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Clinics

The Ice Dogs have partnered with Lyon Messier Hockey and Power Edge Pro (PEP) to offer skills clinics at the Mount Vernon ice rink for those players who want additional development opportunities.

Wednesday Clinics

The late summer/early fall 8-week clinic on Wednesday evenings will run from Aug 20 – Oct 15 (no clinic on Oct. 8). Registration is available to travel (coed and girls) and rec hockey players in the 10U-19U age groups but availability may be limited depending on interest. Skaters will be grouped by experience (travel or rec).

Players will be assigned to one of the following specific 50-minute time slots and will be notified before the first session begins. Start times per age group may depend on level of interest per age group.

16U/18U CCHL (Rec) players with NOVA should not register due to practice on the same night.

COST

NOVA Players: $265
Non-NOVA players: $295

REGISTRATION

Please note that we are FULL at the 14U-16U travel level.

10U TRAVEL (NOVA & NON-NOVA) PLAYERS REGISTER HERE

12U NOVA CBHL (TRAVEL) PLAYERS REGISTER HERE

12U NON-NOVA TRAVEL/CBHL PLAYERS REGISTER HERE

12U-14U NOVA CCHL (REC) PLAYERS REGISTER HERE

Please email info@novaicedogs.org with any questions!

Sunday Clinics

To improve the individual skills of players, the Ice Dogs are hosting a two-session Sunday clinic at the Mount Vernon Ice Arena on August 24 and 31. The sessions offer a combination of skills coaching and Power Edge Pro (PEP) instruction, with a focus on individual development.

This two-session clinic is a trial to gauge interest for future skills programs. Skaters will be grouped by experience (travel or rec).

Age Groups: 10u-16u
Time:
- 630p: 10u/12u (travel or rec)
- 730p: 14u/16u (rec only)
Cost: $67 (includes both Sunday nights)

Registration is now open to all!

If you have questions, please email us at info@novaicedogs.org!

CCHL Rec Hockey (10U-18U)

We anticipate 2 CCHL teams at each age group. We are thrilled to have so many Ice Dogs returning to our program, and we are eager to welcome more players to our home at the renovated Mount Vernon Rec Center.

**NEW: We are now offering a 50% discount to all CCHL GOALIES!**

Details & Registration Information

CURRENT CCHL AVAILABILITY (as of 8/13/2025):

Goalie spots open at all ages. CCHL goalies get a 50% discount on registration!
A few 16U/18U skater spots remain.
We are FULL for skaters at 10U, 12U and 14U. We welcome skaters at those age groups to sign up for our waitlist here.

Season details:

Season will start mid-September
Practices at Mount Vernon or Tucker Road
10U, 12U, 14U: Saturday afternoons at Mount Vernon
- 10U 1:30pm - 2:45pm
- 12U 3:00pm - 4:15pm
- 14U 4:30pm - 5:45pm
16U/18U: Wednesdays 8:30pm-9:45pm at Tucker Road Ice Rink

Cost: $1,550

50% Discount for Goalies
20% Sibling Discount. Reach out to kristi.carbone@novaicedogs.org for your code.

You will need a 2025-26 season USA Hockey number to register. Get your new number here.

REGISTER HERE

If your age group is full, sign up for the waitlist here.

If you have any questions, please email info@novaicedogs.org.

Learn to Play

The Ice Dogs have partnered with the Caps to offer the Future Caps Learn to Play program for new hockey players, as well as our own Ice Dogs Learn to Play program for those who have a bit of experience. Fall sessions begin Sept. 21!

Future Caps Learn to Play (Level 1)

WHO: Kids aged 5-9 who have never enrolled in Future Capitals LTP before. New players! No hockey experience necessary.

FALL SESSION: 9/21-11/23 (8 Future Cap Sessions plus 2 bonus LTP sessions)

DAY/TIME: Sundays 4-5pm

WHERE: Mount Vernon Ice Rink

INCLUDES: New membership with USA Hockey, FREE full head-to-toe Hockey gear, 10 lessons.

PREREQUISITES:

Must be 5 by 9/21/25
Participants MUST have prior skating experience (Learn to Skate, private skating lessons, etc.) prior to registering for the Future Caps Learn to Play program.
Participants must be confident being on the ice without a parent and must be able to skate cross-ice without “marching.”
Participants must be able to fall on the ice and get back up without assistance.
Must not have enrolled in a Future Caps LTP session before.
- If they have, have them consider our LTP Level 2 sessions.

Cost: $299

Ice Dogs Learn to Play (Level 2)

WHO: Kids aged 4-10 (Players who’ve graduated from Future Caps or have some LTP experience)

FALL SESSION: 9/21-11/23 (10 consecutive sessions)

DAY/TIME: Sundays 4-5pm

WHERE: Mount Vernon Ice Rink

INCLUDES: 10 lessons

PREREQUISITES:

Players should have basic skating skills, such as those taught in “Snowplow Sam” programs 1 and 2 (offered through the Fairfax County Parks Authority) or the equivalent. This includes knowing how to fall down and get up, start, stop, and turn.

Participants need to register with USA Hockey. Registration fees vary by birth year.

LTP skaters will need to already have full gear (helmet, pads, gloves, sticks, skates, neck guard) to be on the ice. Check out gear inventory lists here.

COST: $299

8U/6U Program

In our 8U/6U hockey program, the focus is on skill development, teamwork, and having fun! For the 2025-26 season, we expect to form 4-5 teams, each with 10-12 skaters. Depending on the skill level of players, these teams will compete across various divisions: Lower A (travel), Upper B (travel), Lower B and House/Rec.

Details & Registration Information

Season details:

8U/6U season runs September 2025-February 2026
Practices on Saturday and Sunday mornings (7:15-8:45am anticipated) at the Mount Vernon Rec Center
Regular practices supplemented by optional skating instruction (offered at no additional cost) on Mondays 6:00-7:15pm, from August 18-October 6
Birth years 2017-2020

Cost:  $1,250 for the season

Includes home and away Jamborees
Home games and jamborees are on half-ice with multiple away games at local area rinks during the season
Pre-season August start (optional)
20% Sibling Discount. Reach out to kristi.carbone@novaicedogs.org for your code.

REGISTER HERE!

Note: You will need a 2025-26 season USA Hockey number to register. Get your new number here.

DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free

In partnership with the Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association (PVAHA) and the Washington Capitals, the NoVA Ice Dogs are proud to support the annual DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day on Saturday, September 13, 2025  from 4:30-6:30pm.

Details & Registration Information

Registration is open to girls ages 4-9. All necessary hockey equipment is provided and no experience is required!

When registering, please make sure to select the Mount Vernon Ice Rink as your venue!  See you on the ice!

KEY DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, September 13th
Location:  Mount Vernon Ice Rink, Alexandria, VA
Time: 4:30-6:30pm (Ice time 5-6pm)
Age Range: Girls 4-9 years old
What to expect: Free hockey instruction, all equipment provided, and a fun, safe environment
How to register:  REGISTER HERE (Be sure to choose the MOUNT VERNON RINK!)

Important: Please arrive by 4:30pm to get dressed and ready to take the ice and stay after for snacks and giveaways!

CBHL Travel Tryouts

Travel tryouts have concluded. We still have openings for 10U/12U girls' travel team players. Please contact Larry Blake at larry.blake@novaicedogs.org for more information.

For any other questions about our travel teams, please contact Liz Townsend at liz.townsend@novaicedogs.org.

Questions? Please email us!

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