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4-week special introductory class only $58 This class is designed for children ages 10 and under as a brief introduction to the sport of ice hockey. The curriculum is based on the USA Hockey Initiation Program which is designed to teach basic hockey skills. Class includes one hour of ice time per class, free hockey jersey and use of rental skates, loaner helmet and stick. A credit card number is required to check out a complete loaner equipment package. Class cannot be repeated - one enrollment per child. See below for 13-week core classes. No late sign-ups.
This class is for new players or for those who have not had formal lessons. Basic skating skills (ability skate without the aid of a glider) are required. It is recommended that a player with no prior skating experience take a Pre-Alpha class through Skatetown’s Learn to Skate program.
4-week class start dates: October 2, November 6 Sundays from 5:15-6:15pm
13-week youth hockey classes Beginner skaters: Beginner skaters can enroll in Parent/Child Hockey (ages 7 and younger) or Hockey 1 (ages 8 years or older), but are encouraged to skate public sessions to work on basic skating skills. Skaters can also enroll in an 8-week or 13-week Pre-Alpha class through our Learn to Skate program to work on basic skills including forward and backward skating and snowplow stops. Click here to view current Learn to Skate schedule. Parent/Child Hockey 1: This one-hour class follows the Hockey 1 curriculum, but is set up for a parent to be on the ice with their child if they wish. This is a great way to introduce kids to structured hockey classes. Children are welcome to attend this class by themselves. Players ages 8 and younger have the option of going directly to the Mites House League after passing Parent/Child Hockey 1. A parent orientation will be held on the second week of class. Hockey 1: This class is geared for new players or for those who have not had formal lessons. Children who have never skated before should consider taking a Pre-Alpha class through the Learn to Skate Program to learn basic skating skills prior to taking this class. Hockey 2: For skaters who have passed Hockey 1 or have comparable skills. Hockey 3: For skaters who have passed Hockey 2 or have comparable skills. Hockey 4: For skaters who have passed Hockey 3 or have comparable skills. Information on skills taught in each class are available on upon request. Since students progress at different rates, sessions are often repeated in order to learn all the skills needed to become a good hockey player. Attending stick time sessions, taking private lessons and attending public skating sessions will help you improve. Classes are 13 weeks in duration and are one hour and 15 minutes long. The first hour includes structured curriculum and games. The final 15 minutes is pond hockey fun time. All classes will be conducted in a cross ice format using 1/4, 1/3 or 1/2 of the ice. Classes of less than five students may be cancelled or combined with another class. Cost: $180 The cost is payable upon registration. A split payment plan is also available and will include a $5 handling fee with $90 due at enrollment and $90 due before June 26th and September 18th. New hockey program enrollees also receive a Skatetown jersey at the parent orientation. All pro-rated sign-ups must be made at the front counter. no cash or check payments allowed with payment plan. If credit card is declined, there will be a $25 administrative fee added to the program fee payment. 13-week class dates and times Thursday Classes (May 5 - July 21, 2011) Hockey 1, 2 & 3, 5:30-6:45pm
Sunday Classes (May 8 - July 24, 2011) Hockey 1, 2 & 3, 12:30-1:45pm
Sunday Classes (May 8 - July 24, 2011) Parent/Child Hockey 1, 5:15-6:30pm Hockey 4, 5:15-6:30pm
New skaters also have the option of signing up for a Pre-Alpha class through our Skating School. Click here for more information on classes.
In-Person Registration: Click here for a class application. Skatetown's front desk/Pro-Shop hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am - 8:30 pm, Sat 6:30am - 10pm and Sun 11am - 9:00pm. For more information, email hockey@skatetown.biz. On-Line Registration: Click here to register online. Youth Leagues: When you are ready, you can sign up for one of our in-house leagues that play on Sundays. You don't have to wait for the beginning of a new season. Click here for more information on Youth Leagues. Equipment Requirements: HECC-approved helmets are required for all hockey programs. Use of skates, sticks and helmets are included in the Learn to Play Hockey class fee. Each student must provide their own gloves. Parent/Child & Hockey 1— All gear required for Hockey 1 and Parent/Child can be checked out for the semester at no cost. A valid credit card number is required for loaner gear. Equipment is handed out at the parent orientation prior to start of class. Full equipment is required for Hockey 2 & 3 classes. Full equipment includes helmet, elbow pads, shin/knee guards, hockey pants, shoulder pads and gloves. Beginner equipment packages are available in Skatetown’s Pro-Shop. Full equipment is recommended for Parents attending Parent/Child Hockey 1 classes but not required. Parents are required to wear HECC approved hockey helmets and hockey skates. Hockey Packages: Click here for hockey package information at Skatetown's ProShop. Private lessons are also available. Click here to view a brief summary of our instructor's accomplishments.
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