Initiation Programs

Learn to Skate

Summary: This program focuses on introducing children to the concepts of ice skating through non-competitive on-ice activities. This program is intended to provide children with the fundamentals necessary to continue on into SYHA's Mini-Vikes ("Learn to Play") program. Practice sessions are well structured, positive, and done in a FUN and social environment.

Duration: This is a FREE program runs for four weeks starting in October 2010. The ice schedule for 2010-11 will be posted in August. This program serves as a prerequisite to continue on to Mini-Vikes

Time Commitment: LTS will meet once a week. The session times are subject to change, please check the online ice schedule to verify session times.

Where: Mandt Community Center in Stoughton.

Age Level: LTS is open to children 4 years of age and up who are just learning to skate.

Cost: This program is FREE of charge.


Mini-Vikes Hockey

(Prerequisite - lTS and/or Stoughton City Skating Lessons)

Summary: SYHA MINI-VIKES HOCKEY is a FUN, enjoyable way to learn to skate and play hockey. This program is for children ages 4-6 who are looking for fun this winter!

Skaters will participate in 1 to 2 practices per week which include non-competative activities. Practices are structured according to the guidelines set in the USA Hockey ADM Model. This program provides a fun, inexpensive way for children to get excited about the sport of ice hockey.

Duration: This program runs from early October to February.

Time Commitment: Mini-Vikes hockey will meet one to two times a week.

Where: Practices are held at the Mandt Community Center in Stoughton.

Age Level: Mini-Vikes is open to children between the ages of 4-6.

Cost: $125.00 ice fee (first year), $150.00 (second year), $100.00 packet of Raffle Tickets (ten $10.00 tickets that can be re-sold), as well as some fundraising.


Mighty Vikes Hockey

(Prerequisite - lTS and/or Stoughton City Skating Lessons)

Summary: SYHA Mighty Vikes HOCKEY is a FUN, enjoyable way to further one's hockey skills. This program is for children ages 7-9 who are looking to learn the fundamentals of hockey!

Skaters will participate in 2 to 3 weekly practices which include non-competative cross-ice games. Practices are structured according to the guidelines set in the USA Hockey Initiation program guide. This program provides a fun, inexpensive way for children to get excited about the sport of ice hockey.

Duration: This program runs from early October to March.

Time Commitment: Mighty Vikes hockey will meet one to two to three times a week.

Where: Practices are held at the Mandt Community Center in Stoughton.

Age Level: Mighty Vikes is open to children between the ages of 7-9.

Cost: $200.00 ice fee, $100.00 packet of Raffle Tickets (ten $10.00 tickets that can be re-sold), as well as $275.00 fundraising.


If you have any questions regarding either of our initiation programs or registration, please contact Ryan Picek at (608) 852-5114 or e-mail Ryan at mini_vikes@stoughtonhockey.com