Community Hockey Basics

Community Hockey Basics is a free, welcoming 8 week introduction to skating and hockey for children ages 5–16. No previous experience is required, and all skill levels learn together.

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Winter 2027 Program Details

Dates: Eight weeks during January and February 2027

Days: Wednesdays or Thursdays

Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Location: Holliday Park Ice Rink

Ages: 5–16

Experience: All skill levels, including first-time skaters

Cost to families: No program fee

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Families may indicate Wednesday, Thursday, either day or that neither time currently works. Completing the interest form is not a final placement or registration; it helps us evaluate ages, demand, family needs and available space before sending full program information.

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What Your Child Will Learn

• Balance, movement and confidence on the ice

• Basic skating skills

• Introductory hockey movement and skills

• Resiliance

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What We Provide

Our Hockey House provides the ice time, coaching, skates, helmets and introductory program equipment needed to participate. Families do not need to purchase hockey equipment before beginning.

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What Families Need to Do

Complete the short interest form

Watch for placement and registration information

Complete required forms and sign the participation waiver

Provide transportation to and from Holliday Park Ice Rink

Tell us if transportation or another barrier may keep your child from attending

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What Comes After Hockey Basics?

Children who enjoy the program and want to continue may be considered for future Player Development or summer opportunities. Coaches evaluate readiness, attendance, commitment, effort and attitude.

Player Development introduces selected returning participants to practicing in hockey equipment and learning more of the game. It is part of our longer-term plan to create a high-school development team.

Plant the seed now.

A child does not need to be the most advanced player to earn another opportunity. Showing up, listening, working hard, treating others well and continuing to try all matter.

 

Transportation or Family Support

Parents and guardians provide transportation for Community Hockey Basics. If cost, transportation, work schedules or another family barrier may prevent participation, tell us on the interest form or email Michelle at michelle@ourhockeyhouse.org. We want to understand what families need and explore what help may be possible.