Power Pole Arena, a non-profit organization, is committed to developing youth hockey at all levels by offering reasonable pricing for top notch instruction, introducing hockey and supplying equipment to children who normally would not have the opportunity to play. Power Pole also provides mentoring by professionals that have reached the highest level of their sport.
Power Pole opened for business in late 2011 and offered structured practices, camps and clinics. In early 2012, Power Pole became a 501(c) (3) whose goal then was to provide extra (“Xtra”) ice time for individuals or teams to train on ice, when there was no other availability elsewhere.
Power Pole Arena is now under new ownership and has transformed into so much more. Still with its original idea to provide “Xtra” ice time for those individuals or teams that need it, but also providing a place for children 18 years and younger the opportunity to play hockey, who would not normally have the ability to do so.
Power Pole arena is a 140’ x 65’ micro rink located in Tampa, Florida exactly 3 miles northwest of Raymond James Stadium. Power Pole has served as the home training rink to three USA Hockey National Champions and supports team practices and events for all high school and local travel teams that would like Xtra ice time as well.
Contacts
| Address 6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614 | |
| Phone Number 813-888-7161 | |
| Email Address Information@xtraicehockey.org |
Facilities
Number of Rinks – 1 micro-rink
Food/Snack Options – Snacks and drinks at the front counter
Locker Rooms – 4 small locker rooms in decent shape
Pro Shop – “skate hut” skate sharpening and a few minor accessories like laces, etc. Skate sharpening is done on appointment/drop off.
Learn to Skate
Our LTS program is a complete series of focuses on the basics of balance, control, agility, and skills. It will prepare all skaters for any ice skating sport. We will teach you the fundamentals of ice skating while building your confidence and skills through each lesson. Our program provides all kids with the best foundation for all skating disciplines. It also promotes fun with additional fitness benefits. Learn to skate will introduce you to a healthy and long life activity at an any age. It will build confidence and happiness. We will equip each participant with a good foundation necessary to reach their goals. Most of the best skaters in the world learned from LTS program including Olympic Figure Skaters, Olympic Speed Skaters, Men’s and Women’s Olympic Hockey players and NHL players. Each class will contain a 5 minutes warm up, a 30 minute lesson and 15 minute review, games and pre-power skating drills with a qualified coaches and instructors, ending with a 10 minute of free practice time.
Learn to Play Programs
The Hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. In four badge levels, skaters
will learn how to be more proficient and agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques for the game of hockey
are the primary focus of the levels. All elements will be taught without a puck. Skaters will learn the basic hockey
stance, stride, knee bend, use of edges and other necessary fundamentals to be successful in hockey practices and game situations.
Youth Hockey Programs
Power-Pole Arena Recreational Hockey is the perfect fit for players to improve all of their skills through situational play. The emphasis of our 4-on-4 games is to give players as many puck touches as possible. Due to the three-quarter ice surface and limited amount of whistles, they will learn quick reaction times, learn puck-handling and skating in a smaller area, while making use of the lines and circles that simulate a full sheet of ice. It is the perfect surface to hone their skills, while learning positional play and on-ice awareness.
Our practice model is specifically designed for beginner players ages 6-10. Our practice has a blend of Traditional and ADM styles with a heavy focus on skating. (https://www.admkids.com/about) this blend is only possible on the smaller rink at the younger ages.
- 6U
- 8U
- 10U
- Middle School
Friday practices with Saturday games
Power-Pole Arena has great learn to skate and learn to play programs. Click the link above to learn more or sign up.