Learn to Play (Level 4)
Start Date:
Saturday October 28th
Level 5/6 - 7AM
Level 1/2 - 8AM
Level 3/4 - 9AM
Sunday October 29th
Level 1/2 - 3PM
Level 3/4 - 4PM
Level 5/6 - 5PM
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays
The Learn to Skate Program was developed to acclimate younger players to the ice and a hockey environment and make them comfortable with this new experience. In addition the smaller teaching group size will provide more individual instruction. The Learn to Skate Program is a transitional program into the House League Program.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Saturday Mornings (Generally)
• Sunday Afternoons (Generally)
• All sessions are at Boss Arena
One parent or responsible adult is required to be in the rink anytime their child is on the ice.There are situations, such as sickness or injury which would require players to leave the ice.
*** This requirement is strictly enforced! ***
EQUIPMENT
Each player is required to have the following properly fitted equipment.
• Hockey skates which have been sized for the player's feet
• HECC approved helmet, with a full face mask, properly fitted for the player
• Elbow and knee pads ( worn underneath outer clothing )
• Gloves (winter gloves are OK)
• Do not overdress your child , normally a sweatshirt and sweat pants are sufficient.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The program will concentrate on teaching the basic skating skills in a non-threatening environment. The following basic skating skills will be taught and emphasized during the program:
• Hockey stance and balance
• Forward skating
• Gliding
• Introduction to stopping
• Introduction to backwards skating
Recent Instructional 4 News
SRIYHA and the Boston Bruins Foundation are . . .
SRIYHA and The Boston Bruins Foundation are excited to continue and grow the Bruins Academy Learn to Play presented by Pure Hockey to help aspiring, youth hockey players develop their skills. The program is available to both girls and boys and the registration fee includes a full set of equipment to keep (valued at $550 retail), skates, a professional personalized fitting, and four weeks of on-ice instruction led by certified coaches. The Boston Bruins are thrilled to share their passion for hockey with the next generation of hockey players. All players must be between the ages of 5-9 at the time of registration.
Please note: Children that have registered with a USA Hockey association or have previously completed this program are not eligible. All registrations will be checked to ensure you have not completed the program or are in a USA Hockey association. All children should be able to skate on their own, unaided. Please check in with your local rink on skating lessons before starting Bruins Academy Learn to Play program.
Registration opens on August 17th!
