Pre-Season Conditioning
Program Information
Get ready for the season with New Trier Hockey conditioning clinics! This program includes high tempo drills, battles, small area games and conditioning. Players will be divided by age and ability by the coaching staff and is open to any player intending to try out for New Trier Hockey Club's regular season teams.
IMPORTANT USA HOCKEY NECK GUARD RULE
As of August 1, 2024, USA Hockey and AHAI require all players to wear neck laceration protection in all age classifications, other than adults, in all practices and games.
New Trier Hockey will require all players to use neck guards beginning with the conditioning clinics.
See below links for additional information:
Eligibility
Conditioning clinics are open to any Freshman - Senior skater or goalie intending to try out for New Trier Hockey Club's regular season teams.
To register, players will need a current USA Hockey number for the upcoming season. See link below.
When
Pre-Season Clinics begin 2 weeks before the regular season tryouts. Each player will have 8 total skates (4 times / week for 2 weeks).
Players will be assigned to one of the 3 ice slots per clinic day.
Specific Season dates / times posted on the right side of screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I will miss some of the Conditioning Clinics?
Participation in the conditioning clinics is not required to tryout for New Trier Hockey Club regular season teams. It is meant to be an opportunity for players to get into shape and back on the ice prior to the actual tryouts. We understand this is the end of summer and players may have other obligations. If you are registered, please notify Hockey Director, Adam Cheris, or one of the NTHC coaches of any absences.
What jerseys should I wear for Clinics?
All players should bring a light and dark jersey to clinics. Returning regular season and spring season players may wear their spring or practice NT jerseys. We understand some players may be coming from other programs. Any light or dark jersey is acceptable (no gray or yellow).
How are conditioning groups assigned?
Players will be assigned groups by the NTHC coaches based on age and ability.
NTHC Concacts
Please reach out with additional questions:
NTHC Hockey Director, Adam Cheris: adamcheris@yahoo.com
NTHC Registrar, Colleen Knupp: nthockeyregistrar@gmail.com.
NTHC Treasurer, Rob Adam: mrobertadam@msn.com.
Conditioning Clinics 2026
Location: Winnetka Ice Arena
Sat, Aug 1: 11:40am, 12:50pm, 2:00pm
Sun, Aug 2: 9:00am, 10:10am, 11:20am
Mon, Aug 3: 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:20pm
Wed, Aug 5: 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:20pm
Sat, Aug 8: 9:00am, 10:10pm, 11:20am
Sun, Aug 9: 9:00am, 10:10am, 11:20am
Mon, Aug 10: 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:20pm
Wed, Aug 12: 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:20pm
Pricing:
Skater: $400
Goalie: $200
REGISTRATION IS CLOSES July 31, 2026
Questions? Email us at nthockeyregistrar@gmail.com
TRYOUTS: AUGUST 15 - 20 (There will be a separate registration for tryouts.)
Register