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Novice Adult Coed Hockey League (NACHL)
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June 10, 2026
And Session 16 is ready for games!!
We had 128 players register and the camps and practices are completed, so we are ready for games to start!! Spectators are always welcome - and adult beverages are served in the concessions area.
What's on your Bucket List?
Do you like to travel? Do you like to play hockey? Have you ever wanted to go to New Zealand? Ever thought about playing ice hockey in New Zealand?
Well if you are like me and your "Yeses" got more emphatic with each question, then I have a trip - well two - for you!
This past March I went to New Zealand and it quickly turned into a tour of all pemanent ice rinks. (Thanks to my lovely wife!!) So here is the plan:
August of 2027 - probably the first two weeks - we tour the North Island Rinks
August of 2029 - probably the first two weeks - we tour the South Island Rinks
With both trips the days will be yours to trip around and then there will be time between rinks to travel and see part of the country. Families and firends are welcome to come. I would like to take 40 skaters for two teams - a NACHL level and the C/ D-level team. If at all possible, it would be great to have enough women going to play so that we could have them step-out and play the local women's teams.
Someonoe asked about their kids coming - ABSOLUTELY! Would they be able to play as well? To be honest, I do not know.
Getting gear there: I have a buddy that worked logistics in the airline industry - he still has connections!! I will be talking to him about how to get gear there, timelines, and cost.
I will be working on logistics. What I need to know is - who wants to go!! Let me know!!
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The nearer future . . .
As a reminder we will be expanding Sessions 17 and 18 (the Fall and Winter sessions) to 6 teams so we will have start times of 4:30, 5:45 and 7:00. Depending on how the calendar runs in 2027, we may have 3 or 4 session. I will post more as I find out.
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If you have any questions after reading the information posted here, reach out to me at UHG@underhillhockeygroup.com.
​​​​​​​Keep skating and smiling - Doc​
Sponorship/ Support for the NACHL
If you know of companies or groups looking to sponsor the NACHL, please either send me their contact details or have them reach out to me at NACHL.Commish@underhillhockeygroup.com. The support of our sponsors help to combat the rising costs of ice other costs which inturn keeps your league fees down.
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NACHL Website Resources
If you are looking for resources - tips on getting dressed, skating and some YouTubers who do some pretty good hockey turotials - check out the Guides page (www.underhillhockeygroup.com/nachl-guides)
Also, the Guidleines and Rules for the league, along with the FAQ document, can be found at the Guidelines & Rules page (www.underhillhockeygroup.com/nachl-guidelines-rules)
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​​ ​* Are you 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, 5:45-6:45 and 7:00-8:00 starting with Session 16
- 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
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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!!
The NACHL Program
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.
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, 2026 to August 31, 2027.)
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.)*******