Ice Programs Information
Mini Mites/Mites Hockey Development
A program for players 8 and under or beginner hockey players. Program focuses on the basics of ice skating, stick handling, shooting and positional play with an emphasis on FUN. During the program, the players will also play games.
Each player is required to wear full hockey equipment. Equipment sets are available to use at the Sierra Providence Event Center.
For more information please email Tom Herman or call 915-479-PUCK (7825)
Youth Recreational Leagues
A youth house recreational league for ages 8 thru 18 that is dedicated to the advancement of youth ice hockey by ensuring meaningful opportunities and an enjoyable experience in a safe, controlled, and sportsmanlike environment. Player development and skills are the main focus in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Teams are drafted and balanced. Coaches also follow the rule of "everyone plays". During team practices, the coaches work on team play, player development, and skill development. The league features consistent scheduling, jerseys, and playoffs. All league games and practices will be on Sundays.
The Fall Youth Recreational League runs from November 1st through March. 2011-12 Recreational-House League.pdf
Each Tuesday begining in August we will have a drop in game. All players need to pre-register. Spots are limited, 20 skaters and 2 goalies each Tuesday. Please see the SCHEDULE tab for game times and age groups. Email Tom Herman, therman@elpasohockey.org to register EACH Tuesday.
The Spring Youth League is similar to the fall recreational league. It is for ages 8 thru 18 and also focuses on player development and skills in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Each game, new teams are picked by the coach to allow all players to play with and against each other. The referee controls the game and also helps teach team play, player development, and other skills.
The Spring Youth Recreational League begins at the end of March.
All players must register with USA Hockey. Visit USA Hockey and click on 'Ice Players and Coaches'.
Contact Tom Herman, therman@elpasohockey.org for more information.
Youth Competitive Travel Teams
Travel Teams for ages 6 thru 18. Teams travel to out of town tournaments and compete in the NTXHL September thru March.
All players must register with USA Hockey. Visit USA Hockey and click on 'Ice Players and Coaches'.
Visit the Official Rhino Travel Teams website, www.rhinohockey.org for more information.
Referees and Officials
Interested in becoming a referee/official? Go to the USA Hockey website and get all the details. For any questions, please email Rod Beich.
Adult Recreational League
The ARL will play on Tuesday nights. The Adult season will be broken into 4 different leagues and will also include the North American Cup.
Please email Rod Beich or Tom Herman for more information and to sign up.
Adult Hockey at a Fun Pace
Hockey at a Fun Pace (HAFP) is a skate for beginners, intermediates, and other players that want to have fun, impove their game and get a good workout. Players have a lot of fun, get lots of ice time, touch the puck a lot, and get the benefit of imporving their skills.
For Monday (9:15 pm), Wednesday (9:15 pm) and Saturday (6:45 am) ice times please email Dr David Sime, drsime@sbcglobal.net.
For Thursday (9:15pm) skates, please email Tod Kendrick, wildeskimo86@gmail.com.
Polar Power Skating
Polar Power Skating is one of the best programs we offer. Power skating is the most important component in the sport of ice hockey. Without being a strong, powerful skater, players will be left behind.
Polar Power Skating features proper stride development, quick turns, stops and starts, crossovers, agility, lateral movement, and skating with speed with the puck.
Elite Training
The Elite Training program works on all aspects of your game at a fast and intense pace. The goal of this program is to do everything at game speed. Class size is limited to 6 skaters to have a more 1 on 1 personal training experience and sessions are 1 hour long. Each training session will concentrate on the following aspects - skating, shooting, puck handling, offensive and defensive positioning, quick hands and feet, and quick decision making. Drills are desinged to be as game like as possible.
Goalies contact the Rhino office for scheduling.
Make sure to click on the SCHEDULE tab for the different Elite Training times and days.
Cactus Cup and Tumble Weed Cup 3 on 3 Full Ice Leagues
The 3 on 3 leagues are played on full ice. This helps players become more creative and work on their play making skills. Players develop a better "hockey sense" and the ability to "see" the ice better and how plays develop. This is also a great way to work on players conditioning.
The Cactus Cup runs in the summer, The Tumble Weed Cup runs in the fall.
Championship trophies for both leagues will be hung in the SPEC for age division winners. Player and goalie stats will be kept for individual awards.
Rhino Hockey Camps
Summer Camps
Hockey School Dates Announced!!
The El Paso Rhinos Annual Hockey School dates have been announced. This year the camp will take place at the El Paso Rhinos Training Center located at 3945 Doniphan Park Circle.
The Camp will focus on skating, skating technique, shooting, passing, and dry land training. Each day campers will be on the Endless Ice treadmill for 2 hours, 1 hour of dry land, 1 hour of shooting/stickhandling/passing, 1 hour of off-ice activities (ie Ultimate Frisbee, tag football, etc).
Camp Dates -
Week 1 June 13 - 17th
Week 2 June 20 - 24th
Week 3 July 11 - 15th
Week 4 July 18 - 22nd
Cost for the camp is -
$200/week
Travel Team members receive 10% per camp.
Sign up for two camps and receive 10% off the second camp. Sign up for 3, and receive 20% off the 3rd week. Sign up for all 4 camps, and receive 30% of the 3rd camp.
Any parents that would like to get their own room for the week, the cost is $79.99/night with the Rhino discount.
Figure Skating
For more information on Figure Skating please visit their website
Learn to Skate
For more information on our learn to skate program please click here.
