Tryouts / Regular Season
The Tryout / Regular Season registration will consist of two steps.
- Tryout Registration: This process captures all necessary information, acknowledgment of NTHC policies and collection of Physical Exam Form (see below requirements).
- Roster Acceptance: Once offered a roster spot, a player has 24 hours to accept the team placement. The first 1/3 of the season fees are due at this time (see below payment structure details).
IMPORTANT: Before you begin your tryout registration, please make sure you have the following completed:
USA Hockey Number: Players will need to register and obtain a current USA Hockey number for the upcoming season. Click Here to register.
Current Health Exam (clearance to play sports) Form: All players need a current health exam or clearance to play sports form on file. Exams / forms are valid for one calendar year and need to be signed by the player's physician. If your player's health expires mid-season, you will need to submit a new form at that time. Click Here for a blank health exam form or reach out to your player's MD for a copy. When uploading, please scan 2 page forms and save as single document. Crossbar only allows uploads of one page or one document.
SafeSport: All 2006 & 2007 players will need to complete SafeSport Training prior to tryouts (no exceptions). Training is valid for one year. Any player who took the Core Training last season will only take the refresher course. You will need your new USA Hockey number to access the training. Click Here for SafeSport Training Program. You will be asked for confirmation of completion during registration. If you do not see your course, refresh the page until it populates. It can sometimes take a few attempts to be visible. Per USA Hockey, we cannot officially roster 2006 & 2007 players without completion of Safesport.
Eligibility
Any Freshman - Senior attending New Trier High School for the current school year is eligible to tryout for NTHC teams.
All players need a new USA Hockey # and a current health form.
All 2006 and 2007 players need to complete SafeSport Training
Tryouts
Tryouts begin the Saturday before school starts and the same day as the Kick Off Meeting. See specific season information / dates on to the right side of screen.
Returning players will wear their game jerseys for tryouts. Players new to Club will be given a tryout pinny. Players assigned a pinny should keep this throughout the duration of tryouts. Once a player has completed their tryout, the pinny will be collected.
New Tier coaches will place players into groups and assign ice times. The first day tryout groups will be posted immediately following the Kick Off meeting. Groups are likely to change through the tryout process and will be communicated daily.
Season Duration
Tryouts begin the Saturday before classes start for New Trier High School. The season runs through mid-March depending on results of league and AHAI State Tournament.
Schedule
New Trier Hockey Club teams practice 2-3 times / week and typically play 1-2 games / week.
Games
New Trier Green and White Varsities and JV1 teams will play in the Scholastic Hockey League (SHL).
Blue and Gray Varsities and JV2 teams will play in the North Central Division of the Illinois High School Hockey League (IHSHL).
Game Jerseys
Players new to New Trier Hockey, will be charged for a game jersey set once offered a roster spot.
Note: Numbers will be assigned by the Equipment Manager based on open numbers and selected from the top team down. There is no requesting numbers other than the ones open. Players may not change numbers unless there is a number conflict on a rostered team.
Tournaments
All NTHC teams will participate in local pre-season tournaments early September as well as the Loyola Thanksgiving Tournament.
Out of town tournament information to follow once teams are rostered.
NTHC Rinks
New Trier Hockey Club practices and home games are held at North Shore Ice Arena, Winnetka Ice Arena, Wilmette Centennial Ice Arena and American Heartland Ice Arena.
Financial Statement / Season Fees
Hockey is a team sport that requires a significant financial and time commitment on the part of both the player and his family. Each family should evaluate before the start of the season, their ability to meet their obligations to the club as well as to the team. The cost of playing hockey has increased year to year due to higher ice costs, league fees, referee costs, coaching salaries, tournament entry, transportation, team equipment, and off-ice training.
At NTHC we make every effort to field our teams in the most cost-effective manner while giving our players every opportunity to participate at the highest level possible.
See specific season details on right side of screen.
Payment Structure
The first 1/3 of the season fees are due when a roster spot is accepted. The remaining balance (2/3 of season fees) will be spread out over 4 installments in Oct, Nov, Dec, and Jan.
Extra Costs
Once teams are rostered, there will be a team fund collection to cover expenses like team activities and other team-related events. Families should plan for this expense. The expectation is it is paid within 3 weeks of the team offer. The amount varies by team with Green Varsity being the highest.
Financial Assistance
The Club has two ways to offset the cost of hockey.
The first is through selling sponsorships in the Club’s annual Sponsor book. As in past years, 50% of the sponsor revenue (less certain deductions) generated by a player will be used to offset that player’s fee. An enterprising player can offset 100% of their player fee through this program. In addition, the club offers financial aid under certain circumstances.
Second, NTHC has a scholarship program to support families needing financial assistance. Please see the Alex Pegler Fund info and / or contact the NTHC Treasurer. Please contact Dennis McGreal, Club Treasurer at dennismcgreal@yahoo.com for more information or to apply. Such requests will be maintained in confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I played this past spring season with NTHC, should I wear my spring reversible jersey?
No, NTHC will give any players who have not played a regular season with us a tryout pinny to be worn for all tryouts.
What if my health form expires mid-season?
No problem. Please turn in a health form that was completed by your physician sometime within the last year. If it expires mid-season, we ask that you submit the new form after your physical.
I am a 2006 or 2007 player. I completed my Safesport Training but did not get a confirmation?
Safesport sends a confirmation e-mail once the training is completed but it can be delayed. The Registrar will be able to see if players have completed the training during the rostering process. NT Hockey will NOT be able to roster any 2006 or 2007 players if they have not completed their Safesport Training.
Additional Questions
For questions about registration, contact the Registrar at nthockeyregistrar@gmail.com.
For financial questions, contact NTHC Treasurer at mrobertadam@msn.com.
Fall / Winter 2024-2025
Season Kick Off Meeting: August 17, 11:30am at Wilmette Community Recreation Center Auditorium. This is mandatory for all players and at least one guardian! Tryout lists will be posted following the meeting.
Tryouts: August 17th-August 22nd
Tryout Ice Times are below. Aug 17 groups will be posted following the Kick Off Meeting. For all other dates, new groups will be posted daily.
Tryout Ice Slots (all at Winnetka Ice Arena except Thurs, Aug 22):
Sat, Aug 17: 4:10pm, 5:20pm, 6:30pm, 7:40pm
Sun, Aug 18: 3:40pm, 4:50pm, 6:00pm
Mon, Aug 19: 7:00pm, 8:30pm
Tues, Aug 20: 7:00pm, 8:30pm
Wed, Aug 21: 7:00pm, 8:30pm
Thurs, Aug 22: 7:30pm at Wilmette (if necessary)
For the 2024-2025 season, the tryout fee will be $300 for skaters and $150 Goalie.
Season player fees will be between $6,950-$8,350 for skaters and between $5,950 - $7,350 for a goalies (depending on team placement). The payment structure requires 1/3 of season fees paid at the time of team acceptance. The remaining 2/3 balance is expected in 4 installments in Oct, Nov, Dec and Jan.
Registration coming soon!
Contact nthockeyregistrar@gmail.com with questions.