12U–18U
WAHA State Playdowns
Feb 2026 Statewide
District winners advance to state finals across Tier II and Tier III brackets.
Compete
Tournaments & Championships
Statewide events, playdowns and showcases — sanctioned by WAHA. Every team that wears the W competes on the same stage.
2025–2026 Season
Featured Events
10U–19U
Girls State Championship
Mar 2026 Eau Claire, WI
WAHA's marquee weekend for the top girls' teams from every district.
8U
Mite Jamboree Series
Jan–Mar 2026 Multiple Rinks
Cross-ice and half-ice jamborees celebrating Wisconsin's youngest players.
14U–18U AAA
Spring Showcase
Apr 2026 Madison, WI
Invite-only showcase for top spring teams and college-bound players.
Sled & Special
Disabled Hockey Festival
Mar 2026 Green Bay, WI
Statewide celebration of adaptive hockey across all ability levels.
13–17
High Performance Selection
May 2026 Wisconsin Dells, WI
Tryouts for WAHA HP teams competing at Central District camp.
Hosts
Sanction your tournament
All in-state youth tournaments must be sanctioned by WAHA. Follow the four steps below — and reach out to the WAHA Tournament Director with any questions.
Step 1
Submit the form
Complete the WAHA Tournament Sanctioning Form at least 60 days in advance.
Step 2
Verify rosters
All teams must be USA Hockey registered with current SafeSport-compliant rosters.
Step 3
Pay sanctioning fees
Per-team WAHA fee plus USA Hockey insurance — invoiced upon approval.
Step 4
Promote your event
Approved events are listed on the WAHA Tournaments page and calendar.
Path to State
How playdowns work
Each season WAHA hosts state playdowns across multiple age divisions (12U, 14U, 16U, 18U) and tiers. District champions earn the right to represent their region at the state tournament, with state winners advancing to the USA Hockey Central District championship.
Teams must be registered, in good standing, and have submitted all required rosters and SafeSport certifications by the published deadline. See the WAHA Forms page for full registration paperwork.