HockeyTots is designed for children ages 3-5 and is a safe and fun way for your child to learn the fundamentals of hockey. The goals are to teach basic concepts and technique of field and ice hockey. Classes will emphasize passing, puck handling , shooting, team work, and safety. Safety pucks are used with appropriate sized sticks.
Why HockeyTots?
Hockey is the perfect game for developing young bodies for any athletic endeavor. The first stages of athletic advancement entail creating body awareness, strength and fitness. Upon this core, advanced skills and muscle coordination can be developed for any sport.
Hockey is the world's most popular sport probably because it is a lifestyle sport that people can play their entire lives. Many adults play Hockey as a fun, social way to get regular exercise; with some playing well into their 60's or even 70's. So whether or not your child pursues Hockey to a high level, teaching them the game could be a gift that lasts a lifetime.
1 Million Touches
The US Hockey Federation advocates that in order for a child to become a skillful player, they should have 1 million Hockey puck touches before they are 16. HockeyTots won’t give your child one million touches but it's a start. If your child starts in Teddies and graduates up through Polar Bears then they will have many thousands of touches that become the foundation for a lifetime of skill.
Why HockeyTots?
Hockey is the perfect game for developing young bodies for any athletic endeavor. The first stages of athletic advancement entail creating body awareness, strength and fitness. Upon this core, advanced skills and muscle coordination can be developed for any sport.
Hockey is the world's most popular sport probably because it is a lifestyle sport that people can play their entire lives. Many adults play Hockey as a fun, social way to get regular exercise; with some playing well into their 60's or even 70's. So whether or not your child pursues Hockey to a high level, teaching them the game could be a gift that lasts a lifetime.
1 Million Touches
The US Hockey Federation advocates that in order for a child to become a skillful player, they should have 1 million Hockey puck touches before they are 16. HockeyTots won’t give your child one million touches but it's a start. If your child starts in Teddies and graduates up through Polar Bears then they will have many thousands of touches that become the foundation for a lifetime of skill.
Our Sports Classes
Classes meet once per week. Each class lasts 50 minutes. Classes are positive and non-competitive!
Equipment
All equipment is provided.
Class Attire
Children should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers and bring a water bottle. Please no sandals or dress shoes.
Open Enrollment
New participants are welcome to join anytime for prorated cost. Prorated costs are calculated by the number of classes left in the session and NOT by the number of classes a customer can attend.
Drop-Off Policy
Our programs are not drop-off classes. Parents or caregivers of all participants must stay on-site during classes in case your child needs assistance.
Siblings
Younger siblings are welcome to observe the class but for safety reasons we cannot allow these younger children to walk and crawl around the field and play with equipment in the same area as the class. If you wish, you may ask the instructor for some equipment for the child to play with in another area where classes are not being conducted. Older siblings are welcome to watch but due to the focus and attention required in these classes we may not allow them to participate in the class in any manner. This is also to prevent injury to the participating children.
If you have siblings that you'd like to enroll in a program together, we offer a sibling discount of 20% off the regular price tuition. This discount is applied to prorated tuition, too.
