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Lil Canes 1 and 2

***WEBSITE UPDATED 12/9/24 - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***

Lil Canes 1 and Lil Canes 2

(LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY RALEIGH IN THE WAKE COUNTY AREA)

Pre-requirement - students must pass Basic 1 from our Learn to Skate program in hockey skates, or complete First Goal, before participating in Lil' Canes 1.Your evaluation does NOT need to be complete by the time of registration. PHHL director and LTP coaches will help place players based on ability, progression, and available evaluation information.

LC1=Lil Canes 1
LC2=Lil Canes 2

If your player has been recommended for Lil Canes Academy, you CAN choose to stay at the current location OR let a PHHL director know then we will move your registration to the proper location/time. If it is the time of the year, and they are recommended for the league, then we can apply LTP credit towards PHHL tuition.

Equipment Required: Full equipment is required to participate. Rental skates are included with class, however the player will have a hard time making good progress with rental skates. Click here if you need help regarding your child's hockey gear!

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Lil Canes 1


What are we working on???
 

  • TIGHT TURNS - w/both feet on ice, utilizing proper edges
  • STOPPING - halt forward progress 100% from near full speed
  • FORWARD STRIDES - using each leg independently
  • RECOVERY/BASICS - getting up and down, stick grip, etc
  • ENGAGEMENT - work the "paying attention" muscles
  • FUN - goof off and see how fun hockey is

Lil Canes 2


What are we working on???
 

  • CROSSOVERS - getting onto the outside edges
  • HOCKEY STOPPING - stopping strongly with either foot
  • BACKWARD SKATING - skate using feet independently
  • PUCK SKILLS - passing, shooting, scoring!
  • ENGAGEMENT - executing increasing complex skills
  • FUN - experimenting with small games

Please note - Space is limited on the ice, and we want families to skate WHERE they would like to skate. Once we hit our maximum capacity, we cannot make any fit any additional skaters, so please make sure to reserve your spot early!


Cary

CARY - Lil Canes 1

Lil Canes 1 - 5:15pm Sundays - Polar Ice Cary


CARY - Lil Canes 2

Lil Canes 2 - 6:15pm Sundays - Polar Ice Cary

Raleigh

RALEIGH - Lil Canes 1

Lil Canes 1 - 12:00noon Saturdays - Polar Ice Raleigh


RALEIGH - Lil Canes 2

Lil Canes 2 - 12:00noon Saturdays - Polar Ice Raleigh

Wake Forest

Wake Forest - Lil Canes 1

Lil Canes 1 - 5:30pm Sundays - Polar Ice Wake Forest


Wake Forest - Lil Canes 2

Lil Canes 2 - 4:15pm Sundays - Polar Ice Wake Forest


UPCOMING - Winter 1 LTP SESSION - Lil Canes 1 and 2

Location Day Possible Start Time # of weeks Session Dates Cost
LC1 Cary Sunday 5:15pm 9 Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Mar 2 $198
LC2 Cary Sunday 6:15pm 9 Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Mar 2 $198
LC1 Raleigh SATURDAY 12:00pm Noon 9 Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar 1 $198
LC2 Raleigh SATURDAY 12:00pm Noon 9 Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar 1 $198
LC1 Wake Forest Sunday 5:30pm 9 Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Mar 2 $198
LC2 Wake Forest Sunday 4:15pm 9 Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Mar 2 $198

Current - Fall 2 Lil Canes SESSION - Both LC1 + LC2

Location Day Time IMPORTANT NOTE # of weeks Session Dates Cost
Cary Sunday LC1-5:15pm or LC2-6:15pm Confirmed time 9 Oct 20, 27 Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 Dec 1, 8, 15 $198
Raleigh Saturday 12:00pm Confirmed time 9 Oct 19, 26 Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dec 7, 14 $198
Wake Forest Sunday LC1-4:15pm or LC2-5:30pm Confirmed time 9 Oct 20, 27 Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 Dec 1, 8, 15 $198