The Apex Center Ice Arena

13150 W. 72nd Ave.
303-403-2598

• Apex Adult Hockey League
• Learn to Play Hockey Program – Youth and Adult
• Middle School Hockey League
• Adult Drop-In Hockey
• Skate and Shoot/Developmental Hockey
• Private Lessons and Clinics
• Private Ice Rentals
• Featured External Organizations

Apex Adult Hockey League

Competitive non-check coed Apex Adult Hockey League (AAHL) in-house at the Apex Center Ice Arena, 13150 W. 72nd Ave. Coed adult divisions for ages 18+ with 3 seasons annually: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring/Summer (May). Both evening and lunch divisions play 10 regular season games concluding with single elimination playoffs, a team trophy retained by the AAHL and individual awards or t-shirts. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TOWARD RINGERS, NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR and BULLIES. USA Hockey Registration is required and certified USA Hockey referees will be used. Schedules and standings can be found at PointStreak – Standings, Schedule and Statistics. Register in person at the Apex Center Ice Arena, 13150 W. 72nd Ave. to receive a discount when registering for multiple leagues!

Registration for the Spring/Summer 2013 league can be done online at https://registration2.pointstreak.com/rfs/pslogin.do?leagueNo=2866&season=1ee9.

Evening Divisions:

• A – Designed for the advanced player with youth AA/AAA, junior, college-ACHA or NCAA, IIHF or pro experience.
• B – Designed for the high intermediate player with youth B or A experience.
• C – Designed for the intermediate player picking up the game of hockey as an adult or with very limited youth C or in-house experience.
• D – Designed for the novice or new player picking up the game of hockey as an adult.
• Over 40 Rec – Designed for the intermediate or novice player picking up the game of hockey as an adult or with very limited youth experience. Equivalent to C and D adult level.
• Women – Designed for the intermediate or novice player picking up the game as an adult or with very limited youth experience. No AA, AAA or college players. Equivalent to C and D co-ed or B women’s levels.
• Adult Ankle Benders – Designed for the new player picking up the game of hockey as an adult.

Lunch Divisions:

• Lunch League – Designed for the intermediate or novice player picking up the game of hockey as an adult or with limited youth experience. Equivalent to C and D level.

Please call 303-463-4293, or email apexhockey@apexprd.org for more information.

Learn-to-Play Hockey Program – Youth and Adult

Registration Now In Progress! Register online here.

• Sessions are 5-6 weeks long and held all year long typically with a week off in-between and off holidays
• Late sign-up allowed for pro-rated fees
• Great for new players, inline/roller players transitioning to ice or for extra ice and instruction for association players
• The hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey in hockey skates and equipment
• Players learn to maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice, plus the necessary skating, stick-handling, passing and shooting fundamentals
• Mandatory one-time program fee of $35 includes top-level instruction, additional instructors, a hockey jersey and patches
• Youth – Monday from 5:15-6:15 pm. All new players must check-in 30 minutes prior to the start time on the first day of class.
• Adult – Monday from 6:15-7:15 pm. All new players must check-in 30 minutes prior to the start time on the first day of class.
• Hockey Director may move players between levels based upon ability

Please call 303-463-4293, or email apexhockey@apexprd.org for more information.

Middle School Hockey League

Grade 6-8. A competitive non-check coed Spring hockey league offered April-May featuring two practices, eight games and single elimination playoffs at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave. Teams are selected by a draft based on experience and ability. Register online by clicking here. Players are drafted to 4-6 teams based upon experience and ability. USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. USA Hockey Rules apply. USA Hockey certified referees. Scheduled by CIHRA. Participants may be move between teams as needed for competitive balance.

Schedules and standings can be found at PointStreak – standings, schedule and statistics

Please call 303-463-4293, or email apexhockey@apexprd.org for more information.

Adult Drop-In Hockey

Times subject to change due to special events. Please call 303-403-2598 for information on additions or deletions. Helmet, cup, elbow pads, shin pads and gloves are required; shoulder pads and hockey pants are strongly recommended.

Hours

• Monday: noon-1:30 pm
• Wednesday: 8:15-9:45 pm STARTS March 6
  
• Friday: 6:30-8 am, noon-1:30 pm

Resident: $8
Non-resident: $11

Please call the Apex Center Ice Arena at 303-403-2598 to confirm. Hours may be adjusted due to special events and holidays.

Skate and Shoot/Developmental Hockey

Work on skating, stick handling and shooting. This is not a drop-in hockey game!
Developmental Hockey Guidelines:

• Full equipment required for ages 18 and under.
• Helmets mandatory for 19 and over. Full equipment recommended, skin must be covered.
• Coaching area is south of the southernmost blue line or may be determined by Apex staff. Coaches are required to wear helmets.
• Goalies pay the same fee as everyone else.
• Control your shots; you’re responsible for pucks you shoot.
• Pucks are not supplied; bring your own.
• Respect and get along with other skaters and coaches.
• No goal tending unless you are wearing goal tending equipment.
• Partial ice scrimmages may be allowed at staff discretion based on ice usage.
• No slap/snap shots towards side glass.

Extra Sessions: May 20 22 23 24 4:00-5:00pm 5:00-6:00pm 6:15-7:15pm  May 21 4:00-5:00pm 6:00-7:00pm

Monday to Thursday:

• 5:15-6:15 am
• 6:15-7:15 am
• 7:30-8:30 am
• 8:30-9;30 am
• 1:45-2:45 pm
• 2:45-3:45 pm

Friday:

• 5:15-6:15 am
• 8:15-9:15 am
• 1:45-2:45 pm
• 2:45-3:45 pm

Fees:

• Residents: $7 (must show Resident ID card)
• Non-residents: $7.50
• Coaches fee: $7

Please call the Apex Center Ice Arena at 303-403-2598 to confirm. Hours may be adjusted due to special events and holidays.

Private Lessons and Clinics

Private lessons are held daily during Skate & Shoot sessions through private instructors. Seasonal adult clinics are be offered between seasons.

Please call 303-463-4293, or email apexhockey@apexprd.org for more information.

Private Ice Rentals

Please call the Ice Desk at 303-403-2598 for information on private ice rentals.

Featured External Organizations

• Youth Hockey – For more information on the Arvada Hockey Association please call 303-421-7698 or visit their website.
• Women’s Hockey – For more information on the Denver Women’s Hockey League please visit their website.