Rattlers Program Guide
WELCOME TO THE RATTLERS
The Rattlers Program Guide is your resource for everything you need to know about participating with the Sin City Rattlers, including season structure, roster placement, tournaments, practices, pricing, and program expectations.
The Sin City Rattlers are a developmental and competitive hockey program operated by Resolute Athletic Initiative, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Our goal is to provide meaningful opportunities for players to develop, compete, and experience tournament hockey while keeping the program accessible, affordable, and family-focused.
WHO CAN PLAY?
The Rattlers are open to players within our offered age divisions who are looking for opportunities to develop their game, compete in tournament hockey, and be part of a positive, team-focused environment.
Players should have prior organized hockey experience and be able to safely participate at the appropriate age level. Prior tournament or travel hockey experience is not required.
WHEN WE PLAY
The Sin City Rattlers primarily operate during the Spring/Summer hockey season, with practices and tournament play generally running from March through July.
Specific dates and tournament schedules vary by season and will be communicated through Crossbar.
HOW ROSTER PLACEMENT WORKS
Completing the free registration does not guarantee placement on a Sin City Rattlers roster. Registrations are reviewed by our coaching staff to ensure appropriate team placement and roster availability.
Players selected for a roster spot will receive an official paid offer through Crossbar. A roster spot is secured once the offer is accepted and the required payment or payment plan is completed.
FREE REGISTRATION → COACHING REVIEW → ROSTER OFFER → ACCEPT & PAY → ROSTERED
TOURNAMENTS & GAMES
The Sin City Rattlers plan to compete in five tournaments throughout the Spring/Summer season. Most events guarantee a minimum of four games, with additional games possible based on tournament format and team advancement.
Tournament schedules are typically released 7–10 days before each event and will be added to Crossbar once available.
Select players may also be invited to participate in an optional sixth tournament as part of the Rattlers All-Star team. The All-Star event is invitation-only, requires a separate commitment and fee, and is not included in the regular five-tournament season.
PRACTICES
One team practice will typically be scheduled in preparation for each tournament, for five included practices during the full season.
Local practices are primarily held at City National Arena (CNA), with other Las Vegas-area rinks used as ice availability requires. For out-of-state tournaments, we aim to practice at the tournament rink the evening before play begins when possible. If ice is unavailable, practice may be held at another nearby facility or in Las Vegas in the days leading up to the tournament.
2027 FULL-SEASON PRICING
Full-season registration includes five regular-season tournaments, one team practice in preparation for each tournament (five practices total), player insurance, and program operational expenses.
| Age Group | Full-Season Price |
|---|---|
| 10U | TBD |
| 12U | TBD |
| 14U | TBD |
| 16U | TBD |
| 18U | TBD |
2027 full-season pricing is currently being finalized and will be posted as soon as remaining tournament costs are confirmed.
Goalies receive a 30% discount off the listed full-season price. Families may pay the full season fee in full at the time of offer acceptance or select an available payment plan through Crossbar.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Full-season registration includes:
✓ Five regular-season tournaments
✓ One team practice per tournament (five practices total)
✓ Player insurance
✓ Program operational expenses
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Families are responsible for:
• Travel and transportation
• Lodging
• Meals and personal expenses
• Rattlers jerseys, if needed
• Optional invitation-only All-Star tournament, if selected
JERSEYS
Rattlers jerseys are required and purchased separately from season registration. Returning players may continue using their existing Rattlers jerseys if they remain in good condition and meet current uniform requirements.
Limited loaner jerseys may be available for players who need one; availability is not guaranteed.
PROVO SUMMER CUP
All-Star Team
At the conclusion of the regular Rattlers season, select players may be invited to participate with a Rattlers All-Star team at the PPE Provo Summer Cup in Utah.
Participation is invitation-only, is not included in the five-tournament full-season package, and requires a separate commitment and additional fee.
OUR COMPETITIVE PHILOSOPHY
The Sin City Rattlers are a developmental and competitive hockey program. Our goal is to provide players with meaningful opportunities to develop, contribute, compete, and succeed as a team.
While our coaches strive to provide appropriate opportunities for every player, equal playing time is not guaranteed. Playing time, line combinations, positions, special-teams assignments, goaltender usage, and other game decisions are determined by the coaching staff based on factors including attendance, effort, attitude, development, performance, team needs, opponent, and game situation.
During competitive situations—including close games, elimination games, playoffs, and championship games—coaches may adjust player usage or shorten the bench to give the team the best opportunity to compete and win.
ATTENDANCE
Players should arrive at least 30 minutes before practices and at least one hour before scheduled games and scrimmages, unless otherwise communicated by the coaching staff.
Families should communicate known absences or conflicts as early as possible.
COMMUNICATION
Crossbar will be the primary platform for team scheduling, availability, tournament information, and team-specific communication. Families are responsible for maintaining current contact information, enabling appropriate notifications, and monitoring Crossbar for schedule changes and tournament updates.
Our Discord community will remain active for organization-wide announcements, general Rattlers communication, and community discussion. Crossbar will be the primary source for official team schedules and tournament-specific communication.
INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Full-season players receive priority for roster spots. Individual tournament opportunities may be available based on roster needs and availability and are generally offered when the coaching staff is looking to fill a specific opening.
Individual tournament participation does not guarantee placement in future Rattlers events or seasons.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does registering guarantee my player a roster spot?
No. The initial registration is free and is used for roster consideration. Selected players receive an official paid roster offer through Crossbar.
Does my player need tournament or travel hockey experience?
No. Prior organized hockey experience is expected, but previous tournament or travel experience is not required.
Can my player participate in only one tournament?
Individual tournament opportunities may be available based on roster needs and availability. Full-season players receive priority.
Is equal playing time guaranteed?
No. The Rattlers are both developmental and competitive. Coaches strive to provide meaningful opportunities for players, but player usage varies based on team and game circumstances.
READY TO JOIN THE RATTLERS?
Ready to be considered for a 2027 Sin City Rattlers roster?
Complete our free player registration to get started. Our coaching staff will review registrations and contact selected players with an official roster offer through Crossbar.
Completing the free registration does not guarantee roster placement.