hockey

Skatium Ice Arena hockey classes are divided into three programs for all ages and abilities. 

1. Click here for Beginner Hockey Class information for kids who have yet to play organized hockey.

2. Our Youth Tier III League is for the 5- to 17-year-olds who have taken classes or acquired the skills to play on an organized team. Leagues are offered in the fall and spring seasons.

3. Adult Instructional classes are designed to improve a player's base of knowledge and skill. 

For all things Skokie Hockey, visit our webpage here.

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Click here for upcoming main rink ice rental opportunities.

info-icon2 Kenzi Heisner at kheisner@skokieparks.org

Please note that while classes may display below as available, registration does not open until the following dates:
•  Winter: December 15 for residents, December 22 for non-residents
•  Spring: March 15 for residents, March 22 for non-residents
•  Summer: May 15 for residents, May 22 for non-residents
•  Fall: August 15 for residents, August 22 for non-residents

Public Skating Sessions

Tuesdays: 10:15 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:15 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Fridays: 10:15 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Fridays: 7:15–8:30 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays*: 2–3:15 p.m.

*No Public Skate on Sunday, January 18

Public Skating Fees
All Ages: $7
Skate Rental: $4

No reservations are required for public skate sessions or events, please pay your admission and skate rental fee at the Skate Rental desk upon arrival.

No reservations are required for public skate sessions or events, please pay your admission and skate rental fee at the Skate Rental desk upon arrival.

Birthday Party Packages

45 minutes in the Party Room. Capacity: 50

One hour of exclusive ice time.

One round of cups, napkins and cake plates.

Skate rental: $3 per pair

Party Package: $285

Click here to request a party package.

 

Beginner Hockey Classes: Learn to Skate

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Intro to Hockey Flex Classes for ages 3-13

The Skatium offers introduction to hockey classes as a 10-class drop-in (no pass or pre-registration needed)

10 Class Pass: $125 (skate rental fee separate)
Class Drop-in: $15 per class
Skate Rental: $3 per class

Participants are encouraged to have their own equipment; however, we do have a limited supply of equipment available for use.

Beginner Hockey 1
Sundays: 11:05–11:45 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.–12:25 p.m.
Thursdays: 4:50–5:30 p.m.

Beginner Hockey 2
Sundays: 12:25–1:05 p.m.
Thursdays: 4:10–4:50 p.m.

Fearless Flyers Hockey

This is an intermediate level class for the player who has completed our Beginner Hockey Classes or has one year of team experience. This class is designed to continue progressive work on skating skills, stickhandling, passing and shooting. Players must have their own equipment for this program. There are no classes December 21 – January 3.
Fearless Flyers Hockey
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
11/30-3/1
1:15 pm- 2:15 pm
AGES
5 - 13
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$224.00 / $240.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Adult Hockey Class

The Skatium’s adult hockey classes are co-rec classes designed to improve your base of knowledge and skill. Full equipment is required, and participants should have basic skating skills. The novice class is for adults who are brand new to hockey. There are no classes December 21 – January 3
Adult Class - Novice
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/2-3/3
8:45 pm-10:00 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$308.00 / $354.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Adult Class - Intermediate
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/3-3/4
9:20 pm-10:35 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$308.00 / $354.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

10U Squirts Tier III League

Our Tier III League Squirt, Pee Wee and Bantam Flyers teams will play as a member of the North Shore Hockey League against other neighboring hockey programs. Each team will play 14 league games and have approximately 20 practices. All players must be registered with USA Hockey before you sign up for a team. The cost of new jerseys and socks is already included in the program fee.
10U Squirts Tier III League
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/1-3/1
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
9 - 10
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$924.00 / $1,063.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

6U (2020-2021) Spring League

Play an in-house schedule of instructional games. Must also register with the AAU.
6U (2020-2021) Spring League
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
4 - 6
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$87.50 / $300.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
6U (2020-2021) Goalies
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
4 - 6
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$135.00 / $150.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

8U (2018-2019) Spring League

Team will play as part of the Chicago Union Hockey League against other neighboring hockey programs. All players must also register with the AAU.
8U (2018-2019) Spring League
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 pm-12:00 pm
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$100.00 / $460.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
8U (2018-2019) Spring Goalies
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$97.50 / $330.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

10U (2016-2017) Spring League

All Flyers teams 10u - 14u will play in the North Shore Spring League with other northern Chicago area communities. Each team will play 6-8 games. The spring season will also include 6 team practices. Players must play at their 2025-26 age level. Play begins the weekend of March 21st and concludes no later than June 14th. We will be using the reversible orange and white jerseys for spring. If you do not have one, you will be required to order one. Important! It is a requirement by all leagues that all Flyers 10U, 12U & 14U be registered, sanctioned with USA Hockey. You must register from their website at www.usahockeyregistration.com. You must provide the USA Hockey registration number to register for spring hockey. All 2025-26 Fall/Winter players’ USA Hockey registrations are still valid for spring 2026.
10U (2016-2017) Spring League
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$100.00 / $485.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
10U (2016-2017) Goalies
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$100.00 / $355.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

12U (2014-2015) Spring League

All Flyers teams 10u - 14u will play in the North Shore Spring League with other northern Chicago area communities. Each team will play 6-8 games. The spring season will also include 6 team practices. Players must play at their 2025-26 age level. Play begins the weekend of March 21st and concludes no later than June 14th. We will be using the reversible orange and white jerseys for spring. If you do not have one, you will be required to order one. Important! It is a requirement by all leagues that all Flyers 10U, 12U & 14U be registered, sanctioned with USA Hockey. You must register from their website at www.usahockeyregistration.com. You must provide the USA Hockey registration number to register for spring hockey. All 2025-26 Fall/Winter players’ USA Hockey registrations are still valid for spring 2026.
12U (2014-2015) Spring League
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$100.00 / $515.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
12U (2014-2015) Goalie
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$100.00 / $380.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

14U (2012-2013) Spring League

All Flyers teams 10u - 14u will play in the North Shore Spring League with other northern Chicago area communities. Each team will play 6-8 games. The spring season will also include 6 team practices. Players must play at their 2025-26 age level. Play begins the weekend of March 21st and concludes no later than June 14th. We will be using the reversible orange and white jerseys for spring. If you do not have one, you will be required to order one. Important! It is a requirement by all leagues that all Flyers 10U, 12U & 14U be registered, sanctioned with USA Hockey. You must register from their website at www.usahockeyregistration.com. You must provide the USA Hockey registration number to register for spring hockey. All 2025-26 Fall/Winter players’ USA Hockey registrations are still valid for spring 2026.
14U (2012-2013) Spring League
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$100.00 / $545.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
14U (2012-2013) Spring Goalies
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$100.00 / $405.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

18U (2008-2011) Spring League

All Flyers 18u teams will play in the Northwest Hockey League. Each team will play 8 games – four home and four away. The spring season will also include 6 team practices. Players must play at their 2025-26 age level. Play begins the weekend of March 21st and concludes no later than May 25th. Due to the NWHL rules for spring, no player may play spring NWHL if they were rostered on a AAA team, CSDHL major or minor team, or High School Varsity team for the fall 2025-26 season. Important! It is a requirement by all leagues that all Flyers 18u players must be registered, sanctioned with USA Hockey. You must register from their website at www.usahockeyregistration.com. You must have a current USA Hockey registration number to register for the spring season.
18U (2008-2011) Spring League
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$100.00 / $615.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
18U (2008-2011) Spring Goalies
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/8-5/22
12:00 am-12:00 am
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$100.00 / $480.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Spring Specialized Clinics

This clinic will cover all aspects of skating including improving the skating stride, edge control, quick starts, crossovers, backwards execution, stops, balance and power. Coaches will also introduce stick skills as well.
Power Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/15-5/10
7:05 pm- 8:05 pm
AGES
6 - 14
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$220.00 / $245.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Goaltending
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/16-5/11
6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$240.00 / $265.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Adult Hockey Classes

Our adult hockey classes are coed classes designed to improve your base of knowledge and skill. Full equipment is required. Our novice class is for adults who are brand new to hockey.
Adult Hockey -Novice
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/10-5/19
8:45 pm-10:00 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$220.00 / $253.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Adult Hockey -Interm
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/11-5/20
9:20 pm-10:35 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$220.00 / $253.00
AVAILABILITY
Available


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