American Heartland Ice Arena

Near-North Chicago Tier I Hockey Facility

American Heartland Ice Arena is the preferred ice facility in Chicago's near-north suburbs, with a Lincoln Avenue location serving Lincolnwood, Skokie, Evanston, and adjacent neighborhoods. The arena hosts AAA Tier I, AA Tier II, high school, figure-skating, and learn-to-skate programs under one roof.

Programs for Kids

Programs range from absolute-beginner classes to elite AAA travel teams. Programs include:
- Heartland Skating Academy Learn to Skate group classes for ages 3 and up
- Figure-skating progression classes
- Chicago Young Americans (CYA) AAA Tier I youth hockey
- Chicago Bulldogs AA Tier II youth hockey
- Heartland Nationals competitive teams
- Loyola Academy and Lane Tech high-school hockey programs
- Hockey clinics and skill camps
- Adult leagues and public skating

What's Included

• Indoor ice sheet (preferred near-north Chicago facility)
• Coaching staff with AAA/AA development experience
• Locker rooms and warm spectator viewing
• Pro shop and skate-rental
• Multi-level pathway from learn-to-skate to Tier I competitive play
• Year-round programming calendar

Experience

Beginners spend early sessions on stride, edges, and basic stops; intermediates and advanced players access club-level coaching at all competitive tiers. The pathway from Heartland Skating Academy through CYA Tier I means committed families can progress without changing rinks. Loyola Academy and Lane Tech high-school partnerships extend the pipeline into varsity play.