Polar Ice House Grapevine Offers Kids First Hockey Program

Free Introductory Youth Hockey Program - Where Every Aspiring Young Player Experiences the Excitement of Hockey

2012-09-14

RALEIGH, NC, September 14, 2012 (Press-News.org) Introduce your kids to the excitement of hockey free of charge with the Kids First program at Polar Ice House of Grapevine. This special program consists of four sessions designed to provide players with no previous skating experience with basic instruction in skating and the sport of hockey.

This introductory program will allow your child to determine if hockey is a sport they love without having to make a long-term commitment. Each session will take place on the four Saturday's in October from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Polar Ice House's management and expert coaching staff will also be present to coordinate all aspects of Kids First Hockey to ensure a fun and safe learning environment.

As a special offer, Polar Ice House is providing parents the opportunity to leave a $200 deposit by credit card or check for the use of equipment. The deposit will only be cashed or charged if the equipment is not returned in good condition at the end of the final session. In addition, kids may choose to bring their own skates or use rental skates that will also be provided free of charge.

"The Kids First Hockey program is a budget-friendly way for families to allow their kids to participate in a new sport," said Kathi Singleton, general manager of Polar Ice House Grapevine. "The program also allows new possibilities to be opened up for the children while having fun at the same time."

For more information on the Kids First Hockey program please visit http://www.polaricehousegrapevine.com or call 972-874-1930.

WHEN: Saturday October 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Equipment Pick-up: Saturday, October 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

WHERE: Polar Ice House Grapevine located at 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway #613 Grapevine, Texas
76051 inside Grapevine Mills Mall

PLEASE NOTE: There is no charge to participate in this program. Children already participating or have participated in a Skating Department program are not eligible for Kids First Hockey. Participants are limited to one, four week session. The starter equipment provided to each Kids First participant must be returned as it will be used for future programs.

About Polar Ice House
The two Texas facilities owned/operated by American Skating Entertainment Centers are located in Grapevine and Houston. They offer a wide variety of ice entertainment including public skating sessions, birthday parties, and learn to skate programs. Each location is equipped with the latest in hockey and skating equipment. For more information, please visit http://www.polaricehousegrapevine.com.

About American Skating Entertainment Centers
American Skating Entertainment Centers is the largest owner/operator of skating rinks in the United States. ASEC owns and operated 14 ice skating facilities in North Carolina, New York, Maryland, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, and California. For more information please visit http://www.asecllc.com.

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