1500 Abbott Court · Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

(847) 821-RINK · (847) 821-RINX (fax)

Hockey Tot 1: Beginner skaters ages 4 thru 6. (4 year olds who cannot skate/march unaided for at least 20 feet should sign up for regular Tot 1 class.)  The main focus is to give skater help with balance, confidence and agility. 2 foot glides, marching on 2 skates, forward swizzles forward scooters, inside edge slides, 2 foot jumps, backward wiggles are covered.  After passing Hockey Tot 1 register for Hockey Tot 2.  Equipment (can rent): Skates, knee pads, gloves/mittens, HECC approved helmet w/facemask, hockey stick.

Hockey 1: Beginner skaters ages 6 and up.  The main focus is to give skater help with balance, confidence and agility.  2 foot glides, 1 foot glide, marching/striding, forward swizzle forward scooters, 1 foot stops, backwards wiggles.  After passing Hockey 1 register for Hockey 2.  Equipment (can rent): Skates, knee pads/shin guards, gloves/mittens, HECC approved Helmet w/facemask, hockey stick.

Hockey 2: Intermediate skaters ages 6 and up.  Main focus is on increasing skating skill and agility. 2 foot turns, striding, backwards swizzles, scoot and crossover, inside edge slide, inside edge glide, and backwards C cuts.  Basic puck handling is introduced.  After passing Hockey 2 you may join the Jr. Sharks and/or register for Hockey 3.  Equipment (can rent): Hockey skates, shin pads, hockey gloves, elbow pads, HECC approved helmet w/mask and a hockey stick.

Hockey 3 & 4: Advanced skaters ages 6 and up.  Hockey stop, crossover start, pivot turns: forwards to backward & backwards to forwards, outside edge turns, weave with puck.  After passing Hockey 3 you may join the Sharks house league.  Equipment (can rent): Hockey Skates, shin pads, hockey gloves, elbow pads, pants, shoulder pads, HECC approved helmet w/mask and a hockey stick.

Advanced Hockey: Designed for skaters ages 6 and up that are playing house league hockey.  Power skating and individual hockey skills are emphasized.   Full Equipment (can rent)

Jr. Sharks ages 4-8: Designed to improve players skills through a combination of instruction, scrimmages, games and clinics.  One hour class per week.  After passing Jr. Sharks you may join our Sharks hockey house league.  Full equipment (including a neck guard) is required.

Novice Sharks ages 9 to 15 is for older youths with limited hockey experience who have never played house league, they have passed Hockey 1 and want to develop their skills and learn to play the game.  Players are strongly encouraged to also sign up for hockey classes to supplement this program.  No checking allowed and full equipment (including a neck guard) is required.

Individual Hockey Equipment Rental $2 each: Skates, Shin Guards, Pants, Gloves, Elbow Pads, Shoulder Pads, Helmet, Stick

Questions? Call (847) 821-RINK

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