The Rinkster Women’s Draft Tournament returns to The Rinks – Irvine in May 2026 for our fourth year of competition. This three-day event will feature four exciting divisions — Girls 9U, Girls 13U, Women's (13+), and the all-new Beginner Women's. This year’s tournament will also serve as a fundraiser for the 2026 Team USA Women’s & Girls’ teams as they prepare to represent the United States at the World Championships in Paraguay.
Block Dates
May 8-10, 2026
Please plan to start games on Friday evening, and we the last games will end around 3:40pm on Sunday.
Divisions
- Girls 9u (2016 birth year or younger)
- Girls 13u (2012 birth year or younger)
- Women's
- Women's Beginner (For players with little/no tournament experience)
how it works
Players register as individuals for their division - including basic information on position, skill level and playing experience.
Captains are announced about 3 months before the tournament. We are excited to have a wide range of Captains representing many of the different Women's programs. Stay tuned for announcements on social media!
Around 1 month before the event, captains draft their teams and players are notified of final rosters
Players all receive their own team jerseys
The draft-style format helps ensure teams are as even as possible, with a mix of skill and playing experience on teams, making for a great experience and overall even, but competitive games.
What's included
Your registration fee of $140 guarantees four games, a custom tournament jersey, plus a 2026 Tournament t-shirt!
WRH Saturday Lunch
On Saturday of the tournament, we'll be cooking up a lunch for all participants at Irvine Inline. You'll receive your lunch ticket at check in.
Show off your skills with a Girls 13u and Girls 9u Skills Competition during the Draft Tournament. Prizes will be awarded to Fastest Skater, Shootout Winner & Top Goalie for each division. Presented by Hot Hot Hockey.
