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Whether you’re a seasoned player or just lacing up your skates for the first time, you'll be able to find what your looking for through Westerville Parks and Recreation's hockey programs. We’re committed to providing a fun, competitive and supportive environment with exciting opportunities for all skill levels. Join us at the rink to develop your skills, stay active and be part of a vibrant hockey community.

Visit the City's registration page to view current programs.

Please send any questions or concerns to sports@westerville.org or call 614-901-6500.

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NHL STREET

Bringing heat to the STREET.

NHL STREET is the City's newest street and roller hockey program in partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Designed as a neighborhood-based model, this program brings affordable hockey skills, games and equipment to local communities. Westerville is the first city in Ohio to bring this league to its residents.

This developmental league is offered in Winter, Spring and Summer.

Click Here to see program details and register here.

Adult Street Hockey League

Join us for Adult DEK Hockey League. All interested players are asked to register before free agents, small groups and already formed teams will be put together.

Fees include rink and scoreboard usage, official and staff fees and awards.

Equipment is available for rent free of charge.

All regular Season and Playoff games will be played at the Thomas James Knox Memorial Rink at Alum Creek Park South (535 Park Meadow Rd.).

Goalies play for free.

Click here for program details and registration.

Questions? Contact the Program Manager: steve.baxter@westerville.org.

Adult Roller Hockey League

Join us for a new season of Adult Roller Hockey League. Players must register first before

free agents, small groups and already formed teams are officially established.

Equipment is available for rent, free of charge. All games will be played at the Thomas James Knox Memorial Rink (535 Park Meadow Rd.).

Goalies always play for free!

Click here for program details and registration.

Questions? Contact the Sports Program Manager: steve.baxter@westerville.org.

Street Hockey 101

Children interested in learning the fundamentals of hockey are encouraged to take this sneaker-only course, which will progress each week in skill development.

Skills such as stick control, passing, shooting, coordination and movement will be addressed. Classes will consist of a short warm up followed by skill development drills and game play.

All equipment will be provided for the class, however, participants may use their own equipment.

Click here for program details and registration.

Learn to Skate

Do you skate? In this class, student's learn about the basics of inline skating and intermediate skills. Starting with how to stay safe while skating, students will transition to independent movements and controlling their speed through movement techniques and using their brake. Advanced skills are offered if ready. Skates will be offered free of charge. Students are encouraged to bring knee and elbow pads.

Columbus Blue Jackets Get Out & Learn

The Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ) Get Out and Learn program provides a fun way to *introduce the exciting sport of hockey in a safe environment. First-time participants, ages 5-9, are invited to try street hockey for free through the program, which is presented by Safelite.

Through the Get Out and Learn program, CBJ aims to remove barriers of entry to the sport and offer children the opportunity to experience the excitement of hockey without the time commitment, cost of purchasing equipment or ability to skate.
Participants will receive a stick, ball and a t-shirt as keepsake items.

Two 30-minute sessions will be offered on Thursday, June 20 at 5:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Thomas James Knox Rink (535 Park Meadow Rd.).

Register for Get Out and Learn via the Columbus Blue Jackets

*Get Out and Learn is intended for new, first-time players, not those already in a hockey program. Children currently participating in a league or hockey classes are not eligible. In an effort to accommodate as many families as possible, Get Out and Learn is a one-time participation program.

THOMAS JAMES KNOX RINK

The Thomas James Knox Rink opened in June 2018 at Alum Creek Park South (535 Park Meadow Rd.).

A partnership between Westerville Parks and Recreation, Lisa and Jim Knox and the Columbus Blue Jackets Street Jackets helped bring this special space to fruition. The rink honors Lisa and Jim’s son, Thomas James Knox, an avid hockey player who passed away unexpectedly in 2015.

This recreational facility now offers a central location for youth to be introduced to hockey as a team sport while providing a public space for programming to develop the skills of players of all ages.

If you are interested in supporting further additions to the facility, you can purchase a commemorative brick through the Westerville Parks Foundation. The bricks will be placed in a donor walkway at the north entrance of the rink. Learn more at www.westervilleparksfoundation.org.