Lake County Youth Ice Hockey Association is a member USA Hockey, the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (AHAI), Central States Development Hockey League (CSDHL), and the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL).  Experienced and dedicated coaches provide excellent instruction in skill development, team play and sportsmanship.  

If you are an experienced player or have never been on the ice, join us and have the time of your life! Hockey is the only sport in the world that is almost as much fun to practice as it is to play!  
As the premier youth ice hockey association in Northern Lake County, we have programs for all levels of talent and experience.  Programs offered include:

Choosing a Right Program for You

As the Atoms continue to expand, many choices are available to it's members.  A guide to assist you in determining which program(s) may be right for your child is being developed.  By outlining the offerings of each program you will be able to enjoy the rewards offered through hockey.

Instructional Hockey

• Our Partnership in Hockey program with Rink Side Sports provide instruction in the basics of ice hockey, including essential skating skills such as turning and stopping, as well as shooting, passing, and puck handling.
• Schedules are availalble online at http://www.rinksidesports.net

House League Hockey

• Our Partnership in Hockey program with Rink Side Sports provides players (ages 4-14) a chance to participate in competitive hockey games.
• Instruction and competitive ice hockey experience in team practices and games. Emphasis is on strengthening ice hockey skills and developing team play with participation by all players at appropriate age and skill levels.
• Develop individual and game skills
• Usually one practice and one game each weekend.
• Games are with other House League teams or other local area clubs.
• Program runs from September to March
• No checking at Mite and Squirt levels.

Travel Hockey

• Ages 4-18
• Instruction and competitive ice hockey experience for more committed players at appropriate age and skill levels to permit development of improved individual ice hockey skills and more intense team play experience.
• Usually two practices and one game each week.
• Games with other AHAI, CSDHL and NIHL member clubs.
• Program runs from September to March.
• Team enrollment and level of play (Gold, Silver, Bronze) may vary.
• Tournaments may be available for the Atoms registered travel teams from time to time during the year.

Hockey Skills Clinics

Special instructional clinics in power skating, goalie training and other hockey skills will be offered from time to time. The Atoms reserve the right to require any player to obtain any instruction necessary or appropriate to the safety and health of the player and other team members.

  Spring and Summer Hockey

The Atoms organize formal tryouts and sponsor teams during the Spring Hockey Season.  These teams are comprised of players from both Rink Side House and Atoms Travel programs.  Players outside of the Atoms programs are eligible to participate when spots are available.