WBIA Youth Hockey
Willowbrook Ice Arena has a stepped approach to Youth Hockey. First, we instill proper skating techniques in our Learn to Skate program where novice skaters learn the foundational footwork critical to the success in hockey. Once skaters pass Learn to Skate Basic 2, they may enter Intro to Hockey where players learn to move with a stick and puck. After becoming proficient moving with a stick and puck players may join the In-House Development 3v3 Team. Participants will learn concepts behind playing the game of hockey as they increase their skills as a skater and stick handler. Hockey Director approval is required.
Evaluations: If your child has not attended our Learn to Skate program, please call 630-581-5044 to determine which class is best for your child.
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Learn to Skate
Players with no or limited skating experience will be placed in the Learn to Skate program. The focus of this program is to build a confident skater with proper foundational techniques necessary to be a talented hockey player. Learn to Skate participants will not use hockey sticks on the ice. The focus is 100% on learning to skate and proper use of edges. Hockey equipment is optional, but a helmet is recommended
Intro to Hockey
Players must be able to competently perform Basic 2 level skills. This class will instill mechanics for the proper handling of a hockey stick and puck, and the building of skating skills that aid the player in changing direction on the ice. To graduate into the In-House Development program, the player will need to have sound foundational skating skills, proper stick mechanics and puck control.
Required Equipment - Hockey Skates, Helmet, Shin Guards, Shoulder Pads, Elbow Pads and a Hockey Stick
In House Development Team 3v3
This program meets twice a week and will accept players aged 5-12 that have mastered skills consistent with those taught in our Intro to Hockey program. On Thursdays players will receive skating instruction to increase their speed and agility on the ice followed and advanced stick/puck/skating drills. On Sundays players will use a 3v3 format to learn the rules and strategies of the game of hockey. The objective of this program is to graduate the players to club hockey and a lifetime of love for the game. Approval from the Hockey Director is required to register.
Required Equipment – Hockey Skates, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Shin Guards, Elbow Pads, Hockey Pants, Hockey Stick
Refund Policy: Should a client decide after completion of ONE class they would like to drop from the session, a pro-rated refund will be granted. A $20 processing fee will be charged. After two classes have been attended, NO refunds will be given. After the third class of the session is offered, NO refunds will be given for any reason.
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