2025-2026 U12
U12 Team Offerings
Open to birth years 2013-2015. Dual roster opportunities available, please email info@ctpolarbears.com.
U12 Major -- Tier I
U12 Minor -- Tier II

U12 Tryout Schedule
All sessions at the Rinks at Shelton.
- Mon Feb 17 @ 6-650p
- Sun Mar 2 @ 8-850p

SEASON PRACTICES & GAMES STRUCTURE
Home Rink
Rinks at Shelton, 784 River Road, Shelton, CT
Practices are generally scheduled for one hour and twenty minutes. Coaching will focus on player development through high-level training and competition. Goalies will receive 3 on-ice goalie training sessions every month that will be conducted by goalie specific coaches. For more information on our player development model, click here.

U12 Major -- Independent Tier I
This is a great option for players looking to supplement their primary teams with high level training and competition.
Practice Structure
September - Early March
1x Weekly Practice
Game Structure:
The team will not play regular games on weekends during the season.
Tournament Structure:
The team will play approximately in 4 Tier I tournaments. Projected Tournaments:
- July 18-20 | Beantown Classic -- Marlborough, MA
- October 31 - November 2 | Roc City Girls Fest -- Rochester, NY
- November 28-30 | East Coast Wizards Thanksgiving -- Bedford, MA
- January 16-19 | Mrs. Hockey Invite -- Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

U12 Minor -- Tier 2
Practice Structure
September - Early March
2x Weekday Practice/ Week
Game Structure:
The team will play approximately 45-50 games over the course of the season.
Families can expect to travel out of state on a limited basis as most games will be in Connecticut.
Tournament Structure:
The team will play in 2-3 tournaments including:
- May 30 - June 1 | Shelton Shootout -- Shelton, CT
- December 28-30 | Islanders Showcase -- North Andover, MA
- Mid to Late February -- CHC State Championships | Connecticut

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2025-2026 U12
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