The 2024-2025 season of Wisconsin Youth Hockey is right around the corner and here is some exciting news regarding girls hockey in Northwest Wisconsin!

Girls from Hayward, Spooner, Rice Lake, Barron, Chetek, Cumberland, Siren, Park Falls, Ashland and surrounding areas are coming together to play under the Namekagon Rush!

The Namekagon Rush will be administered out of the Hayward Sports Center and for the 2024-2025 season 14U will be hosted by Hayward, 12U and 10U hosted by Spooner and 8U will be hosted by Spooner and Hayward. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why the name Namekagon Rush?

The Namekagon River flows through all of our communities in Northwest Wisconsin and is a way to unite us all.

Why is Hayward administering the Namekagon Rush?

Hayward has volunteered to be the administrator because Hayward hosts the High School Girls Team that youth girls from the Namekagon Rush will eventually play for. 

Is the Namekagon Rush a coop?

An official coop through the Wisconsin Ametuer Hockey Association (WAHA) is defined as two or three teams. Therefore, the Namekagon Rush is coop in spirit, not on paper. WAHA states that Girl’s may play with the closest Girl’s team if their association does not offer a Girl’s team.

What are the options for registering to play with the Namekagon Rush?

Any girl living in this area may register directly with the Namekagon Rush if their home association does not offer a Girls’ Team. 

Or you may cross roster. Please register with the cross roster option and then the Namekagon Rush Committee will determine eligibility.

What are the volunteer requirements for the Namekagon Rush?

Parents of players will completely run home tournaments

Parents of players will assist with locker room monitoring on a rotating basis

Parents of players will cover concession stand during home games

Parents of players will cover cleaning duties on a rotating basis

Parents of players will be responsible to run one skate party

Will Namekagon Rush Gear be available?

Yes!! Jerseys are currently being fabricated and fan apparel store will be opening soon at www.HaywardSportsCenter.com

Who can answer my questions about the Namekagon Rush and if it is right for my daughter?

Reach out to Carrie Romsos, Executive Director of the Hayward Sports Center at HaywardSCinfo@gmail.com or 715-634-4791

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR NAMEKAGON RUSH GIRLS YOUTH HOCKEY 20204-2025 SEASON