Hockey, Youth
Drop-In Hockey
Youth hockey games for squirts to high school (ages 9-18).
- Nov. 13, 2024 – March 5, 2025
- Wednesdays: 7:45-9:15pm
- No drop-in hockey on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
- Cost: $5 per player
- VFW Sports Center, H.A. Thompson & Sons Arena, 1200 N. Washington St.
- View VFW Sports Center arena calendar – public BPRD activities in yellow
Drop-In Hockey Rules
- First-come, first-served basis. Limited to 24 skaters and two goalies.
- All players are required to wear a helmet with a full face mask, hockey gloves and hockey skates. All other hockey equipment is recommended.
- Body checking and slap shots are prohibited.
- Wrestling, fighting or horseplay is not permitted.
- Private coaches and instructors are not allowed, along with any coaching or instruction.
- No alcohol or tobacco.
- Failure to comply with these rules may result in removal from the drop-in hockey session.
- Arena staff have final say on all issues.
Puck & Stick Time
Open stick time is for individuals of all ages looking for a little extra skate time on the ice. Helmet with face mask and skates are required. Pick-up games are not permitted during open stick time.
- Nov. 12, 2024 – March 6, 2025
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12-1pm
- No Puck & Stick Time on Nov. 28, Dec. 3-5, Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1
- Cost: Free
- VFW Sports Center, First International Bank & Trust Arena, 1200 N. Washington St.
- View VFW Sports Center arena calendar – public BPRD activities in yellow
* Schedule is subject to change.
