Pre/Post Chill Spring
The Columbus Chill Hockey Club is one of the top hockey programs for Ohio Hockey players who want to compete at a high level while still being eligible to participate with their high school hockey season.
Participating in high paced, fun practices with an emphasis on skill development and competition are a big key to developing as a player. Every practice will be run by high quality, professional coaches. Each practice will include a competition aspect that will help players develop in their "Learning to Compete" stage.
A Development Program is offered in the Spring and competitive 16U and 18U teams are fielded in the fall before the high school season.
Spring Development Program
Heading into its 7th year, the Spring Development Program has been a huge success in helping players of all abilities improve their skills, compete against other HS aged players, and have a ton of fun. This program will help improve your skills to make you a better player. Players will be challenged, have lots of repetitions with the puck, and have constant decision making in a game like environment.
This program has sold out the past few years. Register early.
Ages
High School Aged Players.
For the 2023 Program we will accepting players with birth years 2004-2008.
For those players within those birth years but are currently in 8th grade, please reach out to columbuschill@gmail.com to learn about details on the approval process for your player.
Where
Chiller North except for 4/4 (Ice Haus), 4/5 and 4/19 (Ice Works)
DATES
4/4 and 4/5
Evaluation session times will be assigned when registration closes.
Starting Monday, 4/10:
Assigned times starting at
5:30, 6:40, or 7:50 pm* (Skill Session)
Wednesday:
Assigned by teams and rotate each week 5:30, 6:40, or 7:50 pm* (Small Area Games)
*Player’s Ice Time will be 60 mins on Monday and 60 minutes on Wednesday - each player will be given a specific schedule after the Columbus Chill staff forms even teams*
Player's ice times will change each week depending on game schedule and practice design. Each player’s exact schedule will be set after the April 5th session when teams are designated.
Practices
After the 4/5 session, players will be placed on small teams to compete for the I-270 Cup. Each Wednesday, teams will play small area games battling for points for placement in the I-270 Cup Tournament during the 5/22 and 5/24 ice sessions. The top team chooses the small area game to be played for the tournament. The winning team receives a special prize. In the past, it has been Championship Hoodies.
Monday sessions - skill and technique work (passing, shooting, skating, decision making, position specific details) and Small Area Games
Wednesday sessions - Tournament Style Small Area Games
COACHES
The practice and games will be facilitated by Coach RJ and his staff. Each year, the Columbus Chill bring in the top coaches and trainers to help the players during the Spring program. LHSS and Lee Harris leads some of the Monday sessions.
There will be a goalie coach for the goalies at the Monday sessions. Goalies are rotated between the teams. Goalies need to be able to refocus and focus quickly in the small area game environment. This could be the best development they will see all year.
Jerseys
All players will receive a practice jersey and t-shirt.
CHILL Fall 16U and 18U teams
WHEN
Tryouts occur in the Spring (typically in late April/early May). With the season running from mid-August to late October.
TEAMS
The CCHC will field an 18U and a 16U team. The Chill plan to play 20+ games within 4-6 hours from Columbus with the final schedule being finalized in the summer.
questions
Email the Columbus Chill Hockey Club below or view our website.
SPRING DEVELOPMENT 2023
THE PROGRAM is currently FULL and is on a WAITLIST. No fees will be collected if you select to go on the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will be contacted on how to register and pay required fees.
Welcome to the Columbus Chill Hockey Club's Spring Development Program
This year's program will run from April 4 - May 24, 2023 (16 Ice Sessions)
Cost is $515
On the following pages you will be able to complete the registration process. You will provide contact information, sign consents and submit payment.
You will need your valid 2022-23 USA hockey number in order to register.
Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately.
To complete registration through our secure site, you will be required to pay a $200 non-refundable deposit so please have your credit card or checking account information available.