• USA Hockey Digital Guidebook

Learn How to Play Hockey Youth & Adult

See current program guide for dates and times. (All classes are co-ed) Required equipment listed in “Helpful Learn to Play Information”

Hockey Tots 1 - Ages 3 - 6

No experience is necessary. Beginner skating skills will be taught.

Hockey Tots 2/3 – Ages 3 – 6

Pre-requisite: Hockey Tots 1. Basic skating and hockey skills will be taught.

Hockey 1 – Ages 7 -14

No experience necessary. Students will learn basic balance moves, forward skating, and stopping.

Hockey 2/3 – Ages 7 – 14

Pre-requisite: Hockey 1. Students will be taught backward moves, swizzles, one foot glides, and basic hockey skills.

Teen/Adult Learn to Play – Ages 15 +

This class focuses on the skills needed to play hockey including skating, shooting, stick handling, position, and passing. Full ice hockey equipment required.

Helpful Learn to Play Information

The Hockey Staff recommends that gear be purchased and fitted, and that players practice getting dressed before the first day of class. Full equipment is highly recommended for all classes. The minimum gear recommended for the Youth Learn to Play Hockey Classes is listed below. Skate rental is included in the cost of the program. Rental hockey equipment is available for $25 plus deposit per session.* Please contact Joe Olson at (309) 434-2878 or jolson@cityblm.org for rental equipment arrangements.

*Rental equipment fits 3 - 7 year olds.

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