Ice Crew Tryouts-FAQs

How old do I have to be to attend auditions?

18 years or older by August 3, 2025.

What is the LA Kings Ice Crew?

The Ice Crew consists of the Hockey Development Team and the Promotional Team. Both teams are co-ed. If you are a Hockey Development Team member, you will primarily be coaching hockey in the community at schools, rinks, parks, and charity events. On gamedays, you will be responsible for ice maintenance (scraping), assisting with on-ice intermissions, and win flags.

If you are a Promotional Team member, you will be a brand ambassador and crowd leader for gamedays assisting with on and off ice contests, promotions, and t-shirt tosses. The promotional team is responsible for all fan engagement. At community events, you will represent the LA Kings organization through mobile marketing and non-profit/charity events.

What is the general timeline for tryouts?

8:00 AM – Check-in Opens for Off- Ice Promotional Team (Non-skaters)

9:00 AM – Introductions and Brief

9:15 AM – 11:15 AM - 1st Round for ALL Promotional Participants

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM - Break

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM – 2nd Round for ALL Promotional Participants

12:30 PM - Check-in Opens for Hockey Development

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - On-Ice Skating Tryout Begins (+ Promo Skaters)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Hockey Development Coaching Skills

What can I expect at tryouts?

Promotional Team – ALL will check in at the front of TSPC and go to the production studio for a headshot. Following your photo you will head over to the off-ice center and begin tryouts which will consist of two rounds. The first round will simulate in-arena activities that will highlight their abilities to lead a crowd. The second round will take participants through improv exercises. If you are participating in the skating evaluation, you will finish the Promo tryout and head to the ice to skate with the Hockey Development Team participants. All Promotional Team finalists need to be available on Tuesday, August 5th for small group interviews. Specific timeslots will be given at the end of the open call on August 3rd.

Hockey Development Team – All will check in at the front and head over to the production studio for a headshot. You will then participate in an on-ice workshop including Ice scraping, flags, power skating drills, coaching skills, and simulated hockey camp scenarios. You will then have time to change into business casual attire and participate in group interviews on the same day.

Ontario Reign Ice Crew- All participants will participate in the off-ice and on-ice portion. Participants for Ontario Reign Ice Crew must be available on Tuesday, August 5th for interviews at Toyota Arena. Specific time slots will be given at the end of the open call on August 3rd.

Who is the Ontario Reign Ice Crew?

The Ontario Reign are the official LA King's AHL Team. Ontario Reign Ice Crew is an integral part of the Reign's in-game experience and community events. Our team consists of promotional and on-ice ambassadors of the Reign organization. They elevate fan engagement on and off the ice with their energy and passion for the game of hockey!

Do I need to know how to skate?

If you are trying out for the Promotional Team - NO

Promotional Team members are not required to skate but may be included in Hockey Development responsibilities at home games and events if they are cleared during the skating evaluation portion of the tryout.

If you are trying out for the Hockey Development Team - YES

Hockey Development Team members are advanced level skaters and will participate in ice maintenance (scraping) during home games, camps, clinics, and learn to skate programs.

We encourage individuals to have dual roles!

Do I have to pre-register online to attend tryouts?

We encourage everyone to pre-register online prior to tryouts. If you are walking up, you will need to register, sign a waiver, and submit a headshot prior to participating. Please plan accordingly and make sure you have enough time to check-in.

What should I wear?

Athletic attire or track suit with comfortable athletic shoes. Please bring a warm jacket. If you are trying out primarily for Hockey Development please bring your own skates, helmets, sticks, and gloves. If you are trying out primarily for the Promotional Team and plan to participate in the skating evaluation, please bring your own skates. Please note that we prefer that you wear hockey skates for the skating evaluation. Hockey skates are required to wear in-arena.

How should I wear my hair and make-up?

Everyone should come groomed as if you are attending a nice professional event. Please style your hair down if possible. Ladies, please come with clean, fresh make-up that compliments your individual look. Gentlemen, please come clean shaven and/or groomed facial hair.

What do I need to bring?

• Current driver's License, state-issued ID, or valid passport
• Hard copy of headshot & resume
• Hockey skates, helmets, sticks, and gloves Only primarily Hockey Development for skating evaluation Hockey skates Only primarily Promotional Team for skating evaluation Water and snacks
• Warm jackets and/or warm clothing to layer

Can I bring family and friends to watch Tryouts?

No. Our tryouts are closed to the public.

Is being an Ice Crew member a full-time job? What is the time commitment?

No. It is a part-time job. Being a member of the Ice Crew will require a flexible schedule as well as a commitment to being available for 80% of all home games and 75% of all appearances. You will not work all games and appearances that you are available for. The more you are available, the more likely you are to be scheduled. We will also have a monthly training workshop.

Do Ice Crew members get paid?

Yes. They are paid an hourly rate.

Does the Ice Crew travel with the team?

No.