Ice Hockey

Try Hockey for Free clinics are a great way for kids to explore the sport of Ice Hockey. All Equipment is Provided…

Ages:  4 – 10 (Boys & Girls)

Sign-Up Locations: Greenville Road Warriors (BI-LO Center Concourse) and the Pavilion Front Desk

Eligibility Criteria: Open for the first 50 sign-up participants. For boys and girls who have never played ice hockey.

2013 Schedule

The next event will be in August.  More details to come.

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PROGRAM DETAILS: 
USA Hockey Sanctioned program

USA Hockey Certified Coaches

Next session runs from July 1st to August 19th.

Session is 8 weeks in length.

Sessions are Monday nights — 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

Registration Deadline: Monday, July 1st, 2013

Registration is limited to 55 participants

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Introductory Offer:

ALL players that sign up for the first time will receive FREE registration.  All players are required to register with USA Hockey ($47 fee) All players will receive a Jr. Tigers jersey and socks.  Loaner equipment packages available (limited supplies available).  The program is available to youth players of all ages and all skill levels.

For more information please contact Matt Whirley at 864.322.7529 ext. 208 or mwhirley@gcrd.org.

*Some skating experience is required.*

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: *Limited Rental Equipment Sets Available*

• Helmet
• Stick
• Gloves
• Pants
• Shoulder Pads
• Shin Pads
• Hockey Socks
• Elbow Pads
• Hockey Skates

Mondays 6:30 – 7:30 PM

2013 Sessions

• Session 1:  January 7 – February 25

• Session 2:  March 4 – April 22

• Session 3:  April 29 – June 24 (Closed Memorial Day)

• Session 4:  July 1 – August 19

• Session 5:  August 26 – October 21 (Closed Labor Day)

• Session 6:  October 28 – December 16

Fee: $100 (In-District: $80)

Once the student has completed the course requirements he or she will be ready to participate in the Youth Hockey Association.

Click Here to Register

Matt Whirley

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Revenue Facility Manager
mwhirley@gcrd.org
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USA Hockey Credentials: Level III
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Years Coaching: 5
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Bio: I am a graduate of Clemson University.   At Clemson, I was the captain of the Ice Hockey Team for three years, where I played alongside fellow coach Jim Lazorik.  I grew up outside of Burlington, Vermont, where I started playing hockey when I was 5 years old.  I played Midget AAA, Junior B, and College Hockey along the way.  I currently assist in overseeing the Learn to Play Ice Hockey Program and the Adult Hockey Leagues at the Pavilion.  I was an Assistant Coach for Clemson University for the 2010 – 2011 Season.

Brian Brandon

USA Hockey Credentials: Level IV
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Years Coaching: 7
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Bio:  Growing up in Kitchener, Ontario, I started playing hockey at the age of nine.  For the next 12 years, I played at the grade school level, high school, two years in College, and two years with the Army Reserves.  In 2000, I was transferred to Greenville, where I began coming to the Pavilion for public skating.  I met some great people at the Pavilion and ended up working with the Learn To Play Ice Hockey program. 

Ken Luis

USA Hockey Credentials:  Level II
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Years Coaching: 8
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Bio:  I have coached in the Learn to Play Program for six years.  I have also coached the Mite and Squirt House Program for three years.  I currently play in the Greenville Adult Hockey Leagues and have been involved for nine years.  I am also a former USA Hockey Certified ice hockey official.

Jeff Reynolds

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USA Hockey Credentials:  Level I
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Years Coaching: 8
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Bio:  I am a USA Hockey Level III referee.  I have been refereeing at all levels for 17 years.  I have 35 years of playing experience.  I currently play in the Greenville Adult Hockey Leagues.

Ken Beierlein

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USA Hockey Credentials:  Level III
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Years Coaching: 6
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Bio:  I have been involved in youth hockey for 15 years.  I have coached Mites through the Pee Wee level, both House and Travel.  I’m also a former Level 1 Referee.  I have a passion for teaching hockey to our youth and I want to pass on the passion and joy hockey has given me over the years.  I look forward to building a foundation for your player to build on through their hockey career.

Fiore Menconi

USA Hockey Credentials: Level IV
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Years Coaching: 8
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Bio:  My introduction to hockey began outside of my hometown of Chicago, from where I relocated to the upstate in 1995.  I have played in Greenville’s adult hockey league for over 15 years and I became involved with coaching youth hockey right here at the Pavilion.  I originally started in the Learn To Play program and have since coached house and travel teams in the Mite, Squirt, Peewee, and Bantam Divisions of Greenville’s youth hockey associations.  I served as the head coach for GGHA’s 2011/12 Peewee Travel A Division and I am currently the head coach for GGHA’s 2012/13 Bantam Travel Division.  When I am not on the ice or preparing hockey lessons, I’m usually spending time with family or riding my bicycle in the Blue Ridge mountains.

All leagues are RECREATIONAL and for ages 18 and up.

The Pavilion has 4 leagues to choose from including A, B, C and D.

All leagues consist of 10 games plus playoffs. Playoffs are single elimination. Two officials and a scorekeeper are provided for each game. Periods are 17 minute running clock and full equipment is required. Schedules, scores, standings and statistics are posted on www.sportability.com/pavilion.

Adult League Rules

Leagues run year round:

• Fall season: September – December

• Winter season: January – April

• Summer season: May – August

Fee: $225 ($180 in district)

Our next season will begin May 12th with the registration period ending April 28th.

Evaluation Skate: May 1st from 9:00 to 10:00pm for all new and unassigned players to the league.

Skill Levels and Game Slots:

We encourage you to register early to ensure a roster spot for the upcoming season. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Whirley at 864-322-7529 ext. 208 or email at mwhirley@gcrd.org.

Stick Times are open practice sessions for all ages and skill levels. Helmets are required and full equipment is mandatory for children under the age of 18.

Adult Pick Up is open to players over 18 years old. These unsupervised games give all levels of players the opportunity to get more ice time in a non-contact and non-threatening environment. Days and times vary throughout the year. Full equipment is mandatory and goalies play for free.

Skills & Drills is a walk up clinic for ages 4 to 16.  The clinic is run by experienced hockey and power skating instructors.  Each session will have a different emphasis including power skating, shooting, passing, stick handling, positioning, and many other important skills.  Prior hockey experience is required.  Full equipment is mandatory and goalies play for free.  This is a seasonal offering.

Please call ahead as times are subject to change.

May Stick Time and Adult Pick Up Schedule

Fees:

• Stick Time: Varies

• Adult Pick Up: $10

• Skills & Drills: $10