The Northbrook Sports Center is one of the busiest sports venues on the North Shore, featuring two two year-round NHL-sized ice rinks. Northbrook Park District’s Hockey Program serves children who have little or no hockey experience through Adult Open Hockey for high school age players and older. Coaches from Northbrook Hockey League (NBHL) and Northbrook Bluehawks provide instruction.
Daily Fees • $9 for 1 Hour | $13 for 1.5 Hours | $17 for 2 Hours
Ages 5-12
Full equipment is required for this practice-only session. Game play is not permitted, which allows for the participants to enhance their hockey skills while enjoying the company of their friends. Parents and guardians are welcome at the same fee with full equipment.
Ages 11-14
Bring your friends for open hockey! Full equipment is required. All players must be signed in by a parent or have a valid drop-in hockey waiver on file.
High School and Older
New players are always welcome at this recreational but competitive open hockey time.
Women 18+
Join other women in an open hockey setting at the Northbrook Sports Center. Full equipment is required to participate. Drops-ins are welcome for $13 a class.
Practice hockey skills with your friends for ages 5-12 years old at Northbrook Sports Center! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available …
Enjoy Adult Open Hockey at Northbrook Sports Center on Sundays! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available to collect payment. Hockey players …
Enjoy Youth Open Hockey (Peewee & Bantam) at Northbrook Sports Center! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available to collect payment. Hockey …
Enjoy Women's Open Hockey at Northbrook Sports Center on Thursdays! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available to collect payment. Hockey players …
Enjoy Women's Open Hockey at Northbrook Sports Center on Thursdays! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available to collect payment. Hockey players …
Enjoy Women's Open Hockey at Northbrook Sports Center on Thursdays! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available to collect payment. Hockey players …
Enjoy Open Hockey for high school students and adults at Northbrook Sports Center on Fridays! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available …
Enjoy Women's Open Hockey at Northbrook Sports Center on Thursdays! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available to collect payment. Hockey players …
Enjoy Open Hockey for high school students and adults at Northbrook Sports Center on Fridays! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available …
Enjoy Open Hockey for high school students and adults at Northbrook Sports Center on Fridays! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available …
Location: Northbrook Sports Center
Ages: 4-12 Years
Introduce your child to hockey in a fun and safe environment with Northbrook Hockey League instruction. Classes focus on basic skating skills required for team play.
Location: Northbrook Sports Center
Ages: 4-7 Years
The Pre-Mites program is for beginning hockey players who have progressed through Pre-Hockey classes. These skaters are ready to learn and develop more challenging hockey skills. Skaters begin playing small games and scrimmages.
Location: Northbrook Sports Center
Ages: 18 Years+
Join other women in an open hockey setting at the Northbrook Sports Center. Full equipment is required to participate. Drops-ins are welcome for $13 a class.
Availability & Learn MoreLocation: Northbrook Sports Center
Ages: 18 Years+
Join an Adult Hockey League through Premier Hockey Leagues! Games will be played at a variety of rinks in the area, including the Northbrook Sports Center.
Outdoor Hockey is available at Meadowhill Park only during the winter months. The district needs 72 hours of weather below 15 degrees to begin freezing the rink, followed by 5 days of below-freezing weather before skating is allowed. The outdoor ice rink is not supervised. Skating involves a risk of injury; therefore, participation is at your own risk.
Rental skates are available at the Northbrook Sports Center for $10 per day. Call 847-291-2993 for details.
The Northbrook Hockey League (NBHL) is a volunteer organization dedicated to giving children and young adults the opportunity to learn and play ice hockey. The League offers House and Travel programs for ages 4 (Pre-Mites) through 18. The League works closely with the Northbrook Park District and the community to provide high-quality hockey programs.
The Northbrook Junior Bluehawks is a youth ice hockey club for Mite-aged (8 and under) players offering House League and competitive Travel programs.
The Blackhawks are devoted to expanding chances for youth from diverse backgrounds to play hockey.
