Youth roller hockey program in Delmont, PA
Talons is a skills development program for 8u and transitioning 10u. Perfect for ice players improving their game and parents tired of wearing heated vests to practice.
Parents - here's what to expect
Here's the gear your player will need (and won't need), the weekly practice dates and times, and our goals for the session.
Gear (ice players have almost everything)
Roller hockey skates with INDOOR WHEELS. Ice hockey helmet, shin pads, elbow pads, gloves, and stick. Gym shorts or roller hockey pants. Hockey girdle or shorts w/ cup.
Delmont rink, but make it warm
Practices are held on the Allegheny rink at Palmer Imaging Arena in Delmont. The ice is melted and replaced with tiles specifically designed for roller hockey.
Progression + fun
Our goal in 8 weeks is to have fun while improving on our hockey skills. We'll also start adapting our thinking from cross-rink jam style to full-rink gameplay.
$125
What we'll do each week
Players will work on skating, puck movement, awareness, and moving lengthwise on the rink.
Week 1
- Warmup & intro
- Talons Drill
- Stations & area games
- Scrimmage if we have time
Week 2-7
- Warmup
- Stations & area games
- Talons drill
- Scrimmage
Week 8
- Warmup
- Talons drill
- Skills competition!
- Thank you parents & players!
Who are the coaches?
Head Coach - Sean Connelly
Assistant Coach - Warren Shrum
Assistant Coach - TBD
Sean has attended most major US roller hockey events, including AIHL, PIHA, MIHA, MLRH, NARCH, TORHS, The Wish Cup, FIRS, and AAU Junior Olympics, and has volunteered his time to youth ice hockey, roller hockey, dek hockey, and soccer (youth and high school).
All coaches are USA Hockey Certified with clearances and experience working with this age group.
Spring '24 session is full!
Interested in a future session? Let us know by joining the waitlist.