TIER II Player REGISTRATION

The Central States Development Hockey League (CSDHL) in the #1 Tier II youth hockey league in the United States. CSDHL is a competitive league organized for elite Tier II ice hockey teams within Illinois and the Central States regions. It is sanctioned by USA Hockey and is often referred to as the best AA league in North America. It offers competitive travel hockey at the Midget, Bantam, Pee Wee, and Squirt levels. Players can expect to travel anywhere from 3-6 times out of state for league games and playoffs. Our 18U,16U, and 16U Prospects travel as a team for all out-of-state trips throughout the season. Our 12U CSDHL team travels with their family rather than team travel.

Please click on the Tier II programming fees information button above for a full description of what is included in the association registration fees. The season programming fees listed do not include extra team-specific expenses (also known as team fees), such as coach’s travel and accommodations, tournament fees, team events, and other unique costs, such as the end-of-year team party and coaches' gifts. These additional fees will be determined after team formation and further meetings with parents.

A $100 non-refundable tryout fee is due upon registration.

Before beginning this registration you will need to register with USA Hockey. USA Hockey membership fees are determined by birth year. There is also a $20 affiliate fee for the Colorado Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA). You will need to enter your player's USA Hockey confirmation number to begin registration for this program.

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We understand that unexpected events can occur during the hockey season. To help protect your investment, insurance is being offered at the time of registration.

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Ages:

• 18U - 2006 and 2007 Birth years
• 16U - 2008 and 2009 Birth years
• 16U Prospects-2008 and 2009 Birth Years
• 15U-2009 Birth year
• 14U Major-2010 Birth year
• 13U - 2011 Birth year

Practices & Games:

• CSDHL can expect to practice 3 times a week unless traveling. Teams will also participate in off-ice training 2 times a week with Denver Human Performance (DHP) at either the DHP facility or the rink.

• Teams can expect to begin league games as early as September and play anywhere from 22-26 league games plus playoffs, if they qualify. CSDHL games will be played in Colorado, St. Louis, MO, and Chicago, Illinois.

• CSDHL teams will play on average 60-75 games per year which includes CSDHL League games, CAHA league games, and any extra tournaments or showcases the coach decides to participate in.