Senior Open League (SOL)
The Senior Open League (SOL) is an adult hockey league that was created to make hockey accessible to players of all skill levels. For the Fall/Winter season the league is made up of 5 Divisions each containing 4-6 teams of similar ability, and is typically 22 games long. For the Summer season we offer a 12 week season with 3 Divisions made up of 4 teams each. All players must be 18 prior to the start of the season.
Ages
The Senior Open League is for adults age 18+ with at least some experience playing hockey on a team.
When
Fall/Winter Season runs from October through March.
Spring/Summer Season runs from May through the end of August
Where
All games are held at the Huntsville Ice Sports Center located at:
3185 Leeman Ferry Rd, Huntsville AL
Games
Games are played on Sunday afternoons/evenings and consist of 3 - 18 minute run time periods with a 2 minute warm up, and a 1 minute break between periods.
Jerseys
Jerseys are not provided by the league and must follow USA Hockey rules regarding unique numbers on the back and be of a matching or similar color as the team they are playing on.
USA Hockey Membership
USA Hockey membership is mandatory! No ifs, ands, or buts. We've made it easy for you... click on the logo at the very top right of every page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are payment plans available?
YES! if paying with a credit/debit card your season registration fees may be paid in 3 payments.
What happens if I miss a payment?
If you miss a payment for whatever reason you will be sent an email and will be required to bring your account current. If you fail to do so you will be placed on administrative suspension and will not be allowed to play and your captain may not sub for you.
Can I play with my friends?
While we try to accommodate requests skill parity amongst teams is a priority to keep teams competitive and games enjoyable for everyone on the ice..... so the answer is maybe...but we promise you will make new friends.
Where can I find the rules and regulations?
The most common penalty rules, including the SOL Supplemental Disciplinary Rules can be found under the Resources tab of this website. The full USAH Rules and Regulations can be found here
What do I do if I am injured during a SOL game?
- If the injury needs to be tended to immediately this is your priority. The teams Captain should contact the SOL Director.
- If time allows, notify the front office at the rink and request an incident report. The teams Captain will still need to contact the SOL Director.
- You do have supplementary coverage as part of your USAH membership, the paperwork will need to be signed by the SOL Director prior to submission to USAH.
A Division - Fall 2024 - 2025
A Division description:
Players in A-Division are often former pros, semi-pros, or high-level collegiate players. Players in this division are exceptional at stickhandling, shooting and skating, they are able to read where a play is going and adjust accordingly. Something to keep in mind about this tier is that you generally aren’t going to move up into it from a lower tier over time. These players have put in an extreme amount of time and effort to hone their skills. And because of that, the barrier to entry into this tier is high. Ratings for individual skills are typically 5’s with a few 4’s mixed.
Pricing: Skater - $450.00, Goalie $225.00
Over 40 Division - Fall 2024 - 2025
Over 40 Division description:
SOL Over 40 Division is for players B-Division or higher that are over the age of 40 and are looking for a little bit of a slower skate, but still at a high skill level.
Players may have played some ice hockey in college or high school and have been playing ever since. Players in this division have a solid grasp on the fundamentals, including multiple shooting styles, skating backward, and stopping from a sprint. This group has also developed a solid hockey sense and can see a play developing and work as a member of the team altering their positioning as needed. Ratings for individual skills are typically 3’s with a few 4’s mixed in.
Pricing: Skater - $510.00, Goalie $255.00
B Division - Fall 2024 - 2025
B Division description:
Players in B-Division may have played some ice hockey in college or high school and have been playing ever since. Players in this division have a solid grasp on the fundamentals, including multiple shooting styles, skating backward, and stopping from a sprint. This group has also developed a solid hockey sense and can see a play developing and work as a member of the team altering their positioning as needed. Ratings for individual skills are typically 3’s with a few 4’s mixed in.
Pricing: Skater - $510.00, Goalie $255.00
C1 Division - Fall 2024 - 2025
C1 (Upper) Division description:
C1 (Upper C) Division is the upper level beginner to low level intermediate players, likely those that started playing as adults who aren’t quite as fast or experienced as those in B-Division. Players in this division should have a solid grasp of team play and game flow, and are developing hockey sense and know where they need to be on the ice. Skaters at this level can consistently perform skills such as crossovers, transitions, backwards skating and can make/take tape to tape passes.
Pricing: Skater - $510.00, Goalie $255.00
C2 Division - Fall 2024 - 2025
C2 (Lower) Division description:
C2 (Lower) Division is for the lower level beginner to mid level beginner players, likely those that started playing as adults whose skills aren’t as consistent as those in C1 Division. Players in this division should have an introduction to team play and game flow, and have learned positioning on the ice and are starting to develop hockey sense. Skaters at this level can perform skills such as crossovers, transitions, backwards skating and can make/take tape to tape passes at least part of the time.
Pricing: Skater - $510.00, Goalie $255.00