FIRST STEP HOCKEY
First Step Hockey, led by Head Coaches Paul Melanson and Pete Burke, is a beginner program available to all players ages 4 and older to introduce them to ice skating in preparation for their journey to hockey! Players will work on their skating skills while developing their interest in hockey through fun and games. The purpose of this program is to develop on-ice familiarity, coordination, and strength. No skating experience necessary (skating aids will be allowed). This program is open to boys and girls from any local area town.
Required equipment – Hockey Skates, Helmet (with face mask highly recommended), Gloves. Hockey stick and full equipment (elbow pads, shin/knee guards, pants) recommended. All new players receive a SYHA hockey jersey at no additional cost.
Equipment starter packages and equipment discounts available at Vincent Sports Shop
2021-22 Schedule
All sessions are held on Saturday mornings from 8:00AM - 8:50AM at International Skating Center of CT
| Preseason Session |
September (4 Weeks) |
$75 |
| Session 1 |
October through December |
$145 |
| Session 2 |
January through March |
$145 |
*Schedule subject to change. Please see Team Page for full schedule
USA Hockey provides resources for coaches and parents to learn about implementation of cross-ice hockey. To learn more, please click HERE.
All players must be registered with USA Hockey for the 2020-21 season in order to participate (no fee for players age 6 and younger).
Click HERE to register today!
