Fall Youth Hockey
Program Information
The Kenosha Komets are a competitive level, Tier II hockey organization
The mission of our organization is to help youth of all ages and skill levels to develop as athletes, leaders, and members of the community. We offer a COMPETITIVE youth hockey program for our 6U through 18U teams. We emphasize excellence in teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship and character building. We distinguish ourselves by offering a hockey program that provides players with individual growth to reach their maximum potential both on and off the ice.
Season
The fall season generally runs from September through February, with potential to go into March for those teams who earn a spot in the WAHA State Championship (10U-18U).
Tune-Ups and Tryouts
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time make sure you have time to check-in and be dressed and ready to hit the ice on time. Try-outs are closed to spectators. Parents will not be able to be in the rink during try-outs. Please plan accordingly.
Tune-Ups
Tune-Ups provide an opportunity for players to get some ice time to get ready for Tryouts. There are two Tune-Ups for each level. Our 14Us will also have a mandatory checking clinic.
Try-Outs
There are three times scheduled for each level. While it is not mandatory that your player attend each tryout slot, attending all three is STRONGLY recommended.
Affiliations
Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (WAHA)
WAHA is the highly competitive state league for Wisconsin based teams. The Komets travel in Region 5 which encompasses most of Southeastern WI. Each team is classified by skill level as A, B & C. WAHA skates teams at all age brackets from 6U through 18U.
Central States Development Hockey League (CSDHL)
The CSDHL is the #1 Tier 2 Hockey League in the United States. Beginning with the 2025-2026 season, CSDHL will be the home for Tier 2 boys/coed hockey in Illinois.
Northwest Hockey League (NWHL)
Northwest Hockey League is a Tier 3 Travel Hockey League for Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Our 18U players compete in the NWHL.
Kenosha Komets are proud to be hosting the 2026 WAHA 18U State Tournament!
USA Hockey
Each player MUST have their own, unique USA Hockey confirmation number and will need their current USA Hockey number before they will be able to register with the Komets.
To obtain a USA Hockey number:
- Step 1: Click the link below to register your player(s) with USA Hockey.
- Step 2: Print and save the confirmation code(s).
- Step 3: Return to this registration and proceed. Enter the USA Hockey Confirmation number that you printed in Step 2.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are new to the Kenosha Komets or have only played with the Komets under CUHL, your players will need to have their original birth certificate verified. You can bring that to tryouts and our staff can validate. It must be an original birth certificate with the raised seal and watermark; copies cannot be accepted. If you have already had your birth certificate verified with the Komets, you will not need to bring it again. You are good to go!
Teams
Komets teams are structured by age groups as determined by the USA Hockey birth years. Decisions on team placement are made by the Hockey Director based upon each player's individual performance at tryouts.
6U - 8U Cross-Ice Teams
Our 6U-8U cross-ice teams provide opportunities for our younger players to learn the skills needed to grow into stronger players.
Cross-ice hockey is not just a fun way to play—it’s the best way for young players to develop the skills they need to succeed at higher levels. With more puck touches, faster decision-making, better player engagement, and a stronger focus on individual skills, cross-ice hockey gives our players the tools they need to thrive in the future while keeping them excited and involved in the game.
10U - 18U Travel Teams
Our 10U-18U travel teams are targeted towards those players looking to move beyond house-league and for more competitive hockey and progressive skill development.
The Komets follow the American Development Model (ADM) to provide your players with age-appropriate, age-specific skills development and training and ensure they have a solid foundation for their best hockey experience.
6U - 8U Cross Ice Registration Fees
Register by June 30:
6U: $700
8U: $1,100
Register July 1-31:
6U: $850
8U: $1,250
Register after July 31 and pay full price:
6U: $1,000
8U: $1,400
6u-8U Registration includes:
- Two practices a week
- Bi-weekly skills training
- Games (approximately 24 games/ number of games will vary by level)
- One home jamboree (subject to team registration)
- Referee fees for each game
- Coaching fees
- One reversible game jersey that will be used throughout the season and turned in at the end of the season.
- Two pairs of game socks (one white and one red) will be provided in the fall season.
- Practice jerseys will be provided the first season with the organization; after that, parents have the option to purchase additional practice jerseys
- Car decals (2)
- Helmet decals (1)
6U-8U Registration Does Not Include:
- Your skater’s equipment
- Practice jerseys after the first season (these can be purchased during registration in red and white)
- Travel costs to games
- Costs for any jamborees in addition to those included in registration
- Jamboree swag bags are at team discretion and will be paid for by each team's slush fund
- Please see parent guide for list of potential additional fees
10U - 18U Travel Hockey Registration Fees
Register early to save off Fall registration fees. The earlier you register, the more you save!
10U Fees
Register By June 30
Skater: $2,725
Goalie: $1,362.50
Register July 1-31
Skater: $2,875
Goalie: $1,437.50
Register After July 31
Skater: $3,025
Goalie: $1,512.50
12U Fees
Register By June 30
Skater: $3,025
Goalie: $1,512.50
Register July 1-31
Skater: $3,175
Goalie: $1,587.50
Register After July 31
Skater: $3,325
Goalie: $1,662.50
14U Fees
Register By June 30
Skater: $3,325
Goalie: $1,662.50
Register July 1-31
Skater: $3,475
Goalie: $1,737.50
Register After July 31
Skater: $3,625
Goalie: $1,812.50
18U Fees
Register By June 30
Skater: $3,625
Goalie: $1,812.50
Register July 1-31
Skater: $3,775
Goalie: $1,887.50
Register After July 31
Skater: $3,925
Goalie: $1,962.50
10U-18U Registration Includes:
- Two practices a week
- Bi-weekly skills training
- Weekly Off-ice training for 12U - 18U levels
- Games (approximately 24-32 games/ number of games will vary by level)
- One home tournament (subject to team registration) *18U WAHA State Tournament
- Referee fees for each game
- Coaching fees
- One red and one white game jersey will be provided the first season with the organization; after that, parents have the option to purchase additional game jerseys
- Two pairs of game socks (one white and one red) will be provided in the fall season
- Practice jerseys will be provided the first season with the organization; after that, parents have the option to purchase additional practice jerseys
- Car decals (2)
- Helmet decals (1)
10U-18U Registration Does Not Include:
- Your skater’s equipment
- Game jerseys after the first season (these can be purchased during registration)
- Practice jerseys after the first season (these can be purchased during registration in red, white, and black)
- 18U black game jerseys and socks must be ordered during registration
- Additional tournament fees (if a team decides to participate in an additional tournament, registration fees will be collected by team managers in a slush fund format.)
- Travel costs to games and tournaments
- Tournament gift bags (if a team decides to give out gift bags to be passed out at tournaments, any funds to support this will be collected by your team manager)
- Please see parent guide for list of potential additional fees
Take Advantage of our Discounts!
Early Bird Discounts
Register by June 30 to save the most!
- 6U-8U: Save $300 off each player's fees.
- 10U-18U: Save $300.00 off each skater's fees and $150.00 on each goalie's fees.
Register between July 1 - July 31 to save:
- 6U-8U: Save $150 off each player's fees.
- 10U-18U: Save $150.00 off each skater's fees and $75.00 off each goalie's fees.
Register after July 31 - pay full price.
Goalie Discount
Goalies at levels 10U through 18U will receive HALF OFF skater registration fees. This is available for up to two goalies per team. Equipment is not included.
Based on availability, the Komets may provide goalie gear for 10U and “C” level travel teams. Club supplied equipment includes leg pads, chest protector, blocker, glove and stick.
Please note, there is no goalie discount when gear is provided by the Komets.
Multiple Player Family Discount
We are so grateful to have families with multiple players as part of our Komets family. As an organization, we offer a credit to registration fees for any families registering two or more players from in the same family.
For 6U/8U players: Due to the reduced registration fees at this level, a maximum credit of $200 will be credited to each 6U/8U player.
- Player #1: Full Price
- Player #2: earns a $200 credit on their fees for the fall season
For 10U-18U players:
- Player #1: Full Price
- Player #2: earns a $200 credit on their fees for the fall season
- Player #3: earns a $500 credit off their fees for the fall season (a total credit of $700 off your total fall registration fees!)
- Player #4: earns a $500 credit off their fees for the fall season (a total savings of $1,200 off your total fall registration fees!)
- Player #5: earns a $500 discount off their fees for the fall season (a total savings of $1,700 off your total fall registration fees!)
- Player #6 and beyond: earns $500 off each players registration fees!
Payment Policy
Non-refundable Tryout Deposit
A non-refundable tryout fee (6U-8U: $150 / 10U-18U: $350) is required to register all youth hockey players. Once tryouts have concluded and your player has been placed on a team roster, your player commits to playing for the Komets, regardless of team level they are placed on (e.g., 10U A, 10U B, etc.). Should you withdraw your player from the Komets after rosters are announced, but before practices have begun, you will be liable for the non-refundable tryout fee. If you withdraw your player from the Komets after practices have begun, you are liable for full season fees. If your player is not placed on a team, a full refund (including the tryout deposit) will be issued to you within two weeks of tryouts.
Take Advantage of our Installment Plan!
Families have two options for how fees will be charged to each player’s account. Payments can only be processed by either a credit card or debit card via one of the two options listed. Using a debit card will save you credit card processing fees.
Option 1: Pay in Full
Families can pay in-full at the time of registration with a credit card or debit card.
Pay with your debit card to avoid credit card processing fees!
Option 2: Pay on an Installment Plan
After paying the non-refundable tryout fee, the remaining balance will be spread over a six month installment plan to be charged to the credit/debit card on file.
The first installment will be charged on September 9 and the last payment will be charged on February 9, 2026.
There is a 30 day grace period on installment payments. Late fees will be incurred if the payment is charged after the grace period. For example, if your installment payment amount is $275 and your late fee is $25 after 30 days, the card will be charged $300 on the 31st day after the installment payment was originally scheduled.
Financial Commitment
If you have selected the installment plan for registration, you are committing to making payments on that schedule. If your payment is declined and does not process on the day that it was scheduled and becomes past due, you will have 30 days to update your form of payment, or setup a special payment plan with the club. Your child will not be able to participate in any on-ice or or off-ice activities until your financial obligation is corrected and current.
What Other Expectations Are There?
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer Hours Commitment: As a volunteer run organization, the Kenosha Ice Arena is owned and maintained by our members! This is something we should all be very proud of! In order to keep our facility in working order and our registration fees low, we ask all members to commit to support our kids and our rink by volunteering. During this coming Fall Hockey Season, each family will be required to fulfill a minimum of 20 volunteer hours. There are many opportunities to volunteer around our rink.
Volunteer Buyout: If you know that you will not be able to fulfill your minimum 20 volunteer hours, we do also offer an option to buyout your volunteer hour commitment for $400. You will have this option during registration.
Volunteer Deposit: In the past, we have had many families go way above and beyond by completing not only their hours but many, many more to help maintain our rink and support our Komets organization. We have also had families who knew they were not able to commit to the minimum hours prefer to pay a fee to buyout their hours. Unfortunately, we also have a few families who choose not to complete any volunteer hours nor pursue to the buyout. To level the playing field and ensure accountability, we require every family to bring a postdated check written out to the Kenosha Komets in the amount of $400. Parents are asked to post date a check to March 1, 2026 and bring it with then when they come to tryouts. The check will be held and, once you have completed all of your 20 hours of volunteer support, it will be shredded. However, if by March 1st you have chosen to not complete your minimum 20 hours, your check will be deposited after that date. For any families who do not use checks, you will be asked to sign an agreement that you understand that you will be billed $20 per hour for any volunteer hours that have not been completed by the end of the season.
Komets Raffle Tickets
Our rink is member owned and maintained. To help keep our registration fees low and offset the cost to maintain our facility and the equipment in our rink, we hold an annual cash raffle. Each family will be responsible for selling 30 raffle tickets at $10 each. Of course, families can sell more tickets if they choose - and we will have a contest to see who sells the most! We will pass out raffle tickets to all families by the first week of practice. Monies will be due by the Alumni Game (watch for the date!).
Jerseys
New players will receive game jerseys, practice jerseys, and game socks for their first fall season. Returning players who need new jerseys will be given the opportunity to purchase new game jerseys and practice jerseys.
Komets Offer Several Opportunities to Earn Funds Towards Your Fees!
Raise Right Fundraising Program
The Kenosha Komets partnered with Raise Right Fundraising a few years back to give our families another opportunity to earn money towards their fees! Raise Right (formerly known as Script) is a gift card program where you purchase gift cards or ecards directly from their website or app and earn a certain percentage of each purchase.
Milwaukee Brewers Concessions
The Kenosha Komets have partnered with the Milwaukee Brewers for an outstanding opportunity for our families to earn money that would be credited directly to your families fall fees. Any family member 16+ is eligible to participate in this program by volunteering to work in the concession stands during Milwaukee Brewers Games and additional venue events.
Birdie Leitza Hockey Grant
We hold an Alumni Game each year as a fundraiser to make our vision of giving back to our kids a reality. We split the proceeds from the Alumni Game into grants to be awarded to one player at each of our hockey levels.
Sponsorship Credit
Sponsorship partnerships are available with the Kenosha Komets! We have a variety of opportunities from banners at the Kenosha Ice Arena to full team sponsorship! For Komets families, YOU can benefit as well!
Fall 2025-2026
AGE Brackets
For the 2025-2026 fall season, team levels are dependent upon the USA Hockey birthdate classifications for each level:
6U: 1/1/2019 through 12/31/ 2020
8U: 1/1/2017 through 12/31/2018
10U: 1/1/2015 through 12/31/2016
12U: 1/1/2013 through 12/31/2014
14U: 1/1/2011 through 12/31/2012
18U: 1/1/2007 through 12/31/ 2010
TUNE-UPS
Tune-Ups provide an opportunity for players to get some ice time to get ready for Tryouts. There are two Tune-Ups for each level, from Wednesday, August 13 - Sunday, August 17. 14U will also have a mandatory checking clinic. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time make sure you have time to check-in and be dressed and ready to hit the ice at your scheduled Tune-Up time.
Tune-up times below are color coded by level:
6U/8U 10U 12U 14U 18U
Wednesday, August 13
10U @ 5:15 pm
12U @ 6:25 pm
14U Checking Clinic @ 7:35 pm
18U @ 8:45 pm
Thursday, August 14
6U/8U @ 5:15 pm
10U @ 6:25 pm
14U @ 7:35 pm
18U @ 8:45 pm
Friday, August 15
6U/8U @ 5:50 pm
12U @ 7:00 pm
14U @ 8:10 pm
TRY-OUTS
There are three times scheduled for each level from Wednesday, August 20 to Sunday, August 24. While it is not mandatory that your player attend each tryout slot, attending all three is STRONGLY recommended. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time make sure you have time to check-in and be dressed and ready to hit the ice at your scheduled Try-Out times.
Try-out times below are color coded by level:
6U/8U 10U 12U 14U 18U
Wednesday, August 20
10U @ 5:15 pm
12U @ 6:25 pm
14U @ 7:35 pm
18U @ 8:45 pm
Thursday, August 21
6U/8U @5:15 pm
10U @ 6:25 pm
12U @ 7:35 pm
14U @ 8:45 pm
Friday, August 22
6U/8U @5:15 pm
10U @ 6:25 pm
12U @ 7:35 pm
18U @ 8:45 pm
Sunday, August 24
6U/8U @ 9:10 am
14U @ 10:20 am
18U @ 11:30 am
MANDATORY PARENT'S MEETING
We will kick off the new season with an all-club, mandatory parent’s meeting on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the rink.
Topics covered will include code of conduct, volunteer hours commitment, information on tryouts, details of the team selection process, fundraising opportunities, Club Wide Raffle Ticket Fundraiser, and other events. The Kenosha Komets is a volunteer organization and we are dependent upon the commitment of our volunteers and support of our fundraising opportunities. This includes team raffles as well as our keynote, organization-wide raffle fundraising event that takes place during our fall season and awarded at our annual awards banquet.
The Kenosha Komets Parent's Guide provides a comprehensive resource of critical information you need to know including club policies and requirements of the organizations we are affiliated with. It is your responsibility to ensure you adhere to these requirements; it is recommended you review the guide prior to coming to the parent's meeting and ask questions for clarity.
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