Glenview Ice Center

Hockey

Address:		1851 Landwehr Road Glenview, IL 60026		Office Hours:		Mon. Fri. 8:30 am-7 pm Sat. 8:30 am-3:30 pm Sun. 10 am-3:30 pm
Phone: Fax:		(847) 724-2800 (847) 657-0510

On August 21, 2008, the Glenview Ice Center was privileged to welcome Detroit Red Wing player Brett Lebda, an alumnus of the Glenview Ice Center hockey program, who brought the Stanley Cup to the Ice Center. To view a video of this event, click here.

At the Glenview Ice Center, our hockey instructors don't just teach the skills needed to play the game of hockey; they are also committed to teaching our students that character counts on and off the ice.

Since 1987, our internationally recognized Hockey Director, Sylvain Turcotte, has built our hockey program into one of the strongest in the area. He has coached seven State Championship teams, four State runner-ups, 3 Silverstick AAA Championships, one Silverstick AA Championship and one Tier 1 National title and has had several students go on to play at the college level and beyond. Sylvain and his staff take special joy in sharing their enthusiasm for the game with their students and feel rewarded as they see their students progress from the fundamentals of skating through basic skills like puck handling, passing and shooting to the teamwork necessary for success in hockey as well as in life. Sylvain particularly enjoys working with very young skaters and is also gratified to see a growing number of girls in our area taking up the sport. The Ice Center’s step-by-step program is designed to help every student master skills at each level before moving on the next.

Getting Started - Introduction to Hockey
Each fall and during Winter Carnival the Glenview Ice Center offers a mini session called “Introduction to Development Hockey”. This mini session provides a superb opportunity for 3-10 year olds to try hockey without committing to a full session. All equipment is included in the fee. To download the flyer for the next session of Introduction to Development Hockey, click here.

The Next Step - Development Hockey Classes
Once your child has an interest in hockey, whether or not they take the introductory mini session, they can sign up for full sessions of Development Hockey Lessons which are offered for children ages 3-10. Children have the option of participating once or twice-a-week. Classes are offered for beginners, Level 1 players and Level 2 players. Players move up based on teacher recommendation.

The Glenview Ice Center will offer three sessions of Development Hockey classes during the 2008-2009 season. To download the flyer for the Fall/Winter Session of Development Hockey, click here. To download the flyer for the Fall 2008 Mini Session of Development Hockey, click here. To download the flyer for the Winter Spring 2009 Session of Development Hockey, click here.

Getting Serious - House League
Once a player has completed Level 2, he/she is ready to join the Glenview Grizzlies Youth Hockey League. It is open to all hockey players between the ages of 5 and 15 years. Everyone has the opportunity to play. Levels include Dynamite, Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee and Bantam. The Dynamites and Mites compete against other Grizzly teams, while Pee Wees and Bantams also play games against local house league teams at area rinks.

Program fee includes team jersey, nameplate and USA Hockey registration. Rating sessions begin in September and 2008-2009 league play takes place October through March. Click here to download a Glenview Grizzlies Youth Hockey League Information Sheet, Fee and Rating Schedule, Registration Form, and Waiver.

For the Really Serious - Travel League
The Glenview Stars is an “affiliate organization” of the Glenview Park District. The Stars is a travel hockey organization that is based out of the Glenview Ice Center. Players register through the Stars (not the park district) and travel locally and as far away as Canada to compete in games and tournaments. For information on the Glenview Stars Hockey Association, you can contact them directly at (847) 657-9171 or www.glenviewstars.org.

Fine Tuning Your Skills - Clinics
The Glenview Ice Center offers a variety of clinics throughout the year for youth and adults. The following are brief descriptions of the clinics offered:

Youth League Pre-Season Clinic – This clinic warms up players before the season begins. Click here to download a Youth League Pre-season Clinic Schedule and Registration Form.

Fall Adult Hockey Clinic – Twice a week for two weeks of hockey fun with separate classes for men and women or beginning and advanced Players. Click here to download a Fall Adult Hockey Clinic Registration Form.

Spring Adult Hockey Clinic – Five weeks of classes that meet once a week with separate classes for men and women or beginning and advanced Players. Watch this space for details on the Spring 2009 session.

Spring Hockey Clinic Series – A variety of specialized five-week youth clinics focusing on skills, puckhandling, defense, checking and goaltending. Watch this space for details on the Spring 2009 session.

“Three for All” Summer Hockey Experience – An 8-week summer clinic merging skill development with 3-on-3 scrimmages. Watch this space for details on the Summer 2009 session.

League Prep Program - An 8-week program offered in the summer to help children make the transition from hockey classes to league play. Watch this space for details on the Summer 2009 session.

Summer Adult Hockey Clinic – Stay cool in the summer with our 8-week clinic with separate classes for men and women or beginning and advanced players. Watch this space for details on the Summer 2009 session.

Girls and Ladies Summer Hockey Clinic – For ages 12-50, an 8-week clinic for all levels. Please note this program may not be offered unless there is sufficient demand. Watch this space for details on the Summer 2009 session.

Private Lessons
If you need additional instruction, you may approach the instructor of your choice directly or contact Hockey Director Sylvain Turcotte for a recommendation. Each instructor has their own fee and the cost of ice time is added to the fee.

For more information on any of our hockey programs, please call Sylvain Turcotte at (847) 724-2800 or e-mail him at sylvain.turcotte@glenviewparks.org.

Open Hockey (“Rat Time”)
If you are a former “rink rat” looking for the chance to play an occasional pick-up game, Open Hockey, or "Rat Time" is what you are looking for. Pick up hockey games are formed for players age 16 and up on Tues. & Thurs., 12:15- 2 pm. Full equipment is required. Admission is $9 and goalies play free. A 10-time "Rat Pass" good for one year is available for $75. No advance registration is necessary; just show up and play!