https://www.centraldistricthockey.org/page/show/7751838-girls

USA Hockey Central District Girl’s Tryout for 2026 will be held at Arctic Ice in Orland Park, IL April 10-12, 2026. All USA Hockey registered female skaters that wish to try out for USA Hockey National Select Camps as well as the Central District Development Camp MUST attend this tryout to be evaluated.  This is an OPEN tryout; any female residing in the Central District (WI, IL, MO, KS, NE, IA) are eligible to participate.  In 2025, over 475 girls participated in the tryout, register between February 1 and February 15 to secure a spot. Registration will be limited to the following birth years: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

Cost is $200.  Late registrations will be placed on a waitlist and will only be accepted if spots become available. Contact Andy Bradford for more information.

Hotel and Dining Information: TBD

For Complete USAH Girls Player Development Program Information, visit the USAH site for National Player Development Guide and District Specific Guide

Key Dates

• February 1, 2026 – Tryout Registration Opens 5:00 PM
• February 15, 2026 – Tryout Registration Closes 11:59 PM
• March 15, 2026 – Complete Tryout Schedule   https://www.centraldistricthockey.org/girlsschedule
• April 6, 2026 – Tryout Roster Assignments Released
• April 10-12, 2026 - Tryouts Arctic Ice, Orland Park, IL $200
• April 22, 2026 – Invitations made for Central District Development Camp, Including Alternates
• April 30, 2026 – $450 Deposit for Central District Player Development Camp Due
• May 21, 2026– USA Hockey National Notifications begin
• May 30, 2026 $300 Balance for Central District Camp Due
• June 14-18, 2026 Central District Development Camp $750 Green Bay, WI
  • 142 total participants (51 12's, 51 11’s, 20 10’s 20 09’s)
• July 13-18, 2026 U16/17 Development Camp Miami University, Oxford, OH
  • 2009  TBD
  • 2010  TBD
• July 19-24. 2026 Select 15 Camp Miami University, Oxford, OH
  • 2011 TBD
• August 2-9,  2026 U18 Women's National Team Festival Northwood School, Lake Placid, N.Y.
  • All Selections are At Large