FAQ'S
Tryouts
Q: When are tryouts held for Varsity and Junior Varsity?
A: Typically, they are held mid-August. Each year is a bit different. Our normal practice times start late August.
Q: When are tryouts for BTeam?
A: Since BTeam is in the Spring. We will dedicate ice in January/February to evaluate the interested players. If numbers warrant. We will field two equal skill teams.
COST
Q: What does it cost to play Pioneer Hockey?
A: Each player will have a TEAM fee. Varsity and JV have different cost structures. Tryout registration will collect $200. The remaining balance will be determined after all rosters have been finalized.
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Q: Is Pioneer gear included in the TEAM fee?
A: No. These are two separate payments. We do our very best to minimize the Pioneer gear cost. Each new player to the program will need to purchase home/away jerseys & socks, bag, shells, and team jacket.
Equipment/Gear
Q: What are the equipment requirements for every Pioneer hockey player?
A: Each player is required to have RED helmet and gloves.
Q: Does my player need RED pants?
A: No. Each player will be required to purchase Pioneer hockey shells.
GEAR
Q: When will my player receive their Pioneer gear?
A: Once your player has received an "Offer".
All of the necessary equipment/uniforms will be ordered. This includes Home/Away jerseys and socks, hockey bag, shells and practice socks.
Once everything has arrived. Usually, a week or two before the season. We will have an equipment "pick up".
BTeam Eligibility
Q: Is my player BTeam eligible?
A: Here's who can play in 2026:
- Birth Years: 2010, 2011, 2012
- No 6th or 11th graders may be rostered regardless of their birth year.
- No Youth Tier 1 (AAA), any player rostered on a Central States team, or any Central States Prospects player may be rostered. This includes all players who have been rostered on the noted teams at any point during the current Season.
Infinite Campus
- Enter your Username and Password
- Click Sign In
- If you have multiple children in the district, select a Student from the drop down at the top of page
- From navigation pane on the left of the screen, click 'Documents'
- Select 'Transcript-Term-Unofficial'
- Download/Print PDF, Save to Computer
- Sign out
Rule 7-G-4
7-G-4 SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY
A. A player must be currently enrolled in courses that offer 3.0 units of credit per semester and must have earned 3.0 units of credit the preceding semester he was in attendance.