Tryouts
Palo Alto High School Varsity Ice Hockey competes in the Varsity-Southern Division of the Sharks High School Hockey League (SHSHL). Founded in 2018, Paly hockey brought home the league championship in the 2019–2020 season and continues to build a competitive, team-focused, and community-oriented program.
Who Qualifies?
Although affiliated with Paly, our program draws from a broad zoning area across the southern San Francisco Peninsula, including both Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
Eligible Schools: Palo Alto, Gunn, Carlmont, Hillsdale, Menlo-Atherton, Sequoia, Woodside, Woodside Priory, Half Moon Bay, Mills, Design Tech, Junipero Serra, Serra, Khan Lab, and Nueva Upper School.
When & Where?
Tryouts are held annually from late August to early September at Sharks Ice San Jose.
The season begins in late September and runs through January, with playoffs in February.
Teams play 14 regular season games, all hosted at Sharks Ice San Jose.
How to register
Tryout registration is required prior to participation. A registration link, required forms, and payment details will be shared on this page as tryouts approach. All players must complete registration and submit any necessary waivers before stepping on the ice.
TRYOUT FEE
Tryout fees vary from year to year depending on player turnout and the amount of ice time required for proper evaluation. All fees will be communicated during the registration process.
Contact Info
For more information, please contact Craig Janik at cmjanik@gmail.com, or (650) 224-8095
2025-2026
Register here for the 2025–2026 Paly Varsity Ice Hockey Tryouts!
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