IHIH has programming several nights per week at Lasker Rink in Northern Central Park. Participants spend a minimum of one and a half hours on ice each week. Nights are broken down into USA Hockey age groups with seven to twelve year old participants working with volunteer coaches on fundamental skills; skating, shooting, passing and game strategies, eventually playing in scrimmages to begin learning game experience.

Our traveling team, the Harlem Rangers, are comprised of the older participants and we also offer a “learning to skate” program which introduces youngsters as young as four and five to ice skating and hockey.

LASKER RINK
IHIH currently has programming at Lasker Rink three nights per week. Participants spend a minimum of one and a half hours on ice each week. Nights are broken down into divisions, based primarily on age. Participants aged eight to eleven work with volunteer coaches on the basics skills of the games, eventually playing in scrimmages to begin learning game experience.

This year the Squirt, Pee-wee and Bantam teams will play in the Lasker Cup. Four- to seven-year old participants, the Hockey Pups, focus on learning to skate programs.

IN THE CLASSROOM

"Education is the Goal!" is our motto. That credo is emphasized by the educational component of the IHIH program. Students must attend a weekly one-hour class throughout the year. During the clinic portion we use a 23-week curriculum to teach the fundamentals of the sport of ice hockey.

Some of the lessons cover responsibility, the history of hockey and the NHL, the equipment, rules, pageantry, the teams, players, pioneers like the first black hockey player Willie O’Ree, etc.. IHIH uses hockey as the hook to teach them about geography, math and current events as well. For instance; that Canada has provinces like we have States and what makes the province of Quebec interesting – well they speak French there. Kids learn everything from the thickness of the ice at NHL rinks is ¼ of an inch to that the first hockey puck was made of frozen horse doo doo! The classroom sessions incorporate activities that include, reading, writing, arts & crafts, discussions and games.

Our volunteer teachers facilitate the lesson and offer guidance, assistance and serve as a role model that the children look up to.

The education program continues to evolve as a vital and dynamic part of the overall Ice Hockey In Harlem program. With the sport of Ice Hockey as the “hook” weekly classroom sessions include:

· A curriculum that uses ice hockey as a way to explore other academic subjects
· Guest Speaker program
· Academic Skills Competition
· Student Athlete of the Month Program

Click HERE or on the image to the left to download the IHIH Scholarship Application Form

Click HERE or on the image to the left to download the IHIH Registration Form

Rangers donate time & funds to effort!

In February 2004, the New York Rangers announced a scholarship fund providing deserving Ice Hockey In Harlem participants with funding to local private and parochial schools. As a result, five participants received assistance for educational funding. Participants are carefully selected and their progress monitored to ensure a positive experience.

EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
True to our tagline, "Education Is the Goal!", for many years Ice Hockey In Harlem (with significant support from the New York Rangers Alumni Association) has created a scholarship fund that has provided educational scholarships to many of our participants for local private or parochial schools and, in a small number of cases, to participants who are attending boarding schools. Funding opportunities are limited and there is an application process prior to the scholarship being awarded. Typically, the scholarships do not cover the entire tuition, but assist a family who may not be able to meet the financial commitment necessary to enable your child to attend the school of your choice. Scholarships in the past have ranged from $ 500 - $3500.

Due to funding restraints, we have eligibility requirements and an application process. Additionally, once a youngster is awarded a scholarship, it is reviewed yearly as the recipient must follow certain guidelines to be eligible for scholarship renewal.

Eligibility Requirements:

· Must be an active participant in the IHIH program for at least two consecutive years prior to applying for scholarship.

· Submit two letters of recommendation from one IHIH coach or teacher and one from an adult within the academic community.

· Have financial need and be able to provide IHIH with parent/guardian’s current IRS tax forms.

· Submit academic transcripts.

· Must be in good standing with IHIH, having a history of good attendance and good behavior

SUMMER HOCKEY CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Motivated participants are rewarded with the opportunity to attend summer hockey camp. These camps are located primarily in Canada and Northeastern United States.

This is an opportunity for participants to gain valuable cultural and social experiences outside New York City.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Participants are required to complete community service projects in an effort to promote teamwork and a sense of giving back to the community.

Projects include working with children with disabilities, assisting in Salvation Army Food Distribution and IHIH projects.