Spring Developmental Program
The Chicago Blues are excited to announce their annual Spring Developmental Program that offers a quality hockey experience for every player. This year's program will begin on Monday, April 7.
Spring Hockey Directors
Mite 1 - Chris Imes
Mite 2 - Todd Finner
2016 - Anthony Monte
2015/2016 Combined - Anthony Monte
2015 - TBD
2014 - Justin Maciuk
2013/2014 Combined - Justin Maciuk
2013 - Chris Imes
2012 - TBD
2011/2012 Combined - Justin Maciuk
2011 - Todd Finner
2010 - Anthony Monte
2009 - Chris Imes
What's Included in Your Spring Fees
- 16 high-energy skills and game sessions beginning on Monday, April 7
- Advanced skill development curriculum
- Expert goalie coaching focusing on overall fundamentals while also aligning with each goalie’s particular skill level and physical attributes
- 3 Checking Clinics for rising Bantam players (additional $50 fee required to attend the clinics)
- A practice jersey
Pricing
Mite Skater - $470 per player
Squirt - Midget Skater - $680 per player
Mite - Midget Goalie - $420 per player
Registration Age Table for Spring 2025
To determine the level your child will play in Spring 2025 and the Fall 2025-2026 season, locate their birth year below.
- Midget - 2009/2010
- Bantam - 2011/2012
- Peewee - 2013/2014
- Squirt - 2015/2016
- Mite - 2017/2018/2019
Checking Clinics
All rising Bantams (2012s), including goalies, are required to attend a mandatory series of three checking clinics run by the Chicago Blues Hockey Directors prior to the start of the Spring 2025 season or the Fall 2025-2026 season. The fee is $50. To register for checking clinics, please click HERE.
- Tuesday, March 11 - 6:30-7:30 pm (The Edge - East rink)
- Tuesday, March 11 - 7:45 - 8:15 pm (Video session, Blues room)
- Wednesday, March 12 - 6:30-7:30 pm (The Edge - East rink)
- Thursday, March 13 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm (The Edge - East rink)
UPDATED - Tryout Schedule
| Birth Year | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| All Mites (2017/2018/2019) | Tuesday, March 18 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| All Mites (2017/2018/2019) | Thursday, March 20 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| 2016 | Tuesday, March 18 | 5:40 - 6:40 pm |
| 2016 | Thursday, March 20 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
| 2015 | Monday, March 17 | 6:10 - 7:10 pm |
| 2015 | Wednesday, March 19 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
| 2014 | Monday, March 17 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| 2014 | Wednesday, March 19 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| 2013 | Monday, March 17 | 6:40 - 7:40 pm |
| 2013 | Wednesday, March 19 | 6:40 - 7:40 pm |
| 2012 | Monday, March 17 | 7:20 - 8:20 pm |
| 2012 | Wednesday, March 19 | 7:40 - 8:40 pm |
| 2011 | Tuesday, March 18 | 6:40 - 7:40 pm |
| 2011 | Thursday, March 20 | 6:40 - 7:40 pm |
| U15/U16 (2010/2009) | Tuesday, March 18 | 6:50 - 7:50 pm |
| U15/U16 (2010/2009) | Thursday, March 20 | 7:40 - 8:40 pm |
Practice Schedule
| Day | Time | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 2016 |
| Wednesday | 6:55 - 7:55 pm | Combined (2015/2016) |
| Wednesday | 8:05 - 9:05 pm | 2010 |
| Sunday | 8:40 - 9:40 am | 2016 |
| Sunday | 9:50 - 10:50 am | Combined (2015/2016) |
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | 2010 |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Mite 1 |
| Wednesday | 6:40 - 7:40 pm | 2013 |
| Wednesday | 8:05 - 9:05 pm | 2009 |
| Sunday | 8:00 - 9:00 am | Mite 1 |
| Sunday | 9:10 - 10:10 am | 2013 |
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | 2009 |
| Monday | 6:10 - 7:10 pm | 2014 |
| Monday | 8:00 - 9:00 pm | Combined (2013/2014) |
| Monday | 9:10 - 10:10 pm | Combined (2011/2012) |
| Friday | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 2014 |
| Friday | 6:40 - 7:40 pm | Combined (2013/2014) |
| Friday | 7:50 - 8:50 pm | Combined (2011/2012) |
| Wednesday | 5:00 - 5:45 pm | Pre-Hockey |
| Tuesday | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 2015 |
| Tuesday | 8:40 - 9:40 pm | 2012 |
| Thursday | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | 2015 |
| Thursday | 6:10 - 7:10 pm | 2012 |
| Monday | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Mite 2 |
| Tuesday | 6:10 - 7:10 pm | 2011 |
| Thursday | 5:10 - 6:10 pm | Mite 2 |
| Thursday | 6:20 - 7:20 pm | 2011 |
Goalie Clinics - Coming Soon!
Registration Questions
Contact Sara Gerardi
saramccabe30@gmail.com
Spring 2025
Each player registering for the Spring Developmental Program will be required to pay a non-refundable season fee. This fee must be paid prior to any player taking the ice for tryouts. Players who are not selected for a Blues Hockey Club Team will receive a refund minus a $20 processing fee.
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