Hi folks,
New to Winnipeg here. I am also new to organized hockey and am looking to start learning at the tender age of 30! Never too late and all that, right? Decent skater though. I am hoping you all could point me in the right direction with some of the questions I have.
1. Are there any beginner rec leagues in Winnipeg that are also coed? I have a friend who is a lady that I would like to play on a team with.
2. I've been going to Canlan for stick and puck skates but because I am in st. Vital and because their public programs are generally during the day time work hours, they are hard to get to. Are there any rinks/community centres I could join on the south side of the city with evening or weekend public skates for hockey?
Thanks for any and all tips!
Welcome! *to Winnipeg, the forums, and the fantastic sport of hockey!*
Winnipeg is flush with hockey leagues -- ASHL (Canlan) Winnipeg Jets Hockey League (Iceplex, West Perimeter) and DHL (Jonathan Toews CC, South Side) all have a good range of divisions for all skill levels. There are also other leagues like CHL, and FHL, but they travel from rink to rink and might be a bit more challenging for your status.
You could easily jump in to any of these leagues at the lowest level, but for enjoyments sake, I'd take an adult hockey class (there are a couple poking around). It will really add to your enjoyment if you can at least perform some of the skills at a decent level.
As for skating for hockey, just wait til mid November and you can play hockey outdoors to your hearts content. That, IMO is the best way to improve your skill.
Good luck! Keep fit and have fun!