Hockey Initiation

Hockey Initiation is a skills development program designed to introduce young hockey players to the fundamentals of ice hockey. This program is designed for players coming from Little Ducks looking to continue their skill development.

“Think experience over perfection in the early years of development”.

Hockey player development is not just about practice. The key is a purposeful development in the right environment, surrounding players with positive reinforcement and a comprehensive skill development training curriculum.

Our goal is to not only give players the opportunity to learn and refine basic hockey skills, but experience game like situations, build confidence while having a great experience. We often like to say the game teaches itself, and with a positive, fun, and controlled environment we can offer players the opportunity to develop skills that can translate to being successful for a lifetime of hockey enjoyment.

8 weeks; Basic Skating Skills required

Initiation focuses on fundamental skills over game situations. In the early stages of a player’s hockey journey we work to develop a foundation and basic skill set (skating, stickhandling, passing, and shooting). This program is designed for players coming from Little Ducks looking to continue their development of proper hockey skill sets.

**Depending on age and skill level, it’s not uncommon for players to repeat this program until such skills are acquired. Parents should consult their hockey department prior to transitioning their players to the next steps.**

Program Fees
  • Paid in Full - $240
  • Two-payment Option - $280
    • $140 due at registration
    • $140 due June 2
Schedule

Sundays, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

  • May 5, 12 & 19
  • June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Register Here

Program Includes
  • 8 weeks of instruction
  • Jersey
    • Repeat participants will only be issued a jersey on an as needed basis
Additional Info
  • Full equipment is required to participate in Hockey Initiation
  • 2023-2024 USA Hockey membership is required for participation. 
How to apply an account credit
  • Login to customer account
  • Proceed with registration for desired program(s)
  • When finished registering for your programs, checkout of the shopping cart
  • If there is a credit on your account, it will appear as an option to use for payment
  • Click FAMILY CREDIT 
  • Confirm the amount that you want to apply
  • Click USE CREDIT and complete the transaction 

More Information

For more information, contact:

Anaheim ICE Program Office
714.535.7465 ext. “0”
programoffice@therinks.com

Anaheim ICE Youth Hockey Coordinator – Carlos Rich
crich@therinks.com

Anaheim ICE Hockey Manager – Jon Mainberger
jmainberger@therinks.com

The Rinks Hockey Director – Rick Hutchinson
rhutchinson@therinks.com