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Oak Park Ice Bears Hockey
Spring Hockey Info
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e Ice Bears spring season
begins in September and runs
through March. Players in
this program may have the
opportunity to participate in
other tournaments throughout the season. ere
are no 'cuts' or tryouts for this team. Registration is
taken on a first come, first served basis. If there are
more than one team at a level, an evaluation will
be held in an effort to create two equal teams as
opposed to an 'A Team' and 'B Team'. New Players
must attend a pre-evaluation.
How do I know if I'm ready for
Ice Bears?
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 and have passed Jr. Bears 3.
Players brand new to the league must attend a
pre-season skate. Not sure where to start? Contact
Kayla Fauria for more information.
What level am I?
• 8U/Mites – players born in 2010-2011
• 10U/Squirts – players born in 2008-2009
• 12U/Peewees – players born in 2006-2007
• 14U/Bantams – players born in 2004-2005
• 16U/Midget – players born in 2000-2003
Registration begins in June
Visit pdop.org/icebears for more information.
For more details, contact:
Kayla Fauria, Rink Manager:
708.725.2315 or kayla.fauria@pdop.org
John Walsh, Hockey Coordinator:
708.725.2312 or john.walsh@pdop.org
Skills and Drills
Ages 6-13
Supervisor: Andy Gerow
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 8
Goalie Bears
Ages 6-14
Supervisor: Andy Gerow
Are you interested in playing goalie for your favorite
hockey team? Here's your start! Our goalie class will
introduce you to the equipment and fundamentals
of playing goalie in a hockey game. Players in this
program should also sign up for PBHL to gain
practical experience in a fun, game based setting.
Min 4/Max 8
Specialty Hockey-Youth
Program Day/Date Time
# of
Classes Activity # Res/NR
Skills and Drills Sa, Jun 9 - Aug 4 3:00 - 3:35P 8 319312-01 See Table
Skills and Drills W, Jun 6 - Aug 8 4:40 - 5:15P 9 319312-02 See Table
Goalie Bears Sa, Jun 9 - Aug 4 1:40 - 2:15P 8 319315-01 See Table
Visit page 47 for registration dates.
Polar Bear Hockey League (PBHL)
Ages 5-14
Supervisor: Andy Gerow
e Polar Bear Hockey League or PBHL has been
revised to provide an opportunity for our hockey
players to actually play the game. ese cross ice
games will feature roughly 15 minutes of game
overview followed by 45 minutes of play (three
12-minute periods). e Park District of Oak
Park program believes that 1 weekly lesson is not
enough to become "a better" 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. PBHL is also an excellent step 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.
Min 20/Max 54
Program Day/Date Time # of Classes Activity # Res/NR
PBHL Age 5-8 Su, Jun 10 - Aug 5 11:45 - 12:35P 8 319600-01 See Table
PBHL Age 9-14 Su, Jun 10 - Aug 5 12:40 - 1:30P 8 319601-01 See Table
Visit page 47 for registration dates.
Polar Bear Hockey League
# of Classes RES NR
6 Classes $84 $102
7 Classes $98 $116
8 Classes $112 $130
No class 7/1.
Specialty Hockey
# of Classes RES NR
6 Classes $59 $77
7 Classes $68 $86
8 Classes $78 $96
9 Classes $88 $106
No class 6/30 and 7/4.
