DME Swamp Rabbits
The DME Swamp Rabbits travel hockey program supports and follows the guidelines of USA Hockey's ADM age appropriate programs to provide our players the best opportunity to reach their full potential.
With a team of coaches vastly experienced in playing AND coaching, our DME Swamp Rabbits hockey program is one of the best in Florida.
SFHL Schedule
2019/20 Details Coming Soon
Fall Tryouts
Where: Daytona Ice Arena
Cost: $25
Spring Tryouts
When: March 10, 2019
Where: Daytona Ice Arena
cost: $25
U-8
U-10
U-12
U-14
U-16
SPRING SEASON TOTAL PROGRAM COST IS $665
SFHL Schedule
August 2018 - March 2019
- 18 game season
- 26 weeks (52 practices)
Squirt: $2,000.00 Tuition
PeeWee: $2,250.00 Tuition
Bantam: $2,500.00 Tuition
Sign up now!
Online registration at USA Hockey Required
If you have any questions, please contact Eric Perrin, Hockey Director at eric.perrin@daytonaicearena.com or Karen Perrin, Hockey Adminstrator at karen.perrin@daytonaicearena.com.
Adult Hockey League
Daytona Ice Arena offers a variety of Adult Hockey Leagues options for players at all levels of experience. Check out our list below to see which program fits you!
Adult Hockey League
For Hockey Players Ages 18+
Spring 2023 Season
Current Players in the Adult Hockey League, please contact Karen Perrin, Hockey Administrator, to register for the upcoming season.
**New Players to the Daytona Ice Arena Adult Hockey League Only**
For all new players to the Adult Hockey League for the Spring 2023 season, we request that you attend an evaluation skate on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Please attend the evaluation skate for the division you think you will be placed in:
Rookie Evaluation Skate: 2/18/23 5:00-6:00pm
Intermediate/Advanced Eval Skate: 2/18/23 6:15-7:15pm
Please register for the upcoming season in the division you feel you will be placed in prior to the evaluation skate. Adjustments to the division placement can be made at the discretion of the Hockey Director. For those skaters that attend the evaluation skate and are not registered for the Winter 2023 season, an $18 ice fee will be charged.
Registration Links for the Adult Hockey League Spring 2023 New Players Only (Current Players contact Karen Perrin for registration information).
Current or Retired Military members or First Responders, please contact Karen Perrin (contact info found below) for registration fee discount code:
https://app.mysportsort.com/view/index.php?an=366&myss_source=register&entitytype=0&entityid=34960
ADVANCED DIVISION COMPETITIVE HOCKEY
Former or current college, junior, or pro experience.
A Division League is our most advanced division with players having a high degree of hockey-playing skills; former and current pro, junior, or college experience.
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION COMPETITIVE HOCKEY
Teams are composed primarily of experienced adult players with intermediate skill levels. These players may have non-varsity college or varsity high school playing experience. Some players may also have a high school, competitive midget, or Junior B playing experience.
ROOKIE DIVISION COMPETITIVE HOCKEY
Teams are comprised primarily of novice and beginners level adult players.
Players may be beginners or have up to several years of playing as an adult.
For information and registration links, please contact Karen Perrin @ karen.perrin@daytonaicearena.com
Military & First Responder Discount Available*
Play in 2 leagues and save $50 off the 2nd league*
*only one discount per player per season
For more information, please contact Karen Perrin, Hockey Administrator, karen.perrin@daytonaicearena.com
Learn to Play Hockey – Youth
Daytona Ice Arena has a variety of Learn to Play Hockey programs for players of all ages!
Learn to Play Hockey
The Learn to Play initiative aims to be the gold standard for youth hockey programs with the goal of inspiring more families to join the hockey community. Learn to Play changes the way youth hockey is offered by providing first time participants, head-to-toe equipment, weekly sessions of age appropriate on-ice instruction and certified coaching, led by National Hockey League Alumni, in a fun and safe atmosphere.
FREE head to toe hockey equipment as part of the Tampa Bay Learn to Play Hockey 8 week program! A $ 450.00 value !!! Next Sessions Starts March 26.
Hockey 201
Ages 6-13
Players build upon the Hockey 101 class as they advance build upon the basic skills of ice skating as well as while being introduced to new ice hockey specific skating skills. Set in a fun and nurturing environment, this next step program provides all participants a comfort level to enjoy their growing experience with hockey, while developing the fundamental skills to succeed in the next program progression steps.
Fundamental Curriculum:
- Advanced Edges
- Cross-overs
- Pivots
- Balance & Recovery
Requirements:
- Completions of Hockey 101.
- Hockey Helmet or Bike Helmet
Spring Session
March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursday 5:45pm - 6:45pm
$109.00 per participant
Hockey 301
Ages 6-13
This class is for the player who is putting on hockey gear for the first time. Participants will build upon the individual skills learned in Hockey 201 and will begin to learn the game with a stick, puck and net. The focus of the program is to create a fun atmosphere for all players as they continue to enjoy the game of hockey while growing skill development.
Fundamental Curriculum:
- Movement with the puck
- Passing the puck
- Shooting the puck
- Puck protection and creating turnovers
Requirements:
- Completion of Hockey 201
- All participants must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership
- Full equipment
Spring Session
March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursday 5:45pm - 6:45pm
$109.00 per participant
Hockey 401
Ages 6-13
This class is for the player who has passed hockey 301 and is progressing their hockey development in full gear. Participants will build upon the individual skills learned in Hockey 301 and will continue to learn advanced techniques with a stick, puck and net. The focus of the program is to create a fun atmosphere for all participants as they continue to enjoy the game of hockey while advancing skill development.
Fundamental Curriculum:
- Deception
- Support
- Outnumbering and body contact
- Scoring
Requirements:
- All participants must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership
- Completion of Hockey 301
- Full equipment
Spring Session
March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursday 5:45pm - 6:45pm
$109.00 per participant
Hockey 101
Ages 6-13
Participants start from square one, learning the basic skills of ice skating, while being introduced to individual ice hockey specific skating skills. Set in a fun and nurturing environment, this introductory program provides all participants a comfort level to enjoy their first experience with hockey, while developing the fundamental skills to succeed in the next program progression steps.
Fundamental Curriculum:
- Skate Stride
- Proper Stopping Technique
- Turning (Edgework)
- Backward Skate
Requirements:
- Hockey Helmet or Bike Helmet
Spring Session
March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursday 5:45pm - 6:45pm
$109.00 per participant
House League Winter 2020
Weekly cross-ice game format for players to experience their first hockey game. This 8 week program gives players game scrimmages weekly with bench coaching and officiating so they can begin to learn the rules of the game. Daytona Recreational league prepares players for statewide travel hockey play.
Fundamental Curriculum:
- Movement with the puck
- Passing the puck
- Shooting the puck
- Puck protection and creating turnovers
Requirements:
- All participants must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership
- Full equipment
Info
- Session Dates: 11/10/2020 - 1/10/2021
- 8 Practice/Development Sessions, 8 Games
- Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm Practice/Skills Development
- November 10th, 17th, (no session on the 24th), December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and January 5th
- Sundays (first game is on a Saturday)
- Saturday, November 14th 5:45pm-6:45pm
- Sunday, November 22nd 8:15am-9:15am
- (no session on November 29th)
- Sunday, December 6th 7:45am-8:45am (please note earlier time)
- Sunday, December 13th 8:15am-9:15am
- Sunday, December 20th 8:15am-9:15am
- Sunday, December 27th 8:15am-9:15am
- Sunday, January 3rd 8:15am-9:15am
- Sunday, January 10th 8:15-9:15am
House League
House League Spring 2023
Daytona Ice Arena’s House League
Spring 2023 Session Dates:
U8/U10/U12 - April 4th - May 24th, 2023
U14/U16/U18 - April 3rd - May 23rd, 2023
The House League is dedicated to cultivating and developing players in the sport of Ice Hockey. Our focus is on improving a player’s fundamental hockey skills using USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM) in an atmosphere that promotes good sportsmanship, with an emphasis on having FUN.
Click the link for more information on USA Hockey’s ADM : https://www.admkids.com/
Each House League player will be required to have a current USA Hockey number. You can register here: https://membership.usahockey.com/
The House League Spring 2023 session will run from the first week of April through the third week of May 2023. The House League Spring session will allow for those players enrolled in the Fall/Winter House League session to continue their hockey skills development, while providing new participants a chance to begin their hockey development journey. Each player has one practice/development session and one game per week (there will not be a scrimmage the final week of the Spring session.)
There are two House League groups: U8/U10/U12s and U14/U16/U18s. Each group will have separate practice times and different game days.
The U8/U10/U12 House League players will have their practice/development sessions on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm and games will be on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am.
The U14/U16/U18 House League players will have their practice on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm and games will be on Sundays from 8:15- 9:15am.
When there are Sunday time conflicts due to SFHL travel hockey games, the games will be played on Sundays from 7:45-8:45am.
Cost:
- $315 per player
- $150 per goalie
- Payment plans are available
Here is the registration link:
https://app.mysportsort.com/view/index.php?an=366&myss_source=register&entitytype=0&entityid=35510
If you have any questions or would like more information about this or any other arena program, please contact Karen Perrin, Hockey Administrator at karen.perrin@daytonaicearena.com.
Adult Learn to Play Hockey
ADULT LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY
Old Dogs New Sticks is for the adult who has never ever played hockey before or is returning from an extended absence. The program is co-ed, non-checking, for people over 18 years of age and is set in an insanely positive, judgment free atmosphere. No ice skating or hockey experience is required in order to participate.
Old Dogs New Sticks Spring 2023
There are eight (8) Old Dogs New Sticks classes for the Late Spring/Summer 2023 sessions.
Session Dates
April Dates:
- Sunday, April 30th - 3:15pm-4:15pm
May Dates:
- Sunday, May 7th - 3:15-4:15pm
- No Class May 14th (Mother's Day)
- Sunday, May 21st - 3:15-4:15pm
- No Class May 28th (Memorial Day Weekend)
June Dates:
- Sunday, June 4th - 3:15-4:15pm
- Sunday, June 11th - 3:15-4:15pm
- Sunday, June 18th - 3:15-4:15pm
- Sunday, June 25th - 3:15-4:15pm
July Date:
- Sunday, July 2nd - 3:15-4:15pm
DIA Hockey Clinics & Camps
Daytona Ice Arena Clinics and camps are scheduled throughout the year to help skaters improve their hockey skills. From beginners to competitive levels, our seasoned coaches will challenge and push you to new levels in an atmosphere of fun and encouragement.
2023 ERIC PERRIN'S HIGH ENERGY HOCKEY CAMP | July 24th - 28th, 2023
Cost: $550 players / $250 goalies
A deposit of $250 is required to register and final payment is due by the
start of camp.
Dare To Dangle Hockey Camp 2023
Coach Scott Zerkle brings over 30 years of coaching experience at both the collegiate and youth level to his Dare to Dangle Hockey Camp. Coach Zerkle now specializes in youth hockey and created this camp for all kids wanting to learn the game of hockey. For all ages 8-18 and skill levels, Dare to Dangle expertly balances the teaching of hockey fundamentals in a fun and fast paced format.
DIA Hockey Clinics
All Ages
DIA Hockey Clinics are designed to sharpen your skills and help you become the best player possible. Our proven training methods are fun and challenging and will catapult you to new abilities.
Requirements:
- USA Hockey player registration
- Full equipment
Upcoming Clinics:
Coming Soon!
EP Elite Hockey Training Camp 2023
Registration Coming Soon!
DIA Youth Hockey Camps
Improve fundamental skills like skating, passing, shooting, and puck handling during days of on-ice and off-ice training with coaches dedicated to developing mentally and physically competitive hockey players.
Upcoming Camps:
Summer Camps are listed below!
Skate & Shoot
Check back soon to learn more about our Skate & Shoot program and schedule.
Skate & Shoot
Skate & Shoot are hockey development sessions where players are given the opportunity to work on their skills. Sessions are open to players of all ages and take place year- round.
January - March 2021
Youth Skate & Shoot - Monday 5:30-6:30pm and Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm
Adult Skate & Shoot - Thursday 4:45-5:45pm
Requirements:
- Players 18 and younger must wear full hockey equipment.
- Players 18 and older are required to wear helmet, gloves and skates.
- Only DIA instructors are permitted to conduct lessons.
$18.00 per participant per session
Adult Drop-in Hockey
Our Adult Drop-In program allows you to casually test and improve your skills with other players with exciting pick-up games or just practice drills.
Adult Drop-in Hockey
All ages 18 yrs and older
Adult pick-up offers a stick time session exclusively for adults.
Participants can use this time as an opportunity to work on skill development, or play a friendly game of pick-up.
Check Calendar
- Full hockey equipment is required.
Cost: $18
Rookie Drop-in Hockey
Beginner or Rookie Level Hockey Players ONLY
All ages 18 yrs and older
Our Rookie Drop-In Hockey games are exclusively for beginner hockey players or those who are looking to have a pick up game with other players of the same skill set. Rookie Drop-In Hockey games provide a place for beginner and Rookie level players to work on their individual skills and game play in a slower paced and non judgemental environment.
- Full hockey equipment is required.
Cost: $15 for members or $18 for non-members
Private Hockey Lessons
Private Hockey Lessons are the best way to improve your skills quickly. Our talented coaches and trainers understand the methods necessary to hone skills from players of any level. If you want to be the best player you can be, consider private hockey lessons.
DIA Hockey Lessons
All Ages
Our professional coaching staff will lead a skill specific clinic each week. Each clinic will focus on the proper techniques of each skill and developing each player with proven methods of training. These clinics are fun and are for all levels of players!
Private Lesson: $75.00/Hour
Group Lessons: $50.00/Hour