SCHEDULE CHANGES
Make sure you take a look at the schedule changes posted at the rink, or click on the link below to view those changes online.
Make sure you take a look at the schedule changes posted at the rink, or click on the link below to view those changes online.
Halloween Spooktacular: Wednesday October 31st beginning at 6:30pm, come to Ice Town for our Halloween Spooktacular! Bring friends and family!! Skating Academy Members have FREE Admission and get to bring a friend for FREE! Your night will be filled with candy, games, prizes, costume contests, blackout skating and more candy!
During our Skating Academy Classes on Halloween, skaters can wear their costumes and we will have some Halloween fun!
The most memorable birthday parties are always held at Ice Town. Ice Town offers full service, private and semi-private parties to fit all budgets.
To request more information please click on this link:
http://www.icetown.com/fun-activities/ice-skating-parties/
Have you had your blades sharpened recently? You should have your blades sharpened every couple of months, depending on how much you skate. If you run your fingers carefully across your blades and you feel a lot of bumps or “knicks,” or they feel like dull knives, it’s time to have them sharpened! The Hockey Monkey Pro Shop can help you with all of your boot and blade maintenance needs.
If you need more information about private lessons, please feel free to contact me at fbeck@icetown.com.
SKATING ACADEMY MEMBERS GET FREE ACESS TO PUBLIC SESSION!
Why not spend your time after school and before you start your homework at Icetown? Take advantage of your FREE access to public session and check in with the box office with your Fun Card!
September Make-Up Week: Make-Up Lessons for the lessons you missed in September can be completed during the week of October 9-13, 2012. Make sure to fill out a make-up request form at the end of every month to ensure you get your make-up lessons!
Bring A Friend Day!: Bring a friend the day of October 31, 2012 to skating academy for free!!
Your friend can attend skating academy with you for a free half hour skating lesson, with free skate rental on the Wednesday during your skating academy class free of charge! You can choose to stay with your friend in the beginning class and help them learn the basics, or attend your regular class. Make sure to pick up your “Bring a Friend Pass” from our instructors this month during academy classes.
Holiday Recitals: Practice for our Holiday Recitals that will take place during your regularly scheduled class times (December 18, 19, 20, & 22!). You are welcome to invite family and friends to these recitals for free!! More information about these recitals will be handed out during our skating academy classes next month!
Winter Camp: Icetown’s Winter Camp will be held December 26-28, 2012 and January 2-4, 2013 from 8am to 2pm and will feature:
Skaters will need to bring their own lunch, except on Friday when we have a pizza party! All snacks and equipment will be provided. Sign up forms will be available soon.
Defensive Positioning: Hinging
When controlling the puck around mid-ice or near your own blue-line, the defenseman WITHOUT the puck can help the other D-man by providing a pass option.
While most defensemen will remain open directly in-line with the puck-carrying defenseman across the ice, you can provide additional defensive zone support by dropping back BEHIND the (imaginary) line of your defense partner.
This is known as hinging.
Imagine a door or a gate opening up using the player with the puck as the hinge. Hinging acts as a safety valve for a drop-back pass when the fore-check becomes too heavy.
It’s always exciting to see new teams at the top of their divisions. With the switch to two, 20 game seasons, as opposed to the three season years we used to play with, more teams are given a chance to improve their records for better playoff positioning and matchups. Obviously this can also work against a team that is slipping during the season as well.
There is a new rule that has been adopted by CAHA and USA Hockey that is going to take effect next season. It is important for everyone to be prepared for this rule as this can change the dynamic of the game:
CAHA has altered the application of the head contact rule. For the 2012-2013 season, Head Contact will be penalized with a minimum of minor and a misconduct. A minor and a misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who contacts an opponent in the head, face or neck, including with the stick or any part of the player’s body or equipment. (For example, a high stick that makes contact to an opponent’s head or neck shall be penalized as head contact).
A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who targets or injures an opponent as a result of head contact or who intentionally or recklessly contacts an opponent in the head, face of neck. (For example, a player throws a single punch to an opponent’s head/neck will be assessed a major and game misconduct for head contact).
We have openings in every division so if you are interested in playing please contact the 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.
Adult Clinic – On Ice
When: Wednesday’s
Time: 9:30pm
Cost: $15
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In House Hockey New season starts Sept. 28, 2012 |
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New Features
*As long as there are enough players in each division |
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Scheduled Break on October 5-6, 2012 Season will resume on October 12, 2012
Season schedule will be released by October 8, 2012. Jerseys will be handed out at the first game |
We would like to congratulate all participants and champions in the last In House season.
The Hockey Academy is developing players as it has always and is encouraging players to continue to grow through the system. Although the coaches are watching to see which players are ready to move to in house, don’t hesitate to ask a coach if your superstar feels like they are ready to pushed to the next level.
For more information please contact Kyle Cook at kcook@icetown.com.
The Jr Reign and Lady Reign teams are off to a great start and we are excited to start the season. Our teams are on the ice more than ever and with the strong coaching staff and dedicated board of directors, this is sure to be a great season!
We are also excited about the great forward momentum that our Sled Hockey program is having. We have a wide age range of talented sled hockey players that are working hard to raise awareness of the sport as well as becoming great hockey players. For more information about the sled program please visit
http://www.icetown.com/hockey/sled-hockey/
For more information please visit www.jrreign.com
