Sports Center/Skating — Hockey
Hockey Programs
The Northbrook Sports Center offers a variety of hockey programs throughout the year including instructional classes, Men’s and Women’s Leagues, and drop-in sessions. Through an outstanding relationship with its affiliate, Northbrook Hockey League, travel and house league opportunities are available. For more information on Northbrook Hockey League visit their website at www.northbrookbluehawks.org.
Open Hockey
On Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights, the Northbrook Park District holds open hockey sessions. Players pay a fee, go onto the ice, choose sides and play a game.
Goalies and players rotate, so that each player gets a fair amount of ice time. The Wednesday and Sunday sessions are 90 minutes each for $10, and the Friday session is two hours for $15.
Discounted punch cards are available for the open sessions. A card with $100 worth of punches is on sale for $80.
During the fall/winter season, there are additional Wednesday and Friday afternoon sessions of open Hockey. The fee is $8 for 70 minutes. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Persons under 18 wishing to participate must be accompanied by a parent who will be asked to sign a waiver. Due to the age requirments Open Hockey sessions are not recommended for persons under the age of 15.
For more information on Open Hockey, please call the Sports Center office 847·291·2993 between the hours of 9am-8pm, Monday thru Friday, and 9am-3pm on Saturdays.
Click here for Open Hockey Schedules.
Little Blues Hockey
Little Blues classes are in introduction to specific skills necessary to play the game of hockey. First-time skaters must have completed a Basic I [link to brochure] skating class or have the approval of the Skating School Coordinator before entering the Little Blues Hockey Program.
The Learn to Skate classes focus on developing the basic skating skill needed for hockey, whereas The Learn to Play classes focus on skating skills as well as passing, shooting and stick handling skills.
For the latest information see our Recreation Guide.
Men's Leagues
The Northbrook Park District offers two seasons per year of Adult Men’s Hockey. The fall/winter season begins the first week in October and goes through April. Each team plays an 18-game season followed by a single elimination play-off, in which all teams compete. First-place divisional winners of the regular season receive a $500 credit toward their next season with us.
Post season play-off winners receive a trophy and a $250 credit toward their next season with us.
Divisions
Teams are split into divisions based on level of play. In the fall/winter season, there are three or four divisions, and the summer league usually has two divisions. The Park District supplies two IHOA-certified referees for each game, along with a staff scorekeeper.
The League fee for the fall/winter league is $3,900. Team registrations are accepted beginning in mid-August. A registration form and a minimum deposit of $500 are required to hold a spot. Teams paying the balance in full by their first game receive a $100 discount. Teams choosing to pay the balance monthly must secure their account with a valid credit card. All balances are due in full by the 9th game (mid-season).
Players who want to be placed on teams can leave their names with the league director. Their names will be circulated among all captains.
Upcoming Games, Forms and Other Links
For schedules and scores of all adult hockey programs, click here.
For a schedule of upcoming Adult League games for all teams and divisions, click here.
To register for Adult League Hockey, click here.
The Northbrook Park District offers a Women’s Competitive Hockey League, designed for the moreadvanced women player. Teams play a 12-game season followed by a single elimination play-off in which all teams will compete. First-place divisional winners receive a $250 credit toward their next season. Post season play-off winners receive a trophy.
If enough teams register, more than one division will be created, based on level of play. The fee for the 2009 summer season is $1,800 per team. The Park District provides IHOA-certified referees and a staff scorekeeper for all games.
Upcoming Games, Forms and Other Links
For a schedule of upcoming Northbrook Park District games, please visit:
www.sportsatorium.com/scheduleview.aspx
For a schedule of upcoming Adult League games for all teams and divisions, please visit:
www.sportsatorium.com/leagues/leagueschedule.aspx
To view League standings, please visit:
http://sportsatorium.com/viewStandings.asp
To register for Womens Competitive Hockey, please download the form below:
Womens Competitive Hockey Registration Form
Women's Summer Mixer League
On Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights, the Northbrook Park District holds open hockey sessions. Players pay a fee, go onto the ice, choose sides and play a game. Goalies and players rotate, so that each player gets a fair amount of ice time. The Wednesday and Sunday sessions are 90 minutes each for $10, and the Friday session is two hours for $15.
Discounted punch cards are available for the open sessions. A card with $100 worth of punches is on sale for $80.
During the fall/winter season, there are additional Wednesday and Friday afternoon sessions of open Hockey. The fee is $8 for 70 minutes. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
The mixer league is designed for female adult hockey players at the beginner level. Players register as individuals and are evaluated and placed on a team, to compete in a 12-game season. This year’s Mixer League games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The Park District supplies IHOA-certified referees and a staff scorekeeper for all games.
The cost for this summer's Mixer League is $150 per player. The fee includes the evaluation night, games, and five free admissions to our Saturday morning adult hockey clinics, geared for the beginner hockey player.
Links to League Information & Forms
To view League standings, please visit:
www.sportsatorium.com/viewStandings.asp
To register for the League, please download and complete the form below:
Womens Hockey Mixer Registratration Form.
