Perfect for the brand-new hockey player who desires to learn the sport in a fun, active, and teaching environment. Instruction is focused on the fundamentals of hockey: skating, passing, shooting and stickhandling. Practices will focus on constant movement and increased puck touches. Players will learn the proper way to hold their stick, correct hockey position, hockey stops, and a basic introduction to backward skating. Instruction and drills/games are designed to be 100% FUN. Developing a love for the game now will last a lifetime.
This program is geared towards ages 4-8.
The Learn to Play Hockey Rookie Program includes a hockey equipment starter kit for the first fifty new Rookie 1 participants registered. The gear is provided through the rink and will be available at the rink prior to the first on-ice session. Guardians must include their child’s height, weight and birthday upon registration as this information will be used to issue the equipment. Available sizes are Youth Small (ages 3-5 or 6), Youth Large (ages 5 or 6 to 8), and Junior Small (ages 7-10). Set Includes: helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin guards, hockey stick and jersey. A program director will contact registered players with specific details relating to the gear distribution.
The ETR Skating Academy is a prerequisite. Skaters should have completed pre-hockey 1 and 2 (Snowplow 1 and 2/Basic 1 and 2). A jersey is included.
Little Rookies Learn-to-Play Spring II Session
Dates: 5/01, 5/08, 5/15, 5/22, 6/05, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
*No practice 5/29
Time: 5:50p-6:50p
Fee: $200.00
Required Equipment: Hockey helmet with cage, mouth guard, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, athletic supporter, shin pads, hockey skates, and hockey stick
Registration link: Click here to register
Little Rookies Learn-to-Play Summer Session
Dates: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/07, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28
Time: 5:50p-6:50p
Fee: $200.00
Required Equipment: Hockey helmet with cage, mouth guard, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, athletic supporter, shin pads, hockey skates, and hockey stick
Rookie Mite Development Summer I Session
Dates: 6/01, 6/08, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/06, 7/13
Time: 4:50p-5:50p
Fee: $140.00
Required Equipment: Hockey helmet with cage, mouth guard, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, athletic supporter, shin pads, hockey skates, and hockey stick
Rookie Mite Development Summer II Session
Dates: 7/20, 7/27, 8/03, 810, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31
Time: 4:50p-5:50p
Fee: $140.00
Required Equipment: Hockey helmet with cage, mouth guard, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, athletic supporter, shin pads, hockey skates, and hockey stick