First Timers Hockey returns for new season at Jim Ciccone Civic Centre

Many Canadians learn their hockey skills almost from the day they first come home from the hospital, the path of learn to skate, timbits and Minor Hockey charting the course for a life long love of Canada's game.

Others though take a little longer to learn the game and to hit the ice and in Prince Rupert one option for those new to the game comes from the First Timers Hockey program at the Civic Centre.

This years First Timers Hockey season is about to launch with registration now underway for those looking to take their first skate into the sport.

The program consists of no contact hockey, with ice times split up between scrimmages and organized games.

Participants have to be over 18 years of age and must supply their own full gear in equipment.

You can learn more about the program and register for it at 250-624-6707, if you require more information on the program you can also contact the recreation department at recregistration@princerupert.ca

More on the program can be explored on the Recreation Department facebook page

As the fall season gets underway, you may find more updates on the program from the First Timers Hockey League website

For more items of note on adult recreation hockey notes in Prince Rupert see our archive page here.

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