HOCKEY ROADMAP

LEARN TO SKATE

Have fun while learning the first step to playing hockey

Who: Boys & Girls, Ages 4 and up
What: Learn the fundamentals of skating
Goal: Have fun, build confidence, and improve skill on the ice
Next Step: To advance to Step 2 (Learn to Play Hockey), skaters must complete Snowplow Sam 3 or Basic 3

LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY

Build on Skating Skills – Get Ready for Real Hockey!

Who: Boys & Girls who have passed Snowplow Sam 3 or Basic 3
What: Intro to hockey fundamentals – stick-handling, passing, shooting, and skating
Goal: Skills development through fun drills and small area games to prepare players for team play (Little Rays, House League, 8U Mighty Mites)

 

LITTLE RAYS HOCKEY

Have fun, build on hockey skills, and start playing
cross-ice hockey!

Who: Boys & Girls, Ages 5–10 who have passed Learn to Play Hockey
What: Intro to the team hockey experience with hockey skills development, gameplay, and competition
Goal: Skills development through fun drills and gameplay to prepare players for league play (House League, Travel Hockey)

HOUSE LEAGUE
& TRAVEL HOCKEY

Where players join a team, continue to have fun, improve overall hockey skills and increase competition

Ages: Typically, 7 and up (8U and older) for House League and 9 and up (10U and older) for Travel Hockey
What: Advanced skill development, team concepts, and increased competition with consistent practice and game schedule Goal: Continued growth to the highest potential of each individual player
Commitment: One practice and one game weekly for House League and multiple practices and games weekly for Travel Hockey

ADULT HOCKEY

Keep the dream alive! Have fun while playing the greatest game on earth

Who: Men & Women ages 18 and up What: Competitive leagues from beginner to advanced Goal: Have fun

Learn More About
Youth Hockey

Please contact our Director of Hockey Operations, Ryan Blair at rblair@carolinaicepalace.com or 843.572.2717 EXT 5904.