AJ Vincent Beginners Program
Andrew James (“AJ”) Vincent died on November 27, 2010, the Friday after Thanksgiving, in a car accident right in front of his house. The accident was caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol and drugs. In order to keep AJ’s memory alive and to try to make something positive out of this horrible loss, the club renamed the beginner program after AJ because of his love for the game.
The AJ Vincent Beginners Program, also known as Learn to Play (or in some circles Mini Mites), is a development program and the first step for players who are interested in playing youth hockey. This program usually consists of 3 to 8 year olds who are just beginning to play ice hockey, but ages older are also invited to learn All players must be registered with USA Hockey to participate in the AJ Vincent Beginners Program. The annual registration date for USA hockey begins April 1st. To register with USA Hockey, please visit www.usahockey.com.
2024-2025 AJ Vincent Beginners
Our beginners hockey program teaches children how to skate and how to play hockey. It is for ages 3 & up. The beginners program is run on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 12:00pm - 12:45pm at the North Rec Ice Rink at 901 Duffey Street in Elyria, Ohio. Our Beginners program starts in November of each year and ends in March. The beginners program follows the American Development Model or (ADM) established by USA Hockey.
Registration is $150 and covers all of the sessions. Equipment is available to rent for $75, and can be purchased at the end of the season.