Anyone interested in playing ice hockey and becoming a Junior Solway Shark has a new opportunity to take their first steps onto the ice with new weekend “learn to play ice hockey” sessions at Dumfries Ice Bowl. Designed to complement the current sessions held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 4pm, Saturday sessions take place from 10.30 to 11.30, and are open to anyone with basic skating ability.
The first session took place last weekend, and was well attended by youngsters aged from 4 to 15. With coaches on hand with tips and a helping hand for those who needed it, everyone had fun and improved their hockey skills at the same time.
Solway Sharks Juniors Chair Leanne Thomson said, “This a great initiative, and is and ideal opportunity for those who can’t make the weekday sessions to get on the ice and try ice hockey. The Saturday morning sessions make ice hockey more accessible, and we hope these sessions will attract a fresh batch of youngsters into the sport, and as is often the case, they will become hooked for life. Solway Sharks Juniors has a great reputation for developing a nurturing national level players for Scotland and Great Britain through our player pathway, and we hope that increasing the number or youngsters in the club will lead to Solway growing into an even stronger force in terms of young player development. Most importantly, ice hockey is exciting, lots of fun to play, and enjoyed by both boys and girls of all ages.”
Equipment is available to borrow, and anyone with basic skating skills is welcome. Further information is available from Dumfries Ice bowl on 01387 251300, or from Solway Sharks Junior facebook (Solway Sharks JIHC) or twitter pages (@SolwaySharksJnr).
