Toledo Ice Crew Hockey - Learn 2 Play Hockey
Sponsored by MB Capital
Rate Skate - Sunday, December 7th
Below are the upcoming dates and important information. Please refer to www.ottawaparkrink.com for the most up-to-date information.
RATE SKATE:
We will begin this season with a rate skate that all players are required to attend. THIS IS NOT A TRYOUT. (The ratings will be used for internal use only). Every child registered will be placed in a program. Please note there is nothing scheduled before the rate skate. All rate skates will be held on Sunday, December 7th at Ottawa Park Outdoor Rink. Please plan on attending your assigned/age-appropriate rate skate time slot.
The rate skates will consist of a few skating drills. No sticks or pucks will be used at rate skate. Players that have their own skates and protective equipment should bring them. Skates will be provided to those who do not have them. Ottawa Park is an outdoor ice rink, so please have kids dressed accordingly. After the rate skates, we may recommend some players take skating lessons before considering the Ice Crew hockey program. Details on this free skating lesson program will be forwarded to those deemed appropriate. The rate skate schedule is as follows...
RATE SKATE SCHEDULE - Sunday, December 7th:
4:00pm - 2017-20 Birth Years (Last Name A-Me)
4:45pm - 2017-20 Birth Years (Last Name Mi-Z)
5:30pm - 2011-16 Birth Years (All)
EQUIPMENT ISSUE:
The equipment issue date is TBD. We will keep the player bags of equipment for the first few weeks after they are issued, and pass them out each time kids are at the rink. Players may keep and take home their jersey and hockey stick. (All protective gear and skates will be collected at the end of the season).
The first practice will be either Sunday, December 14th or 21st (weather permitting). Dates and times are TBD and will be shared ASAP. The ice schedule is not 100% complete. Typically, all divisions will skate on Sunday afternoons. You can access your schedule thru your online account. Attendance for scheduled ice times is not mandatory, but is strongly recommended to get the full development and experience of the program. You may also refer to www.ottawaparkrink.com.
We also ask for your patience while we get Ice Crew started. We will attempt to respond to emails in a timely manner. We can be reached at mmanko@sylvaniatamoshanter.com.
Sincerely,
Mike Mankowski
Toledo Ice Crew Director
Toledo Ice Crew Hockey - Learn 2 Play Hockey
Our Vision
The Toledo Ice Crew hockey program gives boys and girls ages 5 to 14 the opportunity to learn how to ice skate and play hockey. The program provides all equipment the players may need to participate in the program.
There is no fee to participate in the Toledo Ice Crew program, which was developed specifically for families who cannot afford the cost of the sport, but who want to give their child a chance to learn to skate and play hockey.
Program Goal
Create a healthy, sustainable and equitable ice hockey community.
Who We Are
The Toledo Ice Crew is a partnership amongst the City of Toledo, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo Police Hockey Team, Toledo Fire Department Hockey Team, Toledo Walleye Hockey Club (ECHL), Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter, and Sylvania Youth Hockey.
Ottawa Park Ice Arena is an outdoor ice arena owned by the City of Toledo and managed by Tam-O-Shanter. Ottawa Park is located near city central and is the primary facility for the Toledo Ice Crew.
The Initiative
Increase opportunity and participation by providing access to ice facilities, equipment, skating and hockey programs to girls and boys in underserved (people of color and females in particular) communities. The Toledo Ice Crew is not merely about athletics. It is an opportunity to provide at-risk youth with a chance to learn the great sport of ice hockey, develop lasting friendships, receive on-ice and off-ice instruction with regard to what it takes to be successful in ice hockey and daily life. On-ice instruction provided by USA Hockey trained coaches in a fun, relaxed, safe, and organized environment. The weekly lesson plans follow the USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM).