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If you’ve ever wanted to feel the thrill of hockey without having to learn how to skate, the Capitals Street Hockey League (CSHL) is your perfect playground. Grab a stick, lace up your sneakers, and get ready for fast-paced games, awesome teammates, and a whole lot of outdoor fun. It’s hockey made simple, made accessible, and most importantly — made to be a blast for kids of all skill levels. The Washington Capitals are dedicated to providing the community with legitimate avenues to playing all forms of hockey. The Capitals Street Hockey League will be located in multiple communities to complete the pathway for kids to participate in street hockey. Let's play!
league overview
The Capitals Street Hockey League (CSHL) is a co-ed league established to provide a unified league for existing street hockey players looking to expand their opportunities to play in a fun and low-stress environment.
Season: March 2026 - May 2026
Divisions: U6 (5-6 year-olds), U8 (7-8 year-olds), U12 (9-12 year-olds)
Games: 8 weekends, 2 games per team per weekend, 16 total games per team per season
- Games are cross rink with mini-nets and no goalies
Practices: Each division will have a one-hour group practice each week
Rink Locations:
- Lake Fairfax Park Rink (Reston, VA)
- Francis C. Hammond Rink (Alexandria, VA)
- Ridge Road Recreational Park Rink (Germantown, MD)
Gear:
- Purchase a stick in the registration page or bring your own!
- No other equipment required (shin guards, gloves, elbow pads, mouthguard all recommended but not required)
- Helmets are prohibited
Spring 2026 Schedule
Lake Fairfax Park Rink
Games (Saturdays):
6U (March 14th - May 16th @ 10:00am - 11:30am)
8U (March 14th - May 16th @ 11:30am - 1:00pm)
12U (March 14th - May 16th @ 1:00pm - 2:30pm)
Practices:
U6 Division
- Tuesdays (March 10th - May 12th)
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
U8 Division
- Wednesdays (March 11th - May 13th)
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
U12 Division
- Thursdays (March 12th - May 14th)
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Francis C. Hammond Rink
Games (Saturdays):
6U (March 14th - May 9th @ 10:00am - 11:30am)
8U (March 14th - May 9th @ 11:30am - 1:00pm)
12U (March 14th - May 9th @ 1:00pm - 2:30pm)
Practices:
U6 Division
- Wednesdays (March 11th - May 6th)
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
U8 Division
- Thursdays (March 12th - May 7th)
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
U12 Division
- Fridays (March 13th - May 8th)
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ridge Road Park Rink
Games (Sundays):
6U (March 15th - May 10th @ 10:00am - 11:30am)
8U (March 15th - May 10th @ 11:30am - 1:00pm)
12U (March 15th - May 10th @ 1:00pm - 2:30pm)
Practices:
U6 Division
- Tuesdays (March 10th - May 12th)
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
U8 Division
- Wednesdays (March 11th - May 13th)
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
U12 Division
- Thursdays (March 12th - May 14th)
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
*we are offering a 15% holiday discount for those who register for the CSHL within the month of December. USE code HOLIDAY25 when registering.
registration process & eligibility
Registration:
- All interested kids ages 5-12 (no prior hockey experience required!)
Registration Process
- Team
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- Have a group of players committed to playing together?
- Minimum of 6 players, maximum of 10 players
- Register together to secure your group
- Individual
- Want to play but don't have a team?
- Register as an individual and we will place you on a team
- Final Registration
- Parents/guardians of rostered players compete registration
- Prices range from $149 - $179 per player (based on location)
Interested in coaching? Volunteer coaches will receive 25% off their child(s) registration cost!