The Lakes Area Hockey Program this year will consist of 4 divisions and run from September 1st to March 1st. This league is for kids ages 3 to 10. This year we will have a preseason followed by two seasons each ending with playoffs and a Champion being crowned each season. The League will kick off with some preseason skating in the month of September to get back on the ice. Then we will have a tryout session followed by season 1, a break over Christmas and New Years. and then season two. You can participate in all three, preseason, season 1, and season 2, or participate only in what works for your skater. We want all squirt/10U aged players and below to participate in this league whether you play travel hockey or not. We encourage travel hockey players to participate in this league as our advanced divisions will provide competitive competition at a minimal cost. Equipment checkout is Monday, Sept 30 5:30-7pm.
DIVISIONSLevel 1 - Advanced Hockey (4 teams)Level 2 - Intermediate Hockey (4 teams)Level 3 - Learning to play Hockey (4 teams)Level 4 - Learning to skate sessions, no games (only Saturday mornings) 11:00-12:00 pm ·Equipment checkout for fall preseason will be Tuesday, August 27th, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm in the Civic Center Cardinal Arena.
Practice and game times will be sent out after teams are made
EVALUATIONS: Tuesday October 8, 15
3-10
Practices Tues/FriGames on SaturdaysTimes vary depending on division
Level 1 - Advanced Hockey (4 teams) Level 2 - Intermediate Hockey (4 teams) Level 3 - Learning to play Hockey (4 teams) Level 4 - Learning to skate sessions, no games
$55.00 (per session)Session 1: Oct 28 - Dec 20Session 2: Jan 6 - Mar 1
Contact Anita for more informationajnelson@willmarmn.gov320-441-1082
This program is designed to teach participants the basics of skating. Participants in this program will be learning through drills and games. They will focus on the basics of getting up, forward skating, stopping, edges, and turns. If they are learning at a fast pace, they are able to advance up to the skating and edge group sooner. Held at the Willmar Civic Center
Open to all ages
Fridays: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
$30.00 per sessionSession 1: Dates TBDSession 2: Dates TBD
All age groups eligible for Mite/8U- Bantams, Squirts/10U – Bantams
September 3rd through September 30th (Cost $30)
Sunday – 5:45 PeeWee’s
Monday – 6:00 Girls / 7:15 Bantams
Tuesday – 6:00 Mite/8U / 8:00 PeeWees
Wednesdays - Off
Thursday – 6:15 Girls / 7:30 Squirts / 8:45 Bantams
Friday – 5:00 Mite/8U / 6:15 Squirts
Stick time offers the perfect environment to work on your skating, stick handling, and shooting in a no-pressure, hockey-only session. During these sessions, players can use the ice for their practice. Organized play is not allowed. Organized play is defined as scrimmaging or continuous play. Practicing set plays is acceptable, and organized drills are acceptable. Set plays and drills have a distinct beginning and end while scrimmaging does not. Team practices are not allowed. Participants must be a part of Lakes Area Hockey, Willmar Hockey Association, or Willmar High school Hockey teams. For grades 1-12.
Grades 1-12
Fall Session: Tues/Wed/Thurs, Sept 3 - Oct 164:00 - 5:00pm
Winter Session: Thursdays, Oct 24 - Feb 27 (No practice Nov 28/Dec 26)6:30 - 7:30am
$50.00 per session
Competitive/Travel Hockey is organized through the Willmar Hockey Association. Refer to their website for more information.https://willmarhockey.pucksystems.com
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