Pelham debuts new street hockey program – Shelby County Reporter

Written by Donald Mottern | Staff Writer

pelham – Youth hockey enthusiasts will soon have a new avenue to express their love of hockey when Pelham launches its new NHL Street Program this June.

The city's new street hockey program, hosted by Pelham Parks and Recreation, aims to provide a new, fast-paced sports program that fills the gap left by the regular ice hockey offseason.

“NHL Street Hockey was designed to grow the game of hockey in our communities while providing a safer and more affordable path,” the Pelham Parks and Recreation announcement reads.

Without ice, Pelham's new NHL street program will begin with a Learn-To-Play program that introduces kids to the rules and strategies of the game.

The program will then lead into Summer League, which will be held from June 25th to August 8th.

“We are excited to bring this new sport to Pelham and hope you will join us,” the announcement said.

Starting May 21st, the Learn-To-Play program will be held on Tuesdays and will run for four weeks, with the last class held on June 11th. The program will be held at the Pelham Recreation Center, 2020 Pelham Park Blvd. Every night from 6pm to 7:30pm.

Program participants must be between the ages of 6 and 12 and the decision date must be August 31, 2024.

Registration for the Learn-To-Play program is $15 per child and supplies necessary for participation are provided daily. Spots in the program are still available, but are limited, so parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to register now to ensure spots are still available. Masu.

Registration for the Learn-To-Play program is open until May 20 and can be found at Pelhamrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=969.

For the regular season, the registration fee is $65 per player and the registration deadline is June 12, or until all spots are filled.

Season games and practices are held during the week and are held inside the Pelham Recreation Center. The current summer league is played twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season.

The 2024 Summer League teams will be divided into 7U, 9U, and 12U age divisions. The registration link can be found at Pelhamrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

Anyone interested in learning more about this program is encouraged to email Jared Thornton at jthornton@pelhamalabama.gov.