Darien Hockey League
Darien Hockey League is for those players that are ready for team play. These players are drafted on Darien Hockey League teams which play against one another once a week throughout the session. This league is designed to further educate the player with the rules, positioning, and game strategies needed in hockey to become a competitive but fun player. This is also the developing stages for parent coaches to further their interests in coaching. The parent coaches will be guided by Chicago Hawks coaches towards learning techniques and strategies needed to develop their coaching principles. Players who sign up for the league will participate on Saturday and Sunday. Teams will be on a rotating schedule for Saturday morning practices and Sunday games. The Basic Rules of hockey are taught at this level.
Equipment Requirements: HECC approved helmet with an expiration date on the sticker, USA Hockey approved face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads, hockey pants, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, hockey skates and neck guard.
USA Hockey Registration: All players must register online with USA Hockey. All coaches, assistant coaches and bench helpers must register online with USA Hockey.
Ages / Levels
Mite (8U): 2016 & 2017 Birth Years
Squirt (10U): 2014 & 2015 Birth Years
Pee Wee (12U): 2012 & 2013 Birth Years
Bantam (14U): 2010 & 2011 Birth Years
EVALUATION DATES & TIMES
September 21st
8U & 10U: 9:40am-10:35am
12U & 14U: 10:40am-11:35am
September 22nd
8U & 10U: 9:40am-10:35am
12U & 14U: 10:40am-11:35am
FALL SEASON
Season Starts: Saturday, September 28th
Season Ends: Sunday, December 22nd
Teams will participate in games and/or practices on Saturdays and Sundays.
No Practices/Games on the following weekends: 11/2-11/3, 11/30-12/1, 12/7-12/8
JERSEYS
New in 2024, all park district hockey programs will now be using Chicago Hawks white and blue reversible jerseys. If you already have one, you do not need to purchase one. Only players who do not own the reversible white and blue practice jersey will need to purchase one.
Reversible jerseys can be purchased during the registration process for $40.
GOALIES
If your player is a goalie, please email climo@comcast.net PRIOR to registering for the in-house league. Coach Climo will give you instructions on how to register.
Drills for Skills Discount
In an effort to offer an opportunity for a third ice slot each week, all DHL players are eligible to participate in Drills for Skills for a 50% discount.
Drills for Skills and Power Skate are one-hour classes intended to help players maintain and further develop their hockey skills in preparation for in-house league or travel hockey. Drills for Skills classes are high intensity with many repetitions in all drills allowing instructors to recognize the needs of each player and provide personalized direction for their further development. The reinforcement of skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting will all be taught in a non-contact environment.
DHL players can opt-in to the Drills for Skills sessions for a 50% discount during the DHL registration process.
2024-2025 Fall - Session 1
Darien Hockey League Information
Levels: Mite (8U), Squirt (10U), Pee Wee (12U), Bantam (14U)
Evaluations: September 21st - 22nd
Fall Season: September 28th - December 22nd
No Games/Practices: 11/2-11/3, 11/30-12/1, 12/7-12/8
Fall Season Cost: $985