Mite Travel
The Mite Travel program is for those players looking to play more competitive hockey. Players will continue to build on the foundations they learned in house league hockey and develop the skills needed to become the best hockey players they can be, on and off the ice. All teams will compete in the Chicago United Hockey League (CUHL).
Ages
Players 8 and under.
When
Preseason skates begin August 17 and tryouts August 24. The season runs through early March.
Where
Practices and home games will take place at the Northbrook Sports Center. .
Practices
Teams will practice 3 times per week on average.
Games
Teams will play 30-40 games throughout the season including seeding round, regular season, playoffs and tournaments.
Tournaments
We anticipate each team participating in 2-3 tournaments including the Wishbone Tournament over Thanksgiving. Tournaments will be selected by the Hockey Director, Travel Director, and coaching staff. Season fees will include the 1st tournament and Wishbone.
Goalie Instruction
Goalie clinics will be offered once per week. Goalie staff to be announced soon!
Volunteer Program
Each family with one or more children in House and/or Travel programs will be required to complete volunteer hours throughout the year. There will also be an “Opt Out” option.
NBHL will utilize the Crossbar system to manage our volunteer opportunities. This program is not intended to be a fundraiser. There is a lot of volunteer work and hours to be completed each year and this program is meant to spread the hours needed among the entire program.
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Fees
Upon initial registration, you will be charged a tryout fee. Once teams are selected, you will receive an "offer." If accepted, you will then be charged the season fee which can be paid in full or in installments. Please see the attached fee schedule.
Season fees include the first tournament of the season and the Wishbone Tournament. Fees will also include game socks and pant shells.
Slush Fund
Team managers will collect money at the beginning of the season for a team account or "slush fund". These funds will be used for team expenses such as a 3rd tournament, coaches travel expenses, and any other special team events. The amounts can vary but are anticipated to be $300-$400.
Jerseys
Game Jerseys: Funds raised from the Parent Social will be used to help offset the cost of game jerseys this year. The organization will cover the cost of one jersey and families will be billed $100 for the other.
Game socks and pant shells are included in the season fee.
Practice jerseys will be given out at the start of tryouts.
AAU Membership
Each player is required to obtain an AAU membership before the start of the season. Memberships for the upcoming season can be purchased starting August 15 (please do not purchase before that date!). Please click the AAU Membership button below to register.
Select Youth Athlete Membership. Be sure to select Hockey-Ice as the sport and coverage Extended. When asked if a member of a club, please select Yes and enter the club code RSFEB655. This will associate your membership with Northbrook Jr. Bluehawks.
If you purchased a 2-year membership last year that extends to August 31, 2025 or are unsure of your membership, login to your AAU account or you can lookup your status by clicking HERE. Please make sure your membership extends to August 31, 2025 and your club code is RSFEB655.
Fall 2024-2025
Birth Years: 2016-2018
Fee:
Tryout Fee: $275
Season Fee Skater/Goalie: $4,025/$1000
*Tryout fees are non-refundable and will not be prorated. Tryout fees are charged at the time of registration. Season fees are billed after tryouts when the offer to join a team is accepted. An installment plan is available for the season fees for skaters.
Coaching Slate
Mite 1: Ken Johnson/Matt Walker
Mite 2: Ken Johnson/Mike Noonan
Preseason Skates
8/17 10:40am-11:40am NBSC Rink A
8/20 4:30pm-5:30pm NBSC Rink B
8/21 4:40pm-5:40pm NBSC Rink B
8/23 4:40pm-5:40pm NBSC Rink B
Tryouts:
8/24 11:20am-12:20pm NBSC Rink B
8/25 11:00am-12:00pm NBSC Rink A
*Times subject to change