This program focuses on fundamental skating and introductory hockey skills, such as shooting, stickhandling and passing, through fun activities and games. All participants must be able to skate forwards with balance and control. Full hockey gear is required.
Athletes must be able to skate forwards and backwards (with balance and control) and stop on either left or right side. It is strongly recommended that they have experience playing ice hockey. Full hockey gear is required.
This program is best suited for participants who have the ability to skate forwards and backwards (with an understanding of the inside and outside edges), can complete basic crossovers and parallel stopping on both left and right sides and/or has experience playing ice hockey.