Ages:Recommend 3 years or older. Younger children have success on a case by case basis.
Where: Pilgrim Skating Arena, 75 Recreation Drive Hingham, MA 02043
When: Saturday mornings, time is TBD
BLACKOUT DATES: TBD
Mandatory equipment: Helmet (strongly recommend a hockey helmet with cage), skates, and hockey or water proof gloves
Other equipment recommended, but not mandatory: Elbow pads, knee pads/full shin pads, neck guard, waterproof clothing in case of falls, snow pants/hockey pants (with the padded bottoms)
We recommend if your child is new and needs a device to hold onto, that you bring 2 milk crates secured together for a proper height. We will have a limited amount of sleds available at the rink for the students to use.
The ice will be separated into 2-3 different levels of skaters from beginners to more advance. At each level, the kids will be working on their balance and skating skills using various games and drills.
Registering:
Register your child with USA Hockey (USA Hockey registration is free for children under 6) to obtain a USA hockey number. Go to: http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/login to register. This is mandatory for all hockey programs nationwide.
Volunteering/Coaching: If you have any hockey/figure skating background and would like to help coach on the ice, please contact Coach John. We are all volunteers and could use any extra help.
Parents: Parents are welcome on the ice with their child. All parents on the ice must wear a helmet.
If you need anything else or have questions, please let me know.
