Travel League Registration

2026-2027 League Registration is Opening Soon!

We encourage new and returning members to read all materials before registering for Lakers Hockey. New families should also check out our frequently asked questions under the Resources tab for important information.


Key Information:


  • USA Hockey Confirmation Number. Each player must have a USA Hockey #. You must first register your player at USA Hockey. Then return to this site to complete your registration.


  • Crossbar Account. You will need to create a Crossbar account before registering your player. Visit the Resources tab for information on creating an account.


  • Development Fee – This fee will support bringing in additional coaching resources, development tools, and ice time to support the development of our players.This fee will be paid along with the season registration rather than paying separately for each event.


  • Equipment Rental - During the registration process, you will be asked if you need equipment. If you check yes, you will be contacted as to when the equipment hand-outs will be scheduled. Please remember that everyone that volunteers for the association also has a job and other obligations, so please be considerate and plan on attending the scheduled equipment hand-out times. 


  • Raffle Tickets –Fundraising is a necessary requirement for participation in WHA, except for Non-Travel players. Our league registration fee only covers a portion of the cost to operate WHA and so we have provided families with the opportunity to fundraise the remaining costs. These costs include ice rental expenses, equipment, coach compensation, referee compensation, and other necessary expenses to conduct business. 


2025 Raffle Ticket Selling Requirement

Travel Mites - $500 (25 tickets)

League Level player - $700 (35 tickets)

League Level multiple players - $1000 (50 tickets)

 

  • DIBS/Volunteering - WHA is a parent-run organization. In order to provide the opportunity for your child to learn to skate and play hockey, we must rely on all of our parent members to help the association run smoothly. 

 

2025 Volunteer Points Requirements

8U Mite travel - 100 points per player

League Level (10U, 12U, 14U, G14U, GV, BV, BJV) - 150 points per player

Family Maximum - 300 points

Total Opt Out - $1500

 

We look forward to another great season of Lakers Hockey! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any WHA Board member. We are here to answer any questions and continue to build the Lakers Hockey family.

 

Ages

This registration is for all players of birth years 2008-2019. All age limits are as of Dec 31, 2026.

Varsity/JV: 2008-2011

14U (Bantam): 2012-2013

14U Girls: 2012-2015

12U (Peewee):  2013-2014

10U (Squirt): 2015-2017

8U (Travel Mite): 2018-2019

When

Practices begin in early October with games beginning in mid-late November.

Most teams wrap up in early February, with state tournaments being held in mid-February to mid-March beginning at the Peewee level.

Some post-season practices and activities may be held after state tournaments.

Where

All practices and home games will be held at:

Prairie Lakes Ice Arena

3015 1st Ave NE

Watertown, SD 57201

Practices

Bantam and Varsity levels practice up to 4x per week with games on Fridays through Sundays.

Peewee levels and below practice 3x per week with games on Fridays through Sundays.

Some tournaments may require Thursday travel for a Friday morning game.

Extra Costs

Additional fees with Registration may include:

Family Season Passes

Game Socks

Breezer Covers (JV/V and Girls 14U)

Gear Rental (optional)

  • $30 Skates
  • $70 Gear
  • $150 Goalie Gear


Jerseys

JV/Varsity levels are required to pay a jersey fee of $100 for the first two years of varsity play. Players keep their jerseys at the end of their senior year.


All other levels will have the option to purchase their jersey. Cost TBD.


2026-2027 League Registration

2026-2027 Travel League Registration

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