3v3 Youth League
Our Youth Hockey Program aims to expand access to structured, low-barrier hockey opportunities for local youth while building skating skills, teamwork, and community engagement. All games will be 1/2 ice format.
The program is open to children 8-18 and will run from February 15 - March 24, 2027. Registration will be available through the Parks Department in late 2026.
AGES 8-12
Schedule
Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 PM Practice
Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM Game
Parents and players mandated to volunteer to help shovel and resurface ice before and after scheduled practice/games
Eligibility
Must have basic skating ability
Able to skate independently
Able to perform a plow stop
Focus Areas
Skating development
Edge control and balance
Introductory stickhandling
Passing fundamentals
Positional awareness
Sportsmanship and teamwork
AGES 13-18
Schedule
Mondays 7 - 8 PM Practice
Wednesdays 7 - 8 PM Game
Parents and players mandated to volunteer to help shovel and resurface ice before and after scheduled practice/games
Eligibility
Prior hockey experience required
Able to hockey stop
Familiar with stick handling and basic gameplay concepts
Focus Areas
Advanced skating and edge work
Puck control under pressure
Small-area game strategy
Competitive 3v3 play
Leadership and team dynamics
Equipment Requirements
Skates
Helmet
Gloves
Stick
Shin pads
Elbow pads
Breezers/Hockey Pants
Shoulder Pads
Mouth Guard
Families are encouraged to acquire equipment so players can practice during open skate sessions outside structured hockey time.
Safety Info
Helmets required at all times on ice
Structured warm-ups led by coaches
Non-checking format
Clear expectations for sportsmanship and conduct
Background checks for coaches
Sign-up required with waiver
Full hockey pads required, because falls at awkward angles may happen, and full pads will give kids more protection as they are improving their skills
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