We have made the decision to cancel the WHA Spring Hockey Program. Today Governor Pritzker indicated that he will be extending the stay-at-home order beyond May 1, 2020. Based on this development we have no alternative but to cancel the spring program and issue refunds to our families. The refunds will be processed this week.

The WHA will be offering a summer program beginning June 15, 2020. The summer program will be run by Hockey Director Tim Benz and will consist of two skates per week for six weeks. The program will focus on player development and skills. Registration information for the summer program will be coming soon.

Stay safe and we look forward to getting back on the ice soon.

John Gregorio

President

Wilmette Hockey Association 

Go to the "News" tab above or click on the picture for Coach Tim Benz' latest Quarantine Challenge - the 14 day 50.

As you know, the COVID - 19 situation has become more serious in our community and throughout the State of Illinois.  Governor Pritzker’s statewide stay-at -home order has shut down all non-essential business, travel and other activities until April 7, 2020.  As a result, the WHA Spring Program will now be suspended until at least April 7, 2020 and will remain suspended until it is safe to resume.  We continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide you with most accurate information possible on the status of the WHA Spring Program.  While it remains our intention to resume spring hockey as soon as it is safe, it’s also possible that the program could be modified or even cancelled.  We expect to provide a full spring schedule if we are able to start by April 20, 2020.  If the delays continue past April 20th, we may be required to modify the schedule or in the worst-case scenario cancel the spring program.  If the spring program is reduced or cancelled, families will receive the appropriate refunds.  

To help our players get some exercise and skill work during the shutdown, Hockey Director Tim Benz is creating some “quarantine” Video’s for the driveway or basement. Tim is also issuing a series of player “challenges” during the shutdown.  The first is the “100 shot challenge”, where players practice by taking 100 shots on goal in a 3-day period.  If the challenge is not completed in the allotted time, you must start over.  If your player completes the challenge send an e-mail to tjbenz12@gmail.com with the players name and “challenge 1 completed” and your player will be recognized at the first skills session.        

The links for the first two videos are:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P81xa1woC1A&t=55s 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S15jQvsRPbM&t=13s  

Stay safe and healthy. 

John Gregorio

WHA President

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Congratulations to the Braves PeeWee 2 team - North Shore Cup champions!

Thanks to all parents, volunteers, coaches and especially kids for a successful try hockey for free day!

With over 100 registrants, we are hopeful that many will go on to represent Wilmette in the future...go Braves and Tribe!

Impact HOCKEY provides a challenging environment where players are pushed to work hard and have fun.  We focus on power skating, ADM skill development (USA HOCKEY), small area games and battles.  Our staff for 2020 is the strongest we have ever had and includes players/coaches from the NHL, College, AAA, HS, CSDHL and travel.  We are pleased to offer the above programs for Minor Mite through Bantam:

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