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 - Michael Turner
2014 - Justin Maciuk
2013/2014 Combined - Justin Maciuk
2013 - Chris Imes
2012 - Michael Turner
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 |
2013-2019 Birth Years - Goalie Clinics
Sat. April 12 1:50-2:50 pm
Sat. April 19 1:50 - 2:50 pm
Sat. May 3 2:30 - 3:30 pm
*All clinics on the West rink
2009-2012 Birth Years - Goalie Clinics
Sat. April 12 3-4 pm
Sat. April 19 3 -4 pm
Sat. May 3 3:40-4:40 pm
*All clinics on the West rink
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.