Shoreline Sharks Girls Learn to Play Hockey Clinics Start Oct. 24

Registration is open for the Shoreline Sharks, a non-profit all-girl youth hockey association, for its Learn to Play Sand Sharks (ages 4 – 11) and Junior Sharks (ages 12-19) hockey clinics. The programs run from Oct. 24 – Mar. 20 at Northford Ice Pavilion.

Experienced, certified coaches passionate about the sport, many of whom are former collegiate and high school players, teach the fundamentals of hockey using fun and engaging station-based drills and gameplay. The USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM), a proven systematic approach to age-appropriate skill development, guides the on-ice curriculum.
The caliber of the program and centralized location of its home rink, Northford Ice Pavilion, attract girls from more than 40 Connecticut towns.

Bill Greim, Board Member and Founder of the Shoreline Sharks, started the Learn to Play program 13 years ago and has been instrumental in its growth. He explained, "Our mission is to provide opportunities for girls of all ages and abilities to learn to love and play hockey in a positive and inclusive environment. We've built a reputation for being one of the best hockey development programs in the state. USA Hockey recognized our Junior Sharks Clinics for being one of the only Learn to Play Clinic options for girls 12 and older in New England."

Marketing Director and Clinic Manager Pam Miller added, "Season to season, we make enhancements to the clinic based upon feedback from parents and coaches. We're excited to add eight additional sessions for cross-ice scrimmages for our Sand Sharks to let them practice what they've learned while playing games. Our Junior Sharks gained usage of the full ice for their practices, allowing coaches to increase the complexity of drills, easily incorporate small game scrimmages and build skating endurance. It's great spending Sundays in the rink watching girls of all ages learning to play hockey. Seeing their smiles and sense of accomplishment make me proud to be a part of the Shoreline Shark and their commitment to growing girl's hockey in the state."

Both the Sand Sharks and Junior Sharks Clinics use a level system that groups players of similar abilities, allowing participants to advance at their own pace while ensuring they stay challenged, moving, and having fun while they are on the ice.

The Learn to Play Clinic tuition ranges from $400 - $500, depending upon the number of sessions in the program. Girls 8 and under that are new to the program can participate in their first season for free.

About the Shoreline Sharks
The Shoreline Sharks, founded in 1998, is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering developmental and competitive hockey programs for girls ages 4-19. It is the largest girls' hockey program in Southern Connecticut and is known for building a passion for hockey in a fun, challenging environment.

For the 2021 – 2022 season, over 300 girls registered the Shoreline Sharks travel teams or hockey development clinics. The organization fields 13 travel teams ranging from U08 to U19, with varying levels of competitiveness from developmental to national tournament bound. The Shoreline Sharks hold two Tier II USA Hockey National Championship (2017 and 2018).

Additionally, the Shoreline Sharks offer a robust Learn to Play Clinic and Try Hockey for Free to help grow girls' hockey in Connecticut. They have received Gold Status recognition from USA Hockey for their efforts to drive participation.

For more information, visit shorelinesharkshockey.com or email marketing@shorelinesharkshockey.com.