Development Team
The Winter Club Development Team is launching as a pilot program in 2026-27.
Learn Hockey. Less Commitment. Improve Skills. Stay local. Have Fun.
- Our purpose is to provide an opportunity to play hockey that is an opportunity for skill development and at a lower commitment level than travel hockey for Squirt and older competitive teams.
- Our goal is to teach hockey skills and improve skating to the point that the player would progress to the point they would be able to join a Squirt (SQ), Peewee (PW), or Bantam (BA) level team the next season, if desired.
- Our focus is on proper hockey skating skills and to develop the basics of stick-handling, puck control, shooting, and basic positioning. AND TO HAVE FUN EACH TIME THEY GO THE RINK!
- Ideally players should have basic entry level skating abilities, but if your child is motivated, no level of experience is required.
Who May Be Interested
- Kids not yet playing hockey who are not able to commit to a SQ/PW season, or who are tied up with other winter sports and activities.
- Kids who are playing hockey but would prefer a lesser commitment.
- Kids who are playing hockey but are placed in the development program as the best fit for developing their skill level.
- And many more!
REGISTERED PLAYERS
- 12U/10U (PW/SQ) birth years may elect to register directly for the Development Team.
- Participants may also be placed in the development program based on the SQ/PW/BA team selection process.
- We encourage you to register your player for the season at SQ, PW, or BA to participate in the team’s selection process. Based on this process, coaches will assign you to a team or assign you to a Development Team season. Any registration cost difference would be refunded to you.
Registrants are not required to live within the MWC geographic borders. Please share this information with anyone looking for such a program.
When
16 week season
From mid-October to late February, with mid-season holiday practices.
Each week: 1 weekend + 1 weeknight
Players will typically have two sessions per week -- one weekend and one weeknight. Ice times will remain at two relatively consistent times most weeks, but occasional week-to-week adjustments may take place based on ice availability.
Where
Almost exclusively at
- Uihlein Ice Arena on the campus of University School of Milwaukee, 2100 W Fairy Chasm
- District 5 Ice Barn in southern Mequon, 5616 W Donges Bay
Depending on what opportunities present itself, any occassional special events would be within 30 minutes of USM. Event times may deviate from recurring time slots.
Jerseys
A reversible jersey will be provided to all players.
Equipment
Each family is responsible for purchasing or finding proper equipment for their players.
New or like new hockey equipment (all pieces) can be ordered through Rink Rat Rentals. Orders will be received on your doorstep 7 days after your order is submitted.
2026-27
Participants
2014-2017 birth years can directly register.
2026-27 Ice Times and Season
TENTATIVE: Sunday at 5:30pm and Wednesay at 6:00pm
16 week season
- Early Season (6 weeks): Oct 14 - Nov 22
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov 25 - Nov 29
- Mid Season (2 weeks): Dec 2 - Dec 13
- Winter Break (no hockey): Dec 16 - Jan 3
- Late Season (8 weeks): Jan 6 - Feb 28
Registration and Fees
$_____ per participant (plus processing fees)
Registration will open July 5, 2026. Register early, it helps planning tremendously!
Contact registrar@winterclub.com if the season has started and you are interested in registering.
You are NOT require to register with USA Hockey.
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