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CLASSIFICATIONS

The following are the official ice hockey player and team classifications of USA Hockey for Adults. 

 

Adults
International/Canadian transfer forms or resident documentation is not
required for these classifications.

(1) Adult U.S.
Open to all U.S. citizens, non-U.S. residents are eligible on a limited
basis. Excludes players that have participated during the current season
at any elite professional level (NHL, AHL, and European) or on an
NCAA Division I and/or III team. Players that have participated in the
following leagues before November 30 of the current season are eligible
on a limited basis: (ECHL, CHL, IHL, UHL, SPHL, AAHA, and any
Major Junior (other leagues may apply). Players that participated during
the current season at any level of the ACHA (American Collegiate
Hockey Association) are eligible for this classification. All players must
be 18 years of age or older by December 31 of the current season.
However, only 25% of an Adult U.S. registered team may be under the
age of 20 unless approved by the Vice President, Adult Council Chair.

(2) Adult Non-Checking
Unrestricted as to citizenship, and unlimited so as to include amateurs
and/or reinstated professionals. National championship rosters are
limited as to: Exclude any player who plays that current season as a
professional player or on an NCAA (Div. I, II, or III) or junior college, or
college club team. Players shall be 18 years of age or older.

(3) Adult Non-Checking (30 and Over)
Unrestricted as to citizenship, and unlimited so as to include amateurs
and/or reinstated professionals. Limited as to: Exclude any player who
plays that current season as a professional player, or on an NCAA (Div.
I, II, or III) or junior college, or college club team. Players shall be 30
years of age or older. Exception: goalkeepers (2) may be 25 years of age
or older before December 31 of the playing season.

(4) Adult Non-Checking (40 and Over)
Unrestricted as to citizenship, and unlimited so as to include amateurs
and/or reinstated professionals. Limited as to: Exclude any player who
plays that current season as a professional player, or on an NCAA (Div.
I, II, or III) or junior college, or college club team. Players shall be 40
years of age and older.

(5) Adult Non-Checking (50 and Over)
Unrestricted as to citizenship. All players shall be 50 years of age or
older by December 31 of the playing season; Exception: Goalkeepers (2)
may be 45 years of age or older by December 31 of the playing season.
Under the direction of the Adult Council, these requirements may be
modified for a specific playing year.

(6) Adult Non-Checking (60 and Over)
Unrestricted as to citizenship. All players shall be 60 years of age or
older by December 31 of the playing season; Exception: Goalkeepers (2)
may be 55 years of age or older by December 31 of the playing season.
Under the direction of the Adult Council, these requirements may be
modified for a specific playing year.

(7) Adult Non-Checking (65 and Over)
Unrestricted as to citizenship. All players shall be 65 years of age or
older by December 31 of the playing season; Exception: Goalkeepers (2)
may be 60 years of age or older by December 31 of the playing season.
Under the direction of the Adult Council, these requirements may be
modified for a specific playing year.

(8) Adult Non-Checking (70 and Over)
Unrestricted as to citizenship. All players shall be 70 years of age or
older by December 31 of the playing season; Exception: Goalkeepers (2)
may be 65 years of age or older by December 31 of the playing season.
Under the direction of the Adult Council, these requirements may be
modified for a specific playing year.

(9) Adult Women’s Recreational (30 & Over)
Unrestricted as to citizenship. All players shall be 30 years of age or
older by December 31 of the playing season; Exception: Goalkeepers (2)
may be 25 years of age or older by December 31 of the playing season.
Under direction of the Adult Council, these requirements may be
modified for a specific year.

(10) Adult Women’s Recreational (40 & Over)
Unrestricted as to citizenship. All players shall be 40 years of age or
older by December 31 of the playing season; Exception: Goalkeepers (2)
may be 35 years of age or older by December 31 of the playing season.
Under direction of the Adult Council, these requirements may be
modified for a specific year.

(11) Adult Women’s Recreational (50 & Over)
Unrestricted as to citizenship. All players shall be 50 years of age or
older by December 31 of the playing season; Exception: Goalkeepers (2)
may be 45 years of age or older by December 31 of the playing season.
Under the direction of the Adult Council, these requirements may be
modified for a specific year.

 

 

 

 

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