Shooting Stars Showcase will be a competitive and fun tournament played after Thanksgiving in Richmond, VA. The event will run over three days. We will select and train U12, U14, U16 and U19 travel teams that will compete at Shooting Stars.
Training and preparation tournament information can be found below. We will continue to update the this page as more information becomes available.
Selections
U19 and U16 teams will require an in-person tryout for Shooting Star Thanksgiving.
Details:
Day – Sunday
Date – 28 September
Time 11:30am to 1pm
Cost – $35 per player
Location – Germantown Academy, Oberkircher Field
Address – 340 Morris Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034.
U14 and U12 Registration:
You do not need to try-out. Our coaching staff will select a core group to compete at SS Thanksgiving. Limited spots are available for these age groups. If your athlete is interested and you did not complete the survey form let us know by email asap and/or complete the sign-up form.
U19 and U16 Try-Out Registration – Click HERE>>
U14 and U12 Sign Up Form – Click HERE>>
SS Thanksgiving Details 2025
Tournament Details
Tournament Details:
Days – Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Dates – 28th to 30th November 2025
Format – 5 pool games guaranteed
Facility – River City Sportsplex (U16 and U19 11v11; GK/Shooter Showcase) and Mary Stratton Park (all others), Midlothian Virginia. Facilities are both turf fields and are 20 min apart.
Times – Competition will take place Friday/Saturday 8:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Games – Schedule will be released 4 weeks in advance of the event.
Address – River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road, Midlothian, VA 23112 (All U16/U19 play will be here)
Spectators:
Our players families are welcomed and encouraged to support our club teams at SS Thanksgiving. Facilities will have ample car parking, food and beverages on site for your comfort. There will also be a venders village at both site set up for your hockey needs.
Dates
28th to 30th Nov.
Travel:
Fly or drive – 27th November to 30th Nov.
Arrival and Departure dates depend on individual player travel arrangements
Players must arrive by Thursday 27th November.
SS is a Stay to Play event
All players will room with their parents.
Age Divisions and Classification
Players are eligible to play-up one age group if selected
Cost
Cost Cover:
Coaches
Entry Fees
5 x trainings
Tournament t-shirt
Dose not over:
Warm up tournament
All registration fees are non-refundable
Training, Tour & Friendlies
Mandatory Training Times:
In preparation to compete at Shooting Stars we will host 5 training dates, and 1 warm-up tournament. These are mandatory for selected players. School hockey match day conflicts may be excused absence. University visits are not an excused absence.
Ages:
U12, U14, U16, U19
Dates:
12 Oct – 11.30am to 1pm U12/U14. 1pm to 2.30pm U16/U19
19 Oct – 11.30am to 1pm U12/U14. 1pm to 2.30pm U16/U19
26 Oct – 11.30am to 1pm U12/U14. 1pm to 2.30pm U16/U19
02 Nov – 11.30am to 1pm U12/U14. 1pm to 2.30pm U16/U19
16 Nov – 11.30am to 1pm U12/U14. 1pm to 2.30pm U16/U19
Location:
Germantown Academy, Oberkircher Field
340 Morris Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Mandatory Tournament:
Ages:
U12, U14, U16, U19
Date:
08th Nov – U12 and U14
09th Nov – U16 and U19
Times:
To be confirmed on receipt of schedule.
Location:
United Sports Training Center (USTC)
Cost:
Cost tbd per player