Oakland Ice Center

Special Skaters Adaptive Skating Program

• The Oakland Ice Center/Sharks Ice proudly offers a learn to skate program which has been developed especially for athletes with special physical and developmental challenges. Emphasizing fun and safety, the Special Skater program helps to improve balance and coordination which promotes an “I can do it!” attitude that carries over into other aspects of the participant’s life. With the assistance of volunteers, skaters develop skills, make new friends and experience a new found freedom and sense of accomplishment.
• Family Fun Fridays 5:00pm – 5:45pm
• Special Skaters Hockey Fridays at 6:00pm
• Email Skating Manager David Hicks at [email protected] to learn more

Hockey:

The Oakland Ice Center operated by Sharks Ice is offering a Special Hockey program that is open to all skaters with developmental or physical challenges who would like to participate in hockey.  With support and encouragement our program is adapted to the level of the ability of our participants.

Emphasizing fun, safety, and team spirit, the Special Hockey program helps to improve balance and coordination which promotes an “I can do it” attitude that carries over into other aspects of the participant’s life.

With the assistance of volunteers, skaters develop skills, make new friends, and experience a new found freedom and sense of accomplishment.

We offer participants the opportunity to take gear home as part of their participation in one of our hockey programs with a signed Rental Agreement.

For ages 6 and up with some prior skating experience. If you are interested in your child joining this class please email the Skating Manager.  Our team practices on Friday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.

SCHOOL DAY ADAPTED PE SKATING PROGRAM

While the benefits of physical activity have long been acknowledged in the general population, we recognize the increased need for physical activity as an additional therapeutic choice to enhance current and traditional behavioral interventions.  The Oakland Ice Center Operated by Sharks Ice now offers a School Day Adapted PE Skating Program to students with cognitive and physical limitations who have limited access to such activities.

The benefits of ice skating can increase attention span, social skills, stamina, posture, self-regulation, and overall body awareness while decreasing aggression and other less desirable behaviors.  The Oakland Ice Center School Day Adapted PE Program will work with your school to offer an integrated, goal-oriented program combining skating skills with behavioral goals and daily life skills.

For more information, please contact Skating Manager, David Hicks