Skating Skills for Hockey: An introductory basic skills class with limited skating experience who want to learn
and improve skating skills and confidence on ice. Program covers falling and recovery to a balanced standing
position, proper basic hockey stance (forward and backward) along with other basic hockey skating skills.
Some play time at the end of the class is included. Students must have passed Snowplow Sam I or have a
recommendation from a Preschool evaluation.

Skating Skills for Hockey Required Equipment: HECC approved Ice Hockey Helmet with a full facemask,
hockey skates, snow or hockey gloves, ice hockey stick (not street hockey), elbow and knee pads should be
worn under clothing.

Snowplow Sam: An introductory basic skills class with no prior skating experience. First time skaters must complete an
Evaluation and be recommended for the program in order to register or for those previously enrolled in
Snowplow Sam. Online registration is not available.

Tot Prep: An entry level basic skills class with no prior skating experience. First time skaters must complete an
Evaluation and be recommended for the program in order to register or those previously enrolled in Tot Prep.
Online registration is not available.

Required garments: gloves or mittens, thin, smooth non-textured socks that fit above the skate, arms
and legs must be covered and a light weight jacket or sweatshirt. Helmets are required.