For the 2014-15 fall/winter hockey season, the Glenview Stars will field Girls teams at the U10, U12 and U14 levels. Our plan is for each team to participate in a designated NIHL Girls division with each team having unique opportunities, while still representing and supporting the framework that is the Stars' Girls family. We anticipate that this year's tryouts will be both highly competitive and well attended. Listed below is a brief summary detailing our current plans for each Girls team. While these items are subject to change, they represent our current season agenda for each team. Please note that tournaments and additional activities are not included in team fees.

U10 Stars

• U10 Stars will receive 1-3 ice slots per week
• U10 girls may be double rostered on a coed, youth team
• November: Junior Hawks event
• Participation in All American Girls Tournament - Blaine, Minn., Nov. 21-23
• December: Puck Cancer fund raiser/ charity game
• January: Potential outdoor tournament
• Entry into 2015 Illinois State Girls Hockey Championship Tournament

U12 Stars

• U12 Stars will receive 1-3 ice slots per week
• U12 girls may be double rostered on a coed, youth team
• Participation in Ignite the Ice Girls Tournament - Cleveland, Sept. 19-21
• Participation in All American Girls Tournament - Blaine, Minn., Nov. 21-23
• December: Puck Cancer fundraiser/charity game
• January: Potential outdoor tournament
• Hockey for Heroes event (details TBA)
• Entry into 2015 Illinois State Girls Hockey Championship Tournament

U14 Stars

• U14 Stars will receive 3-4 ice slots per week
• U14 girls may be double rostered on a coed, youth or a high school team
• Participation in Ignite the Ice Girls Tournament - Cleveland, Sept. 19-21
• Participation in All American Girls Tournament - Blaine, Minn., Nov. 21-23
• Participation in Hudson Girls Hockey Tournament - Hudson, Wis., January dates TBD
• December: Puck Cancer fundraiser/charity game
• Participation in additional tournaments - plan under development
• Entry into 2015 Illinois State Girls Hockey Championship Tournament

Tryouts for the Glenview Stars Girls teams will take place on August 28 and 29, 2014, so register today!

Girls U10: Friday, Aug. 29 at 5:40 p.m., Glenview Ice Center

Girls U12: Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6:55 p.m., Glenview Ice Center

Girls U14: Thursday, Aug. 28 at 8:05 p.m., Glenview Ice Center and Friday, Aug. 29 at 6:50 p.m., Glenview Ice Center

Good luck to all girls trying out for the 2014-15 Glenview Stars Girls teams!

Questions and answers regarding tryouts for the Glenview Stars Girls teams.

Q: Are tryouts open to parents?

A: Tryouts are not open to parents. We feel this environment is best for both the players and the coaches. It limits distractions and allows for better focus and attention for the players and coaches.

Q: Will my daughter be able to tryout for an older age group team? Example: Can a U12 girl tryout for the U14 team?

A: While we feel that it's usually best for each player play for the team of their age level, Stars coaches will collectively determine whether or not a player is better suited to play on an older age group Girls team. We recommend that each player tryout at their actual age level, along with the older age group if desired, so they can be evaluated appropriately.

Q: I’ve heard that younger players have been designated to play for older age group teams. Is this true?

A: No, this is not true. Parents may have declared their intention to do so with their daughter, but those decisions will be made by the Stars Girls coaches once all of the team tryouts have been completed. Any such decision will be based on both what is best for the organization and the individual.

Q: If a girl is unavailable to attend the tryout at her level, can she still tryout for the team?

A: Yes. Those extreme circumstances must be declared to and approved by Girls Hockey Director Sylvain Turcotte or Girls Hockey Coordinator Nick Lavalle in advance of the scheduled tryout. In such situations, the player will be asked to attend an alternate tryout session so that a proper evaluation can take place. Contact Coach Sylvain or Coach Nick on the Glenview Stars Contact page.

Q: Are the Stars offering conditioning clinics for the Girls prior to tryouts?

A: The Stars have a conditioning session for the Girls on Friday August 15 at Glenview Ice Center from 7:15-8:30 p.m. The cost of the August 15 session is $20. Girls wishing to participate in additional conditioning sessions are welcome to sign up for the clinics offered for the Stars coed teams. Details of dates and times are listed on the Stars website. The cost of the Stars conditioning clinics is $150 for skaters and $100 for goalies and can be prorated for up to two missed sessions.

Revised Aug. 13, 2014, with updated Girls registration form