The 8U Graduation Program is for Arapahoe Warriors 2017 birthyear players who are graduating to 10U for the 2026-2027 season. It is an opportunity for all players to receive top-level coaching from Warrior Travel Hockey coaches. Teams will participate at the Pioneer Classic 8U Grad Tournament on April 3rd - 5th. All games will be full-ice, USA hockey-sanctioned tournament along with 4 weeks of practices to better prepare them for the upcoming 2026-2027 Fall/Winter season.

Registration will close on February 14th or when the program is full.

Limited spots are available. Players will be waitlisted if registering after capacity has been reached.

We will be hosting an informational meeting on January 14th at 6:30 PM in the banquet room at Family Sports Center for parents of all 8U graduating players. During this session, we will outline the next steps available within the Arapahoe Warriors program, including the 8U Grad Program, Spring Development Program, Summer programming, and options for the Fall/Winter season. Our goal is to provide clarity and help answer any questions you may have about your player’s development path.

Alex Netreba - 10UAA Elite Head Coach, 10U Travel Hockey Director & Skills Coach

Daniel Kozachuk - 10UAA Prospects Head Coach, 12U Travel Hockey Director

Matt Anthone - 14UAA Head Coach, 14U Travel Hockey Director

Ivan Benevelsyi - 12UA Navy Head Coach, Travel Hockey Skills Coach

Brett Hollingshead - 12UAA Assistant Coach

Dillon Whahlen - Goalie Coach

Other Warrior Travel Coaches and former players

April 3 - 5, 2026

Games will be held at Denver University Arenas and Big Bear Ice Arena

Two levels of play (Competitive & Recreational)

USA Hockey 10U Rules will be utilized, and all games will be full-ice

Tournament Teams will be made based on current season 8U division placement and direction from the 8U Rec Program staff. Expected divisions of tournament categories is 2 teams at competitive division and 4 teams in the rec division (subject to change)