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The Springfield Pics Hockey Organization is proud to announce the
Saturday dates for it’s Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey programs.

Dates:
Each Saturday beginning Saturday, September 11th, 2010
and running through Saturday, March 12, 2011

Cost:
$100.00 for half session (12 skates)
$200.00 for both sessions (24 total skates)

Time:
12:00 - 12:50 pm each Saturday
Session I: 9/11/2010 - 12/4/2010
Session II: 12/11/2010 - 3/12/2011

Location:
Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield, MA

Head Instructor:
Pat Moriarty, Former Assistant Coach, Cathedral High School Hockey, Former College Hockey Player

For sign-up information contact
Brian Collins at 1-413-782-7057
or 1-413-222-6252

Click here to DOWNLOAD SIGN-UP FORMS
and mail along with payment to:
Brian Collins, 340 Peekskill Avenue, Springfield, MA 01129
Please make checks payable to: Springfield Pics Hockey

We will hold two 12-week sessions per year. Following the learn to skate session, an instructional hockey session will begin. If your child is to participate in the "Learn to Play Hockey" session, they will need the appropriate hockey equipment:

USA Hockey approved helmet
Shoulder pads
Hockey pants
Hockey gloves
Elbow pads
Shin guards
Neck guard
Hockey stick

"Learn to Skate/Learn to Play Hockey" Rules:

Each skater must have a USA Hockey approved helmet with a mask.

Elbow pads and kneepads are recommend. Hint* (Have your skater wear these items under their clothing so it will not be slippery while they try to get up off the ice.)

Each child should have some type of gloves for their hands as the ice surface is cold on their little fingers.

Parents should keep out of the players' benches. Children will get tired and need a rest. The on-ice staff will try to keep them focused, but if they see Mom or Dad in the bench area they might lose their thoughts of skating. Please stay in the stands.

Brand new skates may be uncomfortable for a first time skater for the first few times. Consider trying a pair of used skates before making an investment.

Keep your child's skates sharpened, especially if they are brand new. When sharpening the skates let the skate shop know it is for Learn to Skate.

Please do not drop off your child and leave the rink.

So send in your forms and mark your calendars