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 or she will progress to "Learn to Play Hockey." The overall program is geared towards our players who are 6 and under, but we're happy to discuss your child's individual circumstances and how we can help introduce newer players to skating and hockey. The goals of this program are to develop the individual skill of each player and prepare them to play at the Mite (8U) level. Skill and skating are the most important tools that will be taught to the players so they are best prepared for the Mite level.

Ages

Typically 4-7 year olds, but please call the Hockey Director with any special circumstances.

When

This is a rolling program with 4 sessions offered from September through May.

Where

Sessions are held at Lake Forest College or the Winter Club.

Practices

Players will be offered once per week (45 minutes) through the months of September-November. When the ice is ready at the Winter Club practices will be two times per week. During the Spring season we will go back to Lake Forest College where both LTS and LTPH will be on the ice Sunday's at 8am. The practices will be focused on skating skills, puck handling, shooting, falling down and getting up, passing, in game situations, and of course fun!

Games

The Learn to Play Hockey games will be on Saturday mornings and one hour long. It will feature a lively crowd, loud scoreboard with goal horns, and big smiles from all the players!

Jerseys

Learn to Play Hockey players will be provided a jersey they will use for practices and games. Our Learn to Skate players can wear whatever they choose. We recommend warm clothes and winter gloves.

Additional Costs

There are no extra costs associated with this program.

Session 2 (2023-2024)

Registration for the 2023-24 season is now open!!

Learn to Skate and Learn to Play are unique in Session 2 as we transition over to the Winter Club ice and add in Wednesdays, however Sundays are still at Lake Forest College.

Session 2 Learn to Skate dates, times and locations:

11/12 - 8:00-8:45am at LF College

11/19 - 8:00-8:45am at LF College

11/26 - No session due to the Thanksgiving Weekend

11/29 -3:30-4:15pm at WC

12/3 - 8:00-8:45am at LF College

12/6 - 3:30-4:15pm at WC

12/10 - 8:00-8:45am at LF College

12/13 - 3:30-4:15pm at WC

12/17 - 8:00-8:45am at LF College

Session 2 Learn to Play Hockey dates, times and locations:

11/12 - 8:00-8:45am at LF College

11/19 - 8:00-8:45am at LF College

11/26 - No session due to the Thanksgiving Weekend

11/29 - 4:15-5:00pm at WC

12/2 - 9:00-9:45am at WC

12/6 - 4:15-5:00pm at WC

12/9 - 9:00-9:45am at WC

12/13 - 4:15-5:00pm at WC

12/16 - 9:00-9:45am at WC

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