ARKANSAS SKATIUM
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Ice Hockey |
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Ice hockey is a fast-paced team sport. The Skatium has several hockey programs to experience.
GOAL FOR THE GOLD!! Learn to Play Hockey:
Come try our Learn to Play Hockey Program! Learn to Play will to teach you the skating basics you need to play hockey.
You can try your first class for FREE!
For more information, see our Learn to Play Hockey Class page.
Adult Beginner Hockey:
The idea is to learn some hockey skills and improve your skating. Helmet required, equipment recommended. Some equipment available at the Skatium for loan during practice.
Adult Introduction to Hockey Skills: Sundays, 6:15-7:45pm. This class consists of drills for adults and older kids to learn hockey skating, stickhandling, team play, and the basics of hockey. Cost is $15 for this class.
Includes a 30 minute stick & puck session at 7:30pm. Your first class is FREE!
Women & Girls:
This practice is, a great, low-key opportunity for women & girls to come out and try the sport or improve existing skills. All ages welcome.
We also have a "travel" beginner team that goes to out of town tournaments to play, as well as a women's team. Check us out at www.RustyBladesHockey.net.
Adult League:
Tuesdays 8:20-10:20pm
Thursdays 8:35-10:35pm
Preformed teams take to the ice to challenge each other in a full, three-period game. A mixture of A, B, and C skill levels.
- "A" level is generally players who played in college, Canadian juniors, or professionally. These players have excellent skating ability and hockey skills.
- "B" level is generally players who played organized youth hockey for most of their childhood and adolescence. These players generally have extremely good skating ability and hockey skills.
- "C" level is generally players who have some hockey experience. These players are generally average in skating ability and hockey skill.
The adult A-C league is comprised of 4 teams: the Sharks, the Dawgs, the Cats, and the Hawks.
Adult "D" (Developmental) and "C" (Average) League:
Players are assigned to 2-4 non-named teams, and games are refereed.
D league is open to beginners through lower C level players. Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30pm.
C league is for "average" players. This game is faster and more competitive than D league. Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:00pm.
To join or to receive more information, please sign up on the sheet at the rink.
Youth hockey
The youth hockey leagues fall under the Arkansas Hockey Association (AHA), and are affiliated with USA Hockey. There are house/recreational programs for beginners and less experienced players, and a travel division
for a more competitive level of play. The travel division plays against teams all over the south. The youth program emphasizes character building, teamwork, and development of hockey skills at a competitive level, but
is open to kids of all skill levels. There are no girls-only teams, but girls are welcome to play at all levels. Full gear is required of all players.
The season runs from September through March.
For a schedule of inter-city games we have going on at the Skatium, click here. Admission is free and the kids love the support!!! So come on out and watch!
For more information on our youth hockey programs, visit the AHA at arkansashockey.org or call 666-GOAL. Leave a message and someone who can answer your questions will get right back to you.
Age groups (ages are as of Jan 1 of each year):
| CLASSIFICATION | AGE GROUP |
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| Mini-Mite | 6 & under |
| Mite | 7 & 8 |
| Squirt | 9 & 10 |
| PeeWee | 11 & 12 |
| Bantam | 13 & 14 |
| Midget | 15 - 18 |
| Adult | 18 and over |
Intentional body checking is not allowed at the Mini-Mite, Mite, and Squirt levels.
Pick-up Hockey:
Pick sides & play a game. Full equipment required. Adults (ages 16 & up). All skill levels. Cost is $10.00
- No Pick-up sessions at this time.
Stick & Puck:
Stick & Puck is ice time for players of all ages to take a stick and a puck out on the ice to practice. Sometimes impromptu games form, as well, depending on paticipation. Helmets are required, and a limited few are available for loan. Make it a family affair! Kids, bring your dads (or moms!)!
- Sundays, 5:15-6:15pm. Cost $5
- Mondays, 7:30-8:30am. Cost $10
You can see more hockey pictures here: Hockey Pictures.
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Prices do not include sales tax.
All prices, times, and programs are subject to change without notice.