Welcome to all our new hockey parents! This is one of the greatest sports for kids. Not only are they getting plenty of excercise but they are always moving and busy. Sleep usually comes easy on the days of practice!
All of us were new parents at one point in time. This page is intended to provide some helpful information as you take this new journey. If at anytime you have quesions, never hesitate to ask a member of the organization. Click here for the members of our Board.
Here are a few tips to get you started.
Initially it may look like there is more falling down than skating but that is part of the process. Within a few sessions most kids start to get the hang of it. One of the keys to their success is sharp skates. If it hasn't been done, you may want to have them sharpened. Gunn's Sport Shop in Brewer can do it for $5. The 1st week can look fairly disorganized as well from the bleachers. Please trust that we are indeed teaching and the children are learning at all times on the ice.
If you are a new parent, this a good article to see what hockey in future years may hold.
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Need Hockey Gear?
We recommend Gunn’s Sport Shop, Greenpoint Road in Brewer, for your additional hockey gear. They are very customer focused and will make sure to get the right gear for your child. They also sell used skates at reasonable prices. Regardless where the skates are purchased be sure they are sharpened!