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.
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 under 16 & under 19 years old as of Jan 1, 2024 (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 Sunday tournament games will be emailed to participants after registration. Goalies will register for the goalkeeping options by age group.
| TEAM NAME | LOCATION | DAY/TIME | DATES | TOURNAMENT DATES @ Highland Park FH 9:30a-12:30p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U14 Surge | North Shore SportsCenter | Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27 | Sunday Dec 3, 2023 Sunday Jan 7, 2024 Sunday Jan 28, 2024 Sunday Feb 11, 2024 |
| U12 Surf | North Shore SportsCenter | Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27 | Sunday Dec 3, 2023 Sunday Jan 7, 2024 Sunday Jan 28, 2024 Sunday Feb 11, 2024 |
| U14 Storm | North Shore SportsCenter | Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27 | Sunday Dec 3, 2023 Sunday Jan 7, 2024 Sunday Jan 28, 2024 Sunday Feb 11, 2024 |
| U14 Splash | North Shore SportsCenter | Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Feb 29 | Sunday Dec 3, 2023 Sunday Jan 7, 2024 Sunday Jan 28, 2024 Sunday Feb 11, 2024 |
| U14 Lightning | North Shore SportsCenter | Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Feb 29 | Sunday Dec 3, 2023 Sunday Jan 7, 2024 Sunday Jan 28, 2024 Sunday Feb 11, 2024 |
| U16/U19 Fuze | North Shore SportsCenter | Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27 | Sunday Dec 10, 2023 Sunday Jan 14, 2024 Sunday Feb 4, 2024 Sunday Feb 25, 2024 |
| U16/U19 Firecrackers | North Shore SportsCenter | Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27 | Sunday Dec 10, 2023 Sunday Jan 14, 2024 Sunday Feb 4, 2024 Sunday Feb 25, 2024 |
| U16/U19 Firestorm | North Shore SportsCenter | Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27 | Sunday Dec 10, 2023 Sunday Jan 14, 2024 Sunday Feb 4, 2024 Sunday Feb 25, 2024 |
| U16/U19 Flare | North Shore SportsCenter | Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Feb 29 | Sunday Dec 10, 2023 Sunday Jan 14, 2024 Sunday Feb 4, 2024 Sunday Feb 25, 2024 |
| U16/U19 Fury | North Shore SportsCenter | Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Feb 29 | Sunday Dec 10, 2023 Sunday Jan 14, 2024 Sunday Feb 4, 2024 Sunday Feb 25, 2024 |
| U16/U19 Flash | North Shore SportsCenter | Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Feb 29 | Sunday Dec 10, 2023 Sunday Jan 14, 2024 Sunday Feb 4, 2024 Sunday Feb 25, 2024 |
| U10/U12 Goalies | North Shore SportsCenter | Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27 | Sunday Dec 3, 2023 Sunday Jan 7, 2024 Sunday Jan 28, 2024 Sunday Feb 11, 2024 |
| U14 Goalies | North Shore SportsCenter | Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm | Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27 | Sunday Dec 3, 2023 Sunday Jan 7, 2024 Sunday Jan 28, 2024 Sunday Feb 11, 2024 |
| U16 & U19 Goalies | North Shore SportsCenter | Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm | Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27 | Sunday Dec 10, 2023 Sunday Jan 14, 2024 Sunday Feb 4, 2024 Sunday Feb 25, 2024 |
Spring/Summer
Please check back for more information in February
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 $25.00 admin fee will be accessed for all refunds and no processing fees will be returned.
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. A link to purchase the reversible pinnie will be shared with all registered athletes. For those joining late, pinnies will be available for purchase on site at the start of the season.
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