ICE HOCKEY - YOUTH

The below divisions are accepting entries. Some divisions may be combined and some may be split due to the number of entries. If your team's division does not fill, you will be contacted to play up or receive a refund. Most divisions fill quickly and the tournament normally fills completely by mid- November, so register early.

• 8 & Under (Mite) A & B-Half-Ice
• 10 & Under (Squirt) A, BB & B 
• 12 & Under (PeeWee) AA, A, BB & B
• 14 & Under (Bantam) AA, A & B 
• 16 & Under A
• 18 & Under A

Registration to Open August 3

Entry Fee includes guarantee of 4 games, great competition, top referees, Gold, Silver & Bronze medal presentation and the opportunity for your team to participate in the Torch Lighting Ceremony. 

• 8U - $1430
• 10U, 12U, & 14U-(A & B) - $2225
• 14AA - $2280
• 16A, 18A - $2280

ENTRY DEADLINE: January 10, 2027

Sign up early - many divisions fill up quickly.

 Multi- Team Discount:

Multi-Team Club Discount

Clubs registering multiple teams receive a discount on the balance due 

2 teams: 5% off

3–4 teams: 10% off

5+ teams: 15% off

Registration & Deposit

A $500 deposit is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable.

Contact info@calstategames.org for any hardships

Full balance is due by January 31, 2027.

Teams registering on or before January 10, 2027 may pay the deposit only, with the balance due by Jan 31.

Teams registering after January 10, 2027 must pay the full amount at registration.

• A Legacy 38 Years in the Making — join a Cal State Games tradition built over nearly four decades of competition
• 4-Game Guarantee — every team is guaranteed a full slate of competitive action
• Top-Tier Competition — battle the best teams in your division
• Professional Referees — officiated by certified, experienced officials
• Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals — podium hardware for every division champion
• Championship Banners — hoist a banner your club will display for years to come
• Torch Lighting Ceremony — kick off the tournament with an unforgettable opening night tradition
• Exclusive Access to a San Diego Gulls Game — watch AHL hockey live, tournament-ticket included
• Athlete Zone — a dedicated area for fun games and food
• Super Bowl Watch Parties at the Rinks — catch the big game on the big screen with fellow players and families
• Multi-Team Club Discounts — bring more teams from your club and save more: 5% off for 2 teams, 10% off for 3–4 teams, 15% off for 5+ teams

Cancellation & Refund Policy

The $500 deposit is non-refundable in all cases.

If a team cancels 45 days or more before the tournament start date (i.e., on or before December 29, 2026): full refund of amounts paid beyond the deposit, less the $100 administrative fee (and less the convenience fee if paid by credit card).

If a team cancels less than 45 days before the tournament start date (i.e., after December 29, 2026): no refund of any amount beyond the deposit.

If Cal State Games cancels your team at any time: 100% refund, less convenience fees.

Hardship exceptions: requests based on documented hardship (e.g., injury, medical emergency, family crisis) will be reviewed by Cal State Games on a case-by-case basis and may be granted at its discretion, outside the standard schedule above.

Tentative Rink Assignments are subject to change as divisions fill up

Tentative Rink Assignments Coming Soon

Carlsbad IceTown

Divisions: TBD

Poway Ice Center

Divisions: TBD

Salvation Army Kroc Center

Divisions: TBD

San Diego Ice Arena 

Divisions:  TBD

To participate in the 2027 California Winter Games, all teams are required to book hotel accommodations at one of the listed CSG host hotels offered at discounted prices. You can book your room block from your registration dashboard. Details on rates here.

Teams choosing not to book hotel rooms at our host hotels are required to pay a $300 Deviation Fee per team. Upon completion of paid Deviation Fee, teams are accepted into the tournament.

Exemptions: Teams residing in San Diego County.  Teams residing in Orange & Riverside Counties must have 50% of their team stay in our host hotels to avoid the Deviation Fee.

Tentative Rink Assignments will be posted under the Venues tab soon.

2027 Hockey Rules

2027 Mite's Rules

Guaranteed 4 games.  

Torch Ceremony - More Details Coming Soon

BRING ROSTER STICKERS FOR SCORESHEETS (16 stickers- enough for 4 games)

• Click here for Roster Stickers 
• First games will be held in the morning on Friday starting at 7am. Schedules will not be revised for a team's specific travel plans. Teams may submit a schedule request before December 15 via email to info@calstategames.org.
• Cal State Games reserves the right to close a division before the registration deadline. Many divisions fill up fast.
• Championship games will be played on Monday. 
• Home teams wear LIGHT jerseys and Away teams wear DARK jerseys.
• All teams must show proof of USA Hockey team registration, team roster and release forms for each player prior to their first game.  Coaches must sign the scoresheet before each game.
• Most divisions will play 15 minute stop time periods. 5 minute warm up time. No over time shall be permitted.  Complete rules are linked above.
• Your USA Hockey Roster can be uploaded into your registration dashboard.

ALL ATHLETES participating in the 2026 California Winter Games Hockey Tournament must sign the Release of Liability CSG E-Waiver here

Mites Locker room assignments and map coming soon