division. Teams participate in cross-ice program practices with one sheet of ice that is divided into three sections. The two ends of the ice sheet are utilized for practice while the middle ice section is utilized for games which are skill development based. In House game days utilize half ice games within each level.

    The Beginner level is basically the 5/6-year-old group, Intermediate levels is the 6/7-year-old group and the Advanced level is 7/8 yr olds. In placing players on a team, the initial consideration will be the player’s age and skill level. Players will be moved around within the 8U program as needed to balance teams based on the player’s skills. Players will be evaluated on their skill level. See the “U8 ADM” link on the CSAHA website.

    You can play the full season, or elect to play just for first or second half of the season. Season 1 ends in January and Season 2 starts in january. You can sign up for any session at any time of the year.
    Click HERE To Sign Up For 8U Hockey
    The CSAHA Girls Program currently supports three teams: U12, U14, and U19 (U stands for under). The teams participate in the Mountain States Girls Hockey League (MSGHL), playing teams from all over Colorado and now one from New Mexico. In addition to their league games, they play in tournaments whenever possible, some in state and some out of state.
    Click HERE To Sign Up For Girls Hockey
    The Pikes Peak Miners are the elite Tier I program under the umbrella of Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association. The Miners mission is to provide elite youth hockey players the opportunity to develop advanced hockey skills in a program that places emphasis on sportsmanship, integrity, discipline, and character. The goals of the program are as follows: To run the most ethical and honest Tier I hockey program in North America; to prepare as many players as possible to progress and succeed at higher levels of hockey; and to create positive lifelong hockey citizens who benefit tremendously from their time in the Miners organization. For more information on the Pikes Peak Miners please see their website at pikespeakMiners.com.