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Hockey Specialty-Youth
Oak Park Ice Bears Hockey
Fall Hockey Info
www.pdop.org/icebears
Are you ready for the next level of
hockey? e Oak Park Ice Bears are a
competitive youth travel hockey team
that competes in the Northwest Hockey League. Fall
season consists of two practices per week and an
average of one game per weekend.
Season begins in September and runs through
March with a NWHL tournament. Players in
this program will also have the opportunity to
participate in other tournaments throughout the
season as well. ere are no 'cuts' or tryouts for this
team. Registration is taken on a first come, first
served basis. If there is more than one team in a
level, an evaluation will be held in an effort to create
two equal teams as opposed to an 'A Team' and 'B
Team'. Any new player to the program must attend
a pre-evaluation.
How do I know if I'm ready for
Ice Bears?
e Ice Bears look to take recreational hockey
players and give them the travel hockey experience.
Players should be confident skaters and have a basic
knowledge of rules of the game. e Ice Bears are
the next step for players participating in the PBHL
(Polar Bear Hockey League) for multiple sessions.
Players brand new to the league must attend a pre-
season skate.
Ice Bears - Mite Level
(players born 2009-2010)
e Mite team works as a bridge for younger players
to transition to travel hockey. While players at this
level should still have fundamental skating skills, a
focus will be placed on developing strong skating
skills, learning the rules of the game, and learning
to shoot, stick handle, and play positional hockey.
Registration begins in June. For a registration
packet or details, visit pdop.org/programs/ice-bears.
What level am I?
• Mites - players born in 2009-2010
• Squirts - players born in 2007-2008
• Peewees - players born in 2005-2006
• Bantams - players born in 2003-2004
New at the sport or need further
assistance? Contact our staff.
Kyle Sandine, Rink Manager
708.725.2309 or kyle.sandine@pdop.org
Kayla Fauria, Program Supervisor
708.725.2315 or kayla.fauria@pdop.org
Polar Bear Hockey League (PBHL)
Ages 5-14
Supervisor: Kayla Fauria
You have been working hard in your lessons to develop your skills, the PBHL is the
perfect place to start putting those skills to use in a game situation! Players that sign up
for this class will take part in structured, cross ice scrimmages where coaches will work
with players to improve the basics of organized team play such as teamwork, position
and basic rules of the game. Players are encouraged to take this program in conjunction
with a PDOP Academy class. Players must complete one session of Polar Cubs 2/Junior Bears 2 or above.
Min 8/Max 48
Class does not meet: 11/26
Visit page 40 for registration dates.
Program Day/Dates Time
# of
Classes Activity # Res/NR
PBHL Age 5-8 Su, Sep 10 - Oct 22 11:45A - 12:35P 7 419601-01 $103/128
PBHL Age 5-8 Su, Oct 29 - Dec 17 11:45A - 12:35P 7 419601-02 $103/128
PBHL Age 9-14 Su, Sep 10 - Oct 22 12:40 - 1:30P 7 419602-01 $103/128
PBHL Age 9 -14 Su, Oct 29 - Dec 17 12:40 - 1:30P 7 419602-02 $103/128
Program Day/Dates Time
# of
Classes Activity # Res/NR
Skills and Drills W, Sep 6 - Oct 18 2:40 - 3:15P 7 419307-01 $75/99
Skills and Drills Th, Sep 7 - Oct 19 3:15 - 4:00P 7 419307-05 $66/88
Skills and Drills Sa, Sep 9 - Oct 21 2:55 - 3:25P 7 419307-02 $75/99
Skills and Drills W, Oct 25 - Dec 13 2:40 - 3:15P 7 419307-03 $94/122
Skills and Drills Sa, Oct 28 - Dec 16 2:55 - 3:25P 7 419307-04 $75/99
Rhythm & Coordination
Power
Speed & Agility
Hand-eye Coordination
Cognitive
Balance & Core
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Rhythm
Speed
Skills and Drills
Ages 6-13
Supervisor: Kayla Fauria
Want more time to work on your hockey skills? en here's the class for you! Participants must
successfully pass Polar Cubs/Junior Bears 2, be an Ice Bears player or receive hockey coordinator
permission prior to entering Skills and Drills. e goal is to focus on specific skills for each skater that need
improvement through fun and interactive drills. Curriculum will be adapted to focus on the individual skaters
to make this a dynamic and engaging class. Full Hockey equipment, including stick, is required.
Min 4/Max 6
Class does not meet: 11/22, 11/25, 11/26
