Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey Program

Get in the action with one of Aviator’s many recreational or competitive leagues with quality officiating and professional grade rinks. Players looking for the ultimate travel hockey experience can try out to be part of Aviator Flyers program with some of the area’s top teams.

Youth and adults looking to take their game to the next level will appreciate our professional coaching staff which brings the area’s best instruction to the ice.

Learn more about Chris Werstine Director of Ice Operations Aviator Sports & Events Center President, Aviator Hockey Club.

To register for our current programs see upcoming events and programs at the top of this page. 

Adult Ice Hockey Leagues

Adult Hockey League
  • Adult

Spring 2012

Aviator Sports and Events will continue to offer Adult Hockey Leagues for the upcoming Spring 2012 season offering 10 regular season games.

To qualify for the playoffs, your team must finish in the top 60% of your division. Sign up now as a team or an individual to assure your spot in the various leagues that Aviator has to offer. Space is limited!

Tier 1:

This will be the most advanced division of hockey at Aviator Sports and Events Center. It will be most appropriate for competitive players with Division I, D-II, or D-III college experience or those who have some pro hockey experience. Games will be played on various nights 7:30pm to 12:30am. (Ages 18+)

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Tier 2:

This division will consist of players who have several years of experience playing competitive hockey. Participants will have experience at college club teams, high school and youth travel teams, or competitive adult leagues. It is appropriate for players who have proficient skating, shooting, passing, and overall strategic skills. Games will be played various nights from 7:30pm to 12:30am. (Ages 18+)
*ONLY 3 ‘A’ league caliber players per team

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Tiers 3 & 4:

These divisions will consist of average to above average recreational players with previous experience in organized hockey. Players at this level understand the basic strategy and rules of the game and have adequate puck handling, shooting and passing skills. Games will be played various nights from 7:30pm to 12:30am. (Ages 18+)

*Only 1 ‘A’ league caliber players per team

Tiers 5 & 6:

This division will consist of players that are either graduating from our Adult Learn to Play programs, have no or little experience in organized hockey, or coming from inline/roller hockey. The Aviator Developmental Division provides an atmosphere of learning, as well as the competitive spirit of the game of hockey. Games will be played on various nights from 7:30pm to 12:30am. (Ages 18+)
*No ‘A’ or ‘B’ caliber players permitted to play in this division

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Registration

$3,750 per team ($300 early pay discount available, if team is paid in full by 4/22/12)
$300 per individual (Please contact us at hockey@aviatorsports.com
regarding individual registrations)

All participants must be USA Hockey registered: www.usahockeyregistration.com.

Season: 10 weeks (various days)
Begins: Early-Mid April 2012
Ends: Late June-Early July

NO JERSEYS ARE PROVIDED!

FULL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Helmet with full face mask, Shoulder pads, Hockey skates, Hockey pants, Hockey gloves, Shin pads, Athletic support with cup (men) or pelvic protector (women), Elbow pads, Hockey stick, Hockey jersey.

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Classes

Youth How to Play
  • Youth

Spring 2012: Sign Up!

The Aviator Atoms program is for boys and girls (ages 4 to 15), designed to teach the fundamentals of proper skating and stick-handling skills for hockey.

The Aviator Atoms program will teach introductory skating, shooting, passing, and stick-handling skills in addition to maneuverability, speed, and agility.

This is a 10-week class with two classes to choose from. There will be a Tuesday and a Saturday class this Winter. This program is for the player that has never played hockey but wants to progress into our in-house leagues.

All of our how-to programs are taught by Aviator’s full-time professional hockey staff.

Schedule

Begins: March 27th, 2012

Tuesdays: 4:30pm-5:50pm – Begins March 27th, 2012
Saturdays: 4:40pm-6:00pm – Begins March 31st, 2012

*Some times may differ during the season due to shifts in programming, a full season schedule will be handed out at the first session.

Ages: 4-15

Fee: $275 per player

Spring Season: 10 Weeks

Prerequisite: NONE

All participants must be USA Hockey registered: www.usahockeyregistration.com

Registration

To register for one of these classes online, please choose a link below:

Prerequisite: Aviator Initiation program, Aviator Learn to Skate program or other House League experience. Click here to download registration form.

Full Equipment Required: Helmet with full face mask, Mouth guard, Neck guard, Shoulder pads, Hockey skates, Hockey pants, Hockey gloves, Shin pads, Athletic support with cup (boys) or pelvic protector (girls), Elbow pads, Hockey stick.

For more information on Aviator Hockey Club’s youth programs, please visit www.aviatorhockey.org.

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Adult Learn to Play
  • Adult

Spring 2012

It’s never too late to learn to play hockey. Come ready to learn and compete to get the maximum potential out of your game!

Men and women of any age are welcome to participate and learn the fundamentals of the game.

Registration

Fee: $300 per person

Schedule

Session: 10 weeks

Adult Learn to Play – Sundays – 7:30pm-8:50pm

Begins: Sunday, March 25th, 2012
Ends: Sunday, June 10th, 2012

*No Class on Sunday 4/8 and Sunday 5/27 due to holidays

All participants must be USA Hockey registered

NO JERSEYS ARE PROVIDED!

FULL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Helmet with full face mask, Hockey skates, Hockey gloves, Shin pads, Elbow pads, Athletic support with cup (men) or pelvic protector (woman), Hockey stick, Hockey jersey.

Registration Link

For more information, please contact hockey@aviatorsports.com.

To register by phone, please call  718-758-7541      .

Youth Hockey Program
  • Youth

Spring Hockey 2012

Aviator Sports Hockey Program is for the House player ages 5 to 17. The Spring House hockey program will consist of 1 practice and 1 game per week. All practices and games will be 70 minute ice slots! Each game will be up-tempo with elite coaching from our Aviator Sports professional hockey staff.

Boys and girls who were born in the years 1993 through 2006 are eligible for the Youth House League which will encompass Mite through Midget levels.

Youth players at any level are welcome to join the house league. All players, regardless of skill or experience, will receive equal playing time. Under the direction of Chris Werstine (Aviator Hockey Director), the objective of the league is to teach strong fundamental skills, while building a sense of teamwork and game strategy.

The program centers on skill and team development and to encourage confidence and self-esteem in each participant both on and off the ice. Aviator Sports and Events will be following the rules, regulations and guidelines of USA Hockey.

Registration 

Ages: 5-17 years old

Cost: $425

Schedule 

Season: 10-12 weeks (Late March – Mid-June)
Full season schedule to be handed out and emailed to all participants by the 2nd week after evaluations are over

All participants must be USA Hockey registered:

https://www.usahockeyregistration.com

Prerequisite: Aviator Initiation program, Aviator Learn to Skate program or other House League experience. Click here to download registration form.

To register online, click here.

Youth League Divisions:

  • Mite: ages 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  • Squirt: ages 2001, 2002
  • Pee Wee: ages 1999, 2000
  • Bantam: ages 1997, 1998
  • Midget: ages 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

In-House Practice Schedule:

Mite Practice: Mondays – 5:00pm-7:20pm
Squirt Practice: Tuesdays – 6:00pm-7:20pm
Peewee Practice: Wednesdays – 6:30pm-7:50pm
Bantam Practice: Thursdays – 7:30pm-8:50pm
Midget Practice: Wednesdays – 7:30pm-8:50pm

First weekend’s schedule:

Continued Evaluations:
Mites – Saturday 3/31 – 12:00pm-1:20pm
Squirts – Saturday 3/31 – 1:30pm-2:50pm
Peewee – Saturday 3/31 – 3:00pm-4:20pm
Bantam – Saturday 3/31 – 6:00pm-7:20pm
Midgets – Saturday 3/31 – 7:30pm-8:50pm

    In-House Game Schedule:
    For full schedules for In-House teams, please visit aviatorhockey.org and look under Teams > In-House.

    Full Equipment Required:
    Helmet with full face mask, Mouth guard, Neck guard, Shoulder pads, Hockey skates, Hockey pants, Hockey gloves, Shin pads, Athletic support with cup (boys) or pelvic protector (girls), Elbow pads, Hockey stick.

    For more information on Aviator Hockey Club’s youth programs, please visit www.aviatorhockey.org.

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    Drop-in Ice Hockey

    Adult Open Hockey
    • Adult

    Our Friday morning Open Hockey sessions from at 6:00am-8:00am are discontinued until further notice.

    Its no-hassle hockey where and when you want it! For $20, you get 80 minutes of the best ice in Brooklyn, locker rooms, and shower facilities. No leagues to join! Men and women are welcome. Players should bring both dark and light jerseys.

    All sessions (ages 18+) are “no-check” and limited to a maximum of 30 players. The first two goalies are always free! Pucks will not be provided. Please bring your own. All evening sessions attracting more than 20 skaters will have an open hockey monitor timing shifts and making sure ice time is equal.

    Cost
    $20 per session. For more information please contact us at 718-758-7566.     

    Schedule
    Our Friday morning Open Hockey sessions from at 6:00am-8:00am are discontinued until further notice.

    View Current Open Hockey Schedule at aviatorhockey.org

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    Programs

    Summer Hockey Programs/Camps
    • Youth

    Aviator Hockey School

    Group A: Advanced – geared towards travel players and the more advanced house league players
    Group B: Intermediate/Novice – geared towards house league and Atoms players

    Schedule:
    Times: 8:30am – drop-off
                9am-10:15am – Camp starts – One group
                on ice/One group off ice
                10:25am-11:50am – Groups switch on and off ice
                12pm-12:50pm – Lunch Break
                1pm-2:05pm – On and Off ice training resumes
                 2:15pm-3:20pm – Groups switch on and off ice
                 3:30pm – Camp concludes – Parent/Bus
                 Pick-up until 4pm

    Price: $450/week

    3 weeks total:
    July 9th-13th
    July 16th-20th
    July 30th-August 3rd

    Prerequisite:  Learn-to-Skate program and/or Aviator Atoms program.
    For more information, call the office at 718-758-7554 or email Ryan McClure at ryan@aviatorsports.com.

    Coach Sacco’s Offensive & Defensive Clinics

    July 23rd-27th

    Defensive Clinic – 10:00am-11:50am
    Offensive Clinic – 1:30pm-3:20pm

    Price: $250 each

    Download the Registration here!

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    Leagues and Tournaments

    Aviator Travel Hockey Club
    • Youth

    Aviator Hockey Club will be fielding teams Mite-Midget(18U) for the 2012-13 season. All of our head coaches are NON-PARENT, full time, professional staff. We are an official Tier II New York State Tournament bound organization participating in the Long Island Amateur Hockey League.

    For more information about Aviator Youth Travel Hockey go to www.aviatorhockey.org.

    Registration

    2012-2013 SEASON
    COST ~ $100 pre-registered / $125 walk-up

    MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS

    Schedule

    MITE AA & A (2004-2005 and younger)
    Sunday April 1st                       5:00pm-7:20pm          Aviator Sports – Brooklyn Rink A
     
    Squirt AA & A (2002-2003, 2004)
    Monday April 2nd                     6:00pm                        Aviator Sports – Brooklyn Rink A
    Wednesday April 4th                6:00pm                        Aviator Sports – Brooklyn Rink B
     
    Peewee AA & A (2000-2001)
    Monday April 2nd                     7:30pm                        Aviator Sports – Brooklyn Rink A
    Tuesday April 3rd                     6:00pm                        Aviator Sports – Brooklyn Rink A
     
    Bantam AA & A (1998-1999)
    Tuesday April 3rd                     7:30pm                        Aviator Sports – Brooklyn Rink B
    Wednesday April 4th                7:30pm                        Aviator Sports – Brooklyn Rink B
     
    Midget U16 AA Minor (1996-1997)
    Monday April 16th                   7:30pm                        Aviator Sports – Brooklyn Rink B
    Tuesday April 17th                   7:00pm                        Aviator Sports – Brooklyn Rink A

    *Based on the number of players attending each individual tryouts, we will create additional teams at every level. Every team will have a league/division to participate in.

    Example: if there were 3 teams.

    Aviator Hockey Club Peewee

    • PW Major (highest)
    • PW Minor (middle)
    • PW Select (lowest)

    ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT CHRIS WERSTINE, DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY @718-758-7541 OR chris@aviatorsports.com

    Aviator Hockey Club Tuition includes summer travel practice beginning in July and Boot Camp (August)

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