The holidays are here and the rink is set up for a festive December. Icetown would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season!!!
The Winter is here. Where else would be better to enjoy your time than Icetown? With the recent renovations to the rink, there hasn’t been a more perfect time to bring your friends and family down for public skating at Icetown. You can also book groups and receive discounts on public skating at Icetown.
Mark your Calendars for Holiday Recitals!
Final touches are being put on the Holiday Recital routines that will be performed during your regularly scheduled class times (December 13, 14, 15, and 17!). You are welcome to invite family and friends to these recitals for free!!
*There will be no regular classes on these days. You are welcome to invite friends and family to these recitals for free (seating is first come first serve).
*What to wear: A festive shirt (Red, Green, White, etc) and black bottoms (pants, skirt, shorts).
*I am providing the music and we will go in order by class level on the day of the performance!
*Bring your cameras!
Make-Up Lessons for the lessons you missed in November (excluding the scheduled Thanksgiving Holiday week) can be completed during the week of December 6-10.
Here is how it works:
Skaters choose a genre or category in which they would like to compete and will receive the music during the warm up for their event. They will hear the music 3 times (creating the program on the spot) and then perform it for a panel of judges. Competitors will not be able to watch other skaters’ routines to avoid any advantage to later skaters in the event. Skaters will compete respective to their level. All skaters participating will receive a medal or trophy for their performance. The cost is $30.00. The event will take place on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 5:00pm and will last approximately 1 and 1/2 hours in duration. Ask the box office how to sign up!
There are extra public session hours and closures due to the holidays, so make sure to check the website before heading to Icetown!
Mackenzie passed Basic 3!
Hailey Passed Basic 3!
Congratulations to our Be A Star Competitors!
Keila passed Freeskate
The Fall season is coming to a close and the competition in every division is fierce for a favorable playoff position. The competition is great and it has been an enjoyable season thus far with great goals, big saves, and spectacular plays. Icetown would like to wish all teams much success in the playoffs.
Remember that players are going to need to have 8 games played to be playoff eligible unless they are fully paid. If you have a questions about player eligibility, please email Matt Dunaev at mdunaev@icetown.com.
Icetown would also like to congratulate our first womens team, the Lady Reign, on a spectacular inaugural season.
We have openings in every division so if you are interested in playing please contact our Hockey Director at (949) 683-8677 or email Matt Dunaev at mdunaev@icetown.com for more information on joining our Adult hockey league.
The adult hockey clinic is perfect for adults looking to better their skills and pick their game up. With the addition of the off ice training we are now able to offer a complete training program for adult hockey players.
Adult Clinic – On Ice
When: Wednesday’s
Time: 9:30pm
Cost: $15
The Fall In House season is coming to an end and the progress of our players is superseding that of previous seasons. The smiles on the players’ faces and the competition amongst the teams are making this season one that will go into Icetown history. The coaches are all very proud of each and every player in the program and hope to see everyone back next season!
The Peewee tournament team had a great first tournament in Escondido over the Thanksgiving weekend and the coaches see much potential in the team. If you are interested in joining the Peewee tournament team please contact Matt Dunaev at mdunaev@icetown.com.
The Jr. Reign and Lady Reign are very proud to announce three great victories over the Thanksgiving tournament. We had a great showing club wide with three championship banners coming home and a runner up. The three champions were 18AA, Bantam B and Lady Reign 14U. Our Squirt B team had a great showing coming in 2nd in their tournament. Keep up the great work!
For more information please email Matt Dunaev @ mdunaev@jrreign.com.
Defense Tips: Playing the Point
When you’re playing defense, and the puck is in the offensive zone, your job is to keep the puck in the zone. Here's a few defense tips on playing the point.
When the other team rings the puck along the boards towards the blue line, your first priority is stop the puck, and then try to get a shot on goal. If the puck gets by you and crosses the blue line, your entire team has to clear the zone to prevent an offside.
Getting your shot past any players trying to check you is crucial. If your shot is blocked, and the other player gets to the puck first, he has a good chance at a clean breakaway.
Take a look before you shoot.
If there’s too much traffic, look for an open man to pass to, or simply dump it back in down the boards.
