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 AA, A
• 18 & Under AA, A

Registration to Open August 31

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 - $1,430
• 10U, 12U, & 14U-(A & B) - $2,225
• 14AA, 16U, 18U - $2280

ENTRY DEADLINE: January 1, 2026

Sign up early - many divisions fill up quickly.  

Cancellation deadline - December 15, 2025

(If a team cancels before December 15, there is a $100 cancellation fee)

Fees are non-refundable after December 15, unless a division does not fill.

Tentative Rink Assignments will be posted here December 1, 2025

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 2026 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 December 1, 2025

2026 Hockey Rules

2026 Mite's Rules

Guaranteed 4 games.  

Torch Ceremony and Gulls Global Games Night!

February 14, 2026

If you would like to attend the Ceremony and the Game, please fill out the form below!

(Your team must already be registered for the tournament to sign up)

Sign up here

If you have any questions, please reach out to Olivia at omaslowski@sandiegogulls.com.

Torch Ceremony and Gulls Game Schedule of Events

TBD - Torch Ceremony

4:00pm - Tailgate (in the North Lot)

5:00pm - Doors Open

6:00pm - Puck Drop

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. Final game on Monday is estimated to be finished by 6pm.
• 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

2026 Ice Hockey Photography details coming soon

Mites Locker room assignments and map coming soon