Youth Hockey Programs

Hard work produces results - The hockey programs at the International Skating Center of Connecticut are designed to develop all players regardless of their current skill level. Emphasizing the need for basic skills for beginners and high tempo, overspeed drills to challenge even the most experienced skater, our coaches encourage players to demand more of themselves. Hard work producing results. In our clinics, on our teams, and in our hockey schools, we develop a competitive atmosphere while still keeping them fun. After all, hockey is a game. Almost everyone plays games for the fun of it while hoping that their hard work may lead to greater things.

The International Skating Center of Connecticut is pleased to bring you a staff with years of experience. Our elite crew includes college coaches, former hockey pros, former Olympians, the best college, high school and triple A hockey players coaching around. All of our coaches have proven themselves successful at helping players bring their game to the next level.

Stick Time

These sessions are designed for players 16 years of age and older who want to participate in full-ice pickup games against each other. These sessions may also be used to work on stick handling, shooting, passing, skating and other skills when a game is not formed. Checking is not allowed during any Stick Time session and full equipment is required. Open to players 16 years of age and older."

Times: Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00am-7:20am.

Requirements:
1) FULL equipment required - including hockey pants, hockey gloves, elbow pads, shoulder pads, shin guards, athletic supporter, and helmet with shield or cage.
2) All skaters must be at least 16 years of age. 16-18 year old skaters must have a special waiver signed by parent or guardian.
3) All skaters must have a signed standard athletic waiver on file.
4) All skaters must show a photo ID card with birthday as proof of age when requested.
5) All stick time play is no check.
6) Locker rooms must be left clean and undamaged.
7) ISCC is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items. Rental lockers are available in the Olympic rink.

Cost $12.00 -- Goalies are FREE!! -- Sessions are 1hr 20min

All registration forms must be accompanied by an
Athletic Waiver and Release form

Hockey Stars

ISCC's Hockey Stars Program was developed to introduce aspiring young players to the game of hockey -- as a safe and positive experience. The controlled environment geared toward beginning players teaches the basic skills of hockey as well as builds self-confidence, teamwork and fair play.

Gerneral Information

Hockey Stars is offered to boys and girls 5 to 14 years old. Skaters must be able to skate forward and make a controlled stop without assistance. Successful completion of ISCC's Learn to Skate program is preferred, but not required.

Classes are instructed by USA Hockey certified coaches Paul Faulkner and Brian Kaczor. Paul has been coaching youth hockey for 19 years and has directed the Hockey Stars program for the past 12 years. Brian has been coaching youth hockey for 11 years and Hockey Stars for the past seven years.

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. You may join at any time, fees will be pro-rated.

The session is 50 minutes long and focuses on the basics of hockey, including skating forward and backwards, skating and puck handling, passing and shooting.

Minimum Equipment required for Hockey Stars: hockey helmet with cage, hockey gloves, elbow pads, knee guards, hockey stick and hockey skates. Kids can wear full gear if they prefer.

Equipment Packages Available at ISCC J.A.M. Pro Shop

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change

Click HERE for current Hockey Stars Schedule, Registration, & Athletic Waiver/Release

For more information, please contact Paul Faulkner at 860 651 5400 ext. 27

Policies

There are no refunds given once a skater is registered.
If a skater withdraws from the program for any reason, a credit will be issues for the value of the remaining programs, which may be used towards any other ISCC program.
Students may Join a Class at any time provided there is room in the class. If a skater joins after the session has begun, fees are pro-rated.
You may not pro-rate the original fee if you know you will be missing a class for any reason.
Walk-On's are permitted on a class by class basis provided there is room.
The Walk-On fee is $25.00 per class.

Open Ice Hockey

This program is designed for players of all ages that want to work on puck handling, shooting, passing, skating and other skills in a non-game situation. Full equipment is required and No pickup games are allowed. Instruction is not included. Any skater under the age of 18 must have a parent sign a liability waiver form.

Private Lessons are available during Open Hockey. Maximum Group Size is 3 . A private hockey coach can not instruct more than 3 students at a time on an open hockey session. Team practice sessions or workouts are not allowed. Instructors must pay the admission fee unless they are pre-approved. An area of the ice may be sectioned off to run these sessions. To schedule hockey lessons, please contact the hockey office at ext. 23

Click HERE for Current Open Hockey Schedule

Cost - $12.00/session/person. Goalies are free if they come with 3 other skaters.

All registration forms must be accompanied by an
Athletic Waiver and Release form

Youth Hockey Program links:
Stick Time
Hockey Stars
Open Hockey

Hockey Links:
Connecticut Hockey Conference
Simsbury Youth Hockey

www.ctlazers.com


Northern Lights Hockey
www.nlgh.com

Northern CT Wings Hockey www.nconnwings.com

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