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Important Spring 2026 Season Dates

MITE GAME FORMAT

3 Team Format
Double-headers (each team will have three of these during the season or once every three weeks)
9 weeks of regular season games (each team will play 12 games) + one fun week - TBD.
16 min. periods + one timeout per team per period
At least 20 min. rest between games (enough to switch goalies if necessary)
It is important that the 9am games start on time - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!

Coach & Referee AAU insurance

• Mandatory AAU Insurance for Coaches, Refs & Staff

  DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU ARE A PLAYER - The league will purchase for you with funds collected during registration.

  TCIHL requires that all coaches, assistants, helpers, etc. purchase an annual AAU membership to participate in league activities through August 31st each year.

  AAU Non-Athlete Insurance Instructions for 2025-26
  Go to AAUSPORTS.ORG/JOIN
  Select > Get Non-Athlete Membership > Get Started
  Create a Uventex Sports Hub account
  Log-in and select > Add New Non-Athlete member and follow prompts
  For Club Code either search Tri-City In-Line or type in UNS346TDQ
  Finish and make payment (Around $59 for 1 yr. or $79 for 2 yrs.)
  Wait for background check to clear. Go back in and print your card
  Good through Aug. 31st each year

  *Youth referees may just purchase player insurance.

SPRING SEASON PRACTICES & GAMES

• Practice Times

  • Mites (8U) (Practices 5:30-6:30 pm, M or Th)
  • Squirts - (10U) (Practices 6:30-7:30 pm, M or Th)
  • Peewees - (12U) (Practices 7:30-8:30 pm, M, Th and 5:30-6:30pm on Tues.)
  • Bantams - (13+) (Practices 8:30-9:30 pm, M or Th)

• Saturday, Mar. 14th - OPENING DAY for Mites, Squirts, PWs

• Saturday, Apr. 4^th – No games due to Easter (Practices will be held the week prior)

• Tuesday, May 19th – Bantam Play-offs & Senior Recognition night

• Saturday, May 23^rd - No games due to Memorial Day (Practices will be held the week prior)

• Tuesday, May 26th  - Bantam Championship Game

• Saturday, Jun. 6^th - Playoffs (Mites, Squirts, PWs)

• Sunday, Jun. 7^th - Championship Sunday (Mites, squirts, PW's)

Game Prep (Important!)

• Bring extra water especially if the weather is warm
• Players should always wear light clothing under their gear
• Sticks where the blade measures less than 1.75" are not allowed to be used for games
• HOME team to provide one volunteer to help at the score booth
• Goaltenders to arrive 30 min. before game time to get ready for warm-ups, everyone else arrive at least 20 min. (parking can be an issue)

TCIHL Required Gear

• In-line Hockey Skates
• Shin Guards
• Protective Hockey Girdle (+ cup for boys)
• Elbow Pads
• Hockey Gloves
• Hockey Pants (not enforced 1st week)
• Helmet
• Stick (ABS blade is best)
• Shoulder Pads (optional, but highly recommended)