Ice Hockey Classes and Games
Youth Ages 4-16
CHIP is the foundation of our youth hockey programs. Through this program your child will gain a love for the great game of hockey and build lasting friendships. CHIP places an emphasis on developing the skating fundamentals required to play hockey and puck skills such as stick handling, passing, and shooting. Building upon the basic skating learned in a rookie program or skating course, CHIP is the next step toward joining a travel team.
The CHIP program is for the beginner youth player or for the youth player who wants to continue their hockey journey and improve their game through learning individual skills. Our goal is to improve a players individual skills and game knowledge which would enable the player to continue to play in our Valley Forge Colonials travel program.
LTS/ Rookie – CHIP – VFC
Ages:
CHIP 1 ages 4-10
CHIP 2 ages 10- 16
*Players age 10 can choose which group to skate with based on skill and hockey experience.
Prerequisite:
Completion of Basic Skating course or a Rookie Program (Center Ice or Flyers)
Saturday Skills Sessions: More traditional practice setting, where players learn the fundamentals of skating, passing, shooting, and gameplay. Saturdays use a mixture of instruction and drills to help skaters grow in skill.
Sunday Cross Ice: ( only for ages 4-10) A learn By Doing setting. There is no formal instruction on Sundays. Players participate in small group games of hockey for the entire session. Coaches are on the ice to ensure safety and fair play and promote fun.
Players are welcome to sign up for both Saturday and Sunday or either session. Saturday Skills sessions are the recommended starting point for all new players.
Required Equipment:
*Rental Equipment is not available*
*Not sure how to dress your first time player? We can help! Check out this Little Helper!
Program Cost (6 Weeks):
Saturday Skills or Sunday Cross Ice $140 (Drop in $30 per session)
2023 FALL SESSION 1 (Registration Open 8/1 -9/6)
Saturdays: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/14, 10/21
Sundays: Ages 4-10 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22
2023 FALL SESSION 2 (Registration Open 9/21 -10/25)
Saturdays: 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/9, 12/16 (No Practice 11/25 or 12/2)
Sundays: Ages 4-10
10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/10, 12/17 (No Scrimmage 11/26 or 12/3)
For more information contact Andrew at andrewtait@oakscenterice.com
https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/locations/flyers/
Learn to Play is a program that provides a unique opportunity for families to join the hockey community and for participants to develop fundamental skills to help them succeed both on and off the ice. Created jointly by the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL). Learn to Play’s goal is to inspire youth and welcome more families into the hockey community.
Creating a safe environment for families to develop a love for hockey is integral to the Learn to Play program and the first step in doing so is providing all participants with head-to-toe equipment. Participants will be properly fitted with equipment during an in-person fitting event held at a location associated by each club.
