The Never Ever League
THE WORLD'S GREATEST LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
PROGRAM AGES: 18 and older
PROGRAM FREQUENCY: Each session meets once per week for 11 weeks total. Four sessions offered in total, running all year long.
The Never Ever League is for the adult who has never ever played hockey before. It combines off ice instruction with on ice skill sessions (80%), and instructional game time (20%). The program is co-ed, non-checking, for people over 18 years of age and is set in an insanely positive, judgment free atmosphere. No ice skating or hockey experience is required in order to participate. It is truly one of a kind, as adults are often overlooked, with learn to play programs being designed only for children. It's unique design and execution are why over 1,300 adults have learn to play hockey through the Never Ever League since it's inception in 2012.
Over the course of the 11 week program, participants will learn the fundamental skills of ice hockey, make new friends and learn the greatest game on Earth. During the first few classes, instruction is focused on developing ice skating skills of all participants. In the following weeks, instruction shifts to teaching participants individual playing skills (stick handling, shooting, passing), before shifting into team skills and game play (offense, defense, power play, penalty kill).
On the final week, participants graduate by playing in their first organized hockey game - the Never Ever Cup. Friends and family are encouraged to attend as the new hockey players graduate into the world of hockey. The participants from the program are divided into two teams who will compete against each other in this friendly game. The teams are coached by the Never Ever coaching staff, and the game is treated like a professional hockey game, with referees, the national anthem and music. The evening concludes with a party at Bill Gray's Tap Room (on-site), where each participant is given their Never Ever League Certificate, and formally graduates into the world of hockey.
PROGRAM FREQUENCY: Each session meets once per week for 11 weeks total. Four sessions offered in total, running all year long.
The Never Ever League is for the adult who has never ever played hockey before. It combines off ice instruction with on ice skill sessions (80%), and instructional game time (20%). The program is co-ed, non-checking, for people over 18 years of age and is set in an insanely positive, judgment free atmosphere. No ice skating or hockey experience is required in order to participate. It is truly one of a kind, as adults are often overlooked, with learn to play programs being designed only for children. It's unique design and execution are why over 1,300 adults have learn to play hockey through the Never Ever League since it's inception in 2012.
Over the course of the 11 week program, participants will learn the fundamental skills of ice hockey, make new friends and learn the greatest game on Earth. During the first few classes, instruction is focused on developing ice skating skills of all participants. In the following weeks, instruction shifts to teaching participants individual playing skills (stick handling, shooting, passing), before shifting into team skills and game play (offense, defense, power play, penalty kill).
On the final week, participants graduate by playing in their first organized hockey game - the Never Ever Cup. Friends and family are encouraged to attend as the new hockey players graduate into the world of hockey. The participants from the program are divided into two teams who will compete against each other in this friendly game. The teams are coached by the Never Ever coaching staff, and the game is treated like a professional hockey game, with referees, the national anthem and music. The evening concludes with a party at Bill Gray's Tap Room (on-site), where each participant is given their Never Ever League Certificate, and formally graduates into the world of hockey.
CLASS INFORMATION
TYPICAL CLASS SCHEDULE
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Week #1: Forward Skating, Backward Skating
Week #2: Stops, Pivots, Crossovers (Skating) Week #3: Turning, Stickhandling, Puck Control Week #4: Passing, Shooting, Shootout Week #5: Passing & Shooting Drills Week #6: Passing & Shooting Drills Week #7: Role of Forward, Role of Defenseman, Basic Breakout Week #8: Basic Breakout, Basic Forecheck Week #9: Review Breakout & Forecheck, Controlled Scrimmage Week #10: Controlled Scrimmage Week #11: Never Ever Cup Game (Class Graduation) |
Schedule can vary, depending on how quickly the entire class is learning/developing hockey skills.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
SESSION #1THURSDAY CLASS:
9:00pm to 10:00pm 9/9/2021 - 11/18/2021 FRIDAY CLASS: 6:30pm to 7:30pm 9/10/2021 - 11/19/2021 |
SESSION #2THURSDAY CLASS:
9:00pm to 10:00pm 12/2/2021 - 2/17/2022 *No class on 1/13 FRIDAY CLASS: 6:30pm to 7:30pm 12/3/2021 - 2/25/2022 *No class on 12/24 & 12/31 |
SESSION #3THURSDAY CLASS:
9:00pm to 10:00pm 3/10/2022 - 5/19/2022 FRIDAY CLASS: 6:30pm to 7:30pm 3/11/2022 - 5/20/2022 |
SESSION #4WEDNESDAY CLASS:
8:00pm to 9:00pm 6/1/2022 - 8/10/2022 THURSDAY CLASS: 8:00pm to 9:00pm 6/2/2022 - 8/11/2022 |
GET IN THE GAME
PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEE
$250.00
PER 11 WEEK SESSION
EQUIPMENT RENTAL KIT
$100.00
Each kit includes hockey skates, helmet and cage, pants, shin guards, elbow pads, shoulder pads, gloves, stick and a bag.
At the conclusion of the Never Ever League, any participants who rented an equipment kit may elect to purchase it at a discounted rate.
At the conclusion of the Never Ever League, any participants who rented an equipment kit may elect to purchase it at a discounted rate.
OFFICIAL HOCKEY RETAIL PARTNER
Any participants that are looking to purchase hockey equipment are urged to visit the Official Hockey Retail Partner of Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex - Pure Hockey. They offer the widest selection of hockey equipment in the Greater Rochester area, and provide expert service and fitting by the best professionals in the business. Visit Pure Hockey at their local retail store (1000 Hylan Dr, Rochester, NY 14623) and mention that you are participating in this program.