Our Skating & Hockey Skills program is designed for players of all skill levels who want to learn, develop, and enjoy the game in a fun, inclusive, and non-competitive environment. Led by experienced Instructors, it is ideal for those looking to learn the game, improve their skills, meet new people, and build confidence in a positive, recreational hockey environment. Whether you’re starting from scratch or aiming to sharpen your skills, this program has something for everyone.
*older teens are also welcome

Skating & Hockey Skills 1: Ideal for players who are new to hockey yet have basic fundamental skating skills. This level focuses on improving skating, and building confidence of individual skills like stickhandling, passing, and shooting though learning progressions, and low pressure game play.

Skating & Hockey Skills 2:
Designed for players with a basic understanding of hockey and some league experience who are ready to improve and apply their skills more consistently. The focus is on skating development (edges, crossovers, speed), passing and receiving under movement, continual improvement of positioning and team concept using small-area games and situational play

Skating & Hockey Skills 3:
For players with solid fundamentals who are looking to refine their skills and elevate their game. Focus is on advanced skating, agility, puck control, game strategy, positioning, quick decision-making and overall hockey IQ through structured scrimmages and con contact game-like scenarios.

Please register for the appropriate level for you as opposed to the ice schedule. 


 

Fall Non Contact Hockey (Classic)

Key Dates:
Registration Opens: August 15
Registration & Playing Request Deadline: September 6, 4:00 PM
League Play Begins: September 12

League Schedule:
Mon/Sat League: Max 16 teams, 8 games scheduled
Sun/Wed League: Max 16 teams, 8 games scheduled
Time: Varies
Location: UCalgary Olympic Oval South Ice

League Format & Rules:
Classic Hockey Leagues are designed for new to experience players.
Emphasis is on fun and sportsmanship.
Some players may still be learning the rules, so the flow of play may not be natural.
If a team has mostly experienced players, they should consider a higher-level league.

Team Requirements:
Open leagues do not have gender minimums
Teams must supply their own jerseys with #'s.
Teams may only dress 16 players per game. 

Other Notes:
Standings, officials, and playoffs (if team qualifies) are included.
*Participants must be over the age of 18yrs or a UCalgary Student.


 

Does your child have the have the fundamental skating skills and is itching to play hockey? This class will provide your child with the opportunity to learn the basics of hockey in a fun environment. We will focus on skills such as passing, shooting, and puck handling, while reinforcing correct stick placement and posture. This program is also suitable for kids in Timbits, lower tier Novice, and House League players. We will divide players according to skill level when necessary.
* Please note that kids must be able to skate forwards, backwards, stop, and turn prior to registering (Passed Kids Skate Level 2). For more options see our Learn to Skate programs.

This class will be run like a full hockey practice, the first portion focusing on skating skill development, and the second portion will be hockey skills tailored to the skill level of the group. This program is for higher tier U9 players, and U11 players, (formerly Novice and Atom) as well as house league. We will divide the class into skill levels whenever necessary for more individualized instruction.

Improve your skating; improve your game. If you play hockey, we teach and emphasize proper technique, form, speed and skill as they apply to the game. Please note: Power Skating is for those who already have a solid foundation of basic skating skills, it is not a learn to skate program.

These camp-like programs run multiple times per week for the month of August and will have you in shape for the upcoming hockey season.

Notes: this is an instructional program, therefor full ice scrimmage time is limited, but you’ll be challenged by small area games and drills to put your game skills into practice.