Girls Hockey
2023-2024 SABRE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION GIRLS HOCKEY
The Sabre Girls Hockey Program, lead by our new Girls Hockey Director, Jordan Diamond and a new staff of knowledgeable and experienced coaches, has a lot of excitement going into the 2023-2024 Season. The Sabres will be fielding teams at the 10U, 12U, 14U, and a combined 16U/19U team that will compete in the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL), with our 14U and 16U/19U teams eligible for National competition. We will also seek to enter all our teams into prestigious tournaments to provide our players the highest level of competition and exposure. Our 16U/19U team will continue hosting the annual High-Performance College Showcase that draws teams and college scouts from all over the country to this event.
2023 - 2024 COACHES
TEAM | COACH | COACH | COACH |
16U/19U NIHL | Brian Mckenna | Emmet Haughian | Peyton Rose Norman |
14U AA NIHL | Aly Pomillo | Keith Mellon | Peyton Rose Norman |
14U B NIHL | Issabelle Piotrowski | Jordan Diamond | |
10U NIHL | Jordan Diamond | Issabelle Piotrowski |
*All Coaches subject to change.
SEASON FEES
PROGRAM | SKATER | GOALIE |
16U / 19U NIHL | $5,200 | $3,900 |
14U AA NIHL | $5,000 | $3,500 |
14U B NIHL | $5,000 | $3,500 |
10U NIHL | $4,800 | $2,760 |
**Additional team slush funds will be required for Tournament Fees and Travel Budgets.
A Non-Refundable $300 Tryout Fee will be due at the time of registration (included in pricing above). This fee will increase $100 after August 13, 2023.
Deadline is SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023. NO EXCEPTIONS!
$100 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - REGISTER NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2023
***REGISTRATION IS TIME STAMPED AND BASED ON AVAILABILITY***
MULTIPLE SKATER DISCOUNT
- 2 ($100 per skater)
- 3+ ($200 per skater)
*No additional discounts for goalies.
Following tryouts, registrants will receive an email to confirm their players roster spot and complete registration based on the program their player was placed in. The program cost can be paid in full or a payment plan of 4 or 6 months can be set up at that time. Payments will be automatically deducted on 9/28, 10/28, 11/28, 12/28, 1/28 & 2/28.
PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES
- Coaches
- Uniforms (game jerseys, socks, and practice jerseys)
- Player Package (Jacket, Shirt, Pants)
- Ice Time (Games & Practices)
- League & Referee Fees
- Bi-Weekly Skills Clinics
- Weekly Goalie Clinic
- *16U/19U & 14U AA Include Weekly Off-Ice Training
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Game times and locations will vary by week with most games being played on weekends, with the possibility of a weeknight based on necessity. Scheduling can fluctuate due to variables such as holidays, team photos and loss of club ice due to functions like tournaments and showcases. The grid below represents team schedules during any regular week.
TEAM | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI |
16U / 19U NIHL | X | X | X | ||
14U AA NIHL | X | X | X | ||
14U B NIHL | X | X | X | ||
10U NIHL | X | X | X |
SABRE TRAVEL TRYOUT SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
Tryout/evaluation groups will be assigned and sent via email based on previous hockey experience. Email notifications will be sent 5 days in advance of the first scheduled session for tryouts/evaluations. Group assignments will not be changed after the group assignment emails have been sent out; NO EXCEPTIONS. Coaches may make changes to tryout groups based on performance during the process
BLUE & GOLD PRE-SEASON CLINIC
Get back into playing shape for the Fall! Offered for 10U & 12U level skaters.
FEES AND PAYMENT POLICIES
EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL REQUIREMENTS
USA HOCKEY
AHAI requires purchase of your player’s 2023-2024 season USA Hockey Insurance directly from USA Hockey.
LEAGUE PARTICIPATION
Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL)
GENERAL INFORMATION
ROSTERING: Sabre players cannot be rostered on more than one youth hockey team, with the exception of girls playing on a youth (co-ed) team and a Sabre player who plays on a high school team.
Frequently Asked Questions
For registration questions, contact Desiree Jules at registrar@sabrehockey.com
For girls hockey questions, contact Jordan Diamond at jdiamond@sabrehockey.com
2023 - 2024 / 14U, 16U, & 19U
14U, 16U, & 19U
NATIONAL BOUND TEAMS
Non-Refundable Tryout Fee:
- $250 per Skater
- $125 per Goalie
*Tryout Fee will be applied to Season Fees if your player makes the team.
2023 - 2024 / 14UB - 10U
10U / 12U / 14UB GIRLS PROGRAM
Non-Refundable Tryout Fee:
- $300 per Skater
- $300 per Goalie
*Tryout Fee will be applied to Season Fees if your player makes the team.