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Novice Adult Coed Hockey League (NACHL)
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Week of November 24, 2024
​ Session 11 has concluded, and so concludes the year of league play. It was another fun session, filled with many first and improvements. Thank you to everyone who has played this year (and previous years). Congratulations to those who graduated and are playing in beer leagues. Now we look forward to the 2024 HO-HO-HO-liday tournament and 2025.​
Session 11 (S11)
Pictures from the session will be uploaded in the "Memories Year 3" page by week. If you have picutres that I can upload, please send them to me (doc@UnderhillHockeyGroup.com) so I can get them up. Please let me know when they were taken so I can add them to the right week.
Scoresheets will be posted in the Schedule page.​
HO-HO-HO-liday 3v3 Tournament
The HO-HO-HO-liday 3v3 Tournament will be back this Winter. The rules and format will be largely the same. Details can be found on the HO-HO-HO-liday Tournamnet page. The dates and times are:
Saturday, December 28, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, December 29, 2024 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
The tournament will be open to current NACHL players and graduates who are in good standing with the NACHL. The Registration of Interest (RoI) form has been sent out. If you did not receive a link, click here. Registration will open up within the next week. If formation will be sent out to those who completed the RoI first. If you are interested in being a captain for a team, please reach out to me at TD@UnderhillHockeyGroup.com.​​
Sessions 12, 13 and 14
Given the request to play more games with the same teams, in 2025 we will have 9 weeks of games. Session 12 will be 12 weeks long, so that's 3 weeks of camps and thenstraight into games. Session 13 will be 13 weeks. This is because this is when we are able to field 6 teams which typically means that we have an increase in the number of new players. So we will have 3 weeks of camps, then a team practice and then 9 games. We will take some more breaks in Session 14 as per usual.
Session 14 will be 12 weeks, so the same format of Session 12 - 3 camps and 9 games.
Check the Schedules page to see the specific dates.
As we are entering our second trivium, our sponsors are changing. We are losing Leon's but adding a few more sponsors. So there will be a new look to the jersey - same color scheme but some sponsors will be changing locations.
Due to this, I am in the process of finalizing the league fees. I will let players know what they will be. Session fees are not due until the beginning of 2025, so we have some time.
​​​ If you know a company/ organization that may want to be a sponsor, please have them reach out to me at doc@UnderhillHockeyGroup.com.
Have a great holiday season - Doc
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​* What is a "NACHLer"? *
So what is a "NACHLer", and how do you say it? A NACHLer is someone who plays (or has played) in the NACHL. Once a NACHLer - Always a NACHLer!! I say it "NACK-ler", others say it "NATCH-ler", some say "nack-ULL-urs", and the French probably say something like "nash-el-eers . . . UHN". Bottom line - you are a hockey player, how you say it is not nearly as important as that you are doing. They are hockey players who value learning and being a teammate over being competitive. They care about a fallen league mate more than the puck. They are great humans and are valued for being so. Thank you for coming, bringing your friends, having fun and building a great community.​​
NACHL Event Details
Where:
at Eble Park Ice Arena19400 W. Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI
When:
Sunday afternoons - times vary slightly
- All year at 4:30-5:30 and 5:45-6:45
- Spring and Summer we add a 3:15-4:15 session.
For more information, go to the Schedule page
Who:
- Adults (18+ years old) looking to learn to play ice hockey and have some fun.
- The goal is to have teams of 14 novice skaters and one novice goalie plus one skilled player (Team Coordinator) to be an on bench resource.
What:
Learning and playing hockey, and having fun!!
- The first weeks are campswhere you learn and practice skills & meet your league mates.
- Play games with your team.
- The teams change each session.
Why:
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Because hockey is fun!
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You (and I) didn't get to play hockey when we were kids.
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Stating off in a league with other players who have played for years is scary (I know, I did that).
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Because you keep signing up - and thank you for doing so!!
The Goals of the NACHL
The goals of the Novice Adult Coed Hockey League (NACHL) are to:
- provide new players the opportunity to learn and play ice hockey against players of similar abilities.
- give players the opportunity to build their skills and knowledge so they can graduate and go on to play ice hockey in an adult/ “beer” league.
- promote the ideals of good sporting behavior while enjoying the company of other adults.
Learn to play - Play to learn -- HAVE FUN!!
Camps
There will be three weeks of camps to give you an opportunity to build some basics skills and learn some basic concepts.
Team practice
You will have one session to meet your teammates, and then run drills or scrimmage against another team.
Games
The games will be between the other NACHL teams. A great way to learn the game. The last game will be between your first opponent, so you can how much everyone has improved.
The NACHL Program
So how do you get to play?
1) Expression of Interest (EoI) (Step 1)
If you are interested in learning how to and playing ice hockey.
Before applying, please go to the Guidelines & Rules page and read the league rules.
If this is the league for you, go to the Signing-up page.
2) Register as a Player with USA Hockey
You will need to register as a Player with USA Hockey. This will provide you with an insurance policy for any incidence that occurs on the ice. To register click on this link to go to USA Hockey: https://membership.usahockey.com/register/age.
USA Hockey memberships run from April 1 until August 31 of the next year (For example, April 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.)
3) Registration to play in the NACHL (Step 2)
A link to "Step 2" will be sent out to those individuals who complete the EoI and are eligible.
Step 2 is the first registration and is a prospective players' registration to play in the NACHL and may be completed at any time, just like the EoI.
4) Registration for a session in the NACHL (Step 3)
Step 3 is the registrationfor a specific session, for example is "Step 3 for Session 4". This link is sent out to all people who have completed Step 2 or who have played in the past. Each session, players will complete Step 3 to register for the upcoming session.
Some notes for clarification
Steps 1, 2 and 3 are managed through Google Forms. (If anyone has a better platform, please let us know.) Once you are added to the mailing list for a step, there is no easy way for us to remove you from the list. However, there will always be an option for you to ask to:
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be moved to the contact list for future sessions or
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be removed from the list and not be contacted in the future. (If you select this option but later want to particpate in the league, just start back at the EoI.)
If someone completes Step 2 or 3 before completing the preceding step (e.g., the Eoi/ Step 1 or Step 2, respectively), your registration will be denied. You will be informed that you need to complete the prior step(s). This happens when a current registrant or player has sent their link to a friend. Basically - no jumping the line. ;-)
All attempts will be made so that rosters have the number of novice skaters (within 1), and will have 1 goalie and 1 team coordinator.
Players will need to select three sweater numbers from the list of available numbers, a link to the spreadsheet will be provided in Step 3. If you do not consult the list, this will delay the ordering process and will delay new players getting their sweaters at the start of the session.
Payment details are provided in Step 3 when you register for a session. You will receive a registration for all steps, and in your Step 3 receipt you will have the information for your payment. (I would still suggest taking a screenshot f the payment details or writing them down when you complete Step 3.)
Aside from the first session of the year, payments are expected to bne made in a timely manner. If you need to make arrangements, please reach out to The Commish. Payments for the first session of the year, typically the once that starts in January, should be made on or after January 1 and by January 5th.
. . . future session(s)
The dates for the future sessions will be posted on the Schedules page once they are confirmed.
All new/ prospective players need to complete the EoI. Once the EoI is completed, players will be sent the link to complete Step 2 which can be completed at any time.
Messages will be posted the NACHL Facebook page to alert players when the registration will be open.
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In the middles of the current session, current players will be sent Step 3 for the next session.
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About a week later, players who have patticipated in previous sessions and who are on the contact list will be sent the link to register.
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About one week later, new players who have completed Step 2 and are elgible to play in the NACHL will be sent the link to resigter for the next session.
*******These e-mails are sent out in bulk, so they may end up in your SPAM/ Junk folders or not received due to your filter settings. Please add nachl.commish@underhillhockeygroup.com and underhillhockeygroup@gmail.com to your contacts, this should allow e-mails to be received. The Gmail account is used to send out the registration forms as Google Forms. Also, watch the Facebook page for notifications.*******
*******If you are expecting the registration link and do not see it in your Inbox, please check the Junk/ SPAM folders. If you do not see the e-mail, then please contact The Commish via e-mail or PM on Facebook. (The Facebook page link is at the top of the page. Joining is a great way to become part of the community and get public updates.)*******