Park District of Oak Park

71 www.pdop.org 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 Supervisor: Abby Sacks | Coordinator: Dan Seltzer Hockey & Skating Class Registration Spring 4/1/23 - 6/11/23 (9/10 weeks) Summer 6/12/23 - 10/20/23 (9/10 weeks) Registration opens at 8:30A on the following dates: Resident Non-Residents Resident Non-Residents If enrolled in Summer session If NOT enrolled in Summer session If enrolled in Summer session If NOT enrolled in Summer session If enrolled in Fall 1 session If NOT enrolled in Fall 1 session If enrolled in Fall 1 session If NOT enrolled in Fall 1 session Opens Fri, Mar 10 Opens Sat, Mar 11 Opens Fri, Mar 17 Opens Sat, Mar 18 Opens Fri, May 19 Opens Sat, May 20 Opens Fri, May 26 Opens Sat, May 27 NEW PROGRAMS! Hockey Academy Practice Ice ese sessions are open to all Hockey Academy participants. Use this ice time to practice your skills on your own and at your own pace. Here's your chance for some additional ice time! All Ages Private Coaching is class is designed for all skaters to work one-on-one with a coach to get extra practice on those elements of skating that they want to improve. Come on out and reach your goal! All Ages Monthly Stride Clinics Sundays, 4:00-5:00P Mar 5 • Apr 16 • May 21 • Jun 18 • Jul 16 • Aug 13 Stride Clinics will consist of one hour on ice then transferring to 30 minutes of off-ice work to focus on the players skating and movement. Coached by Goodman Elite Coaches, we feel these are low-commitment, high-reward sessions! Stride Clinics are intended for 7-9-year-old hockey players registered for Mighty Cub 3, Mighty Cub 4, or a travel Hockey Team. Ages 7-9 Per Session: Fee $45 Location: RCRC Family Hockey Clinics Sundays, 4:00-5:00P Mar 5 • Apr 16 • May 21 • Jun 18 • Jul 16 • Aug 13 Family Clinics will consist of one hour on ice and 30 minutes off-ice work. Clinics will focus on Hockey skill development and fun for the whole family! Hockey players must be registered for Mighty Cub 3, Mighty Cub 4, or a travel Hockey Team.. All Ages Per Session: Fee $45 Location: RCRC HOCKEY GEAR REQUIRED Due to game play at the end of each class, full gear is required for all levels, including helmet with face mask, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, shin pads, hockey socks and skates. NO GEAR? NO PROBLEM. USA Hockey's One Goal Program will loan gear to beginners ages 3-10. Contact Dan Seltzer at hockey@pdop.org to schedule a fitting which must be done prior to the first day of class.

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