Bantam / 15U
Bantam / 15U hockey is a pivotal stage for players aged 13–15, where physical play is introduced and the pace intensifies. With a focus on advanced tactics, strength, and game awareness, it’s a key step in preparing young athletes for high-level competition and continued development.
NEW for the 2025/26 Season: The 15U season will operate the same as the rest of the travel team programs with tryouts in late September & early October. There will be NO 15U October Clinic as a result of this change. More information will be available near the start of the season.
Ages
Bantam: Boys Only Teams ages 13 - 14 (8th & 9th Grade)
15U: Girls Only Teams ages 13 - 15 (8th, 9th, & 10th Grade)
Players must be in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade to compete at the Bantam or 15U level and must satisfy the age eligibility requirements as published by MN Hockey. Players are not allowed to compete at the this level for more then 3 years per the FLHA Rules.
Costs / Payment Plan
| Level | At Registration | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bantam | $330 | $330 | $330 | $330 | $330 | $1,650 |
| 15U | $390 | $390 | $390 | $390 | $390 | $1,950 |
- Goalies receive a $400 discount during registration
- A late fee of $250 applies to all returning FLHA players that register after August 10th.
15U Note: Costs for 15U is $300 higher than Bantam because of the number of players expected and budgeted at the 15U level vs Bantam. FLHA is budgeting for smaller teams based on historical numbers.
Birth Certificate (New Players Only)
New players to Forest Lake Hockey Association will need to submit a photocopy of their Birth Certificate to the Secretary in order to participate in their team's first ice session. Please reach out to the Secretary if you have any questions.
Player Waivers
Players that live OUTSIDE the official Forest Lake School District boundaries must complete a waiver form and submit it to FLHA before participating in any Forest Lake Hockey Association activities. This will need to be completed each year unless a permanent waiver is on file.
FLHA Tryouts
- Tryouts are conducted at the beginning of the season at the end of September and in early October to determine rosters for the A, B, and C teams.
- Players that elect to not tryout will be placed automatically on the bottom team for their level.
- More details regarding the tryout process can be found on the tryouts page
High School Tryouts
- During the registration process all players must declare if they intend to tryout or not for the High School Hockey program in November.
- Players that do not declare their intention, will NOT get a refund if they make the High School team
- All declarations will be kept confidential and will only be made available to the relevant FLHA Board Members.
Practices
Practices can take place at any of the following rinks:
- Forest Lake Sports Center - Hallberg North (Primary)
- Forest Lake Sports Center - Hallberg South (Primary)
- National Sports Center Super Rink - Rinks 1 - 8 (Secondary)
- Chisago Lakes Ice Arena (Secondary)
Games / Tournaments
- Teams will typically play in up to 16 league games for the season. (8 Home & 8 Away)
- Each team is registered for 2 tournaments as part of their registration and they typically include 1 local tournament in the Twin Cities and 1 away tournament outside of the Twin Cities.
Extra Team Costs
Costs for the items below will be coordinated through each team's Manager and will be above and beyond the costs collected during registration:
- 3rd and/or 4th Tournament
- Player Apparel
- Team Activities or Meals
- Team Scheduled Player Development
- Team Equipment
Extra Player Costs
In addition to the extra team costs listed, the registration fee does not cover the items below:
- Fall Clinic
- Specialty Individually Registered Program Fees
- Tryout Fee
- Jersey Fees
- Volunteer Hours Program Fees
Jerseys
Players will need to purchase a home and away jersey through the association if they do not have one or need to get a bigger size. Check the Programs tab on the website for Jersey Ordering information.
Volunteer Hours Program
Families of Bantam / 15U players WILL be required to participate in the Volunteer Hours Program. More details on the program can be found on the Volunteer Hours Program page.
2025-2026 Season
To register for the FLHA Bantam & 15U Season, click on the "REGISTER" link below.
Refunds will be issued per the refund policy as outlined in FLHA rules. In addition to the FLHA refund policy, Crossbar assesses the following NONREFUNDABLE processing fees on all transactions: 4% plus $.99 for each credit card transactions, 2% plus $.99 for each electronic checks.
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