Ice Arena
Panther Instructional Youth Hockey
A PROGRESSIVE HOCKEY PROGRAM
Skill-building and competitive fun for the aspiring hockey stars of all ages and levels . Learn the Game !
Our Panther Paws classes cover skating and hockey basics for youngsters ages 3 and up . There are 6 groups of Panther Paws and skaters progress their way from Group 1 through Group 6 as they improve their skating and hockey skills . Panther Paws 1-3 teaches proper skating technique for a solid hockey foundation and the session ends with a cross-ice game on the big ice . Groups 4-6 move into stickhandling and consistency in skating and play a cross-ice game hallway through the session as well as at the end . All skaters new to the program will begin in Group 1 . Based on their skill level , they may be reassigned to a higher group ( additional fees apply for moving groups ).
A helmet ( hockey or otherwise ) is required for Groups 1 and 2 . In Group 3 , a hockey helmet with a facemask and hockey stick are required . Groups 4-6 require full equipment . Skates are available for rent for $ 3 or you can purchase a discount skate card ($ 30 for 15 rentals ).
Panther Paws instructional hockey begins a new session four times per season : September , December , March and June .
Panther Instructional Youth Hockey Registration Session I : September 13-November 27 , 2022 ( 11 weeks )
Registration for Session I : |
Resident |
Tu , Aug 23 |
Non-Resident |
W , Aug 24 |
Register online !
Panther Paws
Tuesday ( 11 weeks )
|
Time |
Fees ( R / NR ) |
Code |
Group 1 |
4-4:30 pm |
$ 76 /$ 90 |
6114 |
Group 2 |
4:30-5:15 pm |
$ 113 /$ 135 |
6115 |
Group 3 |
5:15-6 pm |
$ 113 /$ 135 |
6116 |
Sunday ( 11 weeks ) |
Time |
Fees ( R / NR ) |
Code |
Group 1 |
10:45-11:15 am |
$ 76 /$ 90 |
6108 |
Group 1 |
11:15 am-12 pm |
$ 76 /$ 90 |
6210 |
Group 2 Beginners |
9:15-10 am |
$ 113 /$ 135 |
6110 |
Group 2 Advanced |
10-10:45 am |
$ 113 /$ 135 |
6109 |
Group 3 |
8:30-9:15 am |
$ 113 /$ 135 |
6111 |
Group 4 / 5 / 6 |
12:10-1:10 pm |
$ 149 /$ 179 |
6112 |
2022-2023 Panther Hockey Program
Our Panther Hockey Program will announce its season dates based on the USA Hockey / AHAI / NWHL guidelines . Our teams play in the Northwest Hockey League against area teams from the surrounding suburbs . We offer practices , games , and skills clinics ( including special sessions for goalies ) so Panther Hockey players can develop their talent and sportsmanship on the ice .
The Franklin Park Ice Arena also offers girls hockey teams ! The Pink Panthers is a Tier II or AA girls hockey program servicing Chicago and the Northwest suburbs of Chicago , IL . The Pink Panthers offer girls a place to play all-girls hockey in an all-girls competitive travel league .
Panthers start as young as seven and continue through high school . Participants enjoy quality house league hockey at a reasonable price . We also offer a one week pre-season clinic at the beginning of September .
For more information on the Panther Hockey Program or our pre-season clinics visit fpice . com or call us at 847-671-4268 .
Evaluations : TBA Regular Season : TBA
Adult Open Hockey
Proof of USA Hockey Insurance is required for all players at time of registration .
The Franklin Park Ice Arena offers Open Hockey to adults 18 years and older all season long . Weekly 90 minute sessions are available Wednesday and Friday mornings 9:20-10:50 am starting September 7 . We also offer Women ’ s Only Open Hockey on Tuesday ’ s from 9:10-10:50 am . starting September 6 . Full gear is required . Check fpice . com for full schedule and changes .
Fee : $ 10 / session ( Goalies skate for FREE !) Punch Pass : 10 sessions for $ 90
Speed Skating Team
If you love to skate , but want something other than figure or hockey , YOU CAN RACE !
The Franklin Park Speed Skating Club trains skaters to compete locally , regionally and nationally in the exciting sport of Short Track Speed Skating .
Practices are on Tuesday evenings from September through March . You can try the sport using your hockey or figure skates . Once you ’ ve decided to join the club , our coaches will help you select proper equipment .
Want to Speed Skate ? Contact Dejan Gakovich at 630-853-0435 .
18 FALL | 2022 • Park District of Franklin Park