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FUN + Fundamentals
e Park District of Oak Park is putting the fun back in hockey with a focus on game play! We have aligned our
program with Learn to Skate USA and USA Hockey, the industry leaders. Our class offerings will now focus on
three important areas: skating, stick handling skills and FUN! e result will be stronger skaters with the skills
and training needed to play for the Ice Bears in the Northwest Hockey League. And, we hope they will make
friends, learn from their teammates and develop a love for the sport.
Beginning players will learn to play with other kids their own age. e new levels will first focus on building that
skating foundation. Once players pass Mini Cub 2 or Mighty Cub 2, they should add Skills and Drills and Ice
Bear Prep League to their repertoire. Skills and Drills will teach additional stick handling and skating skills, while
the Ice Bears Prep League will teach players rules and etiquette of hockey, as well as how to transition on and off
of the ice. Power skating will then help players with speed and agility, as well as how to create power in a game.
While players are encouraged to take Skills and Drills, Mighty Cub and IBPL at the same time, if time does not
allow, they can alternate sessions as they work toward the requirements to play Ice bears.
Learn to Play Hockey
youth sports
What kind
of day is this
today?
It's a great
day, we get to
play hockey!
–Paul Hruby, Founder of Hockey
at Ridgeland Common
Winter Session
Begins January 3
Residents Non-residents
Registration opens
Friday, Dec 9
at 8:30A
Registration opens
Saturday, Dec 10
at 8:30A
Registration opens
Sunday, Dec 11
at 8:30A
Registration opens
Monday, Dec 12
at 8:30A
If enrolled in
Fall session
If NOT enrolled in
Fall session
If enrolled in
Fall session
If NOT enrolled in
Fall session
Find our Adult Hockey & Skating Lessons on page 38.
