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The Nelson Center Ice Rink offers a variety of ice programs designed for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to seasoned skaters. Whether you're interested in learning to skate, joining a hockey league, or enjoying public skating sessions, our programs provide a fun and supportive environment to develop your skills on the ice. With expert instruction, competitive opportunities, and recreational activities, the Nelson Center is the perfect place to experience the thrill of ice skating year-round!

Learn to Skate Academy 

Description 

Our Learn to Skate Academy is an instructional program that teaches a step-by-step progression of skills to develop the student's techniques in an enjoyable and FUN atmosphere. Beginners start in Snowplow 1 or Basic 1, depending upon their age. Beginning skaters do NOT need to have their own skates. You can use skates from our rink's Skate Rental at no cost! Be sure to dress in warm and comfortable clothing. 

Students will advance classes once skills can be completed. Advancements in classes can be made during a session or at the end of the session during our evaluations. It is not uncommon for kids to repeat classes multiple times until the skills are mastered.

Enrollment numbers are limited.

*Dates and Times are subject to change

Location: Nelson Center   

Activity #: 340417  Age 3-5  Day Sa  Time  10:50a-11:20a  Date 11/15-12/20  R/NR Fee $77/$97

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Skating 2 Hockey

Description 

The Springfield Park District's Skating 2 Hockey program emphasizes the fundamentals of ice skating for first-time hockey players. 

Skaters will learn skills such as Getting up from Falling, Bending and Standing, Agility, Stopping, Skating Backwards, etc. It's important for these players to be comfortable on the ice and have the basic skating skills to enter our Learn to Play Hockey Program.

Skating 2 Hockey is for beginners, not old enough for Basic 1 class and interested in Ice Hockey. 

Enrollment numbers are limited.

*Dates and Times are subject to change

Location: Nelson Center   

Activity #: 340410_06  Age 3-5  Day Sa  Time  11:20a-11:50a  Date 9/27-11/01  R/NR Fee $77/$97

Activity #: 340410_07  Age 3-5  Day Sa  Time  11:25a-11:55a  Date 11/15-12/20  R/NR Fee $77/$97

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Mini-Mite & Mite (6u&8u) Rec. Hockey League

Description 

Hockey is a very skilled sport, and our goal is to make practices fun and engaging while providing each player with the confidence and direction they need to develop necessary skills through a balanced curriculum of hockey drills and activities. 

*Players must provide their own equipment.

Registration Deadline is Wednesday, September 18th.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Players must be a member of USA Hockey. To register visit; www.usahockeyregistration.com.

2. Players must be a member of SYHA. To register visit; www.springfieldkinds.org.

3. Players must be registered for both Practice (340401-03) and Game (340401-04)

Enrollment numbers are limited.

*Dates and Times are subject to change

Location: Nelson Center   

Activity #: 340401_03  Age 4-9  Day W Time  7:00p-8:00p  Date 10/01-3/04  R/NR Fee $450/$480

Activity #: 340401_04  Age 4-9  Day Sa Time  1:30p-2:30p  Date 10/04-3/07  R/NR Fee Free

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