Kachinas Elite Tryouts

Elite Tryouts/Evaluations - May 1-5 at CCIC in Mesa!

Join the only all-girls hockey association in the state of Arizona! We welcome all female players birth years 2006-2012 to try out for the Elite Kachinas 19U, 16U, 14U Tier I, Tier II and Non-Tier teams and birth years 2013-2014 to our evaluation skates for 12U!

As the premier girls hockey association in the Southwest, the Kachinas are excited to welcome dedicated athletes from Arizona and around the country to try out! Our mission is to create an opportunity for every girl in Arizona to safely play girls hockey at her appropriate age and skill level while developing a lifelong love of the game. We are committed to the development and success of every player from 8U-19U, from Development to Tier I.

Help us build on our 7 Nationals appearances & 4 National Finalist teams in only 6 seasons! Check out our new "The Kachinas Advantage" page for more reasons to join our family. We are so excited about Year #7! 

Don't forget to also sign up for Spring Prep Camp to prepare for tryouts! Camp runs Sunday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 30. Click here to register for Spring Prep Camp!

Tryout Information

All tryouts will be held at Coyotes Community Ice Center (140 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201).

12U Evaluations

Birth Year: 2013 & 2014

Teams:

12U Green (Head Coach - Patrick Murphy)

12U Red (Head Coach - Amber Dessellier)

12U Schedule

14U Tryouts

Birth Year: 2011 & 2012

Teams:

14U Green (Head Coach - Jess Conlon)

14U Red (Associate Head Coaches - Aubrey Beskid & Zack Savage)

15U Black (Head Coach - Adam Estle)

14U Schedule

16U Tryouts

Birth Year: 2009 & 2010

Teams:

16U Green (Head Coach - Kyle Pavlack)

16U Red (Head Coach - Ana Tittmann)

15U Black (Head Coach - Adam Estle)

16U Schedule

19U Tryouts

Birth Year: 2006, 2007 & 2008

Teams:

19U Green (Head Coach - Lyndsey Fry)

19U Red (Head Coach - John Kieber)

19U Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tryout process?

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What happens if I'm injured or can't participate at tryouts?

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Can an out-of-state player tryout for a Kachinas Elite team?

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2025-2026 Elite Tryouts

Welcome to the Kachinas Elite Tryouts for the upcoming 2025-2026 Fall/Winter Season. Details and program information are listed to the left.

Cost before April 25: $100

Cost goes up on April 25: $150

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