THE WELLS HOCKEY PROGRAM

Introduction

Since 1977 the Wells Ice Rink has offered the Wells Hockey Program as part of its group lesson program.  The Wells Hockey Program consists of six instructional classes.  Classes are in two main divisions.  The General Wells Hockey Classes are held once a week and focus on ice skating skills.  The Wells Hockey Clinic focuses on stick handling, power skating, team play, passing, and shooting.  You can find more information about each division of lessons below.  Lessons cost $75 per person, per session for bi-county residents (Montgomery & Prince George's County) and $90 per person, per session for non-residents. In October 2002 the Wells Hockey Program will begin its 25th season.  The Wells Hockey Program is an instructional program that begins in late October and continues through the end of March.  The goal of the Wells Hockey Program is to provide quality instruction at reasonable cost.

General Wells Hockey Classes

Hockey 101 - To introduce fundamental hockey skating techniques.  The focus is forward skating, balance, turns, stops, and backward skating.  Must be proficient in forward skating.  Hockey gloves, Hockey helmet with full face mask and mouth guard required. Hockey 201 - For proficient forward and backward skater, whom can execute a hockey stop on at least one side.  The focus is to teach more advanced hockey skating techniques such as hockey stops, backward skating, quick starts and quick turns.   Hockey gloves, Hockey helmet with full face mask and mouth guard required. Hockey 301 - For skaters who have mastered the skills taught in Hockey 101 and Hockey 201.  The focus of Hockey 301 will be speed and agility.  Hockey gloves, Hockey helmet with full mask and mouth guard required.

Go to Wells Hockey 101/201/301 Class Schedule

Wells Hockey Clinic- Ages 6 & up

The Wells Hockey Clinics are designed to meet the needs of the novice (beginner) hockey players,  intermediate/advanced hockey players, and goalies who are interested in sharpening their hockey skills.  As in the past, our goal is the development of better hockey skills.  To achieve this goal the Wells Hockey Clinic will emphasize power skating, stick handling, passing, shooting, and team play.

Requirements

Equipment - The hockey equipment listed must be worn while on ice by each participant in the Wells Hockey Clinic.  This is to ensure the safety of all participants.  Before purchasing ice hockey equipment, please be sure that the equipment fits properly and meets safety standards.  Look for the safety approval seal on helmets and masks. The following is a list of equipment needed: elbow pads, hockey helmet with full face mask, hockey gloves, hockey pants, hockey skates, hockey stick, mouth guard, neck protector, protective cup, shin guards and shoulder pads/chest protector.  Shoulder pads and chest protector can usually be purchased as a single piece of equipment.  The Wells Hockey Clinic will provide each participant with a water bottle.

Prerequisites - All participants must have basic skating ability (i.e. proficient forward skating ability).  Individuals 7 - 15 years of age should register for the youth clinic.  Individuals 16 years and older should register for the Adult Hockey Clinic.

Weekly Schedule For Wells Hockey Clinic

TIME

Tuesday Evenings                                                Participant Skill Level                                       Series

6:30pm-7:35pm

1&2

Novice

1&2

7:40pm-8:45pm

Intermediate

3

6:30pm-7:35pm

Team Play-group A

3

Team Play-group B

7:40pm-8:45pm

Saturday Mornings

8:00am-9:15am

Novice & Intermediate

1

8:00am-9:15am

During series 2&3 participants scrimmage on alternating Saturdays.  A schedule of scrimmage dates will be published at the beginning of series 2&3.  Scrimmage lines are determined by the participant's height and weight.

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