Fall I	6 weeks	September 4 – October 12	Open Registration begins August 18
Fall II	6 weeks	October 16 – November 24	Open Registration begins October 6
Winter	10 weeks	December 1 – February 22	Open Registration begins November 17 No classes Dec. 22 thru Jan 4
Spring	10 weeks	February 23 – May 10	Open Registration begins February 16 No classes March 23 – March 28

Tot Hockey and Hockey Learn-to-Skate programs are the cooperative efforts of the Crystal Ice House and the Yellowjackets Youth Hockey organization. Classes are 45 minutes long; 30 minutes of lesson and 15 minutes of practice. The hockey classes will run as 6-week Fall I & and Fall II sessions, and as 10-week Winter and Spring sessions. There is a yearly fee of $7.50 for registration to US Figure Skating for all participants. The yearly fee for USA Hockey registration is waived for children aged 6 years (birth year 2002) and younger (www.usahockeyregistration.com). For additional information, please visit either the Crystal Ice House Web site at www.crystalicehouse.com.  Registrations are not accepted online. You must complete the registration form at the Crystal Ice House.

As a benefit of being a cooperative member, the Yellowjackets youth hockey organization will provide a starter kit, at no cost, for all tot hockey players aged 4 to 8 years enrolled in the Hockey 4 classes. The equipment either can be returned at the end of the session or purchased for $60. Each skater will receive a jersey as part of the class fee.

The starter kits range in two groups: “Small” and “Large”. The “Small” starter kit (generally for 4- to 6-year-olds) contains youth large shoulder pads, pants and elbow pads, 8" shin guards and gloves, and an x-small adjustable helmet. The “Large” starter kit (generally for 6- to 8-year-olds) contains junior small shoulder pads, pants, and elbow pads, 10" shin guards and gloves, and a small adjustable helmet. 

Skates and hockey sticks are not included in the price of the class lessons or starter kit. Skates can be rented for $1.50 per class, or the Crystal Ice House offers a 12-rentals card for $12, which can be used for lessons or public skating. The Ice House can only provide hockey skates in sizes 1 and larger.

Jerry’s Pro Shop is conveniently located in the lobby of the Crystal Ice House; Jerry’s is your full-service hockey equipment facility.  Call 815-479-0700 for current shop hours.

Tot Hockey Classes - Ages 4 to 6 Years 

The hockey skating classes are for boys and girls, and are taught on hockey skates. Emphasis will be placed on the basics of balance, stride, stopping, turning, and intro to backward skating. Skaters must be promoted to advance to each level.

Levels: Snowplow Sam 1, 2; Hockey 1, 2, 3 and 4—Specify level on registration form (eg, Tot Hockey 4); next level Wannabees and Mites. First-time skaters and new students must sign up for Tot Hockey SPS 1.

Required Equipment for SPS 1, 2: Hockey or bike helmet (a hockey helmet w/face mask provides the best protection).   

Hockey Class - Ages 7 to 14 Years

Hockey Skating Instructor: Paul Glynn, Ice Company

Hockey Skills Instructor: Kenny McCudden, Ice Company

MAKE UP POLICY

Skaters can make up classes at a different time during the presently enrolled session.  Skaters must notify the instructor that they are making up a class to be allowed in a different class. Makeups cannot roll over into a new session. A public skating pass will be given if student cannot make up a class. There will be only 1 makeup permitted per session.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds will be prorated, if requested in writing, within the first 2 weeks of session. Refunds will not be given if requested after the second week, except for medical reasons.  A doctor’s note is required for refunds requested after the second week of each session.

PAYMENT

All fees should be made by check, payable to FireWagon Hockey Inc. Payment can be given to the rink desk clerk at time of registration. Participants must register at the Crystal Ice House. No mail-in registrations will be accepted. 

If you have any questions regarding the programs, please feel free to contact us at 815-356-8500.