2026-27 Split Season Shamrocks
Shamrock 16U and 19U split-season teams operate as independent USA Hockey National Bound Tier 2 teams.
Ages
We operate only at the 16U and 19U level. Players who are 14U eligible and in 9th grade can try out for 16U if they expect to play HS Varsity hockey.
When
The fall schedule focuses on playing 20+ games in Vermont and NY, with occasional games in CT and MA. Our season starts in mid-August and ends the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Where
As a state-wide team, we try to play home games in a central location. We have played home games at Stowe, Highgate, Essex, Waterbury, Cairns, and Spartan Arena.
Practices
Practices and games are on Sundays, with an occasional Saturday evening event.
Games
The fall schedule focuses on playing 20+ games in New England and NY, and one local and one away tournament. Our season starts in mid-August and ends the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Jerseys
We supply players with club-owned jerseys, and they keep the socks. New players purchase a pant shell at cost from Kevin Smiths.
Extra Costs
Our fees reflect ONLY our expenses (ice, refs, jerseys, insurance, web fees, etc). We are a true non-profit run by an all-volunteer staff.
We have no paid employees. Thus, our fees are comparatively low. Last season, 16/19U players paid a $150 deposit after making the team, then either paid an additional $560 in September or paid four installments of $140 per month. Our total fees were $710. There were no additional costs.
2026-27 Split Season Shamrocks
Shamrock 16U and 19U split-season teams operate as independent USA Hockey National Bound Tier 2 teams.
Tryouts are scheduled for April 11th at Waterbury from 2:30-4pm.
We will likely add a second tryout. If a player can't make this specific skate, please register anyway and email pburkevt@gmail.com for an alternative plan.
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