The ADM program is for boys and girls, ages 5-8, who have completed Learn-To-Play (LTP). It is designed to prepare them for travel hockey next season. The program is overseen by NJC head instructor, John Phillips and NJC staff. ADM Full Season skates twice a week and Spring/Summer ADM Prep practice 1X per week.
***NJC will conduct evaluation skates the first week of Full Season ADM. Players will continue with ADM or may be asked to register in an LTP session if they need more basic skills work. Players who complete LTP sessions during the season may transition into ADM for a pro-rated fee.***
NJC RECOMMENDED PATH TO PREPARE FOR TRAVEL HOCKEY:
Step 1. Learn-To-Skate (LTS) - Children learn the basic skills of skating for ice hockey, sessions are typically 4-6 weeks. Mennen Sports Arena offers LTS sessions throughout the year: Learn-To-Skate | Morris County Parks (morrisparks.net). Contact Mennen's Skating School Administrator at lblue@morrisparks.net for additional information, questions or concerns.
Step 2. Learn-To-Play (LTP) - Open to boys and girls, age 5-10 who have completed Learn-To-Skate programs and are ready to learn the basic skills of ice hockey. Sessions are normally 6-8 weeks. LTP programs are offered by local rinks and the Devils - Learn to Play Hockey - NHL and NHL Rangers: Rangers - Learn to Play Hockey - NHL. They often provide full equipment as part of the fee.
Step 3. Colonials American Development Model (ADM) - Open to boys and girls, ages 5-8, who have completed a Learn-To-Play hockey program. The ADM program prepares players for travel hockey with a full season program (approximately 20 weeks). Players enjoy station-based drills and small area games at practices schedules twice a week.
Step 4. NJC Travel Hockey - The Colonials offer 8U teams ranging from Advanced to Beginner skill levels. Players moving up to 10U can try out for AAA, AA and A teams.
WHY NJC ADM PROGRAM?
We offer some of the best coaches in the area to help develop your child into a future hockey star! Most importantly, we keep FUN in the game with positive reinforcement, skill work and encouraging creativity!
NJC follows USA Hockey guidelines for station-based skills combined with small area games. The goal is DEVELOPMENT!
WHERE & WHEN:
@ Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township, NJ.
FULL SEASON ADM: UP TO 50 SKATERS
September 2023-February 2024 (breaks for Nov/December holidays)
20 WEEKS - DAYS & TIMES TBASPRING ADM PREP: REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wednesdays, April 19 through May 24, 2023 - 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
6 WEEKSSUMMER ADM PREP: UP TO 50 SKATERS
Tuesdays, June 6 through July 11, 2023 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM and July 18, 2023 - 7:30-8:30 PM
6 WEEKS ***NO SESSION ON JULY 4, 2023 DUE TO HOLIDAY***PACKAGES & PRICES:
FULL SEASON ADM = $1,200 (20 weeks, 2X per week, 1 hour practices) +processing fee
SPRING ADM PREP (PRO-RATED) = $205 (4 weeks, 1X per week, 1 hour practices) +processing fee
SUMMER ADM PREP = $295 (6 weeks, 1X per week, 1 hour practices) +processing fee
WHAT YOU NEED:
ONLY FULL SEASON players receive an NJC practice jersey.
Parents are responsible for the required gear although we do have limited supplies of some items. Please contact John Phillips (jphillips@colonialshockey.org) regarding equipment.
- Required: helmet with full shield or cage, mouth guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, shin pads, hockey skates, hockey stick, socks and jersey
- Recommended: neck guard, wrist guards.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Register for 2023-24 USA Hockey Membership (open April 2023): USA Hockey Member Registration
