🏒⛸️ CCSC Club News 9/10/26
Updated: Sep 10
Hello CCSC Families - It was wonderful having our community back in the Barn this week, where the excitement of a new season was underpinned by familiar sights and sounds.
This weekend brings our first home games, including the debut matchup for our newly-formed, mixed-level 10U/12U Girls team, as well as our first Family Skate and Open Hockey sessions of the season. Additionally:
Upland's Used Equipment Sale is happening this Saturday
Learn to Skate registration opens to CCSC Members this Sunday
Figure Skating registration is open now
Read on for everything you need to know. See you at the rink!
🗓️ Weekend Rink Schedule
Family Skate
Saturday | 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. |
Sunday | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
Open Hockey
12U and Under | Saturday 7:00 to 8:10 p.m. |
14U and Up | Saturday 8:15 to 9:20 p.m. |
🏟️ Home Games at CCSC
Saturday
11:30-12:45 PM | 18U-Barnes | Jr. Pens |
Sunday
8:00-9:15 AM | 10U/12U Girls- Gerbron | Huntsmen |
9:30-10:45 AM | 14U- Reis | Snider Hockey |
11:00-12:15 PM | 12U- Bojarski | Cranford Hockey |
📊 Follow Along with Cougars DVHL Games
Track wins, losses, goals, penalties, and more in real time on our website.
⛸ Learn to Skate, Figure Skating, and Learn to Play
LTS Registration: Opens September 13th to CCSC Members, September 15th to the Public
📅 Session Dates: Begins Wednesday, Nov. 4th and runs through the first weekend of March
⏰ Time: Wednesdays 5:10–5:40 p.m.
ℹ️ Details:
Concludes with the Annual Figure Skating Show, where the Learn to Skate participants will perform their new skills
Learning to skate is fundamental to both our ice hockey and our figure skating programs
We are proud to offer qualified and experienced instructors
The Learn to Skate membership includes the Family Membership benefits (do not sign up for both memberships)
The sibling discount does not apply to Learn to Skate
🏷️ Fee: $600 per skater
Registration opens September 13th to CCSC Members and September 15th to the general public. Sessions fill up FAST!
Figure Skating Registration Open Now!
📅 Session Dates: Begins Monday, October 5th, and runs through the first weekend of March
⏰ Time: Monday 4:30–5:50 p.m. and Wednesday 5:40–7:10 p.m.
ℹ️ Details:
Concludes with the Annual Ice Show on March 7th
Learning to skate is fundamental to both our ice hockey and our figure skating programs
We are proud to offer qualified and experienced instructors
The Figure Skating membership includes the Family Membership benefits (do not sign up for both memberships)
Sibling discount of $200 for two or more figure skaters within a household
🏷️ Fee: $1,200 per skater
Learn to Play Registration - Session #1 Starts on Sunday!
📅 Session #1: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4,
10/11, 10/18
⏰ Time: Sundays 4:30-5:20 p.m.
ℹ️ Details:
The CCSC Learn to Play Program is designed for children who have been through the Learn to Skate program and are comfortable on skates
For players with little or no organized hockey experience
CCSC Learn to Play will focus on:
FUN!
Developing fundamental skills
Good sportsmanship
Team play
General rules and structure of the game in an informal environment
Full hockey equipment is required (please see the Upland Used Equipment Sale flyer below for used equipment)
Family skate and Open Hockey are included for the full duration of the session
Ages 4 and up
🏷️ Fee: $180 per session ($25 discount for each subsequent session, contact jaimeescheff@yahoo.com for code)
Flyers Learn to Play Rookie Program
Offered in addition to CCSC's Learn to Play program
First-time participants receive head-to-toe equipment
More information available here
🐾 Cougars Updates
FREE 12U Skills Clinic
📅 September 16th
📍5:10-6:10 p.m.
👤 Led By: Coach Adam Blaine
Register by marking your player's availability in TeamSnap by Tuesday, 9/15 @ 5:00 p.m.. This clinic is open to all 12U Cougars players.
Mite Jamboree
📅 September 12th-13th
📍 Ice Works, Aston
Come cheer on our youngest Cougars as they hit the ice for a fun weekend of hockey at the Mite Jamboree!
18U Doucette and 16U Grassi at Silver Sticks Tournament
📅 September 11th-13th
📍 IceLine Rinks, West Chester
Good luck to 18U Doucette and 16U Grassi as they participate in the West Chester Regional Silver Sticks Tournament this weekend!
🏒Go Cougars!
Power Skating Clinic
Save the Date!
Start the year off fast! CCSC is hosting two power skating clinics.
📅 Date: Friday, 9/25
⏰ Times: 5:50-6:45; 6:55-7:50
📍 Location: CCSC
👤 Led by: Jamie Loper
ℹ️ Details:
Both clinics will be held on Friday, 9/25
8U/10U/12U: 5:50–6:45 p.m.
12U and older: 6:55–7:50 p.m.
More information and registration to come!
Open Hockey
How It Works + Rules to Know
Open Hockey is held most Saturday nights at CCSC. Open Hockey and Family Skate are a part of your Family Membership, which is included in your hockey tuition. All Family Members are welcome to participate.
If you are new to Open Hockey, it's an unstructured ice time for hockey players, much like how soccer players can kick a ball around with friends or play a pick-up game. You may see some kids playing an informal game, others just skating around and stickhandling, and some kids shooting on the net, etc. Parents are welcome to be on the ice during 12U and under sessions (with a helmet). A parent or guardian must be at the rink while 8U and 10U players participate in Open Hockey or Family Skate (no drop-offs, please). We recommend 12U parents stay at the rink during Open Hockey and Family Skate.
All Club members are expected to follow these rules and reminders to keep the game safe and fun for everyone.
All hockey participants must use the locker rooms to dress
Open hockey sessions are for Club members only
Guests are not permitted
Open Hockey is unstructured ice time for the kids
Full equipment is required, including a neck guard
Private instruction or coached lessons of any kind are not permitted
Body checking is prohibited
Sessions are divided by age group, and only those players should be on the ice during their respective session
14U and older players may not attend the 12U and under Open Hockey Sessions
Locker Rooms
Policies + Reminders
Please take a moment to review our Locker Room Policy—all Club members are expected to follow it. View it here.
Per USA Hockey Safe Sport, players must dress in a locker room for all practices and games. Players may not dress in the Warm Room or on a bench in the rink.
Parents should avoid entering locker rooms. At 8U, parents can enter locker rooms to assist players in getting dressed. At 10U, please encourage your player to get dressed on his/her own and to come out of the locker room for skate tying, etc. At 10U, there will be some players who need parents’ help in the locker room, but the goal should be for the player to dress independently. 10U/12U players should exit the locker room to have their skates tied by a parent.
No cell phones may be out in locker rooms. Please do not ever take a photo or video of your child in a locker room. Players may not take photos or videos in a locker room.
Get your Spirit Wear
Show your Club pride and support our teams with CCSC and Cougars spirit wear—perfect for games, events, and everyday wear!
🛍️ The store is always open—shop anytime!
Upland Used Equipment Sale
📅 Date: Saturday, September 12th
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Upland Country Day School Barn (staff will be on hand to direct attendees to the sale)
ℹ️ Details:
This sale is a great way to score used hockey gear at a great price, while also supporting the school
Drop-off bin will be outside of the warm room Tuesday 9/8-Friday, 9/11
Take a picture of yourself making a donation to get a $10 off voucher
Contact: jaimeescheff@yahoo.com
Enjoy 20% off at Dick's Sporting Goods 9/11–9/14
Volunteers Needed
We’re always looking for mature and responsible 16U and 18U players to volunteer with Learn to Play, Learn to Skate, and 8U/10U/12U teams.
If you’re interested in lending a hand and making a difference on the ice, please email jaimeescheff@yahoo.com to be added to our volunteer list.
Stay Connected with Us!
Follow CCSC and the Cougars on social media for rink updates, team highlights, photos, and important announcements. Don’t miss a moment of the season—join our online community today!
CCSC Club Member Facebook Page (club members are welcome to post): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1833061226960665
CCSC Cougars Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CCSCCougars
CCSC Cougars Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ccschockey/
