Frequently Asked Questions

A very handsome black dog is wearing a hockey helmet, jersey, and hockey gloves. His guardians are both players in the Kansas City Women's Hockey League (KCWHL).

Ollie’s guardians are both players in the Kansas City Women's Hockey League (KCWHL).

 

  • For the foreseeable future, we will skate every Saturday from 5:00 - 6:00 pm at Line Creek Ice Arena. Please check the Events page for a detailed, up-to-date schedule!

  • We are proud to offer a variety of payment plans and options to lower the financial barriers that keep many women from participating in ice hockey.

    First of all, we operate a “Try Hockey For Free” program - we invite brand-new players to skate with us once for zero dollars.

    For regulars, depending on whether you pay in advance, you can expect to pay between $15 to $25 per skate. Full-time goalies play for free.

    Click here to see our current rates and payment methods.

  • Hockey requires a lot of gear! We recommend this guide to get you started: https://newtohockey.com/hockey-equipment-guide-for-new-adult-players/

    KCWHL is proud to offer a “gear library” that we can loan out to women who aren’t yet sure they want to commit. Skates can be rented from the rink for a few dollars, and we’ll provide the rest of the gear to use for your first few skates.

  • No, our loaner equipment is only available for use during KCWHL games and practices.

  • No! We are an independent organization that rents ice time from any rink in the KC area.Remaining independent is the best way for us to protect and advocate for the interests of our players.

  • Yes! Our league has players at all ages and all skill levels: first-time skaters, former college players, and everything in between. We’re proud of our supportive, friendly culture - regardless of your experience level, you’re guaranteed to have a lot of fun and get a little bit better each time you skate.

  • Yes. Our long-term vision is to recruit and retain enough players to form Tier I and Tier II teams. We’re not quite there yet, so our practices and games currently include a mix of skill levels from beginners to former college players. Your experience and participation will help us grow women’s hockey in Kansas City, so we hope you will join us.

  • For players who are new to hockey and/or the KCWHL: Click here to sign up and we will be in touch with you soon.

    If you already have your own equipment, you are welcome to just show up at any of our skates.

    If you’re ready to dive right in, click here to see our payment options.

  • We love our supporters! Click on “Get Involved” in our top menu to check out current volunteer opportunities, and ways to donate.