2021 - 2022 Jamboree Date

November 14, 2021 - Salute to Our Veterans - Arctic Coliseum - Chelsea - SOLD OUT

December 4,  2021 - Crystal Field House - Burton  - SOLD OUT

January 29, 2022 - Suburban Ice East Lansing  - SOLD OUT

February 18 – 20,  2022 - Center Ice - Traverse City  - Limited Availability as of 1/18/22 Looking for 2 - 6U Teams and 2 - 8U Girls Teams
Presidents Day Weekend event. Divisions reset by ability based on results from first days of competition.

All Girls 8U Division 

Looking to have at least 6 all girls teams at each event. 

If we don't have at least 4 teams in the division then the teams will be mixed in with the appropriate 8U youth division.

To reserve your team’s spot, click on the registration link below.  Space is limited so you will want to sign up as early as possible! Simply fill out the registration form and pay the $50 deposit to reserve your space.

Note: We don’t recommend more than about 9-10 players on a team so all players get maximum ice time. If you have a larger team (more than bout 13) you can split it into two. If you need to, you can use some players on both team. We will try to make sure that both teams play at separate times.

The total cost in the past has been $20 per player for one-day event, $25 for two-day event.  The balance of your team fee must be paid at least a week prior to the event. Once you know for sure how many will be attending you can pay the balance.

These will fun one and two day events were teams would play a minimum of four games. These are competitive events allowing players to test their skills against teams from around the state.

Highlights

• Each Team will play in 4 games at one-day event and 6 games at two-day event
• We will be offering the following skill divisions
  • 6U – Played Cross ice
  • 8U – Played Half – Ice
    • Red –Older players, more advanced skill players
    • White- Evenly mixed team, good skills
    • Blue - Younger or first year players, skills not quite as developed
    • Girls Only Division
• Each player will receive a participation medal
• All games use USA Hockey Officials, timekeepers provided
• FUN Tournament like atmosphere!

MAHA 2022 State Championship

Location: Grand Rapids - Patterson & Belknap Arena

Hosted by Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association

Dates: March  11-13, 2022

Updated June 2022

General Rules

Teams will be able to enter in one of three skill divisions. It is up to the Associations to properly assign players to teams according to their skill set.  Birth year is not the overriding factor at this age level using the following procedures. 

• Red, White and Blue Divisions: 
• Red Division: 2013 Birth Year Advanced Skill Players and/or Very Advanced 2014 Birth Year Players or any select or tournament team.
• White Division: 2014 Birth Year Advanced Skill Players and/or Intermediate Skill 2013 Birth Year Players or 2014 or younger selected or tournament teams.
• Blue Division: Mixed 2014 or younger Birth Year Players of Intermediate Skill level or 2013 Newer Players to the Game.
• New Girls Only Division - Mixed 2013 or younger Birth Year Players.
• MAHA reserves the right to assign team to the appropriate division. (see eligibility rules below)

All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four (4) games.

1.     All players must be USA Hockey registered.

2.     All players, including goalkeepers are required to wear a facemask certified by HECC, plus any chin protection that accompanies the facemask.

3.     All players on the players’ and the penalty bench must wear the protective helmet/facemask while in the bench area.

4.     At the conclusion of each game there is only a three minute break to get the players on & off the ice so it’s important that your team is ready to enter the ice at the conclusion of the previous game.  

5.     USA Hockey’s Zero Tolerance Rules will be strictly enforced.  Arena and/or Tournament staff reserves the right to remove from the tournament and premises any players, coaches and or spectators who violate USA Hockey Zero Tolerance policies. (xx thru xxi 2021-2025 Official Rules of Ice Hockey).

6.     A maximum two (2) certified coaches per team are allowed on the bench during each game.  All other parents must confine their spectating activities to the stands. Coaches must have Level 1 CEP Certification.

Eligibility

• In order for a team to be eligible for this event they must participate in at least one MAHA run or District run jamboree so their ability level can be judged for proper placement in the tournament. The team entered in the State Tournament must be essentially the same team that participated in MAHA or District Jamboree.

Current List of Qualifying Events as of December 1, 2021

• Chelsea Jamboree - Nov. 14
• Burton Jamboree - Dec 4
• Lansing Jamboree - Jan. 29
• Traverse City Jamboree - Feb 18-20
• Houghton Monstrous Mite Extravaganze
• Manistique Holiday Jamboree
• Negaunee IRHA Mite Jamboree
• Marquette Betty Beckman Mite Jamboree
• District 3 Jamboree - January 28
• District 6 Van Andel Jamboree - Feb 26
• I-275 8U League
• Adray 8U League
• Little Caesars half-ice League
• St Ignace Tournament Feb 5
• Klash at Kaines Feb 12-13
• Silver Sticks Jamboree

• Players may not participate on more than one association team in this event
• No players with a birth date before January 1, 2013 are allowed to participate.

All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four (4) games.

• All players must be USA Hockey registered.
• USA Hockey’s Zero Tolerance Rules will be strictly enforced.  Arena and/or Tournament staff reserves the right to remove from the tournament and premises any players, coaches and or spectators who violate USA Hockey Zero Tolerance policies. (xx thru xxi 2021-2025 Official Rules of Ice Hockey).
• A maximum two (2) certified coaches per team are allowed on the bench during each game.  All other parents must confine their spectating activities to the stands. Coaches must have Level 1 CEP Certification.

Click below to download complete set of rules