FALL 2010 YOUTH HOCKEY CLASSES

As with most sports, the best time to learn is when you're young. And you'll have plenty of opportunity to pick up the basics and advanced moves at Sharks Ice at Oakland. We have a team of highly qualified instructors who coach on-ice practices and lessons. Groups are separated based on age and ability.

The diagram below is useful in determining the steps to success in a youth hockey career.  To get more detailed class information, or to register for one of the classes listed below by using your credit card, please click on the class title and follow the links through our online registration system.  

FALL 2010 Hockey 1, 2 & 3 Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced Class
This class is designed for the youth player who already has basic skating experience. If your child has minimal to no skating experience, please consider enrolling him or her into either Pre-Hockey or Youth Beginner 1 Learn to Skate. Hockey has a lot of components and can be overwhelming when you add gear, sticks and pucks to kids who are not comfortable on their skates. All skating classes may be completed in hockey skates and are recommended as the starting point for players of all ages who are new to ice skating. For more information or questions about skating classes, please contact Skating Manager David Hicks at dhicks@sharksice.com

The ideal Hockey 1, 2 & 3 student will have already completed a skating class - either Pre-Hockey, Youth Beginner 1 Learn to Skate or another comparable class at another rink. Hockey 1, 2, & 3 is open to kids ages 5 and up, who are interested in learning to play hockey. Basic skills will be covered, including skating, stickhandling, passing and shooting.

We have varying sized sets of youth gear available for use on a per‐session basis, and a limited amount of skates available for use. Gear is distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Depending on the number of registrants, and to our limited gear available, we cannot guarantee the availability of equipment. If borrowing gear, please plan ahead and arrive a minimum of 30 minutes in advance to receive your set of gear and get your child dressed so he/she can be on the ice on time. All borrowed gear must be returned to an Oakland Ice Center employee upon completion of each class.

Hockey 1, 2 & 3 is also a great option for kids who are interested in joining In-House hockey, but cannot commit to attending both days.

Thursday Start Date: September 23, 2010; 5:45-6:30pm
Saturday Start Date: September 25, 2010; 9:30-10:15am *NEW TIME*

COST: 12 Week Summer Session - $165.00

SKATE RENTAL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION COST – 12 session skate rental books are available at the front desk at a discounted price of $30 (12 skate rentals for the price of 10).

To view and print our current Fall 2010 Youth Hockey Class Registration Form please click HERE.
To register on-line for Fall 2010 Youth Hockey Classes please click HERE.

For more information contact Hockey Manager, Emily Teachout at eteachout@sharksice.com or call 510-268-9000