Dallas Stars Little Rookies Program

Try Hockey for Free! 

The Dallas Stars are dedicated to helping grow hockey in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex. The Little Rookies program is designed to give everyone the opportunity to try hockey for FREE! The Dallas Stars offer this program here at ICE at THE PARKS in the PARKS MALL in Arlington, Texas. This is a 5-week class, where players will be fitted with hockey gear and taught how to properly get dressed from helmet to skates. Class will be 30 minutes on Saturdays from 2:30PM-3:00 PM. Players will hold onto their hockey gear all 5 weeks of class and turn it back in after the final class. The Final Class is Graduation Day! After class we meet in our Party Room and hold a small graduation ceremony for all the players as they receive their diploma, Mike Modano Book, and will keep their Little Rookies jersey! 

Little Rookies Program Information

• ​​​Ice Time - 2:30PM to 3:00PM @ Parks Mall 
• 5 Week Class inside The Parks Mall 
• Gear Pre Fitted to Individual Player
• Free Public Skate @ Parks Mall
• Free Little Rookies Jersey
• Little Rookies Diploma 
• Mike Modano Career Booklet 

Little Rookies Upcoming Dates

January 21, 2023

January 28, 2023

Febuary 4, 2023

Febuary 11, 2023

Febuary 18, 2023

Enroll in Little Rookies Program

To enroll for Little Rookies at ICE AT THE PARKS follow the steps below!

1. Follow the link below

www.nhl.com/stars/starcenters/little-rookies

2. Scroll to Dallas/Fort Worth Rinks

3. Click Register Now in the Arlington Box

Questions or Issues Registering?

Contact our Director of Hockey

Matthew Jaskiewicz 

mjaskiewicz@yahoo.com

(817) 419 - 0095

Youth Learn to Play Hockey Program

"Ice Bandits in Training"

Fall Session #2

Ice at The Parks offers a Learn to Play Hockey Class for anyone who ice skates between the ages of 4 - 17, who are interested in learning how to play hockey! This class is to help develop young players on how the FUNdamentals of basic skating skills and hockey skills and knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity for the serious player who is interested in improving their game. Once the players pass this class they have the opportunity to be placed on one of our ICE BANDITS TEAMS. 

Youth Learn to Play Hockey Schedule

Fall Session #2

Registration Forms are available at front desk of the rink! 

Youth Learn to Play Hockey Equipment

Ice at The Parks offers rental gear for all Learn to Play Hockey participants including skates, and sticks. 

Ice at The Parks also sells hockey equipment, if you need help with sizing or have questions ask for Matt or any staff member will happy to assist you.

Player Equipment Required or Rentable

Shin Pads

Hockey Socks

Hockey Pants

Rental Skates

Elbow Pads

Shoulder Pads

Hockey Jersey (supplied)

Hockey Helmet

Hockey Gloves

Hockey Stick 

Personal Items (not rentable)

Mouth guard

Athlectic protector (cup)

Youth Learn to Play Hockey Pricing

Class Fee: $120

Walk On Fee: $25

Rental Equipment Fee: $30

Questions?

If you have any questions please reach out to our Director of Hockey!

Matthew Jaskiewicz

mjaskiewicz@yahoo.com

817.419.0095

2022 Fall 

Learn to Skate Hockey Class 

 ICE at The Parks Learn to Skate and Hockey Programs have combined to offer a Learn to Skate Hockey Class on Saturday mornings. This is for all youth beginner players who are interested in playing hockey. Participants will  learn how to skate and some basic hockey skills so they can take the proper steps to make a hockey team future. This is a class where players will start to learn more about skating techniques, some basic hockey skills while wearing helment/gloves and using a stick.  

We look forward to helping your player achive their goals on the ice. 

Learn to Skate Hockey Dates & Times 

Saturdays Mornings 

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

(Green Session Date & Times)  

Learn to Skate Cost & Registration 

$99 - 6 Week Class 

Registration paperwork is available at the front desk of ICE  AT THE PARKS!

Questions?

Please reach out to our Director of Hockey for questions! 

Matthew Jaskiewicz

mjaskiewicz@yahoo.com

ICE at The Parks

Presents

Adult Learn 2 Play Hockey

Fall Session #2

Who can participate in Adult Learn to Play Hockey?

• Anyone who has previously played hockey.
• Anyone currently playing Adult League, looking to improve their skills and knowledge. 
• Anyone who has already participated in our Adult Try Hockey for Free Class.
• All participants in this class must be 18 years of age.

What is included if I were to participate in this class?

• FREE Public Skate 
• DISCOUNTED Stick N Puck
• New Players Receive an Adult Learn 2 Play Jersey

How expensive will it cost for me to participate?

• $120 - New Player Class Cost
• $100 - Returning Player Class Cost
• $25 - Drop in Class Player Cost 
• $30 - Rent Hockey Gear Cost (Subject to Availability) 

​ICE at THE PARKS also sells all types hockey gear! 

(Full Equipment is Required)

What are the times and dates of this class?

• 8:30 PM - 9:45 PM
• Monday Evenings Only 
• Fall Session #2 - 6 Weeks 

1. 11/14/22

2. 11/21/22

3. 11/28/22

4. 12/5/22

5. 12/12/22

6. 12/19/22

How do I sign up to participate in this class?

• Sign up at the front desk of ICE at THE PARKS. 
• Email our Hockey Director - Matthew Jaskiewicz - mjaskiewicz@yahoo.com
• Online Registration is currently unavailable. 

What will we be learning in this class?

• Skating Skills - Edge Work + Stride + Route Running 
• Stick Skills - Stick Handling + Passing + Shooting + Stick Work without the Puck
• Game Situations - Controlled Games 
• Systems & Concepts - Offensive zone + Defensive zone + Neutral zone 
• Rules & Knowledge - Game Rules 

Anymore Questions?

If you have any questions please reach out to our Director of Hockey!

Matthew Jaskiewicz

mjaskiewicz@yahoo.com

817.419.0095

ICE at The Parks - Youth Hockey Road Map 

Welcome to ICE at The Parks, home of the Arlington Ice Bandits youth hockey program. Below is information on what the steps are to become a hockey player here at the Parks. If anyone has any questions please reach out to our Director of Hockey! 

Little Rookies – Step #1

This is a free five-week class that gives every kid an opportunity to try hockey for free. During this class players will learn the basics of skating. The GOAL is to have all the players skating around without help by any instructors the end of the class. All players will return gear after the last session, today. PLAYERS KEEP there Dallas Stars Little Rookies jerseys!

Learn 2 Skate Classes – Step #2

This is a seven or eight-week class on Saturdays. This class is to help focus on the players skating fundamentals. If your player is between the age of 3-5, you will sign up for Tot 1 & 2 class. If your player is between the age of 6-14, you will sign up for Pre-Alpha class. This is a great class for players coming out of Little Rookies who need to focus on their skating.

Learn 2 Skate Hockey – Step #3

This is a seven or eight-week class on Saturdays from 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.  This class is to help focus on the players skating fundamentals specifically in hockey as well as learning the key phrases they will consistently hear. This class is taught by Coach Matt and other Hockey Coaches. This class will consist of players wearing Helmets, Gloves, Skates, and Sticks.

Learn 2 Play Hockey – Step #4

This is a ten-week class on Sunday afternoons from 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM. This class is for players who are coming Learn 2 Skate Hockey. This class will focus on the hockey skills, skating skills, rules, and FUNdamentals of hockey. This class is taught by hockey instructors. This will be the last step before being placed onto a hockey team, here at the Parks Mall.

Arlington Ice Bandits Youth Team – Step #5

                Now the real fun begins! The Arlington Ice Bandits are a Youth Hockey Organization that runs out of the Parks Mall. We have 5 teams competing from U6 – U18. During the Fall season. All teams play a 19 game regular season games in the DSMHL from Late August to early March. Players receive two practices and one game per week. DSMHL Spring League runs from late March to late May. Players receive nine games and nine practices. 

Questions?

Please reach out to our Director of Hockey

Matthew Jaskiewicz

Director of Hockey

mjaskiewicz@yahoo.com