International Silver Stick® AA National Qualifier

OVERVIEW

Dallas Stars Tournaments will once again be hosting the Nation's Premier tournament and only International Silver Stick® National Qualifier event, December 8-10, 2023 that aligns Top-Level Travel/Select teams from across the Nation in a competitive tournament environment at some of the best ice facilities in the country!  With registration open to Boys 10U-18U AA level & Girls 10U-16U AA & A level Travel/Select teams, the Annual International Silver Stick® National Qualifier tournament continues to host some of the strongest competition in the nation.  Dallas Stars Tournaments International Silver Stick® National Qualifier is open to any Boys 10U-18U AA & Girls 10U-16U AA & A teams in the U.S in addition to their local Silver Stick Regional. Or, as a secondary opportunity for teams to qualify for the International Silver Stick® Finals, provided the team registering has not won a current U.S. Silver Stick® Regional.

All Dallas Stars Tournaments are Stay2Play events. A minimum stay is required. Stay2Play hotel accommodations are made available for booking as soon as practicable, prior to registration closure. All visiting teams and/or event participants are required to adhere to the Stay2Play Guidelines and secure hotel accommodations for the duration of the event only at hotel properties and rates listed on the Stay2Play booking portal to participate in the event. No other booking sites, discounts, points awards, special rates or programs, regardless of how obtained, will be accepted.

To secure your spot, please register your team today by clicking on the appropriate Division link on the left Nav bar!  For any inquiries or additional information, please CLICK HERE to complete our online Contact form.

NOTE: Tournament Champions (U.S. Only) at each level qualify to advance to the International Silver Stick Finals. Finalists/Runner-Up may qualify to attend the International Silver Stick Finals in certain circumstances and/or in the event the Tournament Champion is a non-U.S. based team or if and additional bid is available.

RINKS | LOCATIONS

EAST - BOYS 10U AA, 12U AA & 14U AA DIVISIONS
• Children's Health StarCenter - McKinney
• Children's Health StarCenter - Plano
• Children's Health StarCenter - Richardson 
• Children's Health StarCenter - Farmers Branch

WEST - GIRLS 12U A & 14U A DIVISIONS | BOYS 16U AA & 18U AA DIVISIONS
• Children's Health StarCenter - Euless
• Children's Health StarCenter - Mansfield
• Children's Health StarCenter - Farmers Branch

*Teams may play one or more games at a primary rink, a secondary rink or a combination of any/all rinks listed.
*Additional rinks may be added or listed rinks removed/changed as needed. 

DIVISION | LEVEL | TEAM STRUCTURE

• BOYS 10U | 12U | 14U | 16U | 18U - Travel | Select • TIER II / AA ONLY
• GIRLS 10U | 12U | 14U | 16U - Travel | Select • AA & A ONLY
*Subdivisions/Levels may be created based on Divisions/Levels & number of teams registered.
*Tournament Divisions/Participating Teams are released on HockeyShift approx. 5-7 days prior to the start of the tournament, if not sooner.
*Tournament Online Roster & Team Information Form Submission will begin soon after registration closes. All participating teams will be notified once Roster submission begins. 
*Division Minimum - Additional Information. 

SCHEDULE STRUCTURE

4 GAME MINIMUM
Each team will play a minimum of four (4) games throughout the tournament event:
• Friday | 1 or More Games Possible [Morning / Afternoon / Evening]
• Saturday | 1 or More Games Possible [Morning / Afternoon / Evening]
• Sunday | 1 or More Games Possible [Morning / Afternoon]
*Teams should expect to play starting early on Friday.     
*Semi-Final Rounds for all divisions are NOT Guaranteed. 
*Championship or Consolation Games (if played) may result in a 2nd game for some teams on Sunday. 
*Final games are expected be complete by 5 o’clock PM (CT) on Sunday for all teams. **PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY**
*Game Schedules will be released on HockeyShift (our online Stats & Standings program) approximately 5-7 days prior to the start of the tournament, if not sooner.

PRICING

• 10U | TEAM ENTRY FEE: $2,295
• 12U-14U | TEAM ENTRY FEE: $2,395
• 16U-18U | TEAM ENTRY FEE: $2,495
*$500 deposit due at the time of registration acceptance with the final amount due by the Registration Deadline.  
*Acceptance into the tournament is automatic upon completion of registration, unless otherwise noted.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• USA Hockey & International Silver Stick® Sanctioned
• Top-Level competition from across the U.S.*
• International Silver Stick® National Qualifying tournament**
• Ice will be resurfaced between the 2nd & 3rd period for 16U & 18U divisions only
• EMS personnel scheduled to be onsite for all games
• Championship Awards Presentation
• Dallas Stars Tournaments signature team "Texas-Sized" Boot Trophy for Division Champion & Finalist
• International Silver Stick® Championship Banner (Champion & Finalist)
• Individual Tournament Division Champion MVP award
• Real-time scores, standings and player statistics via HockeyShift