Travel Hockey Tryouts

The Lexington Thoroughbreds and CKHA are thrilled to announce our travel hockey tryouts for the upcoming 2023-2024 hockey season! If you are a passionate hockey player who wants to take your game to the next level, we invite you to tryout for our travel teams.

Our travel teams offer a competitive and supportive environment for players who are committed to improving their skills and competing at a higher level. Below is a brief summary of each of our travel programs being offered this coming season.

We are excited to build on the success of our previous seasons and continue to develop top-notch hockey players. We welcome players of all skill levels and backgrounds to try out for our teams and join our hockey family.

Note: Travel hockey typically involves weekend games 1-3 hours away from Lexington and travel tournaments that may be as far as 6-8 hours away from Lexington. Travel costs, hotels, food, etc. are not included in registration fees.

• A current USA Hockey Membership is required.
• There is no cost for tryouts.
• Each travel team will have two tryout dates with the exception of 8U. 8U will have one tryout date on April 23rd and an additional evaluation will be held closer to the beginning of the season.
• All players interested in playing on a travel team should plan to attend both tryouts. Attendance at one tryout is required for consideration.
• All players should be fully dressed and ready for tryouts 15 minutes before their scheduled tryout time. 
• If possible, please have your player wear a numbered jersey. Players should also bring a dark and a light colored jersey.
• Tryouts are for the following teams: HS Varsity, 14U A/B, 12U A/B*, 10U A/B*, 8U A/B*. *B teams noted are not guaranteed and are dependent on registration and interest. 
• Players that are only interested in JV are still encouraged to attend high school tryouts.
• Players that register for A teams will automatically be considered for B teams if they are not chosen for the A team.
• 14U Players (2010 & 2009 birth years) must try out for either an A or B team. There will not be a house-only option available for this age group. 
• 14U Players that are in High School and wish to try out for Varsity should fill out two registrations - one for 14U and one for Varsity - and plan on attending both tryouts.
• Players will be evaluated by a panel of coaches and board members, including Chris Lipsett, Director of Hockey.

8U Travel A & B* (2015 - 2017) - $1200**

These teams will participate in the Buckeye Travel Hockey League. The team will receive 40 – 44 on ice practice hours (2x per week), 8 jamborees, and includes 2 tournament fees.

Players must also purchase Lexington Thoroughbreds Jersey and Socks.

10U Travel A (2013 - 2014) - $1600**

This team will participate in the Buckeye Travel Hockey League. The team will receive 52 – 56 on ice practice hours (2x per week), 24 – 32 games, and includes 2 tournament fees. Practices may begin as early as mid-September.

Players must also purchase Lexington Thoroughbreds Jersey and Socks.

12U Travel A (2011 - 2012) - $2100**

This team will participate in the Buckeye Travel Hockey League. The team will receive 70 - 76 on ice practice hours (2-3x per week), select full ice practice slots, off ice training program, 4 high performance weekends (pre-season), 34– 40 games, and includes 3 tournament fees. Practices may begin as early as late August/early September.

Players must also purchase Lexington Thoroughbreds Jersey and Socks.

14U Travel A (2009 - 2010) - $2200**

This team will participate in the Buckeye Travel Hockey League. The team will receive 70 - 76 on ice practice hours (2-3x per week), select full ice practice slots, off ice training program, 4 high performance weekends (pre-season), 34 – 40 games, and includes 3 tournament fees. Practices may begin as early as late August/early September.

Players must also purchase Lexington Thoroughbreds Jersey and Socks.

High School Varsity (2006 -2009) - $2300**

This team will participate in the Kentucky High School Hockey League. The team will receive 76 - 84 on ice practice hours (2-3x per week), select full ice practice slots, off ice training program, pre-season team specific clinics, 30 - 36 games, and includes 3 tournament fees. Practices may begin as early as late August/early September.

Players must also purchase Lexington Thoroughbreds Jersey and Socks.

10U/12U Travel B* (2011 - 2014) - $1400**

These teams will participate in the Buckeye Travel Hockey League. The team will receive 44 - 48 on ice practice hours (2x per week), 20 – 26 games, and includes 1 tournament fee. Practices may begin as early as mid/late September.

Players must also purchase Lexington Thoroughbreds Jersey and Socks.

14U Travel B* (2009 - 2010) - $1600**

This team will participate in the Buckeye Travel Hockey League. The team will receive 48 - 52 on ice practice hours (2x per week), 26 – 34 games, and includes 1 tournament fees. Practices may begin as early as mid/late September.

Players must also purchase Lexington Thoroughbreds Jersey and Socks.

* B Travel teams are not guaranteed and will be filled based on interest and registration.

** Registration fees are subject to change based on CKHA’s approved fiscal year budget and final registration numbers.

Please note that if your hockey player is invited and accepts the invitation to play for any of the Travel A or HS Varsity programs, a commitment fee will be due within 72 hours following the final announcement of teams. Commitment fees are non-refundable and reduce your overall participation fee noted above. Payment plans for the remaining fee will be available with standard registration. 

Commitment fees are as follows:

8UA - $250

10UA/12UA/14UA/HS Varsity - $400

Email: registrar@centralkentuckyhockey.com