Big News: Rockford Girls Hockey Approved by AHAI
The Rockford Hockey Club in coordination with our partners at the Rockford Park District and Rockford IceHogs has worked aggressively to promote development of girls hockey players through clinics, try hockey for free events, and skill skates. Over the last 5 months we worked on the official application process to become a Tier 2 girls hockey organization officially recognized by AHAI and USA Hockey in the State of Illinois. We are happy to report that our application was approved with the following parameters beginning this upcoming season.
- Approval of the Rockford Girls Hockey Club’s application to become an AHAI Tier II Girls Member Organization with Conditions with the Approval of the AHAI Board of Directors on March 14, 2026.
- For the 2026-27 regular season, the Rockford Girls may assemble and roster teams at the 8u, 10u, and 12u age levels. S No players rostered with another AHAI Girls Organization may be added to either Rockford Girls roster per AHAI Rule 3.7 – Player Recruiting Restrictions.
- For the 2027-28 regular season, the Rockford Girls may assemble and roster an additional team at the 14u age level. e During the 2027-28 regular season, the Rockford Girls may begin to add players who were previously rostered with another AHAI Girls Organization in accordance with Rule 17.16 - Girls Player Movement.
All interested players and families are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn more about this exciting new addition to the Rockford Hockey Club on Thursday, March 19th at 5:45pm. Location will be Carlson Ice Arena in the Zumba dance room. If you have any immediate questions please reach out to Girls Hockey Director, Oak Hewer at 815-323-8555.
Regards,
Jordan Tuminaro
President Rockford Hockey Club
President Rockford Girls Hockey Club
AHAI Director