Hockey Programs & Skills Development

Private Lessons (youth and adult): Taught by our professional instructors generally during stick time for full-gear lessons and public sessions for general skate sessions.  For more information on a private hockey lesson call the Hockey Department at (916) 783-8550 x 114 or e-mail hockey@skatetown.biz

Stick Times (youth and adult): This is a time where you can work on your skills without an instructor.  Cost is $12 for 60 minutes; $18 for 90 minutes.  Cost for goalies is also $12 for 60 minutes and $18 for 90 minutes. 

Sticktime rules effective July 12, 2011

Full equipment is required, including a HECC approved helmet.  Players (or their parent if under 18) must read and sign a waiver.  No organized play allowed during stick time sessions effective March 1, 2008.  Remember to bring your own markless pucks (available in the ProShop for purchase). 

Drop In Hockey (adult): This is an informal non-checking drop-in hockey game with no officials or supervision.  This is on a first come, first serve basis.  Remember to bring your own markless pucks (available in the ProShop for purchase).  There is a limit of 24 players and 4 goalies.  Full equipment is required (shoulder pads, elbow pads, knee pads, gloves, hockey pants, and skates), including a HECC approved helmet.  All players must be 18 years or older, including goalies.  Players must read and sign a waiver.  Cost is $15 per player, goalies skate for free.

Space on the following drop ins can be reserved online by clicking on the "Check drop in schedule" button below. 

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 12:15pm

Saturday mornings at 7:15am

Saturday evenings at 5:15pm

Monday 9:15PM is for Gold level players and above only

Slots on other drop in sessions that may be added to the schedule can be reserved by putting your name on the list for a specific session either in person or via telephone.  You must have money on a house account to put your name on the list. 

Advanced Youth Skills Clinics & Summer Hockey Camps:  Click here for information on the Summer 2011 camps and skills clinics.

Instructors:  Skatetown has experienced professionals to instruct various levels of skating.  Our hockey instructors have been certified by USA Hockey in the specific methods of hockey skills, team instruction, and coaching.  Click for summary of our Instructors' Accomplishments. 

Adult Skills/Drills: Goalies skate free.  There is a limit of 30 players and 4 goalies.  Full equipment is required, including a HECC approved helmet.  Players must read and sign a waiver.  Good news!  We found a spot for Adult Skills/Drills!  Mondays @ 6:15pm starting August 15 and ending October 17.  Check back for possible dates after Oct. 17. 

Youth Summer 2011 Skills/Drills with Coach Getchel  Click for program and schedule details.