Tier League Rec Hockey

The Tier 1 and Tier 2 Recreational Youth Hockey League has two levels of play within its program. The levels are Tier 1 (Lower Levels of Play) and Tier 2 (Higher Level of Play).

Players will be evaluated within the first couple weeks of play to determine the appropriate level for them to play at. Players can move throughout the season based on their development.

This league is for players born 2008-2013.

The Tier 1 and Tier 2 Recreational Youth Hockey League will begin Wednesday, September 21st and continues into March 2023.

The Nelson Center located within Lincoln Park is Springfield, Illinois.

1601 North 5th Street

Springfield, IL 62702.

(217) 753-2800.

The Tier 1 and Tier 2 Practice:

Wednesday 8:00-9:30 PM.

An additional hour of practice is available to the families that focuses on skating, puck handling skills, and shooting at an additional cost through registration with the Springfield Park District.

The Tier 1 and Tier 2 Recreational Youth Hockey League normally has scrimmages on Sunday evenings throughout the season.

If possible throughout the season, other recreational teams from around central Illinois or St. Louis area may be scheduled to play our recreational teams. These are not a guarantee but the program tries to add these games for additional opportunities for the players. 

All players will need to purchase jerseys and socks for the program. These will be available through the PRIMO Design website link provided by SYHA once the program begins.

Players will need the following:

1. Black and white reversible jersey with the Kings logo as well as player last name and number
2. Black hockey socks

Players and families will also have the opportunity to purchase Bauer warm-ups and Kings merchandise from PRIMO Designs through web links provided by SYHA.

The additional registration fee of $50.00 covers costs for SYHA to roster the player with Missouri Youth Hockey League as well as administrative costs associated with this.

Players may choose to participate in additional scrimmages, jamborees, and tournaments at an additional cost. Each event normally has a different cost that is divided amongst the team attending. These are NOT mandatory. More information about these opportunities will be given by Cindy Huddleston, VP of Recreational Programs, as the program begins and continues as information becomes available.

Players will receive their number from Cindy Huddleston, VP of Recreational Programs, at the beginning of the season.

Players returning from last season can keep their numbers if they desire.

Player numbers for new players are based on availability as well as birth year.

Players born in even years will receive an even number and players born in odd years will receive odd numbers.