Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto announced that registration for the Town of Oyster Bay Summer Youth Ice Hockey House League will take place on Tuesday, June 7, and Wednesday, June 8.
The return of the town’s Summer Ice House League is part of a larger initiative within which the town has partnered with the National Hockey League in their “Hockey is for Everyone” Program. The town is the first and only hockey program on Long Island to be designated by the NHL for this prestigious program, through which the NHL has made it a priority to promote youth participation in community hockey programs.
“The Summer Youth Ice Hockey House League is becoming one of the town’s most popular summer recreational programs,” Venditto stated. “It provides youngsters ages seven to 13 with the opportunity to hone their skating and hockey skills under the guidance of Town of Oyster Bay ice hockey coaches.”
Registration will be held on Tuesday, June 7, and Wednesday, June 8 at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Space is limited and registration will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, parents will need to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate, proof of Town of Oyster Bay residency (a tax or utility bill), and a check or money order. The fee to register is $95 for one child or $120 for two or more children in the same family.
Players will get two evaluation sessions, eight games plus playoffs, and a jersey. Games will be played Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons and evenings. The season will run from July 7 through mid-August.
“Our Summer House League was a great success last year,” Venditto said. “It’s a great way for our hockey players to maintain their skills, have fun, and keep cool during those hot summer days and nights.”
Participants are required to bring their own equipment. For a list of mandatory equipment and other general information call the recreation office at 433-RINK (7465) ext. 232, or visit the town’s website, www.oysterbaytown.com.
