Pre-Hockey 1 (Beginner)This class helps build confidence in the childs skating ability and teaches the student the basic skill of: balance, one and two foot glides, forward swizzles, forward pushing, backward wiggles and swizzles, T-pushes and two foot snowplow stops, forward and backward transitions. The basics of puck control, passing and receiving will be introduced in this class.

Pre-Hockey 2 (Intermediate)This class continues to focus on the childs skating ability and introduce new elements: full forward strides, forward cross-overs, one foot snow plow stop, backward C cuts, backward crossovers, forward stops and starts and hockey stops. This class will also focus on additional development of passing, receiving and puck control.

Pre-Hockey 3 (Advanced)This class continues to focus on the childs skating ability and introduces new elements: full forward stride, forward cross-overs, one foot snow plow stops, backward C cuts, backward crossovers, Forward stops and starts and hockey stops. This class will also focus on additional development of passing, receiving and puck control.

Prerequisites: Children must be able to balance themselves on skates and move across the rink on their own. Snow Plow Sam (Tot), Basic 1-2 classes or Basic Hockey Skating classes are required prior to admission into the Pre-Hockey curriculum.

Required Equipment: for Pre-hockey class is a helmet with a full facemask, hockey gloves or winter gloves. Shin guards and elbow pads are recommended. All other hockey equipment is optional but recommended.

Basic Hockey Skating ClassesBasic Hockey Skating: This is an ice skating class for beginner skaters ages 6-12 who are looking to transition into our Pre-Hockey Classes.

Required Equipment for Basic Hockey Skating class is a helmet, hockey gloves or winter gloves. All other equipment is optional but recommended.

The Basic Hockey Skating classes curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. Skaters will learn to move faster and be more agile on the ice. All elements will be taught without a stick or puck as proper skating techniques are the primary focus of the class. No stick or puck are usedin this class.

Pre-Hockey and Basic Hockey Skating Classes