Before You Play Hockey,
You Must Learn to Skate!

Before learning the basic FUNdamentals of hockey, it’s important for every skater to learn the basic fundamentals of skating. For those of you brand new to the ice, a Learn to Skate class is a necessary step in the progression into our Bruins FUNdamentals program. Classes are available at the tot (3-6 yrs) and youth (7-12 yrs) age levels. For full schedule, program information and registration, please see our Learn to Skate page.

 

Skaters should be able to fully function by themselves on the ice in hockey skates before getting in to FUNdamentals. Students should be able to fall down and get up on their own, push off with both feet, take a full stride and have some stopping and backward skating ability. If you’re not sure if your child is ready for Bruins FUNdamentals, be sure to talk to your Learn-to-Skate instructor, your local FUNdamentals coach or call the FMC Ice Sports hockey department at 888-74-SKATE

 

Bruins Fundamentals

8 Week Program:  Beginning at $149.00

♦Save $10, Register Online!

Fall session begins September 13th

The Bruins Fundamentals program was initiated by FMC Ice Sports and the Boston Bruins as a way to introduce beginner skaters to the sport and help them prepare for entry into youth and organized hockey programs. The program’s goal is to teach the fundamentals of ice hockey through various drills, personalized instruction, and game simulation, while ensuring that each and every skater is having as much fun as possible!*Start dates vary per rink, please see brochures below

Requirements: Skaters should be able to fully function by themselves on the ice in hockey skates before getting in to FUNdamentals. Students should be able to fall down and get up on their own, push off with both feet, take a full stride and have some stopping and backward skating ability. If you’re not sure if your child is ready for Bruins FUNdamentals, be sure to talk to your Learn-to-Skate instructor, your local FUNdamentals coach or call the FMC Ice Sports hockey department at 888-74-SKATE.

 

 

Level 1: Hockey FUNdations - 8 Weeks
This class is designed to take a skater from their first hockey experience to a point where they can begin learning fundamental hockey-specific skills. While players are on the ice with full equipment, the primary focus will be on developing skating skills in a fun atmosphere.

Key Objectives:
Introduce proper stance • Develop and improve balance and agility • Teach starting, stopping, gliding and striding • Forward, backward and lateral skating/movement

Level 2: Skills & Drills - 8 Weeks
In this class, participants will begin learning key hockey-specific skills that are needed before game play is introduced. Puck control, shooting and passing are introduced and prevalent in this class.

Key Objectives:
Introduce basic puck handling stance and control • Teach forehand and backhand passing • Introduce edge control, cross-over's and pivoting • Teach forward and backward hockey start and stop • Develop skating and puck carrying skills • Introduce basic shooting and scoring

Level 3: Positions & Play - 8 Weeks
Once a skater has learned to skate and has developed the basic skills needed to participate in the sport of hockey, it is time to introduce them to the game. This class is geared towards teaching the basic knowledge needed to enter into an organized hockey program, whether it is a recreational league or travel hockey program.

Key Objectives:
Introduce basic positioning • Develop a fundamental understanding of the rules • Learn basic team work and strategy • Understanding of offensive and defensive concepts • Exposure to the various positions on the ice

Late Starters - 8 Weeks
This program is specifically targeted for skaters aged 9 – 12 who are new to the sport of hockey. Participants will go through the progression of skill development in a program tailored to their abilities. Skills that will be addressed are improving skating ability, puck handling, passing, and shooting. This program can be taken for multiple consecutive sessions in order to get a player prepared to enter organized youth hockey.

Click here for Equipment Sizing Chart

Please call  888-74-SKATE  to register for any Bruins FUNdamentals Combo Packages.

Red, White & Blue Hockey
2010-2011 Cross Ice Hockey League

Driscoll Arena - Fall River

Fall Session - September 18th, 2010 - January 1st, 2011
Winter Session - January 1st, 2011 - April 16th, 2011

Tuition: $199/Player for 15 weeks!

FMC Ice Sports has teamed up with USA Hockey to present, Red, White & Blue Hockey. Specifically geared towards the 8-and-under age group, Red, White & Blue Hockey is designed to integrate cross-ice practices and games into youth hockey. The benefits of smaller playing areas will help develop the level of creativity among young participants, increase participation and establish a positive environment for kids to learn to play hockey. To register, see the double-sided brochure below. To learn more about Red, White and Blue Hockey, view the official informational brochure here.
 

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Fall River House League
2010-2011 Full Ice Hockey

Driscoll Arena - Fall River

Fall Session - September 18th, 2010 - January 1st, 2011
Winter Session - January 1st, 2011 - April 16th, 2011

Tuition: $249/Player for 15 weeks!

The Fall River House League will return again for the 2010-2011 season this September. Registration is open to all players ages 12 & under who have successfully completed our Bruins FUNdamentals class or an equivalent learn-to-play program. With a convenient schedule, minimal time commitment and an affordable tuition, we are organizing a hockey program with the whole family in mind! Please join us for another great season of hockey and fun! See double-sided brochure below for full program details and registration.
 

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New England Future Stars

 

Visit the official New England Future Stars Website for additional details

 

 

Townshend Hockey Preseason High School Conditioning Clinics

September 13th - November 19th, 2010

Skater Fee: $249
Skater Walk-on Rate: $30
Goalie Fee: $249
Goalie Walk-on Rate: $20

FMC Ice Sports has teamed up with Graeme Townshend, current Skating Coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs and former Boston Bruin, to bring you one of the most intense and complete conditioning and skills clinics. It's designed to get High School players ready to perform at their peak by getting them in top physical and skating shape. This year we are proud to offer conditioning clinics at four locations across Massachusetts. Each clinic is 10 sessions long. For complete program details and registration information, please see brochures and links below.

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2010-2011 Junior High League

October 2010 - March 2011*

Western Mass- Fitzpatrick Arena, Holyoke
Central Mass - Wallace Civic Center at Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg
Southeastern Mass - Hetland Arena, New Bedford

Deposit/Purchase Order due by October 15, 2010

Great hockey across the state as FMC Ice Sports represents Western, Central and Southeastern Massachusetts with the Junior High Hockey League. This unique opportunity offers an exciting playoff format with inter-league division games, qualified officials, a dedicated website, team jerseys and available team practice ice packages. Preparing the next generation of high school hockey players! *Western Mass League begins December 2010. See below for downloadable brochures for each league as well as registration links.

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2010-2011 Fall/Winter Junior Varsity League

December 2010

Wallace Civic Center at Fitchburg State University - Fitchburg

Chelmsford Forum - Chelmsford

Team Fee:    $2,295 - $2,395
Deposit/Purchase Order due by October 1, 2010: $1,000
Final Payment due by December 1, 2010: $1,395

The Junior Varsity League will be held at the Wallace Civic Center at Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg and the Chelmsford Forum in Chelmsford and is open to full teams. Get in a full 60 minutes of action each game during the 10-game season, all played conveniently in the respective towns. Qualified hockey officials and a dedicated league website will help players improve on their skills and keep track of their standings and upcoming games. See below for a downloadable brochure and registration links.

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High School Coaches League

All leagues begin May 2010

Individual Player Fee:    $285.00

While most programs focus either exclusively on game play or skill sessions, the Summer Coaches League combines both into one comprehensive program. By doing so, each participant will learn new skills and be able to put them into practical use immediately. This reinforces the learning process so players will maintain the skills they are taught and begin to develop positive “habits”.

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Junior High League

The Mass Junior High Hockey League was established during the 2005-06 season with divisions in Southeastern, Western and Central Mass. The season culminates in a state playoff between all the division champions for the state title. All games are 15 minute stop-time periods playing MIAA rules.

Visit our Jr. High Hockey Page for more information.

 

Adult No-Check League

Burlington Ice Palace - Burlington
May 4th - September 2nd

$2,599.00 - 2,999.00

Get on the ice and enjoy the action by being part of the Summer Adult No-Check League. Hosted at the Burlington Ice Palace in Burlington, this adult hockey league offers four divisions of play ("A", "B", "C", "D") and is ideal for teams of all abilities. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday leagues can access their schedules and standings in the master PDFs below.

Click here for complete league schedules

Click here for complete league standings

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2010-2011 Greenfield Adult Hockey League

October 9, 2010 - April 2, 2011
Register Early, Space is Limited to Four Teams

Collins/Moylan Arena - Greenfield

Skater Fee:    $349
Goalie Fee:    $180

Returning for another season of high impact action, the Greenfield Adult Hockey League begins October 9th at the Collins/Moylan Arena in Greenfield. Open to players 18 and older, space is limited to four teams. Slice up the ice every week during the 20-game regular season, and then win it all at our electrifying semi-finals and finals. For complete program details, registration and a downloadable brochure, please click the links below.
 

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2010-2011 Adult Instructional Hockey

Player Fee:  See individual rink brochure for details
1 Time Walk-On Rate: $25

Proudly offered at 8 arenas across Massachusetts

FMC Ice Sports’ Adult Instructional Hockey is a two-tiered 80-minute program designed to teach introductory adult skaters the basics of hockey through a combination of skills training and game play. Divided into Adult Learn-to-Play and Instructional Pick-Up, Adult Instructional Hockey is the perfect way for adults with little or no hockey experience to jump into the game or for former players looking get back into the game and shake the rust off.

For complete information about the Adult Learn-to-Play and Instructional Pick-Up programs, registration and a downloadable brochure, please click on the links below.

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2010-2011 Adult Novice League

Fall session starts week of September 13th

Player Fee:  $299 per player
Goalie Fee: $150 per goalie
1 Time Walk-On Rate: $25

Attention inexperienced adult novice hockey players! There is now a beginner league that will help you get started playing recreational hockey. The Novice League is great for players just getting into game play. Players should have completed or be currently enrolled in Adult Learn-to-Play or have some previous playing experience. Full equipment is required.

For complete program information, registration and a downloadable brochure, please click on the links below.

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Public Hockey Public Hockey sessions are held weekly at each rink (refer to schedule below for individual rink times). If you are looking to play hockey but don't want to join a league, public hockey is the solution. For only $10.00 you can participate in a fun and friendly no-check pick-up game. Sessions are limited to 30 players and locker and shower facilities are available. All skaters must be at least 16 years of age to participate. Full equipment is required. Visit our Public Skating page for public hockey times and locations

General Admission: $10.00 Rental Skates: $4.00 * Rental skates are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2010-2011 Women's Vipers Skill Clinic with Kay Cowperthwait

•Session 1: October 20th, 2010 - December 15th, 2010*
*No class 11/24
•Session 2: December 22nd, 2010 - February 9th, 2011
•Session 3: February 16th, 2010 - April 6th, 2011

Collins/Moylan Arena

Team Fee:    $139.00 per session

The Vipers Skills Clinic is a weekly skills session at the Collins/Moylan Arena in Greenfield, MA, designed for beginner to advanced players. The sessions are coached by Kay Cowperthwait, former Varsity Women’s Ice Hockey Coach at Amherst College. Under Kay’s guidance, players will work on skill development and game situations in preparation to joining a team. See brochure below for full program details and registration information.

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2010-2011 Pioneer Valley Vipers Women's Hockey Team

Collins/Moylan Arena

Participant Fee:    $549

The Vipers are a Senior Women’s team competing on an independent schedule. All practices and home games are held at the Collins/Moylan Arena in Greenfield, MA. The team also host an end of season invitational tournament. Entering their 9th season, the Vipers are one of the most successful women’s hockey programs in New England! These practices games are a great way to exercise and stay active in the sport. *Any women who wants to be placed on the Vipers roster must be USA Hockey registered.

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2010-2011 Greenfield Women's Hockey League

November 19, 2010 - April 1, 2011

Collins/Moylan Arena

Skater Fee:    $299
Goalie Fee:    $180

Join the Greenfield Women’s Hockey League at the Collins/Moylan Arena in Greenfield this winter for an exciting season of fast paced ice action. Open to all women, 18 and older. Hit the ice hard each week during the regular 14-game season, and then win it all during the highly anticipated semi-finals and finals. For additional information including registration and a downloadable brochure, please click the links below.

G.O.A.L! Clinics

FREE  (Get Out And Learn) Clinics
Beginning September 11th*

The Boston Bruins and FMC Ice Sports have come together to host G.O.A.L!

FREE skating and hockey instructional sessions. G.O.A.L! encourages kids ages 4 - 9, new to the sport of hockey, to try a free skating and hockey course, in a game based, fun environment. Blades and the Bruins youth hockey development team will be on-hand to assist new skaters. Skates, helmets and even hockey gear will be provided so kids can fully experience the sport of hockey free of charge. *Clinic dates vary per rink, please see brochure below for complete details.

 

Check out images of completed Spring 2010 G.O.A.L! clinics on our facebook page!

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2010 Greenfield Women's 3-on-3 Fall Jamboree

September 11th -12th, 2010
Collins/Moylan Arena

Team Fee:    $649.00
Registration Deadline September 1st

The Greenfield Women’s 3-on-3 Fall Jamboree is the ultimate fast-paced game with up and down action. Games are played on the full ice rink with three lines of players and one goalie for each team. The full ice provides breakaways and rushes that will challenge the abilities and improve the full ice vision of participants. This Jamboree is open to full teams in skill divisions “B”-“C” with awards for all individual participants as well as 1st and 2nd place team prizes.

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