Learn to Skate

The key to becoming a great hockey player is a solid skating foundation. Our comprehensive Learn to Skate and introductory hockey programs will take a participant from their first on-ice experience to the point where they can enter organized hockey. With multiple entry points there is a program for aspiring hockey players of all ages.

Bruins Fundamentals

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8 Week Program:  $139.00

The Bruins Fundamentals program was initiated by FMC Ice Sports and the Boston Bruins as a way to introduce beginner skaters to the sport and help them prepare for entry into youth and organized hockey programs. The program’s goal is to teach the fundamentals of ice hockey through various drills, personalized instruction, and game simulation, while ensuring that each and every skater is having as much fun as possible!

 

Level 1: Hockey FUNdations - 8 Weeks
This class is designed to take a skater from their first hockey experience to a point where they can begin learning fundamental hockey-specific skills. While players are on the ice with full equipment, the primary focus will be on developing skating skills in a fun atmosphere.

Key Objectives:
Introduce proper stance • Develop and improve balance and agility • Teach starting, stopping, gliding and striding • Forward, backward and lateral skating/movement

Level 2: Skills & Drills - 8 Weeks
In this class, participants will begin learning key hockey-specific skills that are needed before game play is introduced. Puck control, shooting and passing are introduced and prevalent in this class.

Key Objectives:
Introduce basic puck handling stance and control • Teach forehand and backhand passing • Introduce edge control, cross-over's and pivoting • Teach forward and backward hockey start and stop • Develop skating and puck carrying skills • Introduce basic shooting and scoring

Level 3: Positions & Play - 8 Weeks
Once a skater has learned to skate and has developed the basic skills needed to participate in the sport of hockey, it is time to introduce them to the game. This class is geared towards teaching the basic knowledge needed to enter into an organized hockey program, whether it is a recreational league or travel hockey program.

Key Objectives:
Introduce basic positioning • Develop a fundamental understanding of the rules • Learn basic team work and strategy • Understanding of offensive and defensive concepts • Exposure to the various positions on the ice

Late Starters - 8 Weeks
This program is specifically targeted for skaters aged 9 – 12 who are new to the sport of hockey. Participants will go through the progression of skill development in a program tailored to their abilities. Skills that will be addressed are improving skating ability, puck handling, passing, and shooting. This program can be taken for multiple consecutive sessions in order to get a player prepared to enter organized youth hockey.
 

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Please call  888-74-SKATE  to register for any Bruins FUNdamentals Combo Packages.

Greenfield Spring 3-on-3 League

Mite - Squirt - Peewee - Bantam
February 27th - April 4th

Team Package Fee:        $995.00
Individual Player Fee:    $99.00

3-on-3 hockey is the ultimate fast-paced game with up and down action that will help players to stay in peak condition and hone their offensive and defensive skills during the off-season. The games are played on the full ice rink with three lines of players and one goalie for each team. The full ice provides breakaways and rushes that will challenge the abilities and improve the full ice vision of participants. Players get maximum ice time in a wide-open format that helps develop skating skills and stamina while providing plenty of puck handling time to develop offensive and defensive skills. Goalies will see an abundance of shot opportunities to develop their positioning and skills as well.

Greenfield Spring 3-on-3 League Schedule

Greenfield Spring 3-on-3 League Standings

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Pioneer Valley Spring Youth Hockey League

Mite - Squirt - Peewee - Bantam - Midget
April 17th - June 27th

Get on the ice and enjoy the action by being part of the Pioneer Valley Spring Youth Hockey League. Hosted at the Smead Arena in Springfield, this youth hockey league is open to Mite through Midget age division teams. Individual players interested in participating this spring can register as Free Agents and be matched with registered teams.

 

 

Individuals - Join the free agent pool for the 2010 season! All players will be contacted with more information upon submission of form.

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Rapid Fire 3-on-3 League

Squirt - Peewee - Bantam
May 3rd - June 13th

Team Package Fee:        $995.00
Individual Player Fee:    $99.00

Rapid Fire 3-on-3 Hockey is the ultimate fast-paced game with up and down action that will help players to stay in peak condition and hone their offensive and defensive skills during the off-season. The games are played on the full ice rink with three lines of players and one goalie for each team. The full ice provides breakaways and rushes that will challenge the abilities and improve the full ice vision of participants. Players get maximum ice time in a wide-open format that helps develop skating skills and stamina while providing plenty of puck handling time to develop offensive and defensive skills. Goalies will see an abundance of shot opportunities to develop their positioning and skills.

 

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Total Skills 'n' Powerskating

Mite - Squirt - Peewee - Bantam
Spring and Summer Clinics Available*

8 Week Player Fee:      $139.00
16 Week Player Fee:    $220.00

By incorporating a complete skills development program into a comprehensive weekly series, you can expect to improve your skating technique, puck skills, passing ability, endurance level, and develop into a more complete player. Our tiered core skill learning sessions include a wide range of drills and skill areas and are taught in smaller on-ice groups, allowing skaters to maximize their learning, development and fun!
*Marlboro Spring Only

 

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New England Future Stars

Beginning May 10th Visit the Official New England Future Stars Website for more details.

 

 

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Summer Girls High School League

"Organize your Team and be Part of the Action!"

Burlington Ice Palace - Burlington, MA
June 19th - August 28th
Team Fee:    $2,295.00

Early Registration Incentive! Register by April 15th and save $200 off league fees!

 

Burlington Ice Palace | Burlington, MA     

 

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Vipers Skills Clinic

Collins/Moylan Arena - Greenfield
 

The Vipers Skills Clinic is a weekly skills session at the Collins/Moylan Arena in Greenfield, MA geared toward beginner to advanced players. The sessions are coached by Kay Cowperthwait, former Varsity Women’s Ice Hockey Coach at Amherst College. Under her guidance the players will work on skill development and game situations in order to prepare to join a team.

Girls U16 Clinic
Time: 7:00-7:40PM

Woman's Clinic
Time: 7:40-8:20PM

Sign up for both the Vipers Women’s Clinic and the Viper Women’s Team and pay only $178.00/session (Session 4 - Only $88)
Call 1-888-74-SKATE to register.

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7th Annual Pioneer Valley Vipers Senior Women's Tournament

Collins/Moylan Arena - Greenfield
April 9th - 11th, 2010

Tournament Fee:    $745.00
Returning Team Discount:    $695.00
(Deadline: April 1, 2010)

USA Hockey Sanctioned Event
4-Game Minimum for all Teams
Souvenirs for all Participants
Game and Division MVP Awards
Lodging/Dining Assistance
Skills Competition

Competitive Levels: B-Division and C-Division

Collins/Moylan Arena | Greenfield, MA