DIVISION | LEVEL | TEAM STRUCTURE
6U | 8U | 10U | 12U | 14U | 18U – House/Rec League Teams
10U | 12U | 14U – AA, A/A2(B) Travel/Select League Teams
16U – AA/A Level Travel/Select League | High School Jr. Varsity Teams (Silver/Bronze ONLY)*
18U – AA/A Level Travel/Select League | High School Varsity Teams (Silver/Bronze ONLY)*
subdivisions/Levels may be created based on Divisions/Levels & number of teams registered.
High School teams (16U=JV & 18U=VARSITY Only) will play in the age group/division of their oldest player at the appropriate level.
Tournament Divisions/Participating Teams are released on HockeyShift approx. 7-10 days prior to the start of the tournament, if not sooner.
Tournament Online Roster & Team Information Form Submission will begin soon after registration closes. All participating teams will be notified once Roster submission begins.
Division Minimum – Additional Information, CLICK HERE
SCHEDULE STRUCTURE
4 GAME MINIMUM
Each team will play a minimum of four (4) games throughout the tournament event:
Thursday | ALL teams arrive/available in the DFW area
Friday | 1 or More Games Possible [Morning / Afternoon / Evening]
Saturday | 1 or More Games Possible [Morning / Afternoon / Evening]
Sunday | 1 or More Games Possible [Morning / Afternoon / Evening]
Monday | 1 or More Games Possible [Morning / Afternoon]
GAMES WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 FOR ALL TEAMS (VISITING & LOCAL). ALL TEAMS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO START PLAYING EARLY ON FRIDAY MORNING. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.**
Teams should expect to play starting early on Friday.
Semi-Final Rounds for all divisions are NOT Guaranteed.
Championship or Consolation Games (if played) may result in a 2nd game for some teams on Monday.
Final games are expected be complete by 5 o’clock PM (CT) on Monday for all teams. **PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY**
Game Schedules will be released on HockeyShift (our online Stats & Standings program) approximately 5-7 days prior to the start of the tournament, if not sooner.
PRICING
TRAVEL | SELECT
10U | TEAM ENTRY FEE: COMING SOON
12U | 14U TEAM ENTRY FEE: COMING SOON
16U | 18U TEAM ENTRY FEE: COMING SOON
$500 deposit due at the time of registration acceptance with the final amount due by the Registration Deadline.
Acceptance into the tournament is automatic upon completion of registration, unless otherwise noted.
HOUSE | REC
6U & 8U | TEAM ENTRY FEE: COMING SOON
10U & 12U | TEAM ENTRY FEE: COMING SOON
14U & 18U | TEAM ENTRY FEE: COMING SOON
$500 deposit due at the time of registration acceptance with the final amount due by the Registration Deadline.
acceptance into the tournament is automatic upon completion of registration.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
USA Hockey Sanctioned
Top-Level Competition
EMS personnel scheduled to be onsite for all games
Music in rink lobbies and during warm-ups
Championship Award Presentation
Dallas Stars Tournaments signature team “Texas-Sized” Boot Trophy for Division Champion & Finalist
Individual Tournament Division Champion MVP award
Real-time scores, standings and statistics via HockeyShift
http://thehockeytournamentresource.com
http://thefemalehockeyresource.com
