Summer Intro to Hockey

The Introduction to Hockey Program is for the beginning hockey player ages 5 to 10 years old as of December 31, 2025 who has never played in any organized hockey program before including any initiation program.  The instructional program will be focused on primarily on the basic hockey skills – skating, stick handling, passing and shooting.  Each skill is introduced and refined in a progressive “one-step-at-a-time” manner. Players participate in practice drills, informal and modified games.  The main emphasis is on fun and progressive skill development and also allows youngsters to experience Cooperation – fair play- fitness- safety.

The program will consist of three 45-minute sessions. The program will be held on the following dates           

                                Summer Session:          Thursdays – June 12 & 19                     7:30-8:15 p.m.

                                                                         Wednesday – June 25                            7:30-8:15 p.m.

Required equipment: HECC (Hockey Equipment Certification Council) Helmet with face mask (full cage) and strap, mouthpiece, hockey skates, stick, gloves, pads (elbow and shoulder), shin guards, padded hockey pants, neck laceration protection and athletic supporter.  Girls will be required to wear a chest protector. Rental equipment is available. Rental equipment is $10/set excluding skates, protective cup, and mouth guard.  Skates are available for rent at the arena for $3.00/session.  Please contact the City of Troy Recreation Department at 339-5145 for rental equipment questions. Rental equipment will be available each night and paid for the 1^st night of the program by cash or by check. Availability of rental equipment is limited. Therefore, registrations will be taken on a first come first serve bases until the maximum is reached.