North Pittsburgh Youth Hockey Association: Hockey Developmental Program (HDP)

Tuesday, September 22

Hockey Developmental Program

Who:    

Beginning players between the ages of 4 and 14 (boys and girls).  Prior hockey experience is not necessary.

What:   

The program is designed to teach skating, stick handling, shooting and team play in a very structured, easy to understand manner.  Using the USA Hockey instructional program, players get a great deal of personal attention from our lead instructor, Bob Gergerich of the International Hockey College (www.ihchockey.com), and supporting USA-Hockey-Certified coaches and helpers.

When:  

This program consists of two eight-week seasons:

Season 1:  October 24, 31;  November 7, 14, 21;  December 5, 12, 19

Season 2:  January 16, 23, 30;  February 6, 20, 27;  March 13, 20

On-Ice Time for both seasons is:  7:10 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.In addition to the above dates/times, participants will practice at North Park (outdoor ice rink) on Sunday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., once open.  When confirmed, the dates will be communicated to all participants.

Where: 

         All Saturday Morning Sessions will be held at:

BladeRunners Ice Complex, 103 Marshall Drive, Warrendale, PA  15086

 

All Sunday Morning Sessions will be held at:

North Park Outdoor Ice Rink, 303 Pierce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101

Cost:    

$235 for each season, or $445 for both.  Multi-player family discounts available.  Payment for each season will be due by the first ice slot of the respective season.  Price includes a Wildcats practice jersey and pair of matching hockey socks.  Also, all players who register will receive a Warrendale BladeRunners gift card good for 6 Stick Time and 6 Public Skate sessions (a $96 value!!).

How:   

Fill out the registration form (click on handout below), register with USA Hockey (www.usahockeyregistraion.com) and mail both with payment (check payable to NPYHA) to Bruce Glick, 41 Fieldstone Place, Zelienople, PA 16063.

Note:   

All players must provide their own hockey equipment – equipment list is provided on the handout.  Ice skates are available for rental at Bladerunners ($3 fee).  Please arrive at least one half hour before the session begins.

For more information about developmental hockey or if you have any questions, call Bruce Glick at 724-624-4317 or email him at bruceglick@zoominternet.net.

 

North Pittsburgh Youth Hockey Association reserves the right to change session times or add additional sessions as registration dictates.

CLICK HANDOUT BELOW


Handout: 2009-2010 HDP Sessions 1-2