Step 2 / FutureBlues U8 League

090525 - Hello Parents,

Welcome to the Chicago Blues! Our mission is to help kids build strong skating and hockey fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment, guided by USA Hockey–certified directors and instructors.

This season we’ve proudly expanded to five mite teams, and many of our Future Blues players are already skating in full-ice games! To better support development, we’re combining the MinorBlues and FutureBlues weekend sessions into one group. Over the next six weeks, players will have both Wednesday and Sat/Sun opportunities. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Wednesday MinorBlues (5:10–5:55 pm) remains the same. Six 45-minute sessions for $108.
2. Saturday/Sunday sessions. (8am - 9am). There are now ten 1-hour sessions at a special discounted rate of just $90.If you’re currently signed up for Wednesdays only, we highly recommend adding this option (even if you miss a few) - it’s a great value and tons of fun! 
3. MinorBlues. If you’re already registered for MinorBlues on Wednesday and Saturday, no action is needed. We’ve essentially added Sunday at no extra cost!I!
4. Format: Each session starts with 10–15 minutes of free skate, then players will break into groups by ability. This USA Hockey–endorsed model gives kids a chance to be creative, interact with coaches, and ensures proper placement. Kids may move groups often as they progress. Group levels will be identified with colored stars:

• Green = Beginner
• Blue
• Silver
• Gold
• Red

1. Helmet Labels: Please put a label with your player’s first and last name on the front of their helmet (white hockey tape works great).
2. Refunds: Families registered for FutureBlues will receive a $288 refund to reflect the new structure.

Attached is the updated schedule. Thank you for being part of the Chicago Blues/MinorBlues pre-hockey program! If you know any families interested in hockey, please forward this email along—we’d love to welcome them.

We look forward to helping your child take their first steps toward travel hockey!

Welcome to the Chicago Blues/Future Blues Developmental Hockey League! Reserved for players 8 & under, we will follow the Long-Term Athletic Developmental Model and our focus remains on improving agility, balance, and control.

Small area games and stations provide more repetitions, puck touches, and frequency. Half-ice games are Saturday mornings and practices are held on Sundays.For maximum development we recommend registering for Wednesday's MinorBlues Pre-Hockey clinics. Be sure to check out our home page for news and events.