Polar Bears Spring Hockey

The Frederick Polar Bears Spring hockey season provides co-ed players at all age classifications (8U-18U) the opportunity to advance their development through participation in two offseason tournaments alongside an eight-practice schedule. The Spring season allows players the ability to maintain their competitive drive, skating mechanics, hockey IQ, and skill development in an environment that prepares them for the upcoming Fall regular season.

Tryout Registration Fee = $45

Tryout Schedule:

All 10U - 18U Tryouts will take place Saturday March 14, 2026

10U - 9:55-11:15am

12U - 11:30-12:50pm

14U - 1:05-2:25pm

16U - 2:40-4:00pm

18U - 4:15-5:35pm

*8U will not hold separate tryouts for Spring Polar Bears Hockey. All 8U players assigned roster spots for the 2025-26 Frederick Freeze playing season will be given the option to participate in the Spring tournament.

Intended Tournament Participation:

8U:

The St. James Spring Tournament Series, Springfield, VA - May 29 - 31, 2026

$295/player

$195/goalie

10U - 18U:

Big Bear Cherry Blossom Showdown, Laurel, MD - May 15 - 17, 2026

Mid Atlantic Spring Showcase, Philadelphia, PA - May 29 - 31, 2026

$525/player

$425/goalie

*The Mid Atlantic Spring Showcase is a stay-to-play event. Hotel accommodations will be coordinated by your Team Manager.

Practice Schedule:

TBD - four practices the two weeks prior to each tournament

Additional Information:

All new/non-Freeze players or existing players in need of updated uniforms are required to purchase the Frederick Alternate jersey and sock set for $82. Pant shells are not required for tournament play.

Tournaments are sometimes unpredictable based on their ability to support divisions with number of teams and level of play. Tournament selections are subject to change based on the viability of individual age and division classifications. Changes to tournament selections will be communicated with each individually affected team.

Season fees include the cost of tournaments and practice ice. Additional costs are expected to be incurred for uniforms, transportation, lodging, etc.