Teams Overview

The San Jose Jr. Sharks

"Our goal is long-term development, not short-term success."

The Jr. Sharks have several levels of play to meet the needs of hockey players. Tier I “AAA” teams are made up of highly skilled ice hockey players in northern California. Almost 60% of the Tier players live outside of the San Jose city limits, a fact that impacts our program’s structure. The mission of the Jr. Sharks Tier I “AAA” teams is to develop elite players capable of attaining their future hockey goals. The Jr. Sharks promote good character and sportsmanship, life skills that are beneficial to all.

For players who are not as interested in the travel investment or are beginning in competitive hockey, the Travel AA, A, and B team teams play in the NORCAL and CAHA leagues depending on the classification. Once again this year, we will not field a Mite travel team. An in-house Mite program will be hosted by Sharks Ice at San Jose. The Jr. Sharks intend to field Travel teams as shown below, although this is subject to change.

The San Jose Jr. Sharks Girls' Hockey teams meet the needs of competitive demands of female hockey players. The Jr. Sharks offer teams for all age and skill levels. Team designations will be determined based on the competitive skill level of the team.

Jr. Sharks levels of play
Division Year of Birth Teams Levels
Boys Squirt 2001 or 2002 Major, Minor
Boys Pee Wee 1999 or 2000 AAA, AA, tbd
Boys Bantam 1997 or 1998 AAA, AA, tbd
Boys Midget 16 1995 or 1996 AAA, AA
Boys Midget 18 1993 or 1994 AAA, AA
Girls 8U 2002 or later AA
Girls 10U 2000 or 2001 AA
Girls 12U 1998 or 1999 AAA or AA
Girls 14U 1996 or 1997 AAA or AA
Girls 16U 1994 or 1995 AAA or AA
Girls 19U 1991, 1992, or 1993 AAA