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2026 NORTHWEST VENOM TRYOUTS
December 5th & 19th, 2025
2015-2016 birth year (Squirt/10U) - FRIDAY DECEMBER 5TH, 5:45-7:00pm RICE LAKE HOCKEY ARENA
2013-2014 birth year (Peewee/12U) - FRIDAY DECEMBER 5TH, 7:15-8:30pm RICE LAKE HOCKEY ARENA
2011-2012 birth year (Bantam/14U) - FRIDAY DECEMBER 19TH, 5:45-7:00pm RICE LAKE HOCKEY ARENA
( Bantam team may be a strait 2012 team or a 2011 team depending on numbers )
2017-2018 birth year (Mite/8U) - FRIDAY DECEMBER 19TH, 7:00-8:15pm RICE LAKE HOCKEY ARENA
( Mite tryout is FREE - There will only be a Mite team put together if there is enough interest )
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Each player is required to wear full gear for the on ice tryout and provide a numbered jersey.
The fee to tryout is $25/player with tryouts lasting approximately 1 hour 15 min. ( Mite tryout is FREE )
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If your player is selected for the team $25 will be deducted from the registration of $875
Players do not need to sign up to tryout. Forms will be available for completion at tryouts and are also available below to complete in advance and emailed to us. Please arrive early to fill out these forms.
You will need your skater’s USA hockey number for all tryouts.
Players will be notified within two weeks after tryouts if they were selected for the team. Payment of $650 of the $875 will be due by January 15, 2026 and is non-refundable. Remaining amount will be due by March 1st, 2026 and is non-refundable.
The team will consist of 9 forwards, 6 defense and 1-2 goalies. We will be looking for competitive team players with a positive attitude and knowledge of the game. Experience at a position will also be considered. We will not bring on players with ego or anger issues. The players selected will be expected to attend practices weekly at the Rice Lake Hockey Arena and play in all scheduled games and tournaments.
As a player, you will be representing the Barron County area along with local sponsors who have donated towards our program. Players, parents and coaches will be respectful both on and off the ice.
For any questions feel free to contact Brock Hamilton 715-821-0262 or Scott Christofferson 715-205-2048
We hope to see you at the rink!