Beginners
Programme
The Bristol Pitbulls
‘Beginners’ sessions are designed to accommodate all age groups
and abilities.
Run as a pay as you play scheme and part of the Bristol junior
ice hockey club as well the pitbulls Community Foundation project,
it's not just a fun way to learn ice hockey skills, it is also
a fantastic and innovative way to keep fit and healthy while
being taught by top flight hockey players and experts.
The Beginners programme has been running since 1993 and has
attract both adults as well as children who wish to learn to
play ice hockey.
Rich Hargreaves , Head of the pitbulls Community project Spearheads
a team of qualified coaches ,to provided a high quality practices
assisted throughout the year by club players
The Pitbulls Learn to Play scheme is run year round, 12 months
of the year, 2 sessions per week.
Index:
Who
can join the Learn to Play?
When,
where and how much is it?
What
equipment do I need?
Who can join the Learn to Play?
Anyone can start learning to play ice hockey regardless of age,
sex or ability. If you are still holding onto the side you are
probably not ready for the Learn to Play but if you can do the
basics then just turn up and play.
Many people cannot go backwards or hockey stop when they start
but you will soon pick up these skills. If you are not sure
whether you are ready just come along and watch.
When, where and how much is it?
Learn to play runs Tuesday 5.00pm to 6.oopm at the Bristol Ice
rink (Frogmore street bottom of parkstreet).
Each session costs £4. There's no waiting list and no need to
book in advance. Just turn up, pay your £4 and play. If you
are not sure of anything just ask Sharon Chilcott (Beginners
manager) or Sharon Davies (Child protection officer) their are
always people on hand to help or aid anyone who looks lost .
What equipment do I need?
Ice Hockey can be an expensive sport if you buy all the equipment.
A typical ice hockey kit bought new starts from around £300.
However we can loan you much of what you need for the Learn
to Play.
Skates:
Hockey skates are compulsory and not provided by the Learn to
Play. Figures skates and hire skates are not suitable for the
Learn to Play. Sticks can be provided.
Helmets:
Under 18s must wear a helmet with full-face cage. Adults can
choose to wear open face helmets, with visor or with cage. There
are a limited number of children's helmets available for the
Learn to Play. There are no adult helmets available at the moment.
Wearing of helmets is compulsory at all times on the ice.
Protection:
Body armor is recommended but not compulsory. Gloves and elbow
pads are compulsory and can be provided by the Learn to Play.
Any Ice Hockey shirt will do. If you are wearing full body armor
make sure you buy a big enough shirt to compensate. Plain training
shirts can be bought for as little as £15
Hockey Pants and athletic supports are not compulsory and are
not provided by the Learn to Play. Athletic supports can be
purchased alone or with integral garter belt (for holding up
hockey socks). Beginners to the LTP often wear jeans or tracksuit
bottoms with the shin guards over them.
Shin guards:
Shin guards are compulsory and are provided by the Learn to
Play. Hockey socks are not compulsory or provided by the Learn
to Play. Hockeys socks are open ended both ends and stretch
over the shin guards. They are held up by sock tape (like sellotape)
or by garter belts.
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