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YOUTH LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY/ACADEMY


TOWNE BANK- OFFICAL SPONSOR OF LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY AT CHILLED PONDS

YORKTOWN

Hockey Academy Beginning 4/13! Saturdays 10:10-11:40 am Hockey Academy is our Spring Learn to play program and is 18 weeks of classes designed to prepare new players to join teams in the fall.    Full gear and a USA Hockey number are required.  For more info or to register for The Yorktown Hockey Academy Click Here.

Try Hockey for Free 4/13/24 10:00-11:30 am

Register Here:

https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=5986&GroupID=3447785

Arrive 30 minutes early to allow for gear fitting.

CHESAPEAKE

Hockey Academy Beginning 4/13!  Hockey Academy is our Spring Learn to play program and is 18 weeks of classes designed to prepare new players to join teams in the fall.    Full gear and a USA Hockey number are required.   For more information or to register for the Chesapeake Hockey Academy Click Here.

 

Try Hockey For Free 4/13/24 8:30-10 am

Register here: 

https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=5986&GroupID=3668581

Arrive 30 minutes early to allow for gear fitting.

 

HOCKEY 1 CLASS

HOCKEY 1

This class introduces basic hockey elements for a beginner.  Players should have basic skating skills, and should be independently able to move around and stand up on the ice.  Skating in gear and with a stick are introduced. The skaters learn how to use the inside edges of their blades and one and two foot movement forward and backward.  Skaters will learn how to fall and stand up correctly.

    

Equipment Needed

Full Gear and USA Hockey Player Membership Required.  

Some loaner gear is available.  Please email for appointment:

Chesapeake:  wnrec@chilledponds.com

Yorktown:  liz@chilledponds.com

 

Advancement requirements include mastery of gliding, edge work, and 1 and 2 foot F/B movements

 

Next Progression---- Hockey 2

HOCKEY 2 CLASS

HOCKEY 2

Players will master proper hockey position (body) and stick handling positioning. Players will focus on edge (inside and outside) control and confidence. Proper forward skating stride and technique will be taught. Basic puck and stick skills will be introduced.

    

Equipment Needed

Full Gear and USA Hockey Player Membership Required.  

Advancement requirements include mastery of proper hockey position, edge control, and forward skating stride along with the ability to utilize those skills while pushing a puck.

 

Next Progression---- Hockey 3 or CPHA (Dependent on time of year)

 

HOCKEY 3

HOCKEY 3

Players will focus on continued development of the forward skating stride. Tight turns, forward crossovers and hockey stops will be taught. Backward skating, c-cuts and edgework will be introduced. Advanced puck and stick skills will be introduced.

  

equipment Needed

Full Gear and USA Hockey Player Membership Required.  

Advancement requirements include mastery of tight turns, crossovers, edge work, and hockey stops along with the ability to shoot, pass, and stickhandle while moving.

 

Next Progression---- CPHL

 

Hockey Equipment

1. HECC Approved Helmet w/Face Mask

2. Shoulder Pads

3. Elbow Pads

4. Hockey Gloves

5. Jock and /or Garter Belt

6. Hockey Pants

7. Hockey Socks

8. Shin Guards

9. Hockey Skates

10. Mouth Guard

11. Hockey Jersey   

12. Hockey Stick