Raiders Travel

For the 2026–2027 season, RRHC will field mixed (co-ed/youth) teams at all age levels.

Planned Co-ed/Youth Travel Team numbers (dependent on registration numbers and player caliber). Final team formation will depend on the number and strength of players attending tryouts.

8U: 3 teams (18–20 players each)

10U: 4 teams

12U: 4 teams

14U: 4 teams

16U: 3 teams

18U: 2 teams

Planned Girls Travel Team numbers

19U: 1 team

16U: 1 team

14U: 1 team

12U: 2 teams

10U/8U: 1 Girls Travel Development Team (registration will open by July 1)

Girls at the 12U level and below are eligible to dual roster on both a girls’ travel team and a youth/co-ed travel team. If a player plans to try out as a dual roster candidate, they must register for both the Co-Ed/Youth Tryout first and then the Girls Tryout second. Families registering for both should email registrar@restonraiders.com to receive a discount code for the second (Girls) tryout registration.

Tryout dates are determined by the regional USA Hockey Affiliate, not by the Raiders.

Tryouts for 8U, 10U, and 12U Co-Ed and Girls teams will take place March 20–23, while tryouts for 14U and older Co-Ed and Girls teams will be held April 18–20.

Goalies will participate in the regular tryout sessions during the week and will also attend a separate Goalie-Only Evaluation Day.



At each age level, Co-Ed/Youth Raider teams are named from top to bottom:

Blue → Silver → Black → White

Blue teams compete at the AA level

Other teams are placed at AA, A, or B levels depending on overall team strength



Each age group will have three tryout sessions.

Session 1 is mandatory for Co-Ed/Youth tryouts unless approval is granted by the Travel Director. All players in both the Co-Ed/Youth and Girls programs must participate in at least two of the three sessions.

In addition, before stepping on the ice for the third session, all families are required to sign the Financial Agreement, which binds the player to any roster spot that is offered.

Roster offers may be made after the 1st or 2nd session, but not all players will receive early offers. Selection order:

1. Blue rosters finalized first
2. Silver rosters next
3. Black and White rosters completed on the final day of tryouts

Fall travel teams will begin skating in the spring, starting the week after tryouts. Spring activities may include one practice per week and one or two spring tournaments (team choice).

Girls Spring Selects

The Raiders anticipate offering all-girls teams that will participate in the Co-Ed Spring House Program. More details and registration information will follow.

RRHC will offer optional weekly skill sessions for players registered for tryouts.

Prep Session Dates

8U, 10U, 12U & Girls 12U:

Runs 3 weeks, beginning Monday, March 2

14U and Older:

Runs 6 weeks, beginning Monday, March 2

Mondays

8U Tryout Prep - 5:40 - 7:00 pm - Olympic Rink

Girls 12U Tryout Prep - 6:10 - 7:30 pm - NHL Rink

18U Tryout Prep - 9:10 - 10:30 pm - NHL Rink

Tuesdays

10U Tryout Prep Group 1 - 5:40 - 7:00 pm - Olympic Rink

10U Tryout Prep Group 2 - 7:10 - 8:30 pm - Olympic Rink

12U Tryout Prep Group 1 - 6:10 - 7:30 pm - NHL Rink

12U Tryout Prep Group 2 - 7:40 - 9:00 pm - NHL Rink

Wednesdays

14U Tryout Prep Group 1 - 7:10 - 8:30 pm - Olympic Rink

14U Tryout Prep Group 2 - 8:40 - 10:00 pm - Olympic Rink

16U Tryout Prep Group 1 - 9:10 - 10:30 pm - NHL Rink

Thursdays

Girls 14U Tryout Prep - 6:10 - 7:30 pm - NHL Rink

Girls 16U & 19U Tryout Prep - 7:10 - 8:30 pm - Olympic Rink

16U Tryout Prep Group - 9:10 - 10:30 pm - NHL Rink

Spring tournaments are at the discretion of the team.

Registration will remain open until:

8U–12U Tryouts: Wednesday, March 18 at 5:00 PM

14U & Older Tryouts: Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 PM

🚫 No walk-in registrations will be accepted.



10U and Older (Co-Ed/Youth)

Non-refundable registration fee: $175

Breakdown: $100 covers tryout ice time and admin costs. $75 applies toward Raider travel registration fee or House league registration fee (2026–27). Important notes: If you skate 2 of 3 sessions and play for the Raiders, the $75 applies. If you are cut, go elsewhere, or do not attend, the $75 is not refundable.

LTP/8U Players (Co-Ed/Youth)

Tryout fee: $100

Applied toward fall registration if placed on a Raider 8U Travel team

March tryouts will be used to select only the 8U Blue team (18-20 players), and they will also allow us to begin evaluating players for potential placement on the Silver and Black teams. There will not be a second set of fall tryouts for Silver and Black; instead, invitations will begin in September based on performance at House practices and information gathered during the March tryouts. All LTP & 8U players are encouraged to skate so they can be evaluated ahead of September Silver/Black invitations. Each 8U roster carries 18–20 players to allow split squads at jamborees and cross-ice games.

Girls Travel Team Tryouts

Tryout fee: $100

For more than 30 years, the Raiders have focused on fostering a love of the game, supporting long-term player development, and providing competitive hockey with a “Fun Hockey for Kids” approach while following USA Hockey ADM guidelines. Winning is viewed as a byproduct of proper development.

Tier I hockey in the region is limited, with only three Tier I/AAA programs currently operating locally: Washington Little Caps, Team Maryland, and Washington Pride (Girls). No other area teams will compete at the Tier I level next season, as programs cannot declare themselves Tier I without approval from USA Hockey and the USA Hockey Regional Affiliate.

The Raiders are members of the Chesapeake Bay Hockey League (CBHL), which includes more than 25 teams and provides a balanced, predictable schedule for its participants. League members can be viewed through the CBHL League Members listing.

Across most hockey programs, club hopping is strongly discouraged. CBHL requires players to obtain a written release before switching clubs after roster placement and mandates that full season fees be paid to the departing club. Raiders policy goes even further, requiring any player who leaves RRHC for another non–Tier I program to petition the Raider Board in order to return.

For 10U and older, RRHC offers a $500 goalie rebate at the end of the season for up to two goalies per team, provided they play a meaningful percentage of games. In addition, the Raiders provide the area’s most comprehensive goalie training program, which is included in club fees through their Goalie Academy and Loudoun Ice Centre partners.

RRHC will host one or two virtual Tryout Information Meetings for the Co-Ed/Youth and Girls Travel Programs. These sessions will provide a program overview, an opportunity for questions and answers, and improved two-way communication between the club and families. Dates and times will be announced soon.

Ages: RRHC Travel Hockey is offered for players ages 8U through 18U.

SafeSport Requirement: All 18U/19U players are required to complete USA Hockey SafeSport training prior to the start of the season, in accordance with USA Hockey policy.

Season Timeline

Spring: Tryouts and initial team practices

Late August: Mini Camp begins

September: Weekly practices and games start

February/March: Regular season concludes with playoffs

Practices and home games are held at SkateQuest, while away games may be played throughout the greater metro region. Tournament participation is planned individually by each team.

Practices: Teams typically practice two (2) times per week.

Games: Teams will generally play games every weekend, following a consistent schedule throughout the season.

Jerseys: Official travel game jerseys and other uniform gear in the Raider colors are required and are not included in your season registration fee. Uniforms, including required and optional items, are purchased through the RRHC online store. Additional details will be provided once teams are rostered.

Extra Costs: In addition to club fees, families should expect team managers to collect additional funds for tournament entry fees, team activities and shared expenses, and other season-related costs.

USA Hockey Registration (2026–27): USA Hockey registration for the 2026–27 season will not open until spring. RRHC will collect player registration numbers at a later date once USA Hockey registration becomes available.

The 12U–19U girls travel teams will compete in the Chesapeake Bay Hockey League (CBHL), may also participate in the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation (AGHF) (TBD), and will play additional non-league exhibition games, tournaments, and showcases across the United States and Canada.

Program Expectations: Teams are expected to participate in approximately 35–50 games and 40–50 practices, along with a two-week preseason mini-camp and off-ice training opportunities throughout the season.

Coaching & Player Development: Teams will benefit from experienced USA Hockey-certified coaches, dedicated goalie coaches at every practice, weekly skating and skills coaching, and off-ice training led by former Washington Capitals strength coach Mark Nemish.

Girls 19U Blue

Head Coach: Todd Seymour

Eligible Birth Years: 2007, 2008, and 2009 (19U age). Select 2010–2011 (16U) players may be considered

Practices: The team will hold two weekly practices at SkateQuest, with dedicated goalie coaches at each session and a weekly skating and skills coach. Over the course of the season, the team will complete approximately 40–50 total practices.

Games: The team will play approximately 40–50 games throughout the season, including CBHL league competition, potential participation in the AGHF (TBD), as well as tournaments, showcases, and non-league exhibition games.

National Bound Program: The 19U team is expected to be National Bound and compete for the USA Hockey National Championships.

Off-Ice Training: Two weekly girls-specific off-ice sessions led by Mark Nemish

Girls 16U Blue

Head Coach: Victor Mroczka

Eligible Birth Years: 2010 and 2011. Select 2012–2013 (14U) players may be considered.

Practices: The team will hold two weekly practices at SkateQuest, with dedicated goalie coaches at each practice and a weekly skating and skills coach. Over the course of the season, the team will complete approximately 40–50 total practices.

Games: The team will play approximately 40–50 games, including CBHL league competition, potential participation in the AGHF (TBD), as well as tournaments, showcases, and non-league exhibition games throughout the season.

Off-Ice Training: Two weekly off-ice training sessions led by Mark Nemish

Girls 14U Blue

Head Coach: Matt Seney

Eligible Birth Years: 2012 and 2013

Practices: The team will hold two weekly practices at SkateQuest, with dedicated goalie coaches at each session and a weekly skating and skills coach. Over the course of the season, the team will complete approximately 40–50 total practices.

Games: The team will play approximately 40–50 games, including competition in the CBHL, potential participation in the AGHF (TBD), as well as tournaments, showcases, and non-league exhibition games. The 14U team is expected to be National Bound and will compete for the USA Hockey National Championship.

Girls 12U Blue

Head Coach: Josef Cerny

Eligible Birth Years: 2014 and 2015. Players born in 2016 (10U major) may also be eligible for selection to the 12U Gold team.

Practices: The team will hold two weekly practices at SkateQuest. Dedicated goalie coaches will be present at each practice, along with a dedicated skating and skills coach once per week.

Games: The team will play approximately 40–50 games, including CBHL league play, potential AGHF competition (TBD), tournaments/showcases, and non-league exhibitions.

Girls 12U/10U Silver

Head Coach: To Be Determined

Eligible Birth Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Practices: The team will hold two weekly practices. One practice will take place exclusively at Loudoun Ice Centre for the 12U/10U Silver team, and the second practice will be held at SkateQuest. Players will have access to a dedicated goalie coach and skating coach each week.

Games: The team is expected to play approximately 35–45 games. The Silver team will compete in the CBHL 12U divisions and participate in showcases and non-league games throughout the season.

Girls Travel Development Team - Registration expected to open by July 1

Head Coach: To Be Determined

Eligible Birth Years: 2016 and 2017. Players born in 2018 (8U major) may also be eligible for selection to the 10U Development team.

Practices: The Development Team will hold one weekly practice at Loudoun Ice Centre exclusively for the 10U/8U Girls Travel Development group.

Program Requirements: To be eligible, players must also participate in either the Raiders’ co-ed House program (one practice per week and one game per week) or the co-ed Travel program (two practices per week and approximately two games per week).

Games and Events: In addition to weekly games through the Raiders’ co-ed House or Travel programs, players will participate in girls’ jamborees and tournaments throughout the year. This includes events at the 10U or 8U level depending on roster makeup, as well as the annual Beach Bash tournament in Ocean City, Maryland.

Jerseys: Official travel game jerseys and other uniform gear in the Raider colors are required and are not included in your season registration fee. Uniforms, including required and optional items, are purchased through the RRHC online store. Additional details will be provided once teams are rostered.

Extra Costs: In addition to club fees, families should expect team managers to collect additional funds for tournament entry fees, team activities and shared expenses, and other season-related costs.

USA Hockey Registration (2026–27): USA Hockey registration for the 2026–27 season will not open until spring. RRHC will collect player registration numbers at a later date once USA Hockey registration becomes available.