Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand announced that registration for the Town’s Summer Youth Ice Hockey Program will begin soon for boys and girls ages 8U- 16U. This program includes instructional technique work, practices and games. Clinics spanning 10 weeks in duration will also be available for registration including all girls clinics, 6U clinics, adult learn to play clinics and advanced travel clinics. Programs will begin on July 9, 2023.
“This recreational and instruction program is designed to give youngsters a great way to learn the correct fundamentals of one of America’s most popular sports,” said Councilman Hand. “In addition to receiving instruction on the proper techniques of skating, stickhandling and shooting, participants will make new friends and create lifelong memories.”
Registration will begin ONLINE for Town residents on May 15th and May 16th at www.oysterbaytown.com/portal beginning at 9:00 am; online registration will open to non-residents on May 17th. In-person registration will be held on May 18th at the Bethpage Ice Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Registrants must provide a copy of their birth certificate, proof of Town of Oyster Bay residency (tax or utility bill) as well as payment. Check, money order, MasterCard or Visa will be accepted. All registrants must bring these items, even if they have participated in the past. A parent or legal guardian must be present at registration.
All participants must provide their own equipment, and should have some skating ability. For more information, call the rink at (516) 433-7465, x 8234 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/hockey.