Carnegie Library of Homestead

🏒 Carnegie Library of Homestead Dek Hockey Fall 2026

Program Overview

Welcome to Carnegie Library of Homestead Dek Hockey Fall 2026 — a group dek hockey program from Jump Start Sports designed to give young players their first taste of one of the world's most exciting sports, no ice required!

Dek hockey (also called street hockey or floor hockey) is played on a hard surface with inline-style or sneaker footwear — no skates, no ice, no problem. Players use lightweight sticks and a ball or puck to develop real hockey fundamentals in a safe, approachable environment. It's the perfect way to build a love for the game before ever stepping on a sheet of ice.

At Jump Start Sports, we believe confidence first — skills follow. Our programs are structured, age-based, and group-oriented, focused on movement, repetition, and encouragement. This is not a private lesson program and not a competitive or travel academy. It's a place where every child gets to participate, learn, and feel great doing it.

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⭐ What Each Session Includes

• Warm-up & movement activities to get bodies ready and energy focused
• Fundamental skill stations — stickhandling, passing, shooting, and positional awareness
• Age-appropriate drills built for group participation and repetition
• Structured small-group games that reinforce skills in a fun, low-pressure setting
• Encouragement and positive coaching every step of the way

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🧠 Coaching & Structure

• Player-to-coach ratio: 10:1 — coaches stay engaged with every child in the group
• Curriculum is age-based and group-focused, so progressions are developmentally appropriate
• Coaches use a "try first, stay engaged" approach — every child is encouraged to attempt each skill before moving on
• This is a group learning environment, not individual instruction; all players benefit from shared reps, shared feedback, and shared wins

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🚩 Turn-Taking

In a group setting, waiting is part of the experience — and that's intentional. Short rotations of 2–5 minutes help children build patience, focus, and the ability to cheer for their teammates. These moments between turns are just as valuable as the turns themselves.

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🏒 Equipment

What to Bring

• Athletic clothing and closed-toe sneakers (no skates, no ice hockey equipment needed)
• Water bottle
• A great attitude!

What Jump Start Sports Provides

• All hockey equipment — sticks, balls/pucks, and any additional gear needed to participate
• Just show up ready to play!

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👨‍👩‍👧 Parent & Coaching Expectations

• Parents and guardians are welcome to watch from the sideline — we love having you there!
• To keep the energy positive and the drills running smoothly, please avoid calling out instructions or corrections during activities; let the JSS coaches lead
• Your enthusiasm and encouragement from the sideline means the world to your child — keep cheering!

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🥇 End of Program

At the conclusion of the program, every participant receives a medal to celebrate their effort, growth, and participation. Our coaches will be easy to spot in their JSS shirts. It's a moment we love — and so do the kids!

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⭐ Review Reward — Earn a $10 Credit!

Love what Jump Start Sports is doing? We'd love to hear about it!

Leave us a 5-star Google review using the link below, then email a screenshot of your review to our team and we'll apply a $10 credit to your account toward any future JSS program.

👉 Leave a Google Review

*Credit is applied upon receipt of the emailed screenshot. One credit per family.*

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🌧️ Weather

Dek hockey is played outdoors or in open-air settings and may be affected by weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather, Jump Start Sports will communicate any delays, cancellations, or makeups through email and/or our registration platform. Please ensure your contact information is up to date so you never miss an update.

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Refunds & Cancellations

• No Refunds are offered for this program once registration is complete
• In the event Jump Start Sports cancels a session, we will make every reasonable effort to reschedule or offer a makeup
• We strongly encourage families to review the program schedule carefully before registering

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Our Philosophy

At Jump Start Sports, we build more than athletes — we build confident, capable kids who love to move, learn, and play together. Every drill, every rep, every word of encouragement is designed to make your child feel capable and included. Whether your child becomes a hockey player for life or simply discovers a love of moving with a stick in their hands, we consider that a win.

Confidence first. Skills follow.