Learn to Play Hockey – Youth

2 Ways to Join in the Fun while Learning to Play Hockey!

Club Member Learn to Play Hockey: As a Club Member, during Club Season, participants may add the Club Learn to Play Hockey program to their cart ($350 add on to your $850 Club membership) in their MyWSConnect.com account after first setting up their account and making the skater a member. By adding the Club Learn to Play offering, skater will immediately be enrolled in all Learn to Play Hockey classes running during Club Season between Sept. 5th and March 17th, 2024. This is a total of 24 classes that run on Sundays from 12:40-1:40 pm. Club members may also enroll in one group ice skating lesson per week on the day of their choice during Club Season (Tuesday late afternoon, Friday early evening or Saturday late morning classes) and receive 24 Group lessons during Club season, come to all Public Skating sessions for free and participate in Club Season Sunday Family Hockey and Family Skating sessions. Click Here to either become a member then add Learn to Play Hockey or if you’re already a member, add Learn to Play Hockey to your existing membership.
Public Learn to Play Hockey: Public Learn to Play Hockey is for the participant who would prefer to take one 8-week class at a time and pay $200 for each 8-week lesson series. The class is identical to the Club Member Learn to Play class but Will Not include the one free Group Learn to Skate lesson per week, Sunday Family Hockey and Family Skating sessions or free admission to Public Skating sessions. This is perfect for new Learn to Play skater with some beginner skating experience who wants to try out a Learn to Play Hockey class before making any further commitment. Click Here to sign up for Public Learn to Play Hockey classes on MyWSConnect.com.

Click here to view brochure (however all registrations must be done online)

All classes run on Sundays from 12:40pm – 1:40 pm

Sunday Fall Series I: (8 weeks/$200)
Dates: 9/10/23-10/29/23

Sunday Fall Series II: (8 weeks/$200)
Dates: 11/5/23-1/14/24 (no class 11/26, 12/24 or 12/31)

Sunday Winter Series III: (8 weeks/$200)
Dates: 1/21/24-3/17/24 (no class 2/18)

Sunday Spring Series IV: (8 weeks/$200)
Dates: 3/24/24-5/19/24 (no class 3/31)

All Learn to Play Hockey participants must be in full hockey protective equipment.

Categories: Group Lessons for the Public, Hockey Lessons/Camps/Clinics

Description

Description

YOUTH LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY PROGRAM

For Boys & Girls ages 4-12

Sundays 12:40 pm–1:40 pm

Prerequisite: Past at least the first level of a Learn to Skate program and preferably past Basic Skills or Hockey Skills level 2

Program Overview

Fun starts here!

The “Little Warriors” Learn to Play Hockey Program is for beginners and is the first step for players wishing to participate in the Wissahickon Warriors Youth Hockey Program (Travel Hockey). Our program places an emphasis on the development of skating skills. All sessions will have skill stations specifically designed to maximize player/coach ratio and basic skill development. Through our program your child will grow to love the game of hockey and build lasting friendships.

Little Warriors Program Focus

Fun
Skating Development: Balance, Edges, Stride (forward and backward), Starts and Stops, Crossovers (forward and backward), Transitions, and Agility
Puck control, Passing and Shooting Skills
Small Area Games
Teamwork and Self-Confidence
Personal Achievement and Friendships

Rolling Registration

The Little Warriors – Learn to Play Program offers rolling registration so players may join at any time for a prorated fee. Contact Wally Muehlbronner, WSC Director of Programs with questions at walterm@wissskating.com. WSC is not able to offer makeup sessions or refunds for missed classes.

Required Equipment

Skates, Helmet with Cage, Stick, Elbow Pads, Shoulder Pads, Hockey Pants, Shin Guards, and Gloves

Our Programs History: The Wissahickon Skating Clubs Youth Hockey Program is likely the longest standing hockey program in the greater Philadelphia area. In the early years, our Club operated as an independent organization competing against clubs similar in structure to WSC. Throughout the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s our club produced many of the areas elite players. Many of these players advanced to prominent boarding schools and NCAA Division 1 hockey programs. Our programs most notable Alumnus is three time Olympian and New York Rangers Stanley Cup Champion goaltender, Mike Richter. In the early ‘90s WSC became a member of the Delaware Valley Hockey League and has since represented the DVHL and the Atlantic District at local and national championships. For the past fifty-one years, WSC and The Merritton Athletic Association located in St. Catherine’s, Ontario have operated a Peewee and Bantam level exchange tournament (alternating as hosts). This is a truly remarkable event and one of the oldest American/Canadian hockey exchanges between two clubs in North America.