High School
General Info
Welcome to 16U - 18U and Durango High School Hockey!
High school aged hockey is a collaborative effort between Durango Area Youth Hockey Association (DAYHA, and this website) and Durango School District. Although it is a collaborative effort, programming is divided into 3 distinct "seasons;" pre-season (Fall), regular season and post-season (Spring). Each season has its own registration and registration fees are likely different.
Please scroll down to see specific information for Pre Season and Regular Season.
Neck Laceration Protection Requirement:
All player must wear approved neck guards/laceration protection for all on-ice activities including all practices and games. Players will not be allowed on the ice without neck guards!
Ages
High School players are typically 15 -19 years old.
If your player is younger than 15 they should continue to play on their age appropriate co-ed team.
When
Pre Season: Early October thru Early November.
Regular season: Mid November thru Mid February. Playoffs Mid February thru Early March.
Post Season: Early March thru Mid April.
Where
Practices are held at Chapman Hill Ice Rink
500 Florida Rd, Durango, CO 81301
970-375-7395
16U & 18U PRE - SEASON
Pre Season Dates:
October 5, 2026 - November 8, 2026
USA Hockey Numbers REQUIRED for all players.
SafeSport Certification REQUIRED for 2009 & Older Birth Years.
PreSeason Practices
October 5 - November 8, 2026
Mondays: 7:45 - 8:45pm
PreSeason Games & Tournaments
Weekend Oct 10 & 11
Weekend Oct 17 & 18
PreSeason On-Ice Clinics
PreSeason Registration HERE
PreSeason Extra Costs
Players are expected to pay for room, board, and any additional travel expenses.
PreSeason Jerseys
All jerseys and socks are provided. Return at the end of the game/tournament weekend.
Regular Season - Durango Demons
Regular Season Dates:
Nov 9, 2026 - Feb 13, 2027
Playoffs immediately following and conclude around 2nd week of March 2025.
Regular season requires a registration through DAYHA as well as through Durango 9-R Athletics.
Regular Season Practices
Mondays: 8:15 - 9:15pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 - 7:20am
Goalies Only: Tuesdays 5:45 - 6:45pm
Regular Season Games
All home games will be played at Chapman Hill Ice Rink
500 Florida Rd, Durango, CO 81301
970-375-7395
Away games are played throughout Colorado.
EQUIPMENT
USAH requires neck guards for all player starting 8/1/2024.
Mouth guards are required at all times on the ice.
Skaters:
Black helmet
black breezers/pants
Regular Season Jerseys
Loaner Program or Purchase. Loaner Jerseys are expected to be returned at the end of the season.
Players purchase game socks (home & away) for $60/set.
Regular Season Extra Costs
NOT UPDATED FOR 2026-2027 SEASON.
Players are expected to pay for their meals and any additional apparel they would like to purchase.
Use the link below to order from Squad Locker.
Documentation
A current physical must be uploaded to your players Durango High School Registration account.
16U & 18U SPRING (POST - SEASON)
SPRING Season Dates:
March 3, 2026 - April 9, 2026
USA Hockey Numbers REQUIRED for all players.
SafeSport Certification REQUIRED for 2008 & Older Birth Years.
SPRING Practices
March 3rd until April 9th
Days and times vary.
First 2 weeks: AM practices on Wed & Thur
Last 3 weeks: PM practices on Tue & Wed or Thur
2 skates/week
No practice during Spring Break
SPRING Tournaments
TBD
An additional $150-200/player tournament fee is required.
SPRING Extra Costs
Players are expected to contribute to tournament fees (approx. $150-200/tournament/player) and pay for room, meals, and any additional travel expenses.
SPRING Game Jerseys
Jerseys are provided. Return at the end of Spring Season or last tournament; whichever comes last.
Spring On-Ice Clinics
Spring Hockey Clinics
- 3/24 - 3/27
- Monday - Thursday evenings.
- Similar to the normal practice schedule times
- Use age-appropriate USA Hockey Age Classifications for 2026-27 when registering
- Additional information will be communicated shortly
2026-2027
Fall Pre-Season:
October 5 - November 8
$190
Click the Register button below
Regular Season -
November 9, 2026 - February 13, 2027
CHSAA Tournaments 2/20/2027
$1300
Register