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A summer roller hockey program for all area hockey players will launch June 10 at the Onalaska OmniCenter, with play for boys, girls, teens and adults.

The program will consist of an hour to 90 minutes of fast-paced roller hockey fun played in a “pond hockey” format, (which is a pickup game style).

Roller hockey is played four on four with no icing, no offsides and no checking, keeping the action moving at a fast pace without the worry of being checked. This allows the players to try new and creative ways of skating and passing the puck, all while working on their basic skating skills along with strength and cardio training.

The equipment needed to participate in the program is basic hockey equipment: Helmet with a full-faced cage (for players younger than 18), mouth guard, Rollerblades (no brakes or extruding wheel axle’s will be allowed), hockey stick, hockey shin guards, elbow pads, and gloves. While not required, shoulder pads and breezers (padded hockey pants), are strongly recommended.

A soft Rollerblade wheel is also recommended.

The cost of the program is $70 with a current registration card with USA Hockey or USA Inline Hockey. Those not already registered will have to register with USA Inline Hockey for an additional $30.

Goalies play free with a current registration card from USA Hockey or USA Inline Hockey. Without a card, it’s $30 to join USA Inline Hockey.

Tornado Youth Hockey, Mueller Publishing and Clafton Skate are sponsoring the program.

For more information or to download a registration form, go to www.tornadoyouthhockey.org or call Mike McCaffrey at 787-1943.