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Jr. Bears 1
Ages 6-13
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
Jr. Bear 1 focuses on skating only, as the program
believes in establishing strong skaters from the
beginning before introducing aspects of the game.
Practice outside of lessons is HIGHLY encouraged.
Equipment Required: Skates (No double runners),
Helmet (Hockey), Knee Pads, Gloves (Winter or
Hockey), and Elbow Pads.
# of classes: 8
Program Day(s) & Date(s) Time(s) Activity # $Res/$NR Reg Date
Jr. Bears 1 W,Feb 3 - Mar 23 2:40-3:15P 119304-01 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 1 W,Feb 3 - Mar 23 3:40-4:15P 119304-02 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 1 W,Feb 3 - Mar 23 4:20-4:55P 119304-03 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 1 Sa,Feb 6 - Mar 26 2:15-2:50P 119304-04 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 1 Sa,Feb 6 - Mar 26 2:55-3:30P 119304-05 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 1 Sa,Feb 6 - Mar 26 3:35-4:10P 119304-06 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 1 Sa,Feb 6 - Mar 26 4:15-4:50P 119304-07 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 2 W,Feb 3 - Mar 23 2:40-3:15P 119305-01 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 2 W,Feb 3 - Mar 23 3:40-4:15P 119305-02 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 2 W,Feb 3 - Mar 23 4:20-4:55P 119305-03 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 2 Sa,Feb 6 - Mar 26 2:15-2:50P 119305-04 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 2 Sa,Feb 6 - Mar 26 2:55-3:30P 119305-05 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 2 Sa,Feb 6 - Mar 26 3:35-4:10P 119305-06 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 2 Sa,Feb 6 - Mar 26 4:15-4:50P 119305-07 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 3 W,Feb 3 - Mar 23 4:20-4:55P 119306-01 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 3 Sa,Feb 6 - Mar 26 2:55-3:30P 119306-02 $75/$99 See P. 25
Jr. Bears 3 Sa,Feb 6 - Mar 26 4:15-4:50P 119306-03 $75/$99 See P. 25
PBHL: Ages 5-8 Su,Feb 7 - Apr 3 11:15A-12:15P 119600-01 $118/$150 See P. 25
PBHL: Ages 9-14 Su,Feb 7 - Apr 3 12:15-1:15P 119601-01 $118/$150 See P. 25
Mar 21 - Jun 5 Available in Spring Program Guide See P. 25
Jr. Bears 2
Ages 6-13
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
Prerequisites: Passing Jr. Bear 1
JR. Bear 2s will learn advanced skating techniques.
Skills developed in this class include beginning
striding, stopping and turning technique, and an
introduction to edges and backward movement. This
level introduces introductory hockey skills such as
sweep shots and passes and basic puck handling.
Equipment Required: skates, knee/shin pads, elbow
pads, gloves, and helmet.
# of classes: 8
Jr. Bears 3
Ages 6-13
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
Prerequisites: Passing Jr. Bears 2
Jr. Bears 3 develops skating further while preparing
players for travel hockey. Skaters will learn to make
quicker and precise movements and transitions by
further developing the stride, stopping and backward
skating. This level also introduces hockey skills that
are necessary at the travel level. Equipment Required:
skates, shin pads, hockey pants, elbow pads, gloves,
helmet, and stick.
# of classes: 8
Polar Bear Hockey League (PBHL)
Ages 6-13
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
The Polar Bear Hockey League or PBHL has been revised to provide an opportunity
for our hockey players to actually play the game. These cross ice games will feature
roughly 15 minutes of game overview followed by 45 minutes of play (3 12-minute
periods). The Park District of Oak Park program believes that 1 weekly lesson
is not enough to become better a hockey player and must be complemented by
more practice, ice time, and play. As such, signing up for a hockey lesson for the
instruction should be complemented by PBHL game play where players can learn to
apply their skills. The PBHL is also an excellent segue for those players wishing to
get a feel for the game aspect before beginning a travel program, but also enough
for those not wishing to travel.
Class does not meet: 03/27
# of classes: 8
Hockey - Youth
Spring Ice Bears Hockey League -
New Player Registration Begins January 11,
Season runs March 21 - June 5
Ages 6-13
Supervisor: Mike Luishniak
The Oak Park Ice Bears are a competitive youth travel hockey team
that compete in the Northwest Hockey League. The spring program will
guarantee eight practices, eight games and an end of season tournament.
Players should have previous hockey game experience. Polar Bear Hockey
League or equivalent experience recommended. Registration packets with
additional information can be picked up at RCRC or are available online
at pdop.org/programs/hockey Questions? Contact Mike Lushniak at
mike.lushniak@pdop.org or Jennifer Wilson at hockey@pdop.org.
• Gold Mite Ice Hockey (Born in 2008-2009) - $400
• Squirts Ice Hockey (Born in 2006-2007): $400
• PeeWee Ice Hockey (born in 2004-2005): $400
• Bantam Ice Hockey (Born in 2002-2003): $500
