FAQ

Q: When are the tryouts and where do I register?

A: For the 2026-27 season will be at the end of May. Registration must be completed online.

Q: What is the cost to tryout?

A: $25.00 non refundable fee. This fee covers all tryout days, supplemental tryout sessions (if necessary) and ice fees.

Q: Why do we need to provide a $100 deposit?

A: A $100 non-refundable roster deposit is required once you receive a roster offer. This deposit secures your player’s spot on the team as determined by the evaluators and is standard practice for rostered programs.

Roster decisions will be communicated via email within 5 days of tryouts. Once you receive your offer, you will have 24 hours to accept your roster spot and submit your deposit. If you choose to decline your roster placement, you must notify the coach and administrator within 24 hours. If we do not receive notification within that timeframe, it will be assumed that you are accepting the roster spot and the $100 non-refundable deposit will be due.

Q: What is the payment structure?

A: The total season fee, minus the $100 roster deposit, can be paid in full at the time you accept your roster offer or through a payment plan.

The payment plan divides the remaining balance into four monthly installments, beginning July 15, 2026, with the final payment due October 15, 2026. All balances must be paid in full by October 15, 2026.

Note: A second online registration will be required for all rostered players to complete payment setup. Payments can be made via credit card or EFT.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions beforehand? 

A: Shirley Harris - shirley@vipershockeywv.com or Alex Shrady - alex@vipershockeywv.com

USA Hockey Rule Change

With the recent USA Hockey rule change (II Proper Affiliate for Team/Program Registration), we wanted to provide some clarification for our families.

Earlier this week, the USA Hockey Board of Directors approved new rules regarding player residency. While MidAm remains the official affiliate for the Vipers, we do have several players who fall under PVAHA (Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association).

At this time, this rule change does not impact players from VA, MD, or DC who fall under PVAHA and do not have a middle school or high school team available to play for. We have been provided a waiver to ensure those players remain eligible to participate with the Vipers.

As always, our goal is to continue providing opportunities for players who otherwise would not have a scholastic team to play for. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.