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Tampa Bay Lightning Staff Visits Oak Park School
The purpose of the visit will teach students how to play street hockey with four one hour sessions with the representatives on Mar. 30.
From Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey: Staff from the Tampa Bay Lightning professional hockey team will visit Oak Park School Thursday, March 30, to teach students how to play street hockey. Oak Park provides educational support and therapy to students with special needs, from pre-K to age 22. Students participating in the hockey camp will be at middle-school grade levels (grades six-eight) and above.
Lightning representatives will teach four one-hour sessions to Oak Park students, starting at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
“We’re excited that a good portion of our students will be able to participate in this fun sport that can contribute to physical fitness for everyone, no matter their skill level,” said Assistant Principal Ron Hirst. “Through this camp our students will gain exposure to the game and learn basic skills. We’re all looking forward to street hockey camp!” Oak Park School is located at 7285 Proctor Road, Sarasota.
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