Hockey, Youth
Drop-In Hockey
Youth hockey games for squirts to high school (ages 9-18).
- Nov. 8, 2023 – March 6, 2024
- Wednesdays: 7:45-9:15pm
- No drop-in hockey on Feb. 14
- 8-9:30pm on Feb. 21
- Cost: $5 per player. Limited to 24 skaters, 2 goalies.
- VFW Sports Center, H.A. Thompson & Sons Arena, 1200 N. Washington St.
Drop-In Hockey Rules
- First-come, first-served basis. Limited to 24 skaters and two goalies.
- All players are required to wear a helmet with a full face mask, hockey gloves and hockey skates. All other hockey equipment is recommended.
- Body checking and slap shots are prohibited.
- Wrestling, fighting or horseplay is not permitted.
- Private coaches and instructors are not allowed, along with any coaching or instruction.
- No alcohol or tobacco.
- Failure to comply with these rules may result in removal from the drop-in hockey session.
- Arena staff have final say on all issues.
Puck & Stick Time
Open stick time is for individuals of all ages looking for a little extra skate time on the ice. Helmet with face mask and skates are required. Pick-up games are not permitted during open stick time.
- Nov. 14, 2023 – Feb. 29, 2024
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12-1pm
- No Puck & Stick Time on Nov. 23, Dec. 5-7, Dec. 12-14, Dec. 26-28, and Feb. 15
- Cost: Free
- VFW Sports Center, H.A. Thompson & Sons Arena, 1200 N. Washington St.
* Schedule is subject to change.