The San Francisco Sabercats are excited to announce our tryouts for the 2026-27 season. Our A/BB/B tryouts will take place the weekend of June 12th-14th, 2026. There is a lot of information in this email, please read it carefully and to the end!

The 8u level (YOB 2018 and younger) do not have tryouts.

 

We are projecting to field the following A/BB/B teams for the 2026-27 season:

8u (multiple jamboree teams like last season)

10u (two to three teams)

12u (two teams)

14u (one to two teams)

16u & HS JVA (two teams, either a 16A and a JV-A or a 16A-1 and 16A-2 team)

HS Varsity (one team)

 

Schedule for the weekend:

Friday June 12th

5:45pm – 6:45pm 10U

7:00pm – 8:00pm 12U

 

Saturday June 13th

5:15pm – 6:15pm 10U

6:30pm – 7:30pm 12U

7:45pm – 8:45pm 14U

9:00pm – 10:15pm 16U/JVA

 

Sunday June 14th

3:45pm- 4:45pm 14U

5:00pm – 6:00pm 16U/JVA

6:15pm – 7:45pm Varsity

 

Registration link:  https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/521882

 

*Please note that you will need to sign your skater up for a new USA Hockey number before you register: USA Hockey Member Registration

 

Cost is: $100  for 10U-JV for 2 sessions and Varsity for 1 session

 

Frequently asked questions:

*If my player can’t make the tryouts, what should we do? 

You will still need to register your player for the tryouts even if you are unable to make it. Please email sabercatsregistrar@gmail.com to let the coaching staff know and we will ensure that coaches are notified.

 

*When will the teams be selected?

After the last skate for that age group, the coaches will make the final determination for the travel teams. At the latest, you will receive an email by Monday, June 15th, with a placement decision. The email will include a link with registration information, and you will have 48 hours to secure your spot and make the initial deposit or make a payment in full.

 

*Who is coaching what teams?

The following coaches will be head coaches at their age division:

8u – Shane Holland

10u – Tim Nelson, George Caliendo, Shane Holland

12u – Trevor Waechter, Allen Lin (associate head coach), Allen Ball

14u – Spencer Mains, TBD

16u-1 – David Duble & Michelle Chee

16u-2 or JVA – Daro Serizawa

Varsity – Brady Anderson

Lead Goalie Coach – Trevor Waechter. In addition to being the head coach at the 12u level, Trevor will lead goalie development at all age groups across the club.

Lead Skating Development Coach – Allen Lin. In addition to coaching together with Coach Trevor at the 12u level, Allen will lead skating development from the 14u group and younger.

 

Want to get to know our coaches better?  Check out their bios HERE

 

*What is the cost for the season?

The Club Dues for the 2026-2027 season will be $3760.  This will cover all practice ice, coaching fees, and NORCAL games.
The cost for state playoffs will be billed to those teams who advance. We offer a $100 discount if families pay the fees upfront and also offer a 10% discount to goalies and siblings.

 

*Are there additional costs for the season?

Teams will decide as a group which tournaments their team will participate in.  Please note that these costs will VARY by team and will be billed separately.  Tournament dues are collected regardless of whether your skater attends the tournament.  It is understood that the team signs up for the tournament and all players on the team are expected to participate.

 

*Do the Sabercats offer financial help for Club Dues?

Yes.  We offer limited scholarship assistance for club dues based on demonstrated financial need and available funding.  Families interested in applying for assistance may request an application and list of required documents by emailing scholarships.sfsabercats@gmail.com.  The deadline for submitting the application and all supporting documents is May 31, 2026.  Incomplete applications and/or missing documents will not be considered.