New to Hockey

First of all....welcome to one of the greatest sports available for both kids and adults! Don't worry, all of the current and past members of our association have been in your shoes at one point and know EXACTLY what you may be thinking right now.  

1. It is so expensive...how are we going to afford this?
2. What equipment do we need?
3. What now?

#1: 

It is more expensive than some sports, however, our season runs from September to March and we have some clever ways to offset the costs. Our goal is to ensure any child who is interested in this great sport has the opportunity to play it & love it like we do.

Hockey Academy Gear Program - We are very proud to be close partners with The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation and the Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena. As a result of this partnership, we are now able to provide new gear to players who join a NIHA team AFTER a they've moved through the Lou & Gib Reese Learn to Play Hockey Academy. Click here for Hockey Academy info: https://www.lgria.org/hockey

25% Off First Year: All first-year (new to hockey) players receive 25% off their fees in their first season.

Scholarship Program: We do have a scholarship program available. We follow the YMCA's standard for financial assistance when granting scholarships. Interested? Go to our site .

Equipment Shed: We also loan out sets of protective equipment for the season and have a yearly used 'swap' equipment and skates for anyone who needs them. If you have more questions please contact any member of our Board or one of our equipment managers (Ben Johnson, Bud Chase, or John Wieber) for more details.

#2: 

Hockey is a very physical sport and there is quite a bit of equipment needed to keep your child safe during all this fun. Equipment required: helmet, neck guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin pads, socks, skates, jersey, stick, and equipment bag.

#3

Let's Play Hockey!

Contact us at info@newarkhockey.com to get started.

The most important part of being involved with NIHA is the kids must have FUN! We encourage everyone to bring a smile when they enter the rink and take a smile home with them.

USA Hockey New Parents links including Parent Handbook and videos on how to dress a hockey player