Little Hawks Hockey
Classes are designed to give the inexperienced skater a solid foundation for developing their hockey skating abilities. Our goal is to develop the students skating abilities to be able to promote them towards the first steps of learning to play hockey. Class instruction includes: the basics for developing confidence in gaining balance and control of the young skater’s abilities. The student will learn the art of a push and glide skating stride in a forward motion.
Equipment Requirements: USA Hockey approved helmet & face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads, hockey pants, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, hockey skates and neck guard.
USA Hockey Registration:
- All participants must register on-line with USA Hockey at www.usahockey.com and you must enter a valid USA Hockey Confirmation Number at the time of registration.
- All participants are required to pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee of $53 (birth year 2014 and after are FREE). The 2020-2021 season registration is valid through August 31, 2021.
- Registration will NOT be accepted online or in person without the USA Hockey Confirmation Number. Please bring a copy of your USA Hockey confirmation to the first day of class IF YOU REGISTERED ONLINE!
For the NOVICE Skater: the student in this class is a Novice Skater. His/Hers skating abilities do not have to be exceptional, but they must be able to stand with balance and perform Push & Glide Strides across the ice at a consistent rate. Class Instruction includes: the development of proper balance and stopping, the basics of backward skating and some puck control. A number of competition drills verses other students will be introduced to help enhance student’s competitive skills. Cross ice training will be used to help promote skill development.
Equipment Requirements: USA Hockey approved helmet & face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads, hockey pants, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, hockey skates and neck guard.
USA Hockey Registration:
- All participants must register on-line with USA Hockey at www.usahockey.com and you must enter a valid USA Hockey Confirmation Number at the time of registration.
- All participants are required to pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee of $53 (birth year 2014 and after are FREE). The 2020-2021 season registration is valid through August 31, 2021.
- Registration will NOT be accepted online or in person without the USA Hockey Confirmation Number. Please bring a copy of your USA Hockey confirmation to the first day of class IF YOU REGISTERED ONLINE!
For the INTERMEDIATE Skater: students in this class must have the skating ability to confidently perform Right & Left turns, Snowplow stops, and almost go from a forward to backward skating stride. Class Instruction includes: the further development of puck control, passing, shooting, and scoring. Skaters will be introduced to game like situations through a series of non-contact training scenarios. In addition: students in Learn to Play II can now participate in Drills for Skills & Power Skate.
Equipment Requirements: USA Hockey approved helmet & face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads, hockey pants, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, hockey skates and neck guard.
USA Hockey Registration:
- All participants must register on-line with USA Hockey at www.usahockey.com and you must enter a valid USA Hockey Confirmation Number at the time of registration.
- All participants are required to pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee of $53 (birth year 2014 and after are FREE). The 2020-2021 season registration is valid through August 31, 2021.
- Registration will NOT be accepted online or in person without the USA Hockey Confirmation Number. Please bring a copy of your USA Hockey confirmation to the first day of class IF YOU REGISTERED ONLINE!
Drills for Skills and Power Skate
Ages: 14 years old & Younger
The Drills for Skills clinics are designed for both the aspiring House and Travel player. The clinics are high intensity one hour long practices, designed to develop and maintain the skills of the player. High repetition of all drills allows instructors to recognize the needs of each player and provide personalized direction for their further development. The reinforcement of skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting will all be taught in a non-contact environment.
Equipment Requirements: USA Hockey approved helmet & face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads, hockey pants, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, hockey skates and neck guard.
USA Hockey Registration:
- All participants must register on-line with USA Hockey at www.usahockey.com and you must enter a valid USA Hockey Confirmation Number at the time of registration.
- All participants are required to pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee of $53 (birth year 2014 and after are FREE). The 2020-2021 season registration is valid through August 31, 2021.
- Registration will NOT be accepted online or in person without the USA Hockey Confirmation Number. Please bring a copy of your USA Hockey confirmation to the first day of class IF YOU REGISTERED ONLINE!
Winter 2021 Session II
Learn to Skate: Monday, 4:30-5:10pm, $150
3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/17
Learn to Skate: Sunday, 9:00-9:40am, $150
3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/23
Learn to Skate: Sunday, 10:50-11:30am, $150
3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/23
Learn to Play: Sunday, 9:50-10:40am, $170
3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/23
Drills for Skills: Friday, 4:30-5:30pm, $190
3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/21
Summer 2021 Session I
Learn to Skate
6/1-7/13, Tuesday, 4:30-5:10pm, *No class: 6/29
6/3-7/15, Thursday, 3:40-4:20pm, *No class: 7/1
6/6-7/18, Sunday, 9:00-9:40am, *No class: 7/4
6/6-7/18, Sunday, 10:50-11:30am, *No class: 7/4
Learn to Play I
6/6-7/18, Sunday, 9:50-10:40am, *No class: 7/4
Learn to Play II
6/6-7/18, Sunday, 9:50-10:40am, *No class:
Drills for Skills
6/3-7/15, Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm, *No class: 7/1
Summer 2021 Session II
Learn to Skate
7/20-8/24, Tuesday, 4:30-5:10pm
7/22-8/26, Thursday, 3:40-4:20pm
7/25-8/29, Sunday, 9:00-9:40am
7/25-8/29, Sunday, 10:50-11:30am
Learn to Play I
7/25-8/29, Sunday, 9:50-10:40am
Learn to Play II
7/25-8/29, Sunday, 9:50-10:40am
Drills for Skills
7/22-8/26, Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm
Little Hawks Registration for Winter/Summer 2021 Sessions must be completed through the Chicago Hawks Hockey Club website. A direct link to the registration page is listed below:
Chicago Hawks Hockey Club Online Registration
Any questions, please contact Jordan at jrossi@darienparks.com or call 630-789-2011.
Please visit Chicago Hawks Hockey Club website for more information: www.chicagohawks.com