LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY
Heartland’s hockey programs are designed around the guidelines of USA Hockey’s ADM model, which creates a fun, relaxed learning environment for participants to learn the fundamental skills of ice hockey. The non-competitive and positive atmosphere not only makes a child’s first experience with hockey positive, but also creates an environment in which they can excel.
Participants will not only learn to skate but the skills and game of ice hockey, but will also develop self-esteem and self-confidence. The program operates under the premise that if a player's introduction to the sport is positive, they will develop a lifetime love of the game.
Skating Directors email: molly@heartlandicearena.com
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Fall Session
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Includes Free Hockey Gear
For First-Time Registrants 
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Little Bulldogs [AGES 3 -6 ]
Our Little Bulldogs program offers introductory classes allowing tot age children with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning the basic skills of hockey skating. These classes are designed to help children develop the ABCs of movement – Agility, Balance, Coordination and speed. All classes are taught by incorporating the introduction and development of skills through professional instruction in a fun, safe and positive environment.
Beginner Bulldogs 1 [AGES 6+ ]
Heartland Ice Arena is proud to offer our Beginner Bulldogs I program for kids 6 and older, with little to no prior hockey skating experience. This level teaches the fundamentals of skating and provides the best foundation for hockey. Skaters will learn and master forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers and turns. All classes are well-structured with the focus on proper skill development and mastery through professional instruction in a fun, safe and positive environment.
Beginner Bulldogs II
Beginner Bulldogs II builds on the skills learned in BB I. Designed for beginner players with minimal playing experience, classes are designed to build the fundamentals of skating and provide the best foundation to progress in hockey development. Skaters will continue to learn and master hockey skating skills and and all aspects of skating, stopping, edge work, crossovers and turns. All classes are structured with the focus on proper skill development and mastery through professional instruction in a fun, safe and positive environment.
Beginner Bulldogs III
Players will continue to learn and master more advanced skating skills and stick handling. Upon completion, every graduate of BB III is prepared for competitive hockey and advanced to Beginner Bulldogs IV.
**Skater must have passed Beginner Bulldogs II to take this class.
**Skater must have passed Beginner Bulldogs II to take this class.
Beginner Bulldogs IV
Players will learn and master more advanced skating, stick handling and passing skills through drills run by our hockey coaches. This class is an excellent opportunity for your player to gain more experience and prepare for advancement to In-House teams and Club Hockey with the Chicago Bulldogs.
**Skater must have passed Beginner Bulldogs III to take this class.
**Skater must have passed Beginner Bulldogs III to take this class.
