Stick & Puck sessions are one-hour scheduled times that allow participants to enjoy open-ice activities together.
Haverford Township Skatium is an ideal venue for practicing shooting, passing, and skating skills.
These sessions provide a fantastic opportunity to share the sport you love with your child.
Please note that scrimmages are not permitted during these events.
Stick & Puck sessions allow hockey players of all levels to practice their skills during unstructured ice time.
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Stick n’ Puck sessions are the ideal place for players of all skill levels to come practice their skills and learn from one another.
Youth sessions are for kids under 18; adult sessions are for those 18 and older, and all-ages sessions are open to everyone.
Sessions are one hour in length and attendance is capped at 35 players.
Advance online registration is highly recommended to secure your spot, and players must check in with staff upon arrival.
Players must register online and check-in before going on to the ice. Players that fail to do so will be asked to leave the ice.
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Each session has a start and end time.
Players may not go out earlier than their paid session start time.
Players may not enter the ice until the Zamboni has exited, the nets are out, and the doors are closed.
Players must leave the ice when their session ends, regardless of when they got on the ice.
Stick & Puck sessions are intended for skill development.
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These sessions are not for Pick-Up hockey.
There will be no scrimmages, games, one-on-ones, two-on-ones, etc.
No players may take off his/her helmet or raise their facemask while on the ice.
No one may assume the role of playing goalie without wearing ALL of the appropriate goalie equipment.
No slap shots.
No food, gum, or usage of chewing tobacco is allowed on the ice.
No spectators are allowed in the bench area.
All doors are to remain closed while pucks are on the ice.
Coaching by parents from the bleachers, benches or railing is not allowed at any time.
Parents will be asked to leave the arena if this happens.
Players may not involve themselves in any activities which would alter the ice surface or damage the Ice Center.
Rude or unsportsmanlike behavior and/or language will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from the ice.
Players may be expelled from the ice without refund or credit by Iceplex staff for reasons including, but not limited to disruption and hazard.
Equipment Requirements
The minimum equipment required for ages 18 and over is a helmet (facemasks are strongly recommended), shin pads, sticks, and gloves.
Full equipment is required for ages 17 and under.
For ages 18 and over, full equipment is highly recommended.
All skaters must wear full gear including a helmet.
Helmets and gloves are required.
Other protective equipment is optional but recommended.
18 yrs and under MUST wear a full shield or you will not be allowed on the ice. **NO Exceptions**
Full gear required for all pick-up hockey.
Helmet, gloves and shin pads are REQUIRED for Stick & Puck & MUST be worn at all times.
**NO Exceptions**
Additional Guidelines
Pucks must be picked up by the end of the session.
Nets are to be pushed to the exit door, where the nets are stored by the end of the session.
Pucks are not provided.
Players must bring their own or purchase one from the skate shop.
No scrimmaging, practices, or behavior that interferes with others.
Be aware of other players, especially when shooting or retrieving pucks.
Do not shoot at a goalie when his/her back is turned or purposely shoot at the glass.
Players must enter ice from the players benches on the indoor rink.
This allows us to keep the west-side doors closed to mitigate puck issues.
Players with harder shots are asked to shoot on the south end to eliminate the possibility of broken glass.
Coaches may coach a maximum of two people and may not interfere with other players (no cones, drills, etc.)
Please follow age guidelines for sessions.
Adults are not allowed on the ice during youth sessions.