The inaugural season will feature full-season and split-season 16U programs competing in a unified pre-season schedule designed to maximize meaningful games against equally-matched opponents.

Full-season teams will continue on to play a regular season and playoffs as well an All-Star game comprised of the leagues top performing players.

IAHL teams will participate in the NAPHL showcase circuit, placing players in front of the scouts, coaches, and decision-makers who define the next steps of a player's career. These stages are built into the season — not added on — ensuring every player has a documented opportunity to be seen.