Building Foundations
Hockey 101
Perfect for Beginning Skaters Ages 5–14
Hockey greatness starts with mastering the fundamentals. At Smoky Mountain Skating Academy, our Hockey 101 program focuses exclusively on developing essential hockey skating techniques to set young players up for long-term success.
What is Hockey 101?
Hockey 101 is designed for skaters ages 5–14 who are ready to learn the skills that form the foundation of hockey performance. Each session emphasizes balance, speed, agility, and control on the ice—all without using pucks. For younger participants ages 4–5, completing Snowplow Sam Levels 1–3 is a prerequisite before enrolling.
What Participants Will Learn
- Proper stance and balance
- Forward and backward skating techniques
- Controlled stops and quick starts
- Edges and crossovers for sharp turns
- Increased agility and power
Hockey 101
Program Highlights
Progressive Learning: Each level builds on the skills taught in the previous one, ensuring consistent growth and development.
Focus on Skating Techniques: From forward strides and backward skating to stops, edges, and crossovers, Hockey 101 is all about mastering ice movement.
Non-Puck Training: By concentrating on skating skills, participants develop the agility and control needed to excel in future hockey programs.
Transition to Learn to Play: Hockey 101 prepares skaters for advanced programs like Compuware’s Learn to Play Hockey, giving them the confidence and readiness to progress.
Program Requirements
Ages 5–14: Beginners of all skill levels welcome.
Ages 4–5: Must complete Snowplow Sam Levels 1–3 prior to enrollment.
Ready to Get Started?
Give your child the ultimate head start in hockey with Hockey 101 at Smoky Mountain Skating Academy. Our focused, puck-free training program ensures young skaters develop the skills they need to shine on the ice and prepare for advanced hockey programs.
Booster Lessons
Additional Lesson Options
Booster lessons are mini private lessons designed to give a “boost” with one-on-one instruction. These lessons are scheduled during public or freestyle sessions and lessons can be used to prepare for evaluations or to work on a maneuver that skaters may be struggling with. The lessons can also be used to learn new maneuvers or to get an idea of what private lessons are all about. You can speak to a coach of your choice directly to set up a lesson or contact our director to be paired with a coach.
Private instruction AKA “Booster Lessons” may be added to your Learn to Skate lessons along with additional group class days at any time. Contact the Learn to Skate Director [email protected] to learn more about “Booster lessons.”
