Hockey
The Park District of Oak Park puts the fun in hockey with a focus on skating, stick handling skills, and gameplay! Aligned with USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM), Hockey Academy uses an athlete-centered approach that aims to help individuals realize their athletic potential and utilize sport as a path toward an active and healthy lifestyle.Â
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Adult
Hockey
Youth Hockey
Ice Bears Travel Team
Drop-In Hockey
Where Do I Start?
Develop fundamental movement skills, athleticism, and begin to acquire basic hockey skating and stick skills through USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM).
Full hockey gear is required for all levels! No gear? No problem. Free skate rentals are included in all classes, plus we host a Hockey Information & Equipment Fitting Day at the start of each session where participants enrolled in Hockey Academy and Adult Hockey classes can rent the necessary equipment. Learn about free gear options here. Please contact hockey@pdop.org for more information.
PRESCHOOL HOCKEY
- 1Ages 2-5Caregiver
& TotPrerequisites: N/A
- 2Ages 3-5Learn to Skate: Snowplow 1
Prerequisites: N/A
- 3Ages 3-5Learn to Skate: Snowplow 2
Prerequisites:
Learn to Skate 1 - 4Ages 3-5Learn to Skate: Snowplow 3
Prerequisites:
Learn to Skate 2 - 5Ages 4-6Ice Cubs Hockey
Prerequisites:
Learn to Skate 1-2
YOUTH HOCKEY
Participants must complete the Learn to Skate 1-2 classes OR be evaluated before beginning the hockey program. Click here to learn more about Youth Learn to Skate, or email hockey@pdop.org to set up an evaluation.
- 1Ages 6-13Hockey 101
Prerequisites:
Learn to Skate Snowplow 1-2 or Basic 1-2 - 2Ages 6-13Hockey 201
Prerequisites:
Hockey 101 - 3Ages 6-14Ice Bears Academy
Prerequisites:
Hockey 201
ADULT HOCKEY
- 1Ages 18+Beginner Adult Skating
Prerequisites: N/A
- 2Ages 18+Adult Hockey 101
Prerequisites: N/A
- 3Ages 18+Adult Hockey 201
Prerequisites:
Adult Hockey 101 - 4Ages 18+Adult Recreational Hockey
Prerequisites:
High school hockey+

