Spring Developmental Program
The Chicago Blues are excited to announce their annual Spring Developmental Program that offers a quality hockey experience for every player. This year's program will begin on Monday, April 6.
Spring Hockey Directors
Mite 1 - Chris Imes
Mite 2 - Josh Dallmann
2017 - Chris Imes
2016 - Anthony Monte
2016/2017 Combined - Anthony Monte
2015 - Michael Turner
2014 - Al Dorich
2012 - Michael Turner
2013 - Chris Imes
2012/2013 Combined - Chris Imes
2011 - Josh Dallmann
2010 - Anthony Monte
What's Included in Your Spring Fees
- 16 high-energy skills and game sessions beginning on Monday, April 6
- Advanced skill development curriculum
- Expert goalie coaching focusing on overall fundamentals while also aligning with each goalie’s particular skill level and physical attributes
- 3 Checking Clinics for rising Bantam players (additional $50 fee required to attend the clinics)
- A practice jersey
Pricing
Mite Skater/Goalie - $470 per player
Squirt - Bantam Skater - $680 per player
Midget Skater - $470
Squirt - Midget Goalie - $300 per player
Registration Age Table for Spring 2026
To determine the level your child will play in Spring 2026 and the Fall 2026-2027 season, locate their birth year below.
- Midget - 2010/2011
- Bantam - 2012/2013
- Peewee - 2014/2015
- Squirt - 2016/2017
- Mite - 2018/2019/2020
Checking Clinics
All rising Bantams (2013s), including goalies, are required to attend a mandatory series of three checking clinics run by the Chicago Blues Hockey Directors prior to the start of the Spring 2026 season or the Fall 2026-2027 season. The fee is $50. To register for checking clinics, please click HERE.
- Tuesday, March 17 - 6:30-7:30 pm (The Edge - East rink)
- Tuesday, March 17 - 7:45 - 8:15 pm (Video session, Blues room)
- Wednesday, March 18 - 6:30-7:30 pm (The Edge - East rink)
- Thursday, March 19 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm (The Edge - East rink)
More information on goalie-specific clinics is coming soon!
Practice Schedule
Mondays
West Rink
8-9 pm - Bantam 1
9:10 - 10:10 pm - Midget
East Rink
5-6 pm - Mite 2
6:10 - 7:10 pm - Squirt 1
Tuesdays
West Rink
5-6 pm - Mite 1
6:10 - 7:10 pm - Squirt 2
East Rink
7:30 - 8:30 pm - Bantam 2
8:40 - 9:40 pm - Bantam Combined
Wednesdays
West Rink
5:00 - 5:45 pm - Pre Hockey
5:45 - 6:45 pm - Mite 2
6:55 - 7:55 pm - Peewee 1
8:05 - 9:05 pm - Midgets
East Rink
5:30 - 6:30 pm - Peewee 2
6:40 - 7:40 pm - Squirt Combined
Thursdays
West Rink
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Squirt 1
6:10 - 7:10 pm - Squirt Combined
East Rink
5:10 - 6:10 pm - Mite 1
6:20 - 7:20 pm - Squirt 2
Fridays
West Rink
5:30 - 6:30 pm - Peewee 2
6:40 - 7:40 pm - Bantam 1
East Rink
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Peewee 1
Saturdays
West Rink
8:00 - 9:00 am - Bantam Combined
9:10 - 10:10 am - Bantam 2
Registration Questions
Contact Sara Gerardi
saramccabe30@gmail.com
Spring 2026
Each player registering for the Spring Developmental Program will be required to pay a non-refundable season fee. This fee must be paid prior to any player taking the ice for tryouts. Players who are not selected for a Blues Hockey Club Team will receive a refund minus a $20 processing fee.
Register