Spring Roller Hockey
All participants are required to supply full equipment to engage in our program. This includes:
Hockey helmet with a cage (Lacrosse & Bike Helmets are not allowed), hockey gloves, shin and elbow pads, hockey stick, roller blades, protective cup, and long pants (no shorts allowed).
Kindergarten Clinic (Pee Wees)
When: Sundays from 3 to 4 p.m. Cost: $80
Designed as a beginner program for our youngest hockey participants, this hour-long clinic will introduce the basics of roller skating along with fundamentals of the game of hockey. No previous experience is required in either roller skating or the game of hockey to join this program.
1st Grade Clinic (Squirts)
When: Sundays 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $80
Designed as a continuation of our beginner program, this hour-long program will continue to have young athletes participate in various drills that will enhance skating and hockey fundamentals, adding scrimmages session. This program will be half clinic and half scrimmage games.
2nd & 3rd Grade Division (Mites)
When: Sunday games scheduled at 4:30 & 5:45 p.m. Cost: $80
All participants will be placed on a team and participate in a game of roller hockey each week. Players should have previous experience in skating and a general knowledge of basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on team play and good sportsmanship.
4th & 5th Grade Division (Juniors)
When: Fridays at 4 & 5:30 p.m.
Cost $80
All participants will be placed on a team and participate in a game of roller hockey each week. All players should be able to skate and have knowledge of the rules and all the fundamentals of the game. In this division, off-sides is introduced. Similar to the Mites division, emphasis is placed on team play and good sportsmanship.
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Division (Seniors)
When: Fridays at 6:45 & 8 p.m. Cost: $80
All participants will be placed on a team and participate in a game of roller hockey each week. In this division, off-sides is played, so it essential all players understand the game. Emphasis is placed on being a good team player and good sportsmanship.
Adults (30 & over)
When: Sundays at 7:15 p.m. Cost: $70
Pick up games are set up each session where adults (30 & over) can participate in a fun game of roller hockey. All games will be supervised by the hockey staff.
Registration by mail, online, and in person began March 6. To register, visit the recreation and parks office at 108 Rockaway Ave., download an application from the website at www.gardencityrecreation.org, or, if you have already registered for a password, register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
From the Garden City Recreation Department
