CHHC Spring Hockey
The Chicago Hawks are once again excited to announce our Spring 2026 CHHC Spring Hockey Program, offering a blend of skill development and competition for all participants. This program is designed to enhance individual skills in a team setting while providing players with an opportunity to apply those skills in a balanced competitive environment for optimal player growth and enjoyment.
2026 CHHC Spring Program Highlights
- Skills Development Sessions, Team Practices, and Goalie Clinics
- Development Focus: Prioritizes long-term player growth over short-term results.
- Balanced Competition: Ensures appropriate match-ups for optimal learning and enjoyment.
- Team Continuity: Keeps players developing together, strengthening on-ice chemistry.
- No League Pressure: Provides a stress-free environment to foster creativity and learning.
- Tournaments: Teams may enter a Spring Tournament as it sees fit.
We’re confident this initiative will enhance player development and retention while promoting long-term enjoyment of the game.
6 Game Spring League Series
Teams will participate in either the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) or the Prairie State Spring Hockey Co-Op.
Both options emphasize skill development, game strategy, and team cohesion. Each team will play six level-based games against similarly skilled opponents, ensuring balanced competition without the pressure of league standings or championships. Season may include an end of season showcase.
Participating clubs include: Jaguars, Bulldogs, Chargers, Cyclones, Sabres, WarHawks, Leafs, St. Jude, Huskies, and more!
Ages / Levels
U6: 2020 & 2021 Birth Years
Mite: 2018 & 2019 Birth Years
Squirt: 2016 & 2017 Birth Years
Pee Wee: 2014 & 2015 Birth Years
Bantam: 2012 & 2013 Birth Years
Midget: 2008 - 2011 Birth Years
Girls U10/U12: 2014 - 2017 Birth Years
Girls U14: 2012 & 2013 Birth Years
Girls U16: 2010 & 2011 Birth Years
Girls U19: 2007, 2008 & 2009 Birth Years
Spring Practices
Our spring program to include:
- Skills Development Sessions that focus on long-term player growth over short-term results.
- Team Practices focusing on keeping players developing together, strengthening on-ice chemistry.
- Goalie Clinics aiming to grow fundamental skills and foster love for the position. Click to learn more.
Teams will have two ice sessions per week in addition to potential PSSH Co-Op games. Practices dates/times will vary by team. The spring practice schedule will begin on Monday, April 6th and run thru Thursday, May 21st.
SPRING FEES
U6: $350
Mite Skater: $635
Mite Goalie: $475
Squirt-Bantam & Girls Skater: $735
Squirt-Bantam & Girls Goalie: $535
Midget Skater: $725
Midget Goalie: $535
TRYOUT DATES & TIMES
Evaluations will take place March 15th thru March 19th.
In most cases, the first tryouts / evaluation session will be by birth year. Following the first session, you will receive an email (at the address you used to register for tryouts) to inform you of your player’s group assignment for the next session(s).
See below for the evaluation schedule for each level of play.
U6
Wednesday, March 18th
5:10pm-6:00pm
MITE
Sunday, March 15th
2019's - 12:00pm-1:00pm
2018's - 1:20pm-2:20pm
Tuesday, March 17th
Group 3 - 5:10pm-6:00pm
Group 2 - 5:30pm-6:20pm
Group 1 - 6:10pm-7:00pm
Squirt
Sunday, March 15th
2017's - 9:00am-10:00am
2016's - 10:20am-11:20am
Monday, March 16th
Group 3 - 5:20pm-6:20pm
Group 2 - 5:50pm-6:50pm
Group 1 - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesday, March 18th
Group 3 - 5:30pm-6:30pm
Group 2 - 6:10pm-7:100pm
Group 1 - 6:40pm-7:40pm
PEE WEE
Sunday, March 15th
2015's - 11:40am-12:40pm
2014's - 1:00pm-2:00pm
Tuesday, March 17th
Group 2 - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Group 1 - 7:40pm-8:40pm
Thursday, March 19th
Group 2 - 6:00pm-7:00pm
Group 1 - 7:10pm-8:10pm
Bantam
Sunday, March 15th
2013's - 2:20pm-3:20pm
2012's - 2:40pm-3:40pm
Monday, March 16th
Group 2 - 7:00pm-8:00pm
Group 1 - 8:10pm-9:10pm
Wednesday, March 18th
Group 2 - 7:20pm-8:20pm
Group 1 - 8:30pm-9:30pm
Midget
Tuesday, March 17th
Group 1 - 7:10pm-8:100pm
Group 2 - 8:20pm-9:20pm
Thursday, March 19th
Group 1 - 7:00pm-8:00pm
Group 2 - 8:10pm-9:10pm
Girls U10/U12
Sunday, March 15th
11:40am-12:40pm
Monday, March 16th
5:50pm-6:50pm
*Both age groups will tryout/practice as a group for Spring.
Girls U14
Sunday, March 15th
12:50pm-1:50pm
Monday, March 16th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Girls U16 & U19
Sunday, March 15th
2:00pm-3:00pm
3:10pm-4:10pm
Tuesday, March 17th
7:00pm-8:00pm
8:10pm-9:10pm
2026 CHHC Spring Hockey
Tryout Information
Levels: U6, Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget & Girls
Tryout Dates: March 15th - March 19th
Tryout Location: Darien Sportsplex
Tryout Price: $35 (U6), $90 (Skaters), $60 (Goalies)
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