Prep Hockey Program
Our Smoky Mountain Prep program is considered the first step to playing travel hockey. It gives players a taste of what travel hockey is like. Prep is for the more experienced players looking for a higher level of competition and players are selected based on tryouts.
2025 Prep Tryout Schedule
Coming Soon
Ages
It is the intention of KAHA Prep Hockey Program to ice a Prep team at each age group (8U-14U).
Final determination will be made based on the interest and skill level to support Prep teams.
When
The Prep season typically starts August and goes until mid-March.
Note: 10U teams have a MANDATORY leveling tournament August 10-11 in Huntsville, AL.
Where
Prep teams offer our players the opportunity to compete against other teams in our geographic area (AL, GA, IN, KY, OH, MS, NC, SC, TN).
Practices
Most all practices are held at Cool Sports located off of Watt Road in Knoxville, TN.
Practices are typically Bi-Weekly a week during the Fall / Winter Rec season.
10U -14U teams will have a High-Powered Weekend over Labor Day Weekend.
LEAGUE PLAY
Our Prep teams (10U -14U) play in the Southern Youth Travel Hockey League (SYTHL) in the A2 division.
Our 8U Prep team will play an independent tournament and friendly game schedule from October - March.
Games / Tournaments
SYTHL league affiliations ( 5 league weekends -1 host 4 travel). Additional weekend for teams that qualify for the SYTHL Championship Weekend
Teams typically schedule two to three out-of-town tournaments a season.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participation in the Prep Hockey program requires MANDATORY Rec league participation. Prep Hockey program is an add-on to Rec league.
Extra Costs
ALL 2024-2025 Smoky Mountain Wild PREP player apparel is the same as last season EXCEPT practice jerseys & socks.
Required New PREP Player Gear:
- Home Jersey & Socks
- Away Jersey & Socks
- Shell
- Team track Suit (Green 1/4 zip & joggers)
- Team shirt & shorts (Blue)
- Practice Jersey
- Practice socks
Ordering information will be sent with acceptance letters.
Additional Information
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We are not currently accepting registrations for this program.