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.
- All participants are required to pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee of $53 (birth year 2015 and after are FREE). The 2021-2022 season registration is valid through August 31, 2022.
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.
- All participants are required to pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee of $53 (birth year 2015 and after are FREE). The 2021-2022 season registration is valid through August 31, 2022.
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.
- All participants are required to pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee of $53 (birth year 2015 and after are FREE). The 2021-2022 season registration is valid through August 31, 2022.
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.
- All participants are required to pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee of $53 (birth year 2015 and after are FREE). The 2021-2022 season registration is valid through August 31, 2022.
Summer Session I & II
Learn to Skate – Session I
Tuesday, 6/7-7/12, 4:30-5:10pm, $175
Sunday, 6/5-7/17*, 9:00-9:40am, $175 (*No Class: 7/3)
Sunday, 6/5-7/17*, 10:50-11:30am, $175 (*No Class: 7/3)
Learn to Skate – Session II
Tuesday, 7/19-8/23, 4:30-5:10pm, $175
Sunday, 7/24-8/28, 9:00-9:40am, $175
Sunday, 7/24-8/28, 10:50-11:30am, $175
Learn to Play I & II – Session I
Sunday, 6/5-7/17*, 9:50-10:40am, $195 (*No Class: 7/3)
Learn to Play I & II – Session II
Sunday, 7/24-8/28, 9:50-10:40am, $195
Drills for Skills – Session I
Thursday, 6/9-7/14, 4:30-5:30pm, $215
Drills for Skills – Session II
Thursday, 7/21-8/25, 4:30-5:30pm, $215
Little Hawks Registration 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
Please visit Chicago Hawks Hockey Club website for more information: www.chicagohawks.com