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. Divisions fill up quickly, 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
• Girl's 16 & Under A
• 18 & Under A
• Girl's 19 & Under A

Registration Opens: August 3, 2026

Registration Closes: January 10, 2027

SIGN UP EARLY! Divisions fill up quickly

Team Entry Fees:

• 8U - $1430
• 10U - $2225
• 12U - $2225
• 14U A & B - $2225
• 14U AA - $2280
• 16U A, 18U A - $2280
• Girls 16U A, 19U A - $2280

Registration & Deposit:

• Registration Deadline: January 10, 2027
• A minimum $500 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to secure your spot
• Full balance is due by January 31, 2027
• If full payment is not submitted by January 31, 2027, teams will incur a $150 late penalty

Multi-Team Discount:

The California State Games will offer a small discount to club's bringing multiple teams for a limited time. 

• 2 teams: 5% off
• 3–4 teams: 10% off
• 5+ teams: 15% off

Contact Mark Maynard at mmaynard@sportssandiego.org if you plan on registering multiple teams. 

Multi-Team Discount Deadline: December 1, 2026

Contact info@calstategames.org for any hardships.

• 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
• 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

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

If a team cancels 45 days or more before the tournament start date (on or before December 29, 2026): full refund of amounts paid beyond the deposit, less a $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 (after December 29, 2026): no refund of any amount beyond the deposit.

If Cal State Games cancels your team or division 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 Rinks Assignments will be posted in early to mid- December 2026. Rink Assignments are subject to change as divisions fill up.

Final Rink Assignments will be posted with the tournament schedule in mid-January 2027. 

San Diego Ice Arena

Address: 11048 Ice Skate Pl, San Diego, CA 92126

Divisions: 8U A, 8U B, TBA

Salvation Army Kroc Center Ice

Address: 6845 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

Divisions: TBA

Poway ICE

Address: 12455 Kerran St #100, Poway, CA 92064

Divisions: TBA

Ice Realm Carlsbad

Address: 2283 Cosmos Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Divisions: TBA

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 within 60 miles of San Diego are exempt from the mandatory Hotel Booking Policy.

Tentative Rink Assignments will be posted under the Venues tab in mid-December. 

For any questions regarding hotels, please email info@calstategames.org.

The California State Games is governed by rules of USA Hockey. View our additional tournament rules below:

2027 Hockey Rules

2027 Mite's Rules

The California State Games is partnering with the San Diego Gulls to host our annual Torch Lighting Ceremony. Teams will be introduced on ice where they will have an opportunity to witness the ceremonial lighting of the torch. 

After the Torch Ceremony, teams will have the opportunity to watch the San Diego Gulls game as they take on the Calgary Wranglers. The Gulls will also be hosting their Star Wars Night at the game, which is one of their most popular theme nights of the season. 

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027

Location: Pechanga Arena

Address: 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

Tentative Schedule:

3pm: Teams Arrive

3:30pm: Team Line-Up

4pm: Torch Ceremony & Lighting

6pm: Gulls Game Starts

SPOTS ARE LIMITED! The first 20 teams to register and indicate interest in attending on their registration will receive priority access to participate in the Torch Lighting Ceremony and purchase tickets to the San Diego Gulls Game. 

For any questions regarding tickets, please contact Please reach out to Olivia Maslowski at omaslowski@sandiegogulls.com

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 Mark Maynard at mmaynard@sportssandiego.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 2027 California Winter Games Hockey Tournament must sign the Release of Liability CSG E-Waiver here

Mites Locker room assignments and map coming soon