Register NOW for boys travel tryouts!
Below are GSC tryout dates and times. To minimize conflicts with tournaments for certain age groups, GSC will host multiple callbacks for Squirt and Peewee levels. These dates align with USA Hockey and the majority of competitive CHC Hockey youth organizations. Tryouts will take place before school breaks. We look forward to seeing all your players at tryouts! Please see the registration link below to sign up. Tryout Dates and Times: Squirt (Birth Year 2015/2016) 6:00–7:15 PM (Squirt) – Rye Playland 2/28 5:30–6:50 PM (Squirt) – Hommocks 3/3 5:10–6:10 PM (Squirt) – Ice Hutch (Callback) 3/4 6:00–7:15 PM (Squirt) – Hamill (Callback) 3/6 Peewee (Birth Year 2014/2013) 7:30–8:15 PM (Peewee) – Rye Playland 2/28 7:00–8:20 PM (Peewee) – Hommocks 3/3 8:40–10:10 PM (Peewee) – Ice Hutch (Callback) 3/4 7:30–8:45 PM (Peewee) – Hamill (Callback) 3/6 Bantam (Birth Year 2012/2011 4:50–5:50 PM (Bantam) – Terry Conners 4/8 4:50–5:50 PM (Bantam) – Terry Conners 4/9 4:50–5:50 PM (Bantam) – Terry Conners (Callback) 4/11 Midget U16 (Birth Year 2010/2009) We would like every player to attend three of the four tryout practices of your choice, but a minimum of two is required to be considered for the team. We are offering four tryout dates to accommodate potential scheduling conflicts with other high school sports and provide flexibility for most players. Click here for more program information 4:50–5:50 PM (Midget U16) – Terry Conners 4/7 5:00–6:00 PM (Midget U16) – Chelsea Piers 4/8 5:00–6:00 PM (Midget U16) – Chelsea Piers 4/10 7:15-8:30 PM (Midget U16) - Terry Conners 4/12 Registration Fee: There is a non-refundable $250 fee due at registration. This fee will be applied to the travel hockey program fee for players who are offered and accept a team spot. If a player is offered a spot but declines, the $250 will be forfeited.
Girls Trying Out for Boys’ Teams: Girls interested in trying out for boys' travel teams (as a dual roster to our Stateline program) are welcome to do so. They will try out in their age group (Squirt/U10, Peewee/U12, Bantam/U14)
Commitment: Playing travel hockey requires a commitment to both the team and the program. Attendance at practices, games, and tournaments is expected.
For U14 and below, the season runs from Labor Day through the CT State Tournament, which typically takes place in late February or mid-March. Expect 2-3 practices per week, 1-2 games per weekend (both home and away), and 2-3 tournaments throughout the season, including the state tournament. Off-ice and video training sessions are usually scheduled in conjunction with on-ice practices.
U16 is a split season. The first half starts at the end of August and runs through the CT State Tournament in early November. If teams qualify for nationals the season will reconvene in mid-March after the high school season and end in early April.
We understand that many children participate in other fall sports/activities, which may create scheduling conflicts. We fully support multi-sport athletes and ask for their best effort to attend during those times, with the understanding that hockey will take priority during the winter season. If you are unable to meet this commitment, we recommend reconsidering tryouts
Alternative Options: For players & families seeking lower commitment and a local experience, GSC offers Travel Development Teams, which focus on skill development and a fun hockey experience without the travel.
Go Wings!
Ian Tarrant, Hockey Skills Development
GSC Hockey Committee