Lions Travel Hockey
Every player. Every level. One team.
Whether your child is taking their first strides on the ice or competing at the highest level of youth hockey, the Ridgefield Amateur Hockey Association (RAHA) offers programs designed to support growth, confidence, and love for the game.
RAHA proudly fields competitive travel teams, developmental programs, and specialty clinics for players ages 6–18. Our mission is simple: build better players, teammates, and people through hockey.
Our Programs
Tryouts
Ridgefield Amateur Hockey Association (RAHA) is a tryout-based organization. Each season, players are evaluated based on their abilities and are then placed on the appropriate team. Player evaluations are one of the most difficult tasks for a youth hockey association to perform. Often, the margin between players is very thin. Thus, the ultimate aim of the tryout process is to provide sufficient opportunities for coaches and the independent evaluator to thoroughly evaluate each player's abilities and maintain the viability of the program.
Program Details
Ages
What aged players are appropriate for this program?
RAHA hosts teams from beginner to young adult. USA Hockey determines age by birth year. As a guideline, your child's age group will be the age they will be on 12/31 in the year that begins the season in September.
- Mite - 8U
- Squirt - 10U
- Peewee - 12U
- Bantam - 14U
- Midget - 18U - There are often multiple subdivisions of age in the Midget category such as 16U, 15U.
When
What time of the year does this program run?
Camp and practices start as early as the last couple weeks of August and the season runs into March depending on CHC tournament participation.
Where
Where are practices and games typically held?
Most practices will take place at Winter Garden Ice Arena but other locations may be used throughout the season as required.
Home games will generally take place at Winter Garden Ice Arena but may be scheduled at other locations as required. Away games will be scheduled throughout Connecticut and may extend to nearby states.
Tournaments may be scheduled at more remote locations.
Practices & Games
When are practices and how often are they?
Team practices are generally take place 2-3 nights per weekday. There are opportunities for supplemental practices throughout the season.
How many games will they play? What days of the week?
The number of games per season is variable and is effected by many factors. As a general rule, expect 2 games per weekend throughout the season with one home and one away.
Jerseys
Are jerseys provided or are they purchased separately?
Each player is responsible for maintaining a full uniform which consists of
- Black Helmet with team logos
- Home / Away team jerseys
- Black pants or black team shell
- Home / Away team socks
- Practice socks
Additional uniform specifics will provided along with an opportunity to size and order uniforms prior to the season.
A full uniform set will cost approximately $250.
Extra Costs
What costs beyond registration fees should be expected?
Besides registration and tuition, players and parents will be required to purchase and maintain equipment, uniforms and pay for travel to tournaments. Teams that participate in leagues outside of CHC such as EJEPL will be charged supplemental fees in addition to the base tuition.
RAHA 2025-26
Register here for the 2025-2026 Ridgefield Lions Travel Hockey season tryouts.
You are required to attend tryouts to receive an offer for placement.
If you have any questions, you may contact
Please be advised, registration fees are non-refundable.
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