The Pre-Hockey Program is a continuation of the Learn To Skate Program, in that it reinforces the skating skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 while introducing puck handling, passing and shooting. Target age is 5-8 years old.
Level 3: Forward stroking/strides, Forward pumps (R/L), Forward crossovers (R/L), Backward Snowplow Stop; 2-foot Ski Slalom (Intro to edgework)
Level 4: Backward skating, Backward pumps (R/L), Backward crossovers (R/L), Forward to Backward 2-foot turn (CW/CCW), Intro to Hockey Stops
Equipment Requirements: Players should be wearing full pads on the ice (see below). Skates and helmets are available to rent at the Mount Prospect Ice Arena.
- HECC certified hockey helmet with face mask
- Elbow pads and shin guards
- Hockey gloves
- Hockey pants
- Shoulder pads
- Hockey skates
- Hockey stick