Select

Program Overview

Select is for players that are committed to developing their skills and wish to spend more time playing field hockey throughout the year. Players who wish to be considered for Travel Team are strongly encouraged to sign up for Winter Select. New Travel Teams in U14, U16 and U19 age groups are named at the conclusion of the winter season. Players may sign up for Select without trying out for Travel. Select is a three season commitment, winter, spring, and summer.

Summer League Registration Link - Opens Wednesday, April 24th at 9:00am

During registration you will register according to your school year in Fall of 2024. Windy City FH will group athletes by experience, friend request and school.

 

Eligiblility

Athletes with 2+ years of field hockey experience are encouraged to participate in the Select program. Select is a three season commitment; winter, spring, and summer. Registration for winter is in September, and registration for spring/summer is in February.

Age Groups:

  • U12: players who are under 12 years old as of Jan 1, 2024
  • U14: players who are under 14 years old as of Jan 1, 2024
    (any 8th graders with a fall DOB may choose to play U14 or age up to U16/U19)
  • U16/U19: players who are U16 & U19 as of Jan 1, 2024 

Spring

U12 & U14 Spring Select (6 Dates)
Sunday's 6:00-7:30pm at North Shore Sports Center
April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19

U16 & U19 Spring Select (6 Dates)
Sundays 12:00-1:30pm at Lake Forest Academy Turf Fields
April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 19

 

Summer League

WCFH SUMMER LEAGUE: for any field player and goalkeeper interested in the one-season program. Program is 5 sessions/dates in June. Players of all abilities are welcome, from beginners to those with more experience. Summer League athletes will be grouped by age group and with submitted friend request at time of registration. Summer League will focus on basics and advanced skills according to ability level. Small game play each session will give athletes the opportunity to compete and learn the tactics of the game.

The Summer League Program will run 1-2 per week for the month of June.

Register based on athlete's rising school grade as of the Fall 2024

Session 1 - Rising 6th-8th graders
Dates/Times: Mon June 10th (4:45-6:15pm)
Mon June 17, Th June 20, Mon June 24, Th June 27  (5:00-6:30pm)

Session 2 - Rising 9th-12th graders
Dates/Times: Mon June 10th (6:15-7:45pm)
Mon June 17, Th June 20, Mon June 24, Th June 27 (6:30-8:00pm)

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.

Exception 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 $35.00 admin fee will be accessed for all refunds and no processing fees will be returned.

Locations

Practice Locations

North Shore SportsCenter-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

Lake Forest Academy - 1500 W Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045