Intro To Hockey
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Intro To Hockey - Ages 5 and Up
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Welcome to Intro to Hockey!
Intro to Hockey is a great place for youth to learn how to play ice hockey. Our program features non-contact classes and is designed for anyone who wants to work on their hockey fundamentals. Ages five (5) and up are welcomed, provided they have the ability to skate on their own, and there are no safety concerns expressed by the coaching staff. It is fun, safe, and we will get your player zipping around the ice in no time!
Everyone Can Play!
The Santa Rosa Flyers strongly believe that everyone can play hockey. Our mission is to grow the passion of hockey in everyone who is interested. Sometimes different abled kids learn differently. If your player has any special learning needs that need to be met in order to be successful in hockey please call Coach Woida before completing the registration in order to discuss how to ensure their success.
Volunteering On The Ice
We always welcome new coaches to help us on the ice.
If you are not already a USA Hockey certified coach we will help you out! The club will pay for the costs associated with completing your CEP certification.
USA Hockey Membership
All players must have a current years' USA hockey number which can be obtained here: http://membership.usahockey.com/
***Please note, new USA hockey numbers are available April 1st of each year. It is best to wait until then to purchase this number. Intro does not fill up; there will be space after April 1st to register
Existing players and new players over 10 should register for Intro to Hockey. If your player is new and between 5 and 9 we recommend starting with Little Sharks Learn to Play then joining Intro to Hockey after Little Sharks.
Questions About Intro To Hockey?
For questions regarding new players please include the following information in your contact form for each new skater.
- Player's name
- Player's age
- Player's skating ability
If you have any questions about your child's skating requirements for intro please contact Coach Chris Woida at 707-272-3451. We recommend a quick call with the coach to assess your child’s skill level and determine the best place for them in Intro.
If you have any questions about the Intro to Hockey program, registration or schedule, please contact the Coordinator at introtohockey@santarosaflyers.org
Program Progression
What is the difference between Intro to Hockey and the House program?
Intro is just that: an introduction to hockey. It is the starting point for children who already know how to ice skate and are now wanting to play hockey.
The House program requires the player to be able to show the ability to skate forwards, backwards, do crossovers and be able to apply a controlled hockey stop.
In addition to the House program, the SRJHC encourages the children to take advantage of Snoopy’s public skate sessions, as well as their skating program. Information on Snoopy’s Home Ice skating programs can be found here:
LIFE AFTER INTRO TO HOCKEY
Every player is different and our club strives to give each kid the best possible hockey journey for their interest and skill level. That being said, what happens after Intro to hockey is different depending on your child's age, ability, interest and time of the year.
The average Intro to hockey player spends about 3 sessions (24 weeks) in Intro to hockey before they are ready to 'graduate'. This of course depends on many things. More ice time (public skate, skating lessons, etc), the faster the player will develop. At the end of each session, we have coaches evaluate kids to see if they are ready to move out of Intro to Hockey. If you feel like your child is ready for more hockey, please contact the coordinator around the 5th or 6th practice of the session so we can be sure to evaluate your player. After the coaches evaluate the player, they will recommend which program is best for them.
MITES (8U)
Mites are a travel team for kids who are 8 years old or younger. They do not travel as much as the older kids, and play cross ice games.
HOUSE
Our House Program is for kids who are age 9-17 who are ready to move out of Intro, but either don't want the time commitment of Travel Hockey, or it is the wrong time of the year to join a Travel team.
TRAVEL HOCKEY
The Travel Hockey season usually runs from August to March. Travel tryouts move around depending on our governing board who's website can be found here: http://norcalyouthhockey.org/NCYH-home.php but usually are held in June.
For more information, reach out to Kyle Ferguson via introtohockey@santarosaflyers.org
Fall Session 2 2024 - October - December
Fall Session 2 will run from October 13th through December 8th.
No practice Thanksgiving Weekend.
Session cost: $200
New players will need to upload their birth certificate as part of the registration.
New Players: Register for Fall Session 2 before 10/13 and you can attend any remaining Session 1 practices for FREE!
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