Ohio - USA Challenge Cup
The Battery is very excited to be the host program for the Ohio national team at the USA Challenge Cup. The team will be made up of the best kids from Ohio to represent and play against other states at the USA Challenge cup. This year we will field a 2014 - 2011 team at the AAA level.
Age
2014 - 2011
When/Where
August 8th - 10th, 2024
Columbus, OH
Who is participating?
Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, Nova Scotia, New York, Ontario, and Indiana.
Price
$500 (payment plan available)
- Home and Away jerseys/socks.
- 4-hour practice weekend.
- 4-6 game tournament.
Games/Practice
Each team will play 4-games guaranteed with the opportunity to play 6 total. The team will get together in Columbus at the end of July for a training weekend.
Coaching Staff
| Year | Coach | Current Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dan Cousineau | Ohio AAA Blue Jackets |
| 2012 | Joey Nahay | Battery Byers AAA |
| 2013 | Tommy Goebel | Cleveland Barons AAA |
| 2014 | David Steckel | Battery Byers AAA |
You must be an Ohio resident to sign up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kids will you take per team?
We will select 13-15 skaters and 2 goalies per team.
Is this a stay to play?
Yes, if you are traveling to Columbus, we will arrange hotel blocks for the teams through Team Travel Source. Details and links to come.
2024
Team Ohio for the United States Challenge Cup. Tryout information will be released shortly.