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 YOUTH ICE HOCKEY
This page was last updated:  September 3, 2008 2:34 PM

SDIA provides youth hockey programs from beginning hockey skating to the top level hockey league. Our leagues range from a recreational house league to the highly competitive tier programs. Please contact Joel Henderson for information and placement.

For Hockey information contact:
Craig Sterling 

SDIA Oilers Hockey Club Representatives

YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUES

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Hockey parents and players:

The coaching staff at the San Diego Ice Arena wants to thank you for your continued support of our hockey program.  We try to provide the best program possible.  We offer a house program that includes all youth ages as well as, tournament and travel options for your skater to choose from.  Our wide range of hockey and skating classes provide for almost unlimited ice time--the key to having a better hockey player. Please feel free to sign your child up for as many events as you would like.  Below is a listing of our classes.  If you have questions or concerns please speak with one of our coaches or with Craig Sterling the hockey director.  He can be reached at 858-530-1825 X 368

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTAL
Fridays 6:25 - 7:25PM
Admission
$15 for walk on or
4 weeks for $45

  • Friday DevelopmentalThis is an hour long class and players should wear a minimum of a helmet and facemask. You will work on speed, puck control, stick handling, shooting.  To participate in this class each skater has two payment options.   The first option is Swipe cards.  The cards are available in the Skate Shop. The swipe card can be loaded with 4 sessions at a cost of $45.00.  They do not expire. Each skater is responsible for handing the card to the cashier at the skate shop window to have the card swiped prior to entering the arena. If you are not interested in the swipe card, you can pay a walk-on fee prior to entering the ice.  The cost is $15.00 per session.  Please retain your receipt and have your hand stamped for either payment option.  Please show your receipt and hand stamp to the door monitor prior to entering the ice.

POWER SKATING
Fridays 5:45-6:15 PM

Friday Power Skating:  Is a 30 minute power skating class offered through the Skating School.  It is offered on Fridays from 5:45 - 6:15 PM.  It is designed to improve speed and agility. This is a class offered to intermediate level hockey players.  All skaters who take this class should wear full hockey gear and bring a stick.  Pucks are NOT used during this class.  To participate you can sign up in the skate shop. With enrollment in this class you receive a card which allows you to practice at ANY public session, three times a week for each week you are registered. You can register for as few as 4 weeks or the entire 12 week session. If you prefer, you can pay a walk in fee each week.  The cost is $12.00 per class.  If you choose this walk on option you will be given a pink slip each week. Give the slip to the instructor.  This option does NOT include any public session practice option

Power Skating Classes:  Power skating classes are offered on Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings.  These classes are an hour in length.  Each skater should wear full gear and bring a stick.  The class is to work on correct skating technique to improve speed and agility.  These classes are open to intermediate level skaters and above.  All ages are welcome.  Skaters are encouraged to set a pace for themselves to get the most out of the class.   Please watch the web site for times.  These classes are scheduled when ever there is available ice time.  The cost of the hour long class is $20.00.  To sign up for the class follow the link on the web page.  This is a brief overview of our classes offered at our arena.  Please do not hesitate to ask questions of any member of the SDIA staff.  We strongly believe that these classes help build each individual player and program.  Please take part in the many opportunities offered here.
 

YOUTH BEGINNING HOCKEY
10:15 - 10:45am, Saturdays
$12 walk on or sign up for either 4 or 12 weeks.

Saturday Beginning hockey: This class is offered through the Skating School but it is a hockey class. It is offered on Saturday mornings from 10:15 – 10:45 AM. This class is geared for the pure beginner. A skater who is just learning to skate in hockey skates. The age varies in this class. The class focus is basic skating, stopping, and simple drills to improve and teach the beginner all about hockey skating. All skaters should wear a minimum of hockey skates. This is a great way to try hockey skating without the cost of purchasing the gear. You can sign up in the skate shop. With enrollment in this class you receive a card which allows you to practice at ANY public session, three times a week for the number of weeks you register. You can register for as few as 6 weeks or the entire 12 week session. If you prefer, you can pay a walk-on fee each week. The walk-on cost is $12.00 per class. If you choose this walk on option you will be given a pink slip each week, which you should give to the instructor. The walk-on option does NOT include any public session practice.

MINI-MITE HOCKEY
10:45-11:10am Saturdays
$12 walk on or sign up for either 6 or 12 weeks.

Saturday Mini-Mites:This class can be taken with the Beginning hockey class. If this class if taken with the beginning hockey class it is offered as a two for one. The mini mite class requires full equipment and the ability to skate independently. It is offered from 10:45 – 11:10 AM. This class is offered to the beginning skater who is mastering skating with the puck. This class is geared to teach skaters the beginning rules and applications of hockey. This class builds on the lessons learned in the beginning hockey classes. You can sign up in the skate shop. With enrollment in this class you receive a card which allows you to practice at ANY public session, three times a week for the number of weeks you register. You can register for as few as 6 weeks or the entire 12 week session. If you prefer, you can pay a walk-on fee each week. The cost is $12.00 per class. If you choose this walk on option you will be given a pink slip each week, which you should give to the instructor. This option does NOT include any public session practice.

We look forward to seeing you in the classes and in our house, tournament or travel hockey programs.
Please direct all questions to:
Craig Sterling
craig@sdice.com    
858-530-1825 X 368