Hockey

Learn To Play Hockey programs are designed around the guidelines of USA Hockey’s ADM model, which creates a fun, relaxed learning environment for participants to learn the fundamental skills of ice hockey. The non-competitive atmosphere not only makes a child’s first experience with hockey positive, but also creates an environment in which they can excel. Participants will not only learn the skills and game of ice hockey, but also develop self-confidence.The program operates under the premise that if a player’s introduction to the sport is positive, they will develop a lifetime love of the game. Our hockey programs are taught by the Milford Ice hockey staff, comprised of USA Hockey certified coaches with extensive playing and teaching backgrounds. The Learn to Play Hockey Program includes a hockey equipment starter kit for first time players. The gear is provided through the rink and will be available at the rink prior to the first on-ice session. Guardians must include their child’s height, weight and birthday upon registration as this information will be used to issue the equipment. Available sizes are Youth Small (ages 3-5 or 6), Youth Large (ages 5 or 6 to 8), and Junior Small (ages 7-10).Set Includes: helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin guards, stick and jersey. A program director will contact registered players with specific details relating to the gear distribution.

Milford Ice Pop-Up Skate w/ DC Skills

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3/4 Pop-Up Skate

Stick Time

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Saturday, March 2nd

1:40-3:10 PM

$20 Per Player

Pre-Tryout Bantams & Midget

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Dave Canfarotta

BANTAMS & MIDGET

April 6th & 7th

Saturday 6:00-7:00pm

Sunday 6:00-7:00pm

DC Body Checking Camp

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Dave Canfarotta

FOR PEE WEES & BANTAMS

Wednesdays, 3/27 & 4/3

Fridays, 3/29 & 4/5

6:15-7:15 PM

Milford Drop In Skates

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Birth Years: 2011-2015

Feb 8th & 9th 6:10 - 7:10 PM

Feb 14th & 21st 6:00 - 7:00 PM

March 3rd, 8th, & 13th 6:00 - 7:00 PM

March 10th 4:30 - 5:30 PM

INSTRUCTORS (1 Coach Per Skate):

Dave Canfarotta– Founder of DC Skills, Fairfield High School Coach

Brian Kim– Foundation Hockey, Milford High School Coach

JP Shimko– Team Doritos Quebec, Milford High School Coach

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Adult Skating Skills

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Adult Skating Skills is designed for skaters ages 13 and up from beginner through advanced.

Included with the class is a 30 minute group instruction followed by practice for the remainder of the class.

Rental skates are available at no cost for the class.

A helmet is recommend for beginner skaters.

A current LTSUSA membership is required by the skater to participate in this class. Visit www.learntoskateusa.com to complete this membership.

If you have any questions, please contact our program Director Rachel Ricca milfordicerachel@gmail.com

Happy Skating!!

Adult Learn to Play

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The Adult LTP program is designed for those men and women who have never played hockey before or for those who have very little experience. This seven week series is the first step to joining our Adult Hockey League. Each week, participants will progress at their own pace on the basics of the forward and backward skating stride, stopping, puck control, passing and shooting. A jersey is included.

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Pre-Hockey 1+2

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Coach Brian Kim

Step 1 – Complete Pre-Hockey 1 & 2 in our Learn to Skate Program
Step 2 – Enroll in our Learn to Play Hockey Rookie Program and get FREE GEAR for 1st
time players! Players learn the basics of playing hockey.
Step 3 – Advance to Rookie League, a developmental league featuring
instruction and games (ages 5 &up)
Step 4 – Recreational League: Play “in-house” hockey. Join a team and experience practices and gameplay (ages 5-14)
Step 5 – Hockey Club: Tryout for travel hockey and compete against teams
from across Connecticut (ages 6-18)
QUESTIONS? Contact:
Hockey Director, Brian Kim via phone 978-609-7833
General Manager, JP Shimko via email jpshimko@gmail.com

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Rookie Program

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Now that a player has completed Pre-Hockey 1 & 2, we progress to the Rookie Program where all players receive FREE GEAR!! Each gear bag includes a stick, helmet with cage, gloves, pants, stick, as well as shoulder & elbow pads. Skates are NOT included. Rookie Program players will be introduced to shooting, passing, stickhandling, and other important fundmental skills. As players progress, they will have the opportunity to play in REAL CROSS-ICE HOCKEY GAMES against local teams that are at a similar age and skill level.

Structure: 2 classes per week (Saturday & Sunday)

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