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Little Hawks Hockey
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Director of Hockey Operations
The Little Hawks Hockey offers hockey/skating instruction programs for both the beginning and experienced player. All hockey programs are designed and led by Therese Stellato.
Playing Experience
- 2003-Current Player on the Penguins in the Womens Central Hockey League
- 1998 The Storm, a National B womens team in Chicago Coaching Experience
- 1994 -1996 Rollerhockey Coach for YMCA, Briggs in Joliet
- 1996 - Current - Skating Instructor for the Joliet Jaguars, head coach for their LTS, Prehockey and Scrimmage Programs, assisted in Power Skate
Coaching Experience
- 1996 - 2000 Coached all levels of Mites and Squirts, house and travel
- 2005 - Current Private Skating lessons
- 2006 - Power Skate Instructor for Joliet Catholic Varsity
- 2007 - Skating Instructor for Chicago Hawks, Head Coach for LTS
About the Little Hawks programs
Little Hawks Hockey Offers:
- Learn To Skate Hockey
- Pre-Hockey - Levels: #1, #2 and #3
- "Scooter" Hockey Teams
- "Drills for Skills" and "Power Skate"
- "In-House Hockey" Teams
The Little Hawks programs are designed to enhance the development of the inexperienced but aspiring young hockey player ages 3 to 10 years old.
Class levels are offered for: Learn to Skate Hockey, Little Hawks Level #1, Level #2 and Level #3.
In addition, we are offering to our Level #2 players the Little Hawks "Scooters" Hockey Teams. For our advanced Level #3 players we have "In-House" Hockey Teams. These programs are designed to allow the player to be placed on a team and experience the fun of game time play. Players are placed on "Scooters" and "In-House" teams according to their playing levels.
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All skaters born before 1/1/2001 are required to pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee of $37.
The 2007-2008 season registration is valid from September 1st, 2007 to August 31st, 2008.
You can pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee in one of two ways:
Pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee Online at the USA Hockey Website
- Go to www.usahockey.com and click on "Online Registration"
- Print out a confirmation receipt.
- Submit a copy of the confirmation receipt to the Sportsplex when you sign up for the programs.
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Pay the USA Hockey Registration Fee through the Sportsplex when you sign up for the programs.
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Learn To Skate
Classes are designed to give the inexperienced skater a solid foundation for developing their hockey skating abilities. Our goal mission is to develop the students skating abilities to be able to promote them towards the first steps of learning to play hockey.
Therese Stellato and her staff first develop the basic skills each player needs to skate safely and confidently. 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. Keeping the atmosphere fun and safe with easy competition drills helps in the development of the skater.
Equipment Requirements to safely participate in class:
USA approved Hockey Helmet, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee pads, hockey skates.
Little Hawks "Pre-Hockey" Classes
Therese Stellato and her staff design and instruct proven teaching aids which truly enhance the development of the inexperienced player. 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 mission 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 a “Scooter” or “In-House” team.
Students registered in either Levels #1, #2 or #3 will be evaluated to ensure they are in the correct level to enhance their development. The students may be moved accordingly up or down to the correct Levels if needed.
Little Hawks Level #1
Clinics Designed 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. Falling down is “OK” as long as they continue to try to regain balance and skate again.
Class Instruction includes: The development of proper balance and skating strides to perform forward movement, sharp turns left & right, stopping, the basics of backward skating and some puck control. A number of competition drills verses other students will be introduced to help enhance the child’s competitive skills.
Equipment Requirements to safely participate in class: USA approved hockey helmet, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee pads, hockey skates.
Little Hawks Level #2
Clinics Designed 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. The basic starting points for checking in a safe and controlled manner are stressed at this level.
In Addition: Students in Level #2 can now play on a “Scooter” Pond Hockey team.
Equipment Requirements to participate in class: USA Hockey approved helmet & face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads, hockey pants, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, hockey skates.
Little Hawks Level #3
Clinics Designed for the INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Skater
Student in this class must have the skating ability to confidently perform right & left turns, snowplow stops, and be able to 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. The basic staring points for checking in a safe and controlled manner are stressed at this level. Skaters will be introduced to game like situations through scrimmages and games the second half of the session.
Equipment Requirements to participate in class: USA Hockey approved helmet & face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads, hockey pants, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, hockey skates.
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These classes are designed for the enthusiastic player
The “Drills for Skills” clinics are designed for both the aspiring House and Travel player. You can’t get enough of a “GOOD THING”!
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 Re-enforcement of Skating, Stick-handling, Passing, Shooting, Checking, and Game skills are continuously taught in these clinics.
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Little Hawks “Scooter” Pond Hockey Teams are beginning hockey teams created from the students of Little Hawks classes. These students are placed on “Scooter” teams which play against one another once a week throughout the session. “Scooter” teams follow a rotating schedule playing the other teams in the session.
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.
*Teams will follow a rotating game schedule
**The Basic Rules of hockey are not yet taught at this level.
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Program is designed for the advanced level players & 9+ playe
MITES: Advanced level players - 8 years old & younger
SQUIRTS: Level 9+ Years old Player - (9 to 10 Years Old)
Little Hawks “In-House” teams are designed for the advanced level and 9+ years Hockey player. 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 Therese and her staff 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 morning practices and Sunday morning games.
* The Basic Rules of hockey are taught at this level.
**Teams will be on a rotating schedule for the above times
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Little Hawks Learn To Skate - 6 yrs old & younger
8 Week Session - 5: 4/1 - 5/20, 2008
Tuesdays: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, & 5/20
12:10-12:55pm
R/NR Fee: $95/$105
Click to download the Spring Session 5 Registration Form
Little Hawks Classes
6 Week Session - April 20 - May 25, 2008
Sundays: 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, & 5/25
Click to download the Spring Session 5 Registration Form
| Pre-Hockey Classes |
Sunday |
R/NR Fees |
| "Learn to Skate" |
8:05am - 8:50am |
$95/$105 |
| "Level One" |
9:00am - 10:00am |
$130/$145 |
| "Level Two & Three" |
10:10an - 11:10am |
$130/$145 |
"Scooter" Pond Hockey
5 Week Session - April 21 - May 19, 2008
Mondays: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, & 5/19
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
R/NR Fee: $52/$58
"Drills for Skills" & "Power Skate"
6 Week Session - April 22 - May 27, 2008
Tuesdays: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, & 5/27
4:50 pm - 5:50 pm
R/NR Fee: $78/$86
Little Hawks "In-House" Teams
You can sign up this program anytime!
Fee will be pro-rated at the time of registration
Jan. 5, 2008 - Apr. 6, 2008
Saturdays: 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 *No practices: 1/19 & 2/16
Sundays: 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6 *No games: 1/20, 2/17 & 3/23
R/NR Fee: $549/$610
Evaluation: Saturday, 1/5/2008
9:00am - 10:00am - Mites
10:10am - 11:10am - Squirts
Little Hawks Team Rosters (updated: 2/12/2008)
Little Hawks Practice and Game Schedule
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Little Hawks Learn To Skate - 6 yrs old & younger
6 Week Session - Feb. 19 - Mar. 25, 2008
Tuesdays: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, & 3/25
12:10-12:55pm
R/NR Fee: $95/$105
Click to download the Spring Session Registration Form
Little Hawks Classes
6 Week Session - March 2 - April 13, 2008
Sundays: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, & 4/13 *No class: 3/23
Click to download the Spring Session Registration Form
| Pre-Hockey Classes |
Sunday |
R/NR Fees |
| "Learn to Skate" |
8:05am - 8:50am |
$95/$105 |
| "Level One" |
9:00am - 10:00am |
$130/$145 |
| "Level Two & Three" |
10:10an - 11:10am |
$130/$145 |
"Scooter" Pond Hockey
7 Week Session - March 3 - April 14, 2008
Mondays: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, & 4/14
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
R/NR Fee: $72/$80
"Drills for Skills" & "Power Skate"
7 Week Session - March 4 - April 15, 2008
Tuesdays: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, & 4/15
4:50 pm - 5:50 pm
R/NR Fee: $90/$100
Little Hawks "In-House" Teams
You can sign up this program anytime!
Fee will be pro-rated at the time of registration
Jan. 5, 2008 - Apr. 6, 2008
Saturdays: 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 *No practices: 1/19 & 2/16
Sundays: 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6 *No games: 1/20, 2/17 & 3/23
R/NR Fee: $549/$610
Evaluation: Saturday, 1/5/2008
9:00am - 10:00am - Mites
10:10am - 11:10am - Squirts
Little Hawks Team Rosters (updated: 2/12/2008)
Little Hawks Practice and Game Schedule
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For more information on Little Hawks Hockey Programs
Please call: Jordan
At: (630) 789-6666 ext. 101
Email to: jrossi@darienparks.com
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Questions? E-mail to: information@darienparks.com
Darien Sportsplex
451 Plainfield Road • Darien, IL 60561
Phone: (630) 789-6666 • Fax: (630) 789-4803
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