THE PROCESS
STEP ONE | Do I Qualify?
- I am eligible to play in the League:
- I have a played at a minimum of Midget U-16 AAA hockey or beyond
- I am an 05′ or older – Select AAA Level 06-07’s may be selected.
STEP TWO | How Do I Register?
- Click the ‘2023 Draft Application’ button below and simply fill out the application and complete payment to secure your place in the Draft.
- Registration Deadline: Friday, May 15.
- REGISTERING IS YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE LEAGUE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU AREN’T COMMITTED TO PLAY.
2023 SEL Draft Application
STEP THREE | What’s the Draft Process?
- The Summer Elite League Draft begins the second week of May. Applicants are reviewed by League Commission. As with all competitive teams, not all applicants are accepted. The League is intended to be a highly competitive environment and we have a lot of talent here in Northeast Ohio! The League Commission reserves the final right of player placement based on age, experience, and coach recommendations. NOT ALL PLAYERS ARE ACCEPTED.
- Players are Drafted and 4 Teams are formed for each division
- Premier // U18 AAA – Graduated Sr* – Tier 2+3 Jr – NCAA [Mondays]
- Elite // T1 Jr – NCAA D3-1 – Pro [Wednesdays]
- Should you go un-drafted your application/enrollment fee will be fully refunded. [processing fees are non-refundable]
STEP FOUR | GAME ON!
- Opening Night
- Premier Div. // Monday, June 13 @OBM-Strongsville
- Elite Div. // Wednesday, June 15 at OBM-Strongsville