2024 Summer Learn to Skate and Hockey Program Guide

Ways to Register

ONLINE

Prior to registering online, you must set up a household account. Visit icevalleycentre.com, click "Register Online" and click "Log In/Create Account". Once your account is created, you may search the online catalogue for programming and events. Click the program you want to register for and follow the directions. All online registrations require payment at the time of registering.

PHONE

Call us at (815) 939-1946 to register over the phone. All phone registrations require payment at the time of registering.

INPERSON

You may register in person at the rink's front desk during business hours. Please check out website for facilities hours.

Payment Options

We accept cash, check and credit cards. All phone and online registrations require a credit card. All credit cards are subject to a convenience fee with a minimum charge amount of $1.00.

Deadlines

Please note all registration deadlines in this guide. Registrations will not be accepted past the class deadline.

Summer Maintenance

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Makeup Classes

Due to the limited class schedule, make ups will not be allowed during the summer. We will resume makeup classes for the Learn to Skate USA program in the fall.

Equipment Rental

Taking a hockey class but don't have the equipment? Rent from us! Bag and equipment rentals are available per session at a $25 rental fee. Please contact Aaron Denton at adenton@kvpd.com to schedule an equipment fitting.

The health, wellness and safety of our participants is our top priority! For current health and safety information and participant and parent code of conducts, please visit icevalleycentre.com.

Learn to Skate USA Membership

All programs listed under the Learn to Skate USA program at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena require a Learn to Skate USA Membership before the first day of classes. This membership, which is $18.50 plus fees once per July 1 - June 30 season, can be obtained by visiting www.learntoskateusa.com. When enrolling, please select Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena as your home rink so you will be included on our program roster.

Skate, Drop in Hockey, Stick N' Puck or Freestyle Ice hours.

Have more questions on programming, events and classes at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena? Please contact our staff below!

Zach Mullady

Facility Manager

zmullady@kvpd.com

(815) 939-1946 ex. 2003

Angie Pace-Tousignant

Figure Skating Director atousignant@kvpd.com

(815) 939-1946 ex. 2002

Aaron Denton Hockey Director adenton@kvpd.com

(815) 929-1885 ex. 3003

For more information on this membership, please visit www.learntoskateusa.com. All skaters with a 2023-2024 Membership will need to renew their membership by July 1, 2024.

Upcoming Events

Learn to Skate USA

Ice Explorers

Basic 2

Explore the wonderful world of ice skating in this introductory class for our youngest skaters ages 2-4! Spend 30 minutes with our instructors playing on and off the ice, singing songs and getting comfortable in skates! This class is perfect for those hesitant new skaters Please note: the first day of class will be strictly off ice

All weekly classes are 30 minutes of instructional time and skate rental is included A helmet and Learn to Skate USA Membership is required

May 28-June 25

Aug 6-Sept 3

Sept 10-Oct 22

Sept 14-Oct 26

Little Blades 1-4

This unique and fun-filled class teaches the fundamentals of skating to children ages 3-5. Each week, skaters will learn basic balance and skating skills in a themed environment While incorporating age appropriate on ice activities, skaters will develop the coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on the ice independently.

All weekly classes are 45 minutes of instructional time and skate rental is included. A helmet and Learn to Skate USA Membership are required.

May

Basic 1

For the beginner skater! No skating experience required. Skills taught include Basic skating skills such as falling down, standing up, gliding, snowplow stops and swizzles will be introduced Prerequisite class for Hockey Academy

For ages 6-12 All weekly classes are 45 minutes of instructional time and skate rental is included A helmet is highly recommended A Learn to Skate USA Membership is required

May

Sept

For skaters who have successfully passed Basic 1 Skaters will continue to learn the basics of ice skating while beginning basic backward skating skills

For ages 6-12 All weekly classes are 45 minutes of instructional time and skate rental is included. A helmet is highly recommended. A Learn to Skate USA Membership is required

Basic 3 + 4

For skaters who have successfully passed Basic 2. In this combined class, skaters will learn in this level beginning stroking, half swizzle pumps, backward one foot glides and backward snowplow stops.

For ages 6-12. All weekly classes are 45 minutes of instructional time and skate rental is included A Learn to Skate USA Membership is required Skaters who have successfully passed Basic 3 will be eligible to join The Academy, a two day a week skating program for the advancing skater

Adults 1-6

This program introduces the beginner adult skater to the basics of skating As skaters advance, new and exciting skills such as jumps, spins, footwork and artistic elements will be introduced. This class also promotes physical fitness and improves balance and coordination while learning proper skating techniques. Divided into six levels, adult skaters will progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated.

For ages 13+. All weekly classes are 45 minutes of instructional time and skate rental is included A Learn to Skate USA Membership is required

4 Advanced Figure Skating

Basic 5 + 6

In this combined class, skaters will be introduced to advanced backward skating including backward edges and backward crossovers as well as new turns, jumps and spins. Skaters who successfully pass Basic 6 will move on to the Kankakee Figure Skating Academy or Advanced Freeskate class

All weekly classes are 45 minutes of instructional time and skate rental is included A helmet and Learn to Skate USA Membership is required

Advanced Freeskate

For skaters who have successfully passed Basic 5 and 6. Begin your journey with the Freeskate curriculum during our Advanced Freeskate class! Skaters will work at their own pace to progress through the levels, beginning with Pre-Freeskate For skaters ages 6-17 years old.

All weekly classes are 45 minutes of instructional time and skate rental is included A helmet and Learn to Skate USA Membership are required.

May 30-June 27

Aug 8-Sept 5

Sept. 14-Oct. 26

Thurs Thurs

Off Ice Classes

Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena offers off ice classes to help improve flexibility, strength, agility, balance, movement, and performance

Each of the courses are designed to accelerate a skaters' on ice development Skaters are encouraged to enroll in off ice classes to complement on ice training as the sport places substantial strength and flexibility demands on a skater’s body.

Off Ice Stretch and Refresh

This class will focus on increasing flexibility while strengthening and stretching your muscles for skating A yoga mat is required for this class.

Off Ice Conditioning

Specialty Classes

Supplement your skating classes with our specialty classes! These classes are a great way to get some extra time and instruction to master your skating skills.

AIM with Aspire! Step Sequences

In this Aspire class, skaters will begin learning how to combine basic turns in to step sequences Perfect for anyone competing in the new ASPIRE levels! For skaters in Freeskate 1-6.

Advanced Figure Skating

Excel and Beyond: Step Sequences

This class will focus on combining turns in to complex step sequences Perfect for anyone competing in Excel and Well Balanced levels! For skaters in Pre-Preliminary and up

AIM with Aspire! Jumps + Spins

In this Aspire class, skaters will begin learning how to combine basic turns in to step sequences Perfect for anyone competing in the new ASPIRE levels! For skaters in Freeskate 1-6

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Academy Bronze is for skaters in Basic 4-6 Academy Silver is for skaters in Pre-Freeskate - Freeskate 2. Academy Gold is for skaters in Freeskate 3-5 Academy Platinum is for skaters in Freeskate 6 and up For ages 6-18

Excel and Beyond: Jumps + Spins

In this class, skaters will be introduced to advanced jump entrances and combinations, spin variations and flying spins For skaters in Pre-Preliminary and up

6 Hockey

Daddy & Me

Parents join in on the fun of the development of your young hockey players This will be working on simple basics of skating and moving pucks around Players will need a helmet, shin guards, elbow pads, gloves and a stick. Parents will need a helmet, gloves and a stick. Parents must be 18+. A prerequisite of Little Blades is required for this class For players age 3-6 and one adult ages 18+

May

Icee's Intermediates Hockey

Icee's Intermediate is the next level in progression after a successful evaluation from our Icee's Rookies class This 30-minute class will cover intermediate skating and playing skills of the game of hockey. Hockey puck usage will be introduced while students work on stick and puck handling, passing and shooting

For ages 3+.Full equipment required. Prerequisite of Icee's Adventurers Hockey and Icee's Rookies Hockey Required.

Icee's Hockey Academy

Previously named Learn to Play, Hockey Academy is the beginning of learning the basic skills of the game of hockey This class will meet twice a week. Students will begin with skating technique and then transition into learning shooting and passing. The required equipment for this class includes skates, stick, hockey gloves, shin guards, elbow pads, shoulder pads, hockey pants and a helmet This class has a prerequisite of Icee’s Adventurers, Rookies and Intermediate. *No classes on May 27 and September 2.

Ages 3-5

Icee's Adventurers

Join Icee on an adventure to learn the basics skills of skating In this introductory hockey class is meant for our youngest players ages 3-5! Spend 30 minutes with our hockey instructors playing on and off the ice, getting comfortable in skates and helmet while learning the beginning skating skills This class is designed for first time nervous skaters

All weekly classes are 30 minutes of instructional time and skate rental is included. A helmet is required for this class. No pre-requisite required

May

Aug

Ages 6-14

Adult Learn to Play

This class is perfect for skaters ages 15 and up who are interested in playing hockey Players will learn all the skills they need to play in a game. Full equipment is required. Whether you're just starting out or want extra ice time, this is a great class for adult looking to play hockey

Icee's Rookies Hockey

Icee's Rookies basic hockey class builds skills of our beginner skaters. Skills covered in this 30-minute class include basic skating, stops, turns, backward skating and crossovers, push and glides. A hockey stick is introduced in this level. Full equipment required For ages 3+ Prerequisite of Icee's Adventurers Hockey required.

Shooting Clinic

Become an elite scorer next year by joining us for our summer shooting clinic Join us to learn proper technique for forehands, backhands, slapshots We will work on getting shots off quickly and effectively, while hitting the spots you intend to hit!

Skating Clinic

Get ready for the 2024-25 hockey season by joining us for a four week skating clinic Join us in this power skating class to work on edgework, forward/backwards transitions, body, skate, and stick positioning and much more

Kankakee Ice Breaker Jamboree

Calling all Mite Teams- Start your season with a split-ice jamboree! This tournament will include a 4 game minimum For questions and registration information, please contact Zach Mullady at zmullady@kvpd.com.

Kankakee Youth Hockey Club

The Kankakee Coyotes House League Hockey (Tier III/House B) is developmental/recreational hockey program for boys and girls. They play within the Northwest Hockey League The emphasis in house league is on individual player development All players are to receive equal ice time (balanced ice time) over the course of the season. There are no team try- outs or cuts; however, a player must have some hockey experience prior to joining a team Any player from anywhere can play! For more information, like & follow their Facebook page (@kankakeecoyotes) or browse their website: http://www.kankakeehockey.com.

The Kankakee Irish play in the LLPHL League It is the intent of the LLPHL to foster and support High School hockey in the state of Illinois. The emphasis of this league shall be to educate, encourage and improve the standards and conduct of amateur ice hockey: to develop and encourage sportsmanship by all players and persons involved in the sport of amateur ice hockey in the State of Illinois and to improve and promote the sport of hockey. For more information, like & follow their Facebook page (@kankakeeirish) or browse their website: http://www kankakeehockey com