Our goal is to have all associations schedule multiple “Try Hockey for Free” events throughout the season.  USA Hockey's Try Hockey For Free Days are designed to provide youth hockey associations with a national platform to introduce new kids to the sport.

We do understand that the national platform will not work for everyone and you may need to customize an event to your needs. However we expect each association to host multiple “Try Hockey for Free Events." The purpose of try hockey events is to try to bring in new families and sign them up into a house like program or into your 8U program.  

Key Dates

Fall 2025

Now Accepting: Host Site Registrations for Sept 13th! Register your association to host try hockey. Once events are approved, you will have access to online resources and training materials.

Early September: Jerseys, giveaways, and grassroots promotional material arrive. 

9.7.25 - 9.13.25: Welcome Back Week! A coordinated effort between USAH and local associations to welcome kids back to hockey. 

9.13.25: Try Hockey For Free Day! Be on the lookout for host site training webinars and ongoing resources for marketing and planning.

10.17.25 - 10.19.25: IIHF World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend - Information and registration will come in August.

Winter/Spring 2026 

3.2.26 - 3.8.26: Hockey Week Across America

3.7.26 - Try Hockey For Free Day!

Mid-February: Jerseys will be sent to host sites.

3.6.26 - 3.8.26: Girls Global Games

Alternate Date Events

Youth hockey programs are welcome to host a Try Hockey event at any point of the year. When hosting an event on a non-national date, programs are still provided with on- and off-ice clinic guidelines, USA Hockey sanctioning, online registration platform, best practices on attracting new families and event marketing materials. 

Please email programservices@usahockey.org with any questions.