Might seem a bit early, particularly when the State Championships for Tier II and AZYHL have not even happened, but so that Associations, Coaches, Parents and most importantly players can plan AAHA is announcing the earliest opening dates for each Leagues tryouts for the 2022-23 season.

Following are the earliest tryout dates for each level:

• Tier I, Youth/Girls - earliest start date of April 28th, 2022
• Tier II, Youth/Girls - earliest start date of May 12th, 2022
• AZYHL (House/Rec Travel/Mite Select) - All Age Groups/All Divisions May 19th, 2022

In addition you might want to familiarize yourselves with the AAHA Policy & Procedure, section 10.3 Recruitment and specifically sub-section 10.3.2, "Member Organizations may only openly solicit or recruit players from other Member Organizations for the purpose of joining an established/advertised team at the new Member Organization during the off-season. The off-season is defined as the time between the USA Hockey National Championship game (for Tier 1/Tier 2 players) or the AAHA State Championship game (for non-tier and house league players) and that individual player signing an AAHA Commitment Letter for the upcoming season or completing a registration to participate in a Member Organization’s House League program. No AAHA Commitment Letters may be signed prior to the date established by the AAHA Board of Directors. Member Organizations wishing to advertise during the playing season should refer to Section 10.3.10."

The complete AAHA Policy & Procedure Manuel including Appendixes A & B having to do with the Playing Rules is available at the following link, AAHA Policy Manual Revised May 2021.