Lets Get Started
Getting started can be a challenge and we are here to help find answers you seek to get started.
Step 1. Learn to Skate
The RRRink offers a weekly class called simply enough, “Learn to Skate”. This very basic class is taught by the staff who are all proficient in skating. Forward, backward, and stopping are all key components to being successful on the ice.
Step 2. Learn to Play Hockey
Perfect, now that your child is decent on skates. At this point gear is necessary, there is loaner gear or several websites have big discounts on new equipment. “Learn to Play Hockey” sessions are offered by the RRRink. Your child will learn hockey skills and continue to improve skating skills.
Step 3. Continued Improvement
We encourage as much time on the ice as possible. The best skaters make the best hockey players, almost every week there is a hockey skills sessions which concentrates on hockey skills and drills. There are always lots of hockey parents around the rink, grab one and start asking questions. At one point we were all new to the sport and had lots of our own questions. We’re all here to help!!! Feel free to email us with any questions at info@rvhahockey.org
Age Levels
Below are the age level teams that are available in the Reign Association
8U
The “FUNdamentals stage” of ice skating and puck handling are emphasized when working to develop our youngest players during scheduled monthly practices, cross-ice games against visiting teams, limited local travel for team games, and participating in a fun statewide jamboree.
10U & 12U
With an emphasis on “learning to train”, skills such as listening, following instructions, and setting personal goals are important developmental targets for this age group. Participants will learn through attending weekly skills-based practices, playing trade-ice games against other Oregon hockey associations, and traveling to competitive tournaments.
14U
With more focus and determination, this “training to train” age group should experience increased and faster development of hockey sense and situational awareness. Nutrition, hydration, self-directed fitness, and recovery help participants take charge of their personal development. Weekly practices, off-ice training, multiple state games, regional tournaments, and a final state championship tournament provide a healthy approach to skill development both on and off the ice.
18U
“Training to compete” is the last developmental age group within our program. Collegiate and junior level hockey provides future benchmarks for this final stage of youth player development in hockey. Practices are rigorous with physical training and an understanding of team systems vital to player success. A full schedule of weekly practices, continued off-ice training and statewide games provide a fast track to learning in a fast-paced, challenging environment for your athlete. Regional tournaments, Oregon player select camp, and a state playoff championship tournament expose players to our highest age level of hockey development.
