Power Through the Heat with Suburban Hockey Schools
Get better by registering for programs at any of our six locations.
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.- July 8, 2008 - Suburban Hockey Schools is still accepting registrations for all seven weeks of its summer class schedule. Classes get underway July 9 at Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills. Summer programs continue throughout July and August at the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena, Novi ice Arena, St. Clair Shores, Suburban Ice - Macomb and Birmingham Ice Arena.
Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills is holding the Advanced Goalie School and Forward/Defense School July 14-18, while the Onyx is also running the Forward/Defense School. The 10-week Adults Breakfast Club begins July 9 in Farmington Hills and is offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
From July 21-25, Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills offers three programs including Squirt Skillbuilder, Pee Wee/Bantam Finishing School and the Girls 12U/14U Program. The Onyx's hockey school programming continues with Squirt Skillbuilder and Pee Wee/Bantam Finishing School. Novi Ice Arena is running three programs: Mite Power Skating, Forward/Defense School and Advanced Goalie School. Suburban Ice - Macomb will host Mite Power Skating the week of July 21.
Suburban Ice - Macomb and Novi Ice Arena will both hold Mite Hockey School, Squirt Skillbuilder and Pee Wee/Bantam Finishing School July 28 - August 1. The Onyx is holding the Fundamental Goalie School the last week of July.
Suburban-trained instructors, including those with professional and college coaching and playing experience, will lead these programs. Past and present SHS directors/instructors include Don Waddell (Atlanta Thrashers GM), Lyle Phair (Los Angeles Kings), Tom Anastos (Michigan State/CCHA Commissioner), Pat Carmichael (Atlanta Thrashers Scout), Manon Rheaume (Team Canada), Bob Essensa (Boston Bruins Goalie Coach) and other junior, college and professional players and coaches. All classes have limited enrollment, with a 6 student-to-1 instructor ratio (even lower in the goaltending program!).
Classes, which are open to players of all ability levels, will fill fast! Call (248) 478-1600 or visit www.suburbanhockey.com today for more information or to register. Don't forget to ask about multiple class, family and team discounts as well as our mite and goalie combos
May 21, 2008
Baby Loves Disco
Suburban Sports Group is preparing to boogie at the Baby Loves Disco event at the Eden Nightclub & Ultralounge in Ferndale on Saturday, May 31 from 1 – 4 p.m. The Eden Nightclub is located at 22061 Woodward Avenue. This family oriented community event will include Suburban Hockey’s mascot’s Suburban Steve and Snowplow Sam who will be dancing up a storm while other Suburban Sports Group dance team members share information on our summer hockey schools as well as learn to play and learn to skate programs. Baby Loves Disco is an afternoon dance party for young children (6 months – 7 year olds) and their parents that features music spun by DJ Ryan Richards. For more information or to purchase Baby Loves Disco tickets, visit www.babylovesdisco.com. The cost of the event is $12 per person.
February 19, 2008
Learn to Check with Suburban Hockey
Checking Clinics scheduled across the state.
Suburban Hockey Schools will conduct the highly popular Learn to Check clinics at several locations prior to the spring hockey season, including Kensington Valley Ice House in Brighton (March 18), Dearborn Ice Skating Center (March 19), Lakeland Arena (March 20), Birmingham Ice Arena (March 26), Suburban Ice – Farmington Hills (March 27 & 30), Suburban Ice – Macomb (March 31 & April 8), Ice Box Sports Center (April 1), Novi Ice Arena (April 2), Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena (April 2) and St. Clair Shores Civic Arena (April 3).
The program is geared toward squirt players moving up to the pee wee level, as well as pee wee and bantam players who need instruction on the techniques of checking. Areas of emphasis in the two-hour instructional session include proper checking technique, how to receive a check, how to avoid a check, stick checking, back checking, angling and body positioning.
This is an extremely popular program for players ages 11-14 and there is limited enrollment. For more information on the checking clinics or any other Suburban Hockey program, contact (248) 478-1600 or visit www.suburbanhockey.com.
Suburban Hockey Schools’ mission since 1974 is to provide an instructional experience that allows a student to improve their skills, knowledge of the game and overall self-confidence as it relates to the game through a “positive” learning experience.
About Suburban Sports Group
Based in Farmington Hills, MI Suburban Sports Group (www.suburbansportsgroup.com) owns, operates and manages full-service sports and entertainment facilities. In addition, Suburban Sports Group continues to provide world-class training, education, periodicals and programming for ice sports through Suburban Sports Communications and Suburban Hockey Schools.
FORTY-EIGHT PLAYERS PARTICIPATED IN A FREE “HAVE FUN , PLAY HOCKEY” CLINIC AT SUBURBAN ICE - MACOMB DURING HOCKEY DAY IN MICHIGAN CELEBRATIONS
Boys and girls ages 5-11 experienced the fun of organized hockey for the first time at no charge.
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., The CCHA, FSN, RBK, the Detroit Red Wings and Perani’s Hockey World hosted 48 boys and girls to a “Have Fun, Play Hockey” clinic at Suburban Ice - Macomb on Saturday, February 16 - Hockey Day in Michigan. The free clinic was open to boys and girls who pre-registered and have never played organized hockey before.
All equipment including skates and a stick were provided to participants. Members of the Dakota, Eisenhower and Romeo high school hockey teams as well as the Macomb Maverick hockey team were on hand to mentor players on and off the ice.
“We are really excited to be able to offer more boys and girls an opportunity to experience the fun of hockey for the first time for free in these ‘Have Fun, Play Hockey’ clinics,” commented CCHA Commissioner Tom Anastos. “Our first two years of launching and celebrating ‘Hockey Day’ has been absolutely excellent and we expect the scale and profile of the celebration will continue to grow each year.”
Suburban Ice - Macomb also celebrated Hockey Day in Michigan with a 955 SK8 Jamz Live DJ Open Skate, giving half off admission for those wearing their favorite hockey jersey. Former Detroit Red Wing forward Ted Lindsay signed autographs for fans and a family skate night presented by Representative Kim Meltzer capped off the festivities.
Hockey Day in Michigan is a statewide celebration of the passion, fun and friendships that make hockey such an important part of our sports landscape.
January 17, 2008
Heat Up Your Game with SHS Mid-Winter Clinics
Clinics held in Farmington Hills, Macomb and Rochester in February.
As the season winds down and players gear up for the playoffs, the Suburban Hockey Schools will hold one-day Mid-Winter Clinics at Suburban Ice-Farmington Hills, Suburban Ice-Macomb and The Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena.
Clinics will begin at Suburban Ice-Farmington Hills on Monday, February 18 with the Quick & Fast Clinic from 11:00 am-12:50 pm, followed by Shoot to Score from 1:00-2:50 pm. Both clinics are for ages 6 & up. On Tuesday, February 19, there will be a Defense Clinic for ages 8 & up from 11:00 am-12:50 pm followed by Puckhandling & Playmaking for ages 6 & up from 1:00-2:50 pm. Clinics at SIFH will conclude on Wednesday, February 20 with Power Skating classes for mites (ages 6-8) from 11:00 am-12:50 pm and for squirts/pee wees (ages 9-12) from 1:00-2:50 pm.
Suburban Ice-Macomb will also host clinics on Tuesday, February 12 with Quick & Fast for ages 6 & up from 11:00 am – 12:50 pm followed by Shoot to Score (ages 6 & up) at 1:00 pm. Clinics continue at SIM on Wednesday, Feb. 13 with a Defense Clinic (ages 8 & up) at 11:00 am – 12:50 pm and Puckhandling & Playmaking from 1:00 pm – 2:50 pm. Outside Edges and Shoot to Score are also available at Suburban Ice – Macomb on Wednesday, Feb. 20, running 11:00 am – 12:50 pm and 1:00 – 2:50 pm, respectively.
On Monday, February 18, the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena offers Quick & Fast from 11:00 am-12:50 pm and Shoot to Score from 1:00-2:50 pm. Both clinics are for ages 6 & up. On Tuesday, February 19 there will be an Outside Edges clinic for ages 7 & up from 11:00 am-12:50 pm and a Defense Clinic for ages 8 & up from 1:00-2:50 pm.
Players are grouped by skill and experience level within each class, and the lesson plan is adapted to ensure that every player is challenged to improve their game. Players who sign up for two or more classes receive a discount!
Enrollment is limited and full hockey equipment is required. For more information on Mid-Winter programming or any other Suburban Hockey program, contact (248) 478-1600 or visit www.suburbanhockey.com.
November 27, 2007
Get in the Spirit of the Holidays with the 2007 Holiday Spectacular at Suburban Ice-Macomb!
Arena to hold skating exhibition to benefit area charities.
Members of the Onyx-Suburban Skating Academy and Phoenix Synchronized Skating team will perform in the annual Holiday Spectacular, which will take place from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, December 7 at Suburban Ice-Macomb. Skaters from the OSA will perform to their favorite holiday music, and admission will be granted to those who bring a new, unwrapped gift for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation or $5 to be donated to Children’s Hospital.
“This is a great opportunity for community members to not only share in the support of two great causes but a way for families to do so while celebrating the holiday,” said Helene Wolf, Skating Director at Suburban Ice – Macomb.
In addition to the Holiday Exhibition, the Onyx-Suburban Skating Academy and the Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena will host the annual ice show, themed “Hot Off the Press” on May 3-4, 2008. Mark your calendars!
For more information, please call Suburban Ice-Macomb at (586) 992-8600 or visit www.suburbanice.com.
November 13, 2007
Suburban Ice – Macomb to Host Third Annual Macomb Stampede Hockey Tournament during Thanksgiving Weekend
Suburban Ice – Macomb, the state-of-the-art facility located on Broughton Road just north of 25 Mile and east of Romeo Plank, is hosting the third annual Macomb Stampede Thanksgiving Tournament Friday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Nov. 25.
The 44-team tournament has seven divisions including: Mite B, Squirt B, Squirt AA, Pee Wee B, Pee Wee A, Pee Wee AA and Midget A. Teams from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Windsor and Grand Rapids will join a number of Metro-Detroit teams to compete for a Thanksgiving title. Games will be played at both Suburban Ice – Macomb and The Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena.
The tournament features a three-game guarantee for all teams, team and individual awards for champions and finalists in each division, and no gate fees!
For more information please call (586) 992-8600 or visit www.suburbanice.com.
October 29, 2007
Enter to Win Ringling Bros. & Barnum Bailey Tickets at Suburban Ice – Macomb
Learn to Skate participants to receive a special discount on tickets.
Suburban Ice – Macomb will be giving away three sets of four tickets to the Ringling Bros. & Barnum Bailey’s Circus of Dreams at the Palace of Auburn Hills from Nov. 14-18.
Stop by the rink to fill out an enter-to-win slip for your chance to win tickets to the “136th Edition of the Greatest Show on Earth”.
Learn to Skate participants who are interested in purchasing tickets will receive a special discount. Call Suburban Ice – Macomb at (586) 992-8600 for more information.
For more information on Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey, visit www.ringling.com. To purchase tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.
September 20, 2007
Enter to Win Disney on Ice “Finding Nemo” Tickets at Suburban Ice – Macomb
Learn to Skate participants to receive a special discount on tickets.
Suburban Ice – Macomb will be giving away four tickets to three lucky winners to the Disney on Ice show “Finding Nemo” at the Palace of Auburn Hills from October 17-21.
Stop by the rink to fill out an enter-to-win slip for your chance to win tickets.
Learn to Skate participants who are interested in purchasing tickets will receive a special discount. Call Suburban Ice – Macomb at (586) 992-8600 for more information.
For more information on Disney on Ice, visit www.disneyonice.com. To purchase tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.
August 13, 2007
Suburban Ice-Macomb to Celebrate Second Birthday August 18
Two-sheet ice facility to hold free event open to the public.
Suburban Ice-Macomb will celebrate its second birthday on Saturday, August 18 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. The building, which has officially been open since August, 1, 2005, welcomes community members to a day full of free events.
The birthday celebration will feature open skating, food, photos with the Olympia (ice resurfacer), separate boys and girls ice hockey clinics (pre-registration required) and entertaining figure skating and synchronized skating performances. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
In addition to the Macomb Hockey Club Training Camp Face Off, registration is underway for fall programs at Suburban Ice-Macomb, including Learn to Skate, Suburban FUNdamental Hockey (Learn to Play Hockey), the Macomb Hockey Club, and adult hockey leagues.
Schedule of Events
FREE Admission to Open Skate: 11 am - 2:50 pm
FREE Hot Dogs: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
FREE Boys Ice Hockey Clinic, for players who have never played: starts at 3 pm (pre-registration is required).
FREE Girls Ice Hockey Clinic: starts at 4 pm (pre-registration is required).
FREE Pictures with the Zamboni: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
For more information on the birthday celebration or programs at Suburban Ice-Macomb, please call (586) 992-8600 or visit www.suburbanice.com.
August 9, 2007
Suburban Hockey’s Preseason Clinics Prepare Players for Season
Last chance for hockey clinics before the season gets underway.
In addition to its weeklong summer programs at various locations throughout the Detroit area, Suburban Hockey will once again offer Preseason Clinics at Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills on Monday through Thursday, August 20-23, the Onyx - Rochester Ice Arena on Wednesday and Thursday, August 22-23 and Suburban Ice - Macomb on Friday, August 24. There are different clinics offered at each location. All clinics are one-day, two-hour programs.
“It’s a great opportunity for kids who are already on a team for the coming season to work on certain aspects of their game that could use some improvement, as well as a good time for players performing for evaluation skates to get back on the ice and sharpen their skills,” said veteran SHS instructor Geoff Bennetts. “We offer classes that cover a variety of different skills and concepts in the game so players can pick and choose the clinics that will benefit them the most.”
Eight clinics are being offered at Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills including Quick & Fast, Shoot to Score, Learn to Check, Deking & Dangling, Defense Clinic, Backward Skating, Playmaker and Outside Edges. Each class focuses on specific techniques tailored to help improve key areas to becoming a better hockey player.
The Onyx - Rochester Ice Arena will host four sessions August 22-23 including Quick & Fast, Shoot to Score, Backward Skating and Deking & Dangling.
Two classes will be held at Suburban Ice - Macomb including Playmaker and Outside Edges.
The following classes are for players age six and up: Quick & Fast, Shoot to Score and Outside Edges. Four classes including: Backward Skating, Defense Clinic, Playmaker and Deking & Dangling are for players at least nine years old. The Learn to Check clinic is designated for players 11 years old and older.
Players will be grouped according to skill and experience levels. The cost of the clinics is $48 or $40 each if a player signs up for two or more. Enrollment is limited so classes will fill fast! Call (248) 478-1600 today for more information or to register.
2nd Birthday Celebration!
Suburban Ice - Macomb
54755 Broughton Road
Macomb, MI
586-992-8600
When: Saturday, August 18 11 am - 5:00pm
Events include:
FREE Admission to Open Skate.
All ages welcome and skate rental available for $3. (11 am)
FREE Hot Dogs (12:30- 2pm)
FREE Boys Ice Hockey Clinic, for players who have never played.
Pre-registration required (starts @ 3 pm)
FREE Girls Ice Hockey Clinic. Pre-registration required
(starts @ 4 pm)
FREE Pictures on the Zamboni! (12:30-3pm)
Figure Skating Performances
Synchronized Skating Performance by Phoenix
Visit suburbanice.com for updated schedules of the day’s events.
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