#6, March, 2023

Oakland Bears 10A celebrates winning the CAN/AM Youth Challenge Cup.February 17-19, 2023Seattle, WA

Saturday March 18, 202311:15-12:15pmArrive 45 minutes early to get equippedThis Try Hockey for Free event is designed to provide kids ages 4 to 9 the opportunity to try hockey in a FUN, safe environment with trained coaching staff.No experience necessary! No gear required. We have everything you need. There will be plenty of assistance on hand to be sure your child has the best first hockey experience and answer any questions you might have.

Bay Area Bears

Spring Hockey 2023

Oakland Ice is pleased to announce the Bay Area Bears spring program.The Bay Area Bears will consist of two practices a week (both weeknights) and each team will attend one tournament during Memorial Day Weekend. 10U, 12U, 14U teams will be registered to participate at Great Park Ice Memorial Shoot Out in Irvine, CA. Tournament location for 16U TBA.

There is no league play or other games scheduled.Coaching Staff: *subject to change*10U – (2014 – 2013) Errol Garcia12U 1 - (2012 – 2011) Brad Martin 12U 2 – (2012 – 2011) TBA14U 1 – (2010 – 2009) Jator Pierre 14U 2 – (2010 – 2009) Errol Garcia16U – (2008 – 2007) Chan Saephan

Each team will receive 2 practices a week. Schedule as follows: March 27 – May 25

10U: Monday and Wednesday’s- 5:30p – 6:30p12U: Monday and Wednesday’s- 6:45p – 7:45p14U: Monday and Wednesday’s- 8:00p – 9:00p16U: Tuesday and Thursday’s- 7:30p – 8:30pParticipants must register for evaluations starting March 20, once evaluated, team registrations will be required:Evaluation Fee: $40.00 (evaluations March 20 – March 24) register following this link: Level - DaySmart RecreationTeam Fee: $750.00 Due after Evaluation: (Includes the following)

• 18 practices

• Jerseys and socks

• Coaches’ expenses

• Entry fee for tournament

Deadline to register for evaluation spot is Monday, March 6th. Players must register for their 2023-24 USA Hockey birth years.Contact Brad Martin with any questions.

Little Sharks Learn to Play is coming back to Oakland in April.Click for more info.The Learn to Play program is tailored for children aged 5-9 years old who are new to hockey. The program encompasses six weekly practice sessions and provides head-to-toe gear.

Friday Skill Sessions are available throughout the month of March.Open to all 10U through 16U tier and travel players.

Spots are limited.

Reserve yours today.

Making Waves with Tara Slone: Oakland Bears

In our first episode of this new series, Tara sits down with Lisa Corman of the Oakland Bears Hockey Foundation and Brad Martin from Oakland Ice to discuss their mission to make hockey available to everyone.