Select
Program Overview
Select is for players that are more committed to developing their skills and wish to spend more time playing field hockey. Players not on a Travel Team that want to tryout MUST sign up for WINTER SELECT. Travel teams are named at the conclusion of the winter season. Players may sign up for Select without trying out for Travel. Select Players is a three season commitment- winter, spring and summer.
ATTN: SPRING SUMMER SELECT DETAILS NOW AVAILABLE!
Registration open for all players!
Eligiblility
Athletes with 2+ years of field hockey experience are welcome in the select program. Select is a three season commitment; winter, spring and summer. Registration for winter is in September and registration for combined spring/summer is in February
Age Groups:
- U12: players who are under 12 years old as of Jan 1, 2023
- U14: players who are under 14 years old as of Jan 1, 2023 (any 8th graders with a fall DOB may choose to play U14 or age up to U16/U19)
- U16/U19: players who are under 16 & under 19 years old as of Jan 1, 2023 (9th-12 graders)
Winter Schedule
Winter Select Team Schedules
Teams are limited to 16-18 field players per team. Register by team name. Each team will have a midweek practice (various locations) and four scheduled Sunday tournament date at Highland Park FH. A detailed schedule of tournament games will be available soon. Goalies will register for the goalkeeping options by age group.
Age Groups:
- U12: players who are under 12 years old as of Jan 1, 2023
- U14: players who are under 14 years old as of Jan 1, 2023 (any 8th graders with a fall DOB may choose to play U14 or age up to U16/U19)
- U16/U19: players who are under 16 & under 19 years old as of Jan 1, 2023 (9th-12 graders)
| Team | Location | Time | Dates | Sunday Tournaments at Highland Park Fieldhouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U14 Surge | Highland Park Fieldhouse | 4:00-5:30pm | Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Jan 2, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, March 6, March 13 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26 |
| U12 Surf | Athletico Center | 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28 | 10:000a-12:30p Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26 |
| U14 Storm | Athletico Center | 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26 |
| U14 Splash | Athletico Center | 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15, Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, March 2 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26 |
| U14 Lightning | Athletico Center | 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15, Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, March 2 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26 |
| U16/U19 Fuze | Athletico Center | 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19 |
| U16/U19 Firecrackers | Athletico Center | 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19 |
| U16/U19 Firestorm | Athletico Center | 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15, Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, March 2 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19 |
| U16/U19 Flare | Athletico Center | 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15, Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, March 2 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19 |
| U16/U19 Fury | Athletico Center | 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15, Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, March 2 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19 |
| U16/U19 Flash | Athletico Center | 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15, Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, March 2 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19 |
| U10/U12 Goalkeepers Only | Highland Park Fieldhouse | 4:00-5:30pm | Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Jan 2, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, March 6, March 13 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26 |
| U14 Goalkeepers Only | Highland Park Fieldhouse | 5:30-7:00pm | Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Jan 2, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, March 6, March 13 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26 |
| U16 & U19 Goalkeepers Only | Highland Park Fieldhouse | 5:30-7:00pm | Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Jan 2, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, March 6, March 13 | 10:00a-12:30p Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19 |
Spring/Summer
U12 & U14
Spring Select Schedule:
Sundays 6:00-7:30p at North Shore SportsCenter - April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21
Summer Select Schedule:
Thursdays 5:00-6:30p at Techny Prairie Park Turf Field - June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20 (July 27 make up date if needed)
U16 & U19
Spring Select Schedule:
Sundays 12:00-1:30p at Lake Forest Academy - April 2, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 21 (May 14 & June 4 make up dates if needed)
Summer Select Schedule:
Thursdays 5:00-6:30p at Techny Prairie Park Turf Field - June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20 (July 27 make up date if needed)
Registration
Select players will need a USAFH membership to get registered. Click here to join or renew. Membership number is needed for winter registration.
All registration fees are nonrefundable after received. No EXCEPTIONS.
To be considered for a partial or full refund (minus dates completed) players must have a doctors note stating the reason for not being able to participate. A $25.00 admin fee will be accessed for all refunds.
Windy City will look to fill registered athletes with a waitlist athlete should a player need to drop before the start of the season.
Apparel
Required for all Select Players: field players will need to purchase (unless have one from a prior season) a Windy City Field Hockey reversible pinnie.
Windy City FH will have reversible pinnies to purchase on-site at the start of each program.
Click here to visit the team shop to purchase in advance. Team Shop orders will be delivered on the first day of the program.
Locations
Practice Locations
The Athletico Center-1900 Old Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Highland Park Field House- 2205 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035
Techny Prairie Park Turf Fields- 1750 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062