Spring Hockey Programs
Welcome to the spring hockey season! Just a reminder that with the arrival of April 1 comes new age levels for your skater. The following is a breakdown of birth years and corresponding age levels.
Mites 2017, 2018 and 2019
Squirts 2016 and 2015
Peewee 2014 and 2013
Bantam & 14U Girls 2012 and 2011
19U Girls 2006 - 2010
Your skater's fall season USA number is valid until August 31, 2025 and should be used to register them for all spring programming.
3 on 3 Pond Hockey
Mondays & Wednesdays
March 10th - April 2nd
Tuesdays
March 11th, 18th & 25th
COST: $245 - Skater
$100 - Goalie
Join us for some fast paced fun this spring. St. Jude will once again be offering 3 on 3 for our Mite - Bantam skaters. This year, we are also adding in skills sessions for the first three weeks.
3 on 3 | Skills Day | 3 on 3 |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
Mites - 6:10:00 PM | Goalies - 5:35 pm | Mites - 6:10:00 PM |
Squirt - 7:20:00 PM | Mites - 6:35 pm | Squirt - 7:20:00 PM |
Peewee/Bantam - 8:30:00 PM | Squirt - 7:35 pm | Peewee/Bantam - 8:30:00 PM |
Peewee/Bantam - 8:35pm |
CHECKING CLINIC
2 hours of checking clinic are required for all Bantam level skaters.
Cost $50 per session
Dates:
Sat., March 8th 11:40am - 12:50pm
Thu., March 13th 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Sat., March 15th 11:40am - 12:50pm
Thu., March 20th 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Tournament Teams
St. Jude will be offering tournament teams for Mites - Bantams, 14U Girls and 19U Girls.
Tryout Dates: 4/1-4/6
MITE TOURNAMENTS & DATES
Team 1:
- Windy City Spring Classic
5/16 - 5/18
- Showdown in the Windy City
5/30-6/1
Team 2:
- Chicago Spring Classic
4/25 - 4/27
- Chicago Dog Classic
5/23-5/25
SQUIRT TOURNAMENTS & DATES
Team 1:
Pro Performance 5/2-5/4
Big Bear 5/16-5/18
Team 2:
UHT -5/2-5/4
My Hockey - 5/16-5/18
PEEWEE TOURNAMENTS & DATES
Team 1:
Pro Performance 5/2-5/4
Play Hockey 5/9-5/11
Team 2:
Pro Performance 5/2-5/4
Big Bear 5/16-5/18
BANTAM TOURNAMENTS & DATES
Big Bear 5/16-5/18
UHT 5/2-5/4
TOURNAMENT TEAM TRYOUT SCHEDULE
DOW | DATE | AGE LEVEL | TIME |
TUE | 4/1 | Mite | 5:35 pm - 6:35pm |
TUE | 4/1 | Peewee | 6:45pm - 7:45pm |
TUE | 4/1 | Bantam | 7:55pm - 8:55pm |
THU | 4/3 | Squirt | 5:35 pm - 6:35pm |
THU | 4/3 | 14U Girls | 6:45pm - 7:45pm |
THU | 4/3 | 16/19U Girls | 7:55pm - 8:55pm |
SAT | 4/5 | Mite | 10:20am-11:20am |
SAT | 4/5 | Squirt | 11:30am - 12:30pm |
SAT | 4/5 | Peewee | 12:40pm - 1:40pm |
SAT | 4/5 | Bantam | 1:50pm - 2:50pm |
SUN | 4/6 | 14U Girls | 10:30am - 11:30am |
SUN | 4/6 | 16/19U Girls | 11:40am - 12:40pm |
Girls Spring Programming
Girls Weekly Skills Skates
This Spring St. Jude will be offering Girls Only Skills Development Camp. The camp will be held on Tuesdays at Southwest Ice Arena for girls ranging from 10U to 19U. Skills camp cost is included in the Girls Spring League/Tournament team at the 14U-19U levels.
Pricing:
10/12U - $275
14U/19U - $650 (skater) -cost includes skills skates, Prairie Co-op and 1 tournament
$325 (goalie) -cost includes skills skates, Prairie Co-op and 1 tournament
Skill Skates Dates & Times
- 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27
- 10U/12U - 6-7pm
- 14U/19U - 7:10-8:10pm
Girls Spring League
St. Jude's 14U and 16/19U girls team will participate in the Girls Prairie State Spring Co-Op in addition to a tournament. The Co-Op was developed with area clubs to provide a streamlined, development-focused experience during the off-season. The Co-Op will emphasizes skill development, team cohesion and 6–8 level-based games against similarly skilled opponents. The Co-Op ensures balanced competition without the pressure of league standings.
Participating clubs include the Hawks, Leafs, Sabres, Tuskers and Warhawks.
14U & 16/19U Tournament Information
TCS 5/30-6/1
Tournament & Spring League Tryouts
- 14uGirls: 4/3 - 6:45pm & 4/6 - 10:30am
- 16/19uGirls: 4/3 - 7:55pm & 4/6 - 11:40am
Checking Clinic 3/8
2 hours of checking clinic is required for all Bantam level skaters.
Cost $50 per session
Sat., March 8th 11:40am - 12:50pm
Checking Clinic 3/13
2 hours of checking clinic is required for all Bantam level skaters.
Checking Clinic - 3/15
2 hours of checking clinic is required for all Bantam level skaters.
Cost $50 per session
Sat., March 15th 11:40am - 12:50pm
Checking Clinic - 3/20
2 hours of checking clinic is required for all Bantam level skaters.
Cost $50 per session
Thu., March 20th 6:45pm - 7:45pm
New to Game
Designed for players that are new to team play
Sat., March 08, 2025 10:20am - 11:30am
Thur., March 13, 2025 5:35pm - 6:35pm
Sat., March 15, 2025 10:20am - 11:30am
Thur., March 20, 2025 5:35pm - 6:35pm
3 on 3 Pond Hockey
3 on 3 Pond Hockey is a great way to start off the spring hockey season.
Skaters will be grouped by age level. Coaches reserve the right to move players according to skill level if needed.
Spring Tournament Teams
St. Jude will be offering tournament teams for Mites - Bantams
Girls Spring Programs
Girls Only Skills Development Camp for girls ranging from 10U to 19U.
Cost:
10/12U: $275
14U/19U: $650 skater / $325 goalie **
**cost covers skills development camp, Prairie Co-op and 1 tournament**
Girls Spring League/Tournament team and skills camp for players at the 14U-19U levels.
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