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.

Rent the Rink!
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

*No Public Skating March 17–23*

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.

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.

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.

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
Waitlist

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
Waitlist
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

Fearless Flyers

If your child (13 years of age or younger) has completed Learn-to-Skate classes but isn’t quite ready to jump into travel hockey, Fearless Flyers is the perfect next step! This developmental program is designed to build confidence, grow skills, and fuel a passion for hockey—all in a supportive, fun, and team-focused environment.
Fearless Flyers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/27-5/22
5:50 pm- 6:50 pm
AGES
5 - 13
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available

Spring Specialized Clinics

This clinic is designed for goaltenders of all skill levels. Instruction is conducted in a station format where goalies can work on the skills at their own level and abilities. Among some of the skills focused on in this clinic are skating, feet quickness, ‘v’ saves, ‘half-v’ saves, glove, blocker, poke-checks, angles and much more.
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
Waitlist
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

Powerskating

Participants will be challenged to improve their speed, control their edges, learn backwards agility, stops, starts, crossovers, pivots and an improvement of the overall stride. Stick skills and shooting will be included as well. For players with team experience. Full equipment is required.
Powerskating Ages 6-12 yrs
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/22-8/10
6:10 pm- 7:10 pm
AGES
6 - 12
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$205.00 / $225.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Powerskating Ages 13-18 yrs
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/22-8/10
7:20 pm- 8:20 pm
AGES
13 - 18
LOCATION
Skatium Ice Arena
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$205.00 / $225.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Floor Hockey League (Ages 7-11)

Join our 6-week Floor Hockey League this summer! Participants will be placed on teams and take part in a mix of skill-building activities and structured games each week. This program focuses on learning the fundamentals of hockey, developing confidence, and having fun in a positive, inclusive environment. Perfect for beginners and recreational players. All equipment provided.
Floor Hockey
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/9-7/14
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
7 - 11
LOCATION
Skatium Ice Arena
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$55.00 / $60.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Girls in Sport Leadership Collective

A four-week leadership development program designed for female athletes ages 12–15 who participate in any sport. This interactive series creates a supportive space where girls can strengthen their confidence, develop communication skills, and learn how to lead both on and off their teams. Topics include handling pressure and performance anxiety, building resilience after mistakes, leading without a title, navigating team dynamics, and setting meaningful goals. Through guided discussion, real-life scenarios, and team-building activities, participants will gain practical tools they can apply immediately in sports, school, and everyday life. Open to athletes from all sports. Space is limited to maintain a small-group experience.
Girls in Sport Leadership Collective
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/8-6/29
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
12 - 15
LOCATION
Skatium Ice Arena
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$65.00 / $70.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Girls in Sport Leadership Collective
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
7/6-7/27
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
12 - 15
LOCATION
Skatium Ice Arena
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$65.00 / $70.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Adult Hockey Class

For novice and intermediate level skaters. Co-ed participants must have basic skating skills.
Adult Hockey Class
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/9-8/11
9:10 pm-10:10 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$221.00 / $243.00
AVAILABILITY
Available


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