25/26 Fall Season
For the 2025/26 season, we anticipate fielding one JV and one Varsity team, each competing in the IHSHL North Central League —the largest high school hockey league in the state.
Ages
9th graders through 12th graders that attend Bartlett, Dundee Crown, Lake Park or South Elgin.
When
Conditioning Skate
Thursday 8/14, 6:00 @ Nelson Sports Complex
Evaluation Skates
Tuesday 8/19, 7:00 @ Nelson Sports Complex
Thursday, 8/21, 6:50 @ West Meadows
Cost/Payment
$90 includes conditioning & evaluation skates.
*online payments include a processing fee (no fee for cash, check or Zelle).
Zelle: lightninghockeyclub4@gmail.com
Checks payable to:
LPBSE Hockey Club
Practices
**Tentative practice schedule and may change on fielding a JV and Varsity team**:
Tuesday 8-9pm @ Sports Complex
Thursday 5:50-7:00pm @ West Meadows
Additional team-only weekend practices may be added once league schedules are finalized.
Games
Between regular season league games, playoffs, scrimmages, and tournaments, players average around 35+ games.
Questions?
Please contact:
lightninghockeyclub4@gmail.com
Jersey Ordering
Game jerseys will be available to try on and order at Nelson Rink at the 7/24 at 6:40pm and 7/28 @ 8:10pm.
Players should bring their shoulder and elbow pads.
We want to ensure that players will have their jerseys by the start of league games.
Returning players from the 2024/2025 season do not need to order a new jersey unless they want to, need to size up, etc.
Fall Season Cost
Upon evaluations being complete, you will be informed of a roster spot. From there you will be responsible for paying for the fall season either in one payment or a payment plan.
The player fees for the fall season will be $3600 (skaters) and $1800 (goalies).
Families may pay in full or in 4 monthly payments Sept 1, Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1.
Player fees include all games, practices, two tournaments (out of town and local) and coaches gifts. There is no team fund.
Uniforms
Required for New Players:
Home and away jerseys ($264)
Home and away socks ($51)
*helmet decals provided
Not Requred:
Helmets/gloves/pants - preferred color is black or navy.
Warm-ups and hockey bags will be available as optional add-ons to jersey orders.
Tournaments
One out-of-state and one local tournament are included in player fees.
The out-of-state tournament will be within a reasonable driving distance. We are targeting college towns to give players an opportunity to visit a university campus.
Possible Extra Tournament
We may offer an additional tournament during the season. If this takes place, it would be an optional event, and any associated costs would be the responsibility of the participating families as this extra tournament is outside of the season cost.
Extra Costs
We do not require team/slush funds or additional mandatory fees. Your fee includes up to two tournaments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play another sport or double-roster?
Yes, players can choose to participate in an another sport or double-roster with another hockey program.
25/26 Fall Season
Conditioning & Evaluation Schedule for the Fall 2025/2026 Season:
Conditioning Skate
Thursday 8/14, 6:00 @ Sports Complex
Evaluation Skates
Tuesday 8/19, 7:00 @ Sports Complex
Thursday, 8/21, 6:50 @ West Meadows
Cost for all 3 skates will be $90.
If paying online, you will be charged a processing fee.
Fall season rosters will then be determined based on player evaluation made by coaches.
Upon rosters being final, families will then be responsible for paying for the 2025-2026 session to secure their roster spots. Season can be paid in full or paid in monthly installments.
If paying via Zelle, Cash or Check there will be no processing fee. Zelle payments sent to lightninghockeyclub4@gmail.com
Checks made payable to LPBSE Hockey Club.