ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOCKEY - LEARN TO SKATE / HOUSE PROGRAM / TRAVEL HOCKEY & MORE
HOCKEY LEARN TO SKATE
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The Hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. In 4 badge levels, skaters will learn to maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice. All elements will be taught without a stick or puck as proper skating techniques are the primary focus of the levels. Skaters will learn the necessary fundamentals to be successful in game situations.
Hockey 1: Proper stance, marching forward, forward gliding, dip, scooter pushes, forward swizzles, snowplow stop, backward skating.
Hockey 2: Backward stance, strides, one-foot glides, backward hustle, backward swizzles, glide turns, moving snowplow stops.
Hockey 3: Forward C-Cuts, hockey turns, forward slalom, forward stops & starts, backward V-stop, lateral marching crossovers.
Hockey 4: Forward one-foot pushes on a circle, forward crossovers, backward c-cuts, backward one foot glide, mohawk, hockey stop.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Helmet, Gloves, Shin Guards, Elbow Pads & Skates, A face mask is strongly suggested.
Questions Call us at 616-738-0733 or email the Hockey Director
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Cross-Ice Program
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Description: The Cross-Ice Hockey Program is based on the model of practicing and playing hockey across the ice surface as compared to practicing and playing lengthwise along the full length of the ice surface. Players will learn the skills necessary to move up and play in a league while having an enjoyable time in a fun, exciting and competitive environment.
The Objectives of the program are:
Give every child a chance to play hockey and experience a feeling of success
Create the same exciting and fun environment as in a “real” game
Keep children excited and motivated to continue playing hockey
STRUCTURE: Tuesday: There will be 50-minutes of instruction Teams will be developed after a draft skate and will be based on the number of participants and age groups. Wednesday: 50-minutes of cross-ice hockey. Skaters will work on individual skating skills to enhance the ability to maneuver on the ice faster and more agile.
Questions Call us at 616-738-0733 or email the Hockey Director
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HOLLAND ICE DOGS HOUSE HOCKEY
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Holland Hockey House program is the step before the travel program. The Ice Dogs House program is part of the Adray league.
ADRAY LEAGUE
The Adray League is a program that is made up of house teams from Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon, Big Rapids, Cadillac, Battle Creek, and Lansing. The league office will establish the 2009-2010 Schedule.
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Questions Call us at 616-738-0733 or email the Hockey Director
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HOLLAND ICE DOGS TRAVEL HOCKEY
Holland Ice Dogs are the advanced league of the Holland Ice Dog program. They offer kids a chance to be part of a team that will help to advance their skills. The Travel Team is part of the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League. And play teams all over Michigan.
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Questions Call us at 616-738-0733 or email the Hockey Director
PHONE: 616-738-0733