Little Hawks Hockey

Little Hawks - Learn To Skate

MinorHawks Hockey

Classes are structured to confidently teach the natural progression of skating and hockey fundamentals (shooting, passing, scoring, checking, team play etc.), through competitive drills designed with the student in mind. The goal is to develop the player’s ability so as to promote him/her to future club and league play teams. There are two different levels of instructional classes designed to help develop the student towards playing on an “In-House” team.

Mini Hawks

Ages: 3 to 8 years old
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 games will be used to help promote skill development.

Equipment Requirements: USA Hockey approved helmet & face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads, hockey pants, protective loves, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, hockey skates and neck guard.

USA Hockey Registration: All participants must register on line with USA Hockey (free to those under 6 years old)

Mighty Hawks

Ages: 3 to 8 years old
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. Skating skills for performing forward to backward pivots and lateral crossovers at quick speed are taught and developed. Skaters will be introduced to game like situations, through scrimmages and games.

In addition: Students in Major Hawks can now participate in drills for skills and play on a “Scooter” Pond Hockey team.

Equipment Requirements: USA Hockey approved helmet & face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads, hockey pants, protective loves, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, hockey skates and neck guard.

USA Hockey Registration: All participants must register on line with USA Hockey (free to those under 6 years old)

Little Hawks - Scooter Pond Hockey

Ages: 10 years old & Younger
Little Hawks Scooter Pond Hockey Teams are beginning hockey teams created from the students of Little Hawks classes. These students are placed on a new Scooter team every week and emphasis is placed on skill development and fun rather than the score of the game.

Our goal is to develop an understanding of team/game play, confidence in puck handling, shooting, passing, and checking skills at the team play level. Learning how to interact with other teammates and developing personalities is part of the learning curve of Scooter Pond Hockey. The basic rules of hockey are not yet taught at this level.

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 (free to those under 6 years old)

Little Hawks - Drills for Skills & Power Skate

Little Hawks - In-House Teams

MITES: Advanced level players - 8 yrs. old & younger
SQUIRTS: Level 9+ yrs. old Player (9 to 10 yrs. old)
PEEWEES: Level 11+Player (11 to 12 yrs. old)
BANTAMS: Level 12+ yrs. old Player (12 to 13 yrs. old)

Little Hawks In-House teams are for those players that are ready for team play. These players are drafted on In-House teams which play against one another once a week throughout the session. This program is designed to further educate the player with the rules, positioning, and game strategies needed in hockey to become a competitive but fun player. This is also the developing stages for Parent Coaches to further their interests in coaching. Parent coaches will be guided by Hawk coaches towards learning the techniques needed in developing their Coach Teaching skills.

Students who sign up for the In-House program will participate in the Saturday practices and Sunday games. Teams will be on a rotating schedule for the Saturday practices and Sunday games. The Basic Rules of hockey are taught at this level.

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 (free to those under 6 years old)

USA Hockey Registration Fee

1. The USA USA Hockey Registration must be done online at www.usahockey.com
2. Submit a copy of the confirmation receipt to the Sportsplex when you sign up for the programs.

Winter 2010 Session Schedules

Little Hawks - Learn to Skate

MinorHawks Hockey

Mini Hawks

Mighty Hawks

Scooter Pond Hockey

Drills for Skills & Power Skate

Spring In-House Teams

Session Schedules

For more information on Hockey Programs
Please call: Nick
At: (630) 789-6666 ext.105 or
Email to:  ntselios@darienparks.com

Questions?   E-mail to:  information@darienparks.com

Darien Sportsplex
451 Plainfield Road • Darien, IL 60561
Phone: (630) 789-6666 • Fax: (630) 789-4803