Welcome to Hockey!

If you're unsure where to start, don't worry – you're not alone! We'll guide you in choosing the right hockey program for your child, whether they're just beginning or looking to sharpen their skills. Whether it's through a beginner's clinic, a learn-to-play program, or a more advanced league, we'll find the best fit for your child's age, skill level, and goals.

Thank you for trusting us with this experience – we can't wait to see your child develop both on and off the ice!

Periodically, we host Try Hockey for Free events. Try Hockey for Free is an excellent way to try out the sport of hockey without having to make the investment into equipment. There’s no experience necessary – we provide the instructors and the equipment for you to use!

The Royal Oak Hockey Club's 8 & Under Hockey program is the perfect starting point for a child's hockey journey.

Little Wings Learn to Play - Ages 5-9
February - March

This program for children ages 5-9 provides six one-hour sessions of on-ice instruction and a full set of Little Wings-branded hockey equipment for a low cost.
To be eligible to participate, children must be no younger than 5 years of age and no older than 9 and have not been on a registered USA Hockey team.
Participants are only allowed to attend on-ice sessions at the rink they register.
Each participant should refer to the Pure Hockey fitting videos provided via email after registration to ensure all equipment is properly sized.
Participants must be able to skate the width of the ice with no assistance before enrolling in Little Wings.
Open to Michigan residents only.

DETAILS & REGISTRATION

8U Mites | Ages 7-8
September - March

Development of team play with skill building practices and half-ice games
Teams are drafted at the conclusion of training camp, by coaches with the assistance of Royal Oak Hockey Club director.
Players will rotate as goaltender and will use the quick-change goalie equipment provided
Teams will have the opportunity to play in local jamborees and 8U Mite Cup State Playoffs

DETAILS & REGISTRATION

Mini Mites | Ages 5-6
September - March

Program serves as an introduction to "team" play with practice sessions and small-ice games.
Introduction to team play with skill building practices on Mondays and cross-ice games on Saturdays
Teams are drafted at the end of training camp, by Royal Oak Hockey Club personnel.
Each player will have the opportunity to play as a goaltender utilizing USA Hockey Quick-change Goalie Equipment
We strongly believe that keeping the players active and moving on the ice, having fun, and building confidence is essential.
Games will be cross-ice which is played width-wise in the end zones of the rink.
Opportunities for jamborees and to play in an outdoor tournament at The Rink in downtown Royal Oak

DETAILS & REGISTRATION

Lil' Eagles - Ages 4-8
January - March

Recommended as a first step for beginning hockey players who completed a Learn to Skate class and have a solid base of fundamental skating skills.
One 1-hour skate each week on Saturdays.
Emphasis on creating a fun, challenging environment for players to learn the basic principles of skating and stickhandling through station based drills and skill building games
Players will be grouped by skill level

DETAILS & REGISTRATION

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Our Hockey Operations Manager will provide a recommendation for your child's next step after completing each step of the 8-and-Under program for further guidance. Upon graduating the 8-and-Under program, your child can join our Falcons Tier 3 program, try out for one of our Tier 1/Tier 2 hockey teams: Eagles (Tier 2), or the HoneyBaked Hockey Club Tier 1 program (skates out of Suburban Ice Farmington Hills)

Additionally, Suburban Hockey School offers year-round clinics for further development, from skating to shooting and everything in between.

Suburban Hockey School has been teaching the game and creating smiles for over 50 years.

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Welcome to Hockey!

Little Wings Learn to Play - Ages 5-9 February - March

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Little Wings Learn to Play - Ages 5-9
February - March