Description of the program:
Potomac Hockey is pleased to offer a program to help area Cub Scouts and Webelos to earn scouting's Hockey and Roller Skating belt loop awards. Scouts work directly with our rink skating instructors and hockey coaches in order to learn the basics of inline skating and the sport of hockey. This 2-hour program takes place at our facility located in Chantilly, Virginia on a fully enclosed training rink.
Cost:
Flat Fee for 1-5 skaters - $75
Each additional skater - $5
Outline:
Cub Scout Roller Skating and Hockey Course Outline
Discuss Safety
Skating Basics
Stopping Basics
Hockey Basics (stick handling, passing, shooting
Hockey Rules
Play Hockey Game
Required Equipment:
Helmet – Bicycle/skating/skate boarding/lacrosse helmets are acceptable
Inline Skates - Potomac Inline Hockey has some inline skates available. Scouts are encouraged to bring their own skates
Hockey Sticks - Potomac Hockey has sticks available
Recommended Equipment:
Elbow Pads - Bicycle/skating/skate boarding/lacrosse pads are acceptable
Knee Pads - Bicycle/skating/skate boarding/lacrosse pads are acceptable
Padded Gloves - even snow gloves are helpful
How to Register:
Please contact Potomac Inline Hockey at (703)961-8280 or email at youth@potomachockey.com to schedule your pack/den for a session at our rink.
Links:
Cub Scout hockey belt loop and sports pin requirements can be found here:
http://usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/sports/hockey.asp
Cub Scout roller skating belt loop and sports pin requirements can be found here:
http://usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/sports/roller-skating.asp