What is Ice Hockey?
It's the fastest team sport on the planet. It's a sport built on discipline, respect, team work and speed. Hockey players need skill, determination and bundles of energy because ice hockey is hard work. Hockey to great to watch but it is even better to play.
Why become involved?
There are numerous benefits for kids who play ice hockey. improvements in fitness, strength, co-ordination and agility as well as development in confidence, sportsmanship and self-esteem. Most of all kids will have fun in positive, healthy and safe environment.
How does it work?
The SYIHC 'Learn to Play' programme teaches the basic skills of skating for ice hockey using a non-competitive approach to learning. This is so kids enjoy the experience and come back week after week to play again and again. We will also lend you full protective equipment to get started.
How old do players have to be?
The earlier children learn to skate the better. As long as they can stand on the ice and take instruction from coaches, then they are ready to learn to play hockey.
Here at SYIHC we take players from as young as 3 years old.
Want to join in?
Training sessions run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with times varying depending upon age level. We also have 'early bird' training at 6am on a Saturday for new or inexperienced players.
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