Admirals Hockey Club

Get started playing ice hockey with the Admirals Hockey Club! Learn skating, shooting, game skills and more!

Classes are held at Center Ice of DuPage in Glen Ellyn and are open to children from all communities.

Requirement to Participate

Skaters must pass the Center Ice Skating Academy Hockey Alpha 2 program (includes Forward strides, Forward crossovers, One foot snow-plow stop, Backward swizzles, Backward C-cuts).

USA Hockey Membership

USA Hockey membership provides you with valuable information, a USA Hockey magazine subscription and, most importantly, additional insurance coverage at the rink.  Membership is free for players age 6 and under and $43 for players age 7 and older.  This is a one-time annual expense for all hockey players at all age levels, including coaches.  Membership is required for all pre-hockey participants after the first two free dates.  Prior to the first date of the session, you will be required to provide a printed copy of your child’s USA Hockey registration receipt OR the registration number assigned to you.  Register online at http://www.usahockeyregistration.com 

Minimum Equipment Needed

• Hockey skates (rental available at rink)
• Stick**
• Helmet with face mask**
• Gloves**
• Hockey knee/shin guards and elbow pads are strongly recommended

NOTE: The two most important pieces of equipment your child will have will be their skates and helmet. Buy these two items from a hockey specific shop NOT from a general sports store.

** A limited amount of hockey equipment is available at the rink if needed; first come first serve