New to Hockey
Program Overview
Learn to Skate (age 3-14) THRU THE RINKS OF SHELTON
An introductory Learn to Skate program for boys/girls designed to learn the basics of skating. No skating experienced required.
Intro to Hockey (age 5-14) THRU THE RINKS OF SHELTON
A Learn to Play program designed to teach beginning hockey players proper balance and skating technique. This program is geared towards the student who has some skating experience. Graduates of Learn to Play are ready for the D-League program.
Travel Teams (Mites through Bantams)
In general, participants have skated Travel or has at least one year of Intro to Hockey experience. Players should be able to skate backwards, do forward crossovers and be able to do a hockey stop. Typically, the team practices two to four nights a week and has one home and one away game each weekend. Travel hockey is competitive hockey and is a commitment by both the child and his/her parents or guardian. Travel is open to all boys and girls.
Midget Teams (Half Year)
The CT RiverHawks Hockey Club offers a Half Year Midget Program.