Little Polar Bears
Little Polar Bears includes both "Learn to Skate" and "Learn to Play Hockey." Once a player has met the requirements of "Learn to Skate," then he/she will progress to "Learn to Play Hockey."
The overall program is geared towards our players who are between 4-7, but we're happy to discuss your child's individual circumstances. It’s important that your child knows how to stand independently on the ice.
The goals this program are to develop the FUNdamentals of skating/playing:
- Forward and backward skating
- Stopping with full control
- Edge work (inside and outside)
- Forwards and backwards crossovers
- Turns with agility, balance, coordination, and speed
- Stickhandling and controlling a puck around various obstacles
- Practicing basic concepts of gameplay
After mastering these skills your player will be ready to start playing at the mite hockey level.
This is Session 1 of 4 for the 2025-2026 season. Session 2 registration will come out on October 1st. The Session 2 and 3 skates will consist of outdoor skating on the Winter Club ice sheets.
Ages
Typically 4-7 year olds, but please email the Hockey Director with any special circumstances.
When
Where
Session 1 will be at Hot Shots Ice Arena in Lake Bluff
Address: 29860 Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff IL 60044
Cost
The cost for Session 1 of Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey is $275 per participant.
Games
The Learn to Play Hockey will be introduced to the basics of gameplay by practicing cross-ice games using a puck and ringette.
What To Wear
We recommend you wear warm clothes and winter gloves.
Session 1 (2025-2026)
The Little Polar Bears Program includes both Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey.
Both Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey will be at Hot Shots from 8:45-9:30 am.
LTP Dates: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 (8 sessions)
LTS Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2 (8 sessions)
Learn to Skate cost: $275
Learn to Play cost: $275